On the afternoon of February12, 2018, SMU held 2018 Chinese New Year Party, celebrating the Year of the Dog.Prof. Jin Yongxing, Chairman of SMU University Council, Prof. Huang Youfang,President of SMU, Heads of every Department and School as well as SMU studentsgathered to celebrate the New Year.
During the party, Prof. JinYongxing first gave his blessings to teachers and students. He wished all ahappy and prosperous new year. Then Prof. Jin concluded our achievements in thepast year concerning teaching, scientific research, international cooperationand so on. Finally, he hoped SMU students could remain enthusiasticand hard-working for further achievements in the year of Dog.
Then, Prof. Huang Youfangextended his greetings. He pointed out that SMU ranked 63th in the TimesHigher Education Asia University Rankings, which shows that SMU hasbeen recognized by society in the field of talents training, innovation for scientific research and InternationalEducation. Our university will strive to make SMU to become abetter and more open university with a higher level of scientific andtechnological innovation.
At the party, Dance Troupe,Chorus, Orchestra as well as international students presented various wonderfulperformances. International students from Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia deeplyexperienced Chinese Spring Festival by singing and dancing with Chineseteachers and students. The splendid performances made for a great party, andSMU was looking forward to a more successful year of 2018.
