On 23 September, UIC held a welcome party. Students gave fantastic performances for new arrivals. The show was simultaneously broadcasted using 5G+VR technology.
There were various performances, including songs, dances, cross-talk, and Chinese shadow puppetry
At the beginning of the party, President of UIC and Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof Tang Tao, delivered a speech. In his speech, he encouraged students to actively participate in after-class activities, develop leadership skills, and progress toward their goals while learning professional knowledge.
President Tang Tao
Cross talk "Tong Ren Tang" and Chinese shadow play "Legend of the White Snake" in action
UIC has a unique hall culture. During the orientation time, various hall activities are arranged to help first-year students blend into university life. Wardens of the halls expressed their welcome.
Various performances
President Tang Tao awards certificates to the representatives of volunteers at the party
Staff and peer mentors paid a visit to the freshmen's dormitory
Before the party, President Tang, Party Secretary and Vice President (Administration), Professor Mao Yaqing; Managing Director for Finance and Administration, Mr Nelson Chan; Dean of the Division of Business and Management (DBM), Prof Liu Wenbin; Dean of the Division of Science and Technology (DST), Prof Pan Jianxin; Dean of the Dean of Culture and Creativity (DCC), Prof Holger Briel; as well as several heads of administrative units, wardens, staffs paid a visit to the dormitories of first-year students and sent gifts to for encouragement. This visit aimed to learn about new students' adapting to the new environment.
Students giving apples to President Tang in return (right)
Prof Mao Yaqing (second from right) and new students
First-year students, resident student tutors, President Tang Tao and Chief Student Affairs Officer, Prof Johnson Wong (fourth from right)
From MPRO
Reporter: Li Ruifeng
Photographers: Xie Feng, Peng Zigui, Huang Qingyuan, Liao Qiuxian, Zhao Wei
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
