On April 26, 2024, the "Serving Kindness, Carrying on the Past and Forging Ahead into the Future-Tsinghua University Education Foundation 30th Anniversary Symposium" was held in Lv Dalong Building. Qiu Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the University and Chairman of the Education Foundation, Wang Hongwei, Vice President and Director of the Education Foundation, Fang Huijian, He Meiying, Yang Jiaqing, Jiang Shengyao, the old leaders of the school, as well as representatives of donors and people from all walks of life who have long been concerned about and supported the development of the Foundation attended the symposium. Vice President Yang Bin presided over the symposium.
Qiu Yong delivered a speech
On behalf of the school, Qiu Yong paid tribute to the old leaders and colleagues of the foundation who have made hard efforts and important contributions to the development of the foundation, and expressed his heartfelt thanks to people from all walks of life who have long cared about and supported the development and construction of the school. He said that as the first university education foundation established in China after the reform and opening up, the establishment of the Tsinghua University Education Foundation has opened a new page in the reform of China's higher education system. Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has forged ahead in exploration, providing strong support for the school to deeply implement the core strategy of strengthening the school with talents, solidly promoting the fundamental task of cultivating people with virtue, building a highland of scientific and technological innovation, improving infrastructure construction, and taking the initiative to assume social responsibility, and has also won a wider social reputation for the school.
Looking back on the many sincere and touching donation stories that have run through the development of the Education Foundation, Qiu Yong said that over the past 30 years, the Foundation has worked hand in hand with caring people from all walks of life to promote the continuous progress of China's university education philanthropy. At present, Tsinghua University is deeply studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches and important instructions, and striving to open up a new situation of high-quality development of world-class universities with Chinese characteristics. Realizing that the school's various undertakings are more prosperous is the best feedback for the care and support of all walks of life. Standing at a new starting point, it is hoped that the Foundation will inherit the fine tradition, adhere to reform and innovation, and write a new chapter in the development of university education and philanthropy with a more high-spirited attitude.
Yuan Wei made a work report
Yuan Wei, Secretary-General of the Foundation, made a review and report on the 30 years of the Foundation's work, including: serving the national strategic needs, leading the direction of scientific research, promoting the overall layout of disciplines, implementing the core strategy of strengthening the university with talents, and building a place where talents yearn for the world. A place of peace of mind: Serve the fundamental task of cultivating morality and cultivating people, and strive to cultivate top-notch innovative talents in the new era; Focusing on the innovation-driven development strategy, exploring the basic frontier and breaking through key technologies; expanding school-running resources and improving infrastructure to ensure the sustainable development of the university's undertakings; supporting global strategies and international exchanges and cooperation, practicing the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind; giving full play to the unique advantages of university social organizations to serve social welfare and people's livelihood and well-being. In 2013 and 2019, it was rated as a "5A-level social organization" by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and in 2021, it was awarded the title of "National Advanced Social Organization". She said that the foundation team will continue to uphold the spirit of Tsinghua University, abide by the original intention of public welfare, carry forward the past and the future, pioneer and innovate, actively promote the high-quality development of the school, and unswervingly contribute to social welfare.
He Meiying
Mr. and Mrs. Yang Jiaqing
Veteran leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the foundation and continue to care about and support the growth and progress of the foundation came to the symposium. Fang Huijian, former Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University and former vice chairman of the foundation, and Song Jun, former vice chairman and secretary general of the foundation, delivered speeches on behalf of the foundation.
Fang Huijian delivered a speech
Fang Huijian said that he was very pleased to be invited to participate in the symposium and gather with new and old friends at Tsinghua Park to review the development of the Foundation. As the vice chairman of the first council, Fang Huijian is well aware that to promote school reform, innovation and high-quality development, in addition to national financial investment, it also needs the support of social resources, and the foundation is an important platform for schools to raise funds from the society and supplement education funds. As a promoter and witness of this journey, Fang Huijian is very pleased to see that the foundation has grown from its humble beginnings to its current flourishing, which is not only a vivid portrayal of the spirit of Tsinghua University, but also a microcosm of the vigorous development of the University Foundation with Chinese characteristics. Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Foundation, and hope that the spirit of Tsinghua University will continue to be inherited, the cause of the Foundation will flourish, and that everyone can find their own happiness and value in dedication and harvest.
Song Jun delivered a speech
Song Jun warmly congratulated the Foundation on its 30th birthday. The success of the foundation is inseparable from the development of Tsinghua University and the support of Tsinghua alumni and friendly people. He pointed out that the development of Tsinghua University is the foundation of the foundation's development, and the foundation should take the initiative to understand the development plan of Tsinghua University and the growth needs of various departments, promote the innovation and development of new disciplines and new research fields, enrich the all-round development of students, make alumni feel that the donation is worthwhile, effective, influential and inherited, strengthen the recognition and understanding of Tsinghua University's high-quality development concept from all walks of life, and guide them to participate in the cause of school construction and education development, so as to form a virtuous circle. He sincerely wished the foundation better and better.
Lin Yanzhi, Yan Wangjia, Chen Datong, Xiong Xiaoge, and Lu Weibing spoke
Lin Yanzhi, donor of the "Lin Feng Award", alumnus of the class of 1977 and former deputy secretary of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee, congratulated the foundation on its 30th anniversary, and thanked the staff of the foundation for their proper management and use of the donors' donors. He shared that when his mother donated the "Lin Feng Award", he was very proud to be the first person to donate by a natural person of the foundation. He hopes that the foundation will continue to improve the level of fund management so that the donations can achieve the greatest public welfare value.
Yan Wangjia, the donor of the Venustech Psychological and Cognitive Development Fund and CEO of Venustech, shared her experience of donating, and she believes that the school and the foundation have always focused on the center and overall situation of national development, and the overall situation of using scientific and technological innovation means and methods to solve practical problems is admirable. The humanistic care and optimism of the foundation and school leaders for young people are inspiring. Looking to the future, she wished that the Foundation would continue to help the University become one of the world's top universities and grow into a world-class university.
Chen Datong, a donor of the "University History Museum Renovation" project, a 1977 alumnus, and the managing partner of Puhua Capital, recalled his 40-year relationship with Tsinghua University, and thanked Tsinghua University for his training and Tsinghua alumni for their support for his career. He said that during the centennial celebration, he began to serve as a director of the foundation, and with the support of the school leaders, he was fortunate to participate in supporting the construction and development of the school. He always remembers the trust and care of his alma mater, and will continue to strive to contribute to the school in the future.
Xiaoge Xiong, the donor of the "IDG Capital-Tsinghua Brain Science Development Fund" and the founding chairman of IDG Capital, reviewed the history of Mr. Patrick McGovern, founder and chairman of the International Data Group (IDG), in his donation to support the Tsinghua University-IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Science, and was very excited about the progress made by the IDG/McGovern Institute at Tsinghua University. He believes that donation is a thing that makes people feel rewarded and happy, and hopes that the foundation can do a good job in designing projects for potential donors and raise more funds to support the development of the university.
Lu Weibing, a 1994 alumnus and partner and president of Xiaomi Group, congratulated the donor of the "Xiaomi Innovation Future Fund" project on behalf of Xiaomi Group and Chairman Lei Jun, and introduced the donation projects of the Xiaomi Foundation in universities across the country in recent years. As a leading technology company in China, Xiaomi is well aware of independent innovation, self-reliance and self-reliance, and ensuring the safety of the domestic industrial chain is the key to our development. Tsinghua University has very outstanding scientific and technological talents and profound scientific research strength. He believes that the cooperation between Xiaomi Group and Tsinghua University will have a very broad space for development, and that Xiaomi Group and Xiaomi Foundation will continue to maintain close contact with Tsinghua University Education Foundation.
Gao Yingshi, Xi Shuxiang, Wei Hongcheng, and Qin Xiao sent video congratulations
Honorary trustees and alumni of Tsinghua University sent congratulatory letters and video congratulations. Mr. Gao Yingshi, Honorary Trustee of Tsinghua University and Founder of Taiwan Changxing Materials Industry Co., Ltd., said that over the years, the Foundation has spared no effort to raise funds for the construction of the school, providing great assistance to the construction and development of the school. He is very pleased that through the communication and coordination of the foundation, he has made a modest contribution to the development and construction of Tsinghua University. Once again, congratulations on the success of the 30th anniversary symposium of the Foundation.
Xi Shuxiang, an alumnus of the class of 1952, recalled his past experience at Tsinghua University, the care of the school and teachers, and his experience and difficulties as a "recipient" of Tsinghua alumni. He said that with the help of the foundation, he not only set up the "Liang Sicheng and Fairbank Friendship Memorial Project", fulfilling his desire to inherit the spirit of Tsinghua University and help younger generations to learn, but also expressed his gratitude and nostalgia for his mentors Liang Sicheng and Fairbank. Xi Shuxiang trusts the Foundation's professional fund operation and donation management, and thanks the teachers of the Foundation for their long-term care and help. He hoped that the foundation would continue to be brilliant in the future and make unremitting efforts to build Tsinghua University into a world-class university.
Wei Hongcheng, Honorary Board Member of Tsinghua University and Chairman of Master Kong Beverage Holdings, said that over the past 30 years, the Foundation has injected a steady stream of impetus into the development of the university, not only providing a solid material guarantee for teaching and scientific research, but also building a broad stage for the growth of students. As an Honorary Manager, I am deeply honored to be able to witness and accompany the development of the school. I sincerely wish Tsinghua University to move forward into a world-class university with Chinese characteristics, and hope that the Foundation will further gather forces from all walks of life to play a role as a bridge to promote the development of Tsinghua University. In the future, Master Kong will continue to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Tsinghua University, and contribute more to promoting the cultivation of young talents and international exchanges and cooperation.
Qin Xiao, a 1993 alumnus and head of commodity trading at Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific, reviewed his experience of studying and working after graduating from Tsinghua University, and said that through the platform of the Foundation, he had the opportunity to have in-depth exchanges with the leaders and teachers of the school, and truly felt the important role played by the Foundation in promoting the development of education at his alma mater, improving academic standards, and cultivating all-round high-end talents. He hopes that in the future, through the Foundation, he will continue to maintain close communication with the university and do his best to support outstanding Tsinghua students in their pursuit of excellence and self-achievement.
Li Jiajie, Honorary Trustee of Tsinghua University and Chairman of Henderson Land Group, and Li Yaosheng, CEO of IOI Property Group in Malaysia, sent congratulatory letters, wishing the Tsinghua University Education Foundation to do better and better, adding more impetus to the future development of Tsinghua University, leading the development of the Chinese University Foundation, and making outstanding contributions to China and the world.
Tree planting commemoration
Before the symposium, the participants and student representatives planted trees and watered the soil to celebrate the 30th birthday of the foundation, implying that the foundation will continue to grow and be evergreen.
Discussion and exchange
"It's like a first acquaintance, like an old friend." The panelists included fellow travelers who have been working with the Foundation for many years, as well as new partners who have not long met each other, elderly people and energetic post-90s entrepreneurs, some of whom supported the development of Tsinghua University with the income of their hard work, and some who actively promoted the social responsibility of their enterprises. Donors and alumni exchanged views on a number of topics, including how to open up a new situation in resource raising in the era of artificial intelligence, deeply participate in China's philanthropy, and promote social progress through education and philanthropy, and provided valuable opinions and suggestions for the future development of the foundation.
group photo
Bai Yongyi, former director of the Party Committee Office of the school and principle of the foundation, Wang Zhenmin, former vice chairman of the foundation, Li Jiaqiang, former secretary-general, Mei Meng, former deputy secretary-general, Su Yusong, Duan Jiangfei, deputy secretary-general, attended the symposium.
Shuimu Qinghua, peach and plum spring breeze
Thirty years of education and public welfare, thanks to the great support from all walks of life
I would like to express my high respect and heartfelt thanks to you
Source: Tsinghua University Education Foundation TUEF