"N-Generations under One Roof” Reunion Party Held
Revisiting the familiar campus, holding each other’s hand, alumni once again got together. Exchanging thoughts and sharing experience, they depicted future with ambitions. The friendship is written in fate. The reunion is full of sincere regards. On the afternoon of April 10th, “N-Generations under One Roof” reunion party for alumni majored in marketing was held by the Department of Marketing of SYSBS at D101 of East Campus. More than 20 school leaders and teachers were present at the party including Vice Dean of SYSBS Lan Yu, Head of Marketing Department Wang Haizhong, Deputy Head Shi Zhuomin, Prof. Lu Taihong and Prof. Yu Hongyan. Over 250 alumni of all previous years, the pioneer batch of students of double-degree program and postgraduates majored in marketing attended the party.
“The past is forever gone, but luckily we are holding the same faith”. The opening song “Youth” reminded alumni of their youth and moved them a great deal. Vice Dean Lan Yu gave a talk at the party. As a student of Grade 1991 of SYSBS, Lan in his soft and humorous way talked about the early days of Department of Marketing and at the same time drew a blueprint for the future of the Department and SYSBS.???
Prof. Lu Taihong, an authority in the field of marketing, came to the reunion party. With his well-prepared PPT files, Prof. Lu used examples from his life experience to explain several philosophy issues, which aroused further thinking. He also gave a precious lecture on progression of marketing to 18 generations of students majored in marketing. During the one-hour lecture, Prof. Lu not only taught students about marketing itself, but also brought alumni a chance to experience the memorable school life once more. Alumni were touched by Prof. Lu and their alma mater’s sincerity and concerns. He Xiaoyu of Grade 1993, Chen Huashan of Grade 1999 and Zhang Kang of Grade 2006, on behalf of all alumni, gave a speech. They shared with everyone their working and life experience as well as interpersonal skills.
?The gathering was punctuated with all kinds of recreational activities. Super-Video of N-generations let students recall their unforgettable school life. Short play If You are the One exemplified the unique demeanor of students of Department of Marketing. Drama Thunder without Strom with an air of depression reflected the reality of life on campus and made people think deep about obstacles await college students in pursuing dream. The excellent performance and humorous style showed the energy and creativity of students.
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Toasting to the Department of Marketing and SYSBS
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Family Photo of 18 Generations of Students Majored in Marketing
?In the evening, having finished lecture of MBA course, Secretary of SYSBS CPC Committee Tan Jinsong, Head of Marketing Department Wang Haizhong and Deputy Head Shi Zhuomin rushed from South Campus to dinner party. Secretary Tan observed that, extraordinary undergraduates, alumni with deep love for their college, responsible teachers together provided the Department of Marketing a promising future. The speech of Head of Marketing Department Wang Haizhong focused on gratitude, hopes and wishes. His humorous and amiable style made the dinner full of laughter. Director of Career Development and Alumni Office, SYSBS, Zeng Tao expressed his hope that alumni continued to pay close attention to the development of school and support school.
?After the speech everyone toasted to the reunion of the big family. During the dinner the atmosphere was lively. School leaders, teachers and alumni enthusiastically communicated with each other. At the end the family photo of 18 generations of students majored in marketing was taken to record this precious gathering.