At the beginning of the ceremony, Deputy Secretary Gu Feng made an opening speech passionately, who expressed the sincerest congratulation
to the graduates of 2020. At the same time, he also put forward several
suggestions for future development under the current situation and
changes. First, we need to develop a broad perspective with global
vision based on the motherland; second, we need to adhere to lifelong
learning and constant innovation, and maintain continuous
competitiveness in the ever-changing situation. Third, we need to ensure
"down-to-earth" while aiming at specific goals and enriching life with
hard work and dedication. Finally, we need to be good at unity, and
embrace the world with an inclusive attitude to achieve mutual benefit
and form a vast forest with our roots connected with each other.
Next, Wang Yaguang, Dean of Graduate School also expressed his affirmation and wishes to the graduates, and brought three thoughts
under the epidemic situation: Only by looking at others like yourself
and helping each other to tide over the difficulties can we go a long
way and win stability. By seeing the beginning, we can tell what is
coming. We should know the truth of seeing the big with the small, have
sharp eyesight to look into the details, along with the foresight to be
prepared for crisis in the time of peace and the foresight to prepare
for tough days. By thinking of the good, we should remember the "most
beautiful and positive energy" worth remembering, from the "most
beautiful” SJTU medical staffs braving the headwind, to countless SJTU
forces fighting the pandemic. He hopes that after this extraordinary
battle, every graduate can know more about cherishing the ordinary
happiness when daily life restarts.
Later, on behalf of the Antai School of Economics and Management, Dean Chen Fangruo also sent his sincere congratulations and sound
expectations to the graduates. On this parting occasion, he shared his
views on the current situation and outlook for the future. First, we
should be grateful for this era which deserves the pride of all Chinese
people, especially in the context of the pandemic. Moreover, we should
be fully aware of this challenging and uncertain times, including
irresistible natural factors, conflicts between economic globalization
and politics, possible social impacts of future technologies. Most
importantly, coping with these challenges requires constant studies,
international vision and good learning habits.
On behalf of the MBA program, Rong Ying, Director General of the MBA program, congratulated everyone on completing the transformation from
classmates to alumni. He likened people's abilities to a continuous
function, because abilities increase by the accumulation of the past. In
the face of highly uncertain environment, the definitive response is to
constantly upgrade ourselves, with an uninterrupted rising curve to
break through all shocks. During this period, Antai will act as a strong
backing to help you cross the limits one after another.
Cheng Feng, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai United Media Group, CEO of ThePaper.cn delivered a speech as the alumni representative. He
divided university learning into three stages, among which the
undergraduate study is to "see yourself" and understand your own
interests and endowments. Postgraduate study is to "see the world" and
see a wider world to feed yourself. After graduation, it is "to see all
living beings." In terms of study, although you leave the campus, you
have no end of cognition. In terms of attitude, you should have focus
and refrain from anxiety. Finally, the well-connected alumni network
will become everyone's passport to the world.
During more than two years of study and life at Antai, there have emerged many outstanding students with integrity and academic
excellence. Their pioneering and exemplary performance was also
commended on the ceremony for various honors and scholarships, including
Outstanding Graduate of Shanghai Municipality, Outstanding Graduate of
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Outstanding Student Cadre of MBA Students
Association, Outstanding Student Cadre of Class, Outstanding Students
of all classes, Outstanding Thesis winners and tutors, and the First
Prize of Scholarship for students.
