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Zhejiang University celebrates 123rd anniversary

2020-05-21

Zhejiang University on Thursday, May 21, celebrated the 123rd anniversary of its founding and a virtual commemoration took place.

On the social media platforms, many ZJUers and our friends have shared their thoughts about ZJU and offered heartfelt messages.

“As we mark the beginning chapter of our 123rd anniversary, we reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made and embrace the challenge of building upon our legacy,” ZJU president WU Zhaohui said in a video message to the community.

REN Shaobo, Secretary of CPC of ZJU, delivered the congratulatory remarks to the ZJUers across the globe.He mentioned this is an occasion which signifies excellence…excellence for the Zhejiang University and excellence for our nation.

In recent years, ZJU has grown rapidly, reaching a present enrollment of 57,159 and 600,000+ alumni. Its 37 schools/colleges and 130 academic degrees include top-ranked programs in ecology, engineering, chemistry, clinical medicine and agriculture and forestry economics and management. The faculty includes members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the most recent freshman class with excellent average exam score in the Gaokao, one of the highest numbers in the country.  

Despite COVID-19, this wonderful virtual celebration reunited the ZJU community.It is a moment to reflect our past, ponder the present and envision the future.