Announcement on Wenzhou-Kean University’s 10th Year in Operation Anniversary (No. 4)

Ten years of joint efforts have written a glorious chapter down in WKU history. With the collective endeavors and contributions from all walks of society, alumni, faculty, students, and staff, Wenzhou-Kean University’s 10th Year in Operation Anniversary has come to a successful end.

The celebrations were conducted both online and offline, including the Promotion Conference of Building WKU into an Internationalized High-Standard University, 2021 Biotechnology Development and Application Forum, Higher Education Internationalization and Governance Forum, 10th Anniversary Celebration, “Lang Qiao Chu Hai” Donation Ceremony, Student Club Cruise, Open House, Alumni Sharing,  etc. We looked back on history, took pride in the achievements, boosted our determination to build an internationalized high-standard university, and contributed to the University’s development.

Mr. LIU Xiaotao, member of the Standing Committee of CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of CPC Wenzhou Municipal Committee, Mr. WANG Jianman, former Vice-Governor of Zhejiang Province and witness of WKU’s signing ceremony, and Mr. YAO Gaoyuan, Deputy-Secretary of CPC Wenzhou Municipal Government and Mayor of Wenzhou, attended the 10th Anniversary Celebration in person on campus. Mr. LIU Xiaotao spoke highly of WKU’s achievements and features over the last decade and extended cordial expectations on the University’s future. Mr. TAO Hongjian, Senior Inspector of Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, addressed via video. Dr. Lamont Repollet, President of Kean University and Dr. ZHAO Min, President of Wenzhou University, also spoke at the celebration. Mr. LU Shanzhen, the first Chancellor of Wenzhou-Kean University, donated his calligraphy piece to WKU, and he wrote, “spare no effort to construct WKU and promote China-U.S. cultural and education exchanges.” Wenzhou-Kean can feel the sincere care and generous support from CPC committees and governments at all levels and all walks of society.

During the celebration, our counterparts, partners, media, and alumni played an active role, and they have voluntarily contributed to the celebration by congratulatory letters, donations, promotions, publicity, and coordination. We would like to apologize for the number of guests invited to attend our events due to the pandemic prevention & control policies. Here we would like to thank you for your ceaseless care and support in WKU, and we look forward to witnessing the promising future of WKU along with you.

Throughout the preparation and the celebration, the WKU community, including our faculty, students, and staff, have shown deep commitment and strong sentiment. Thank you!

With ten years of splendor packed, we start a new journey. Riding on the driving force of leader’s care, communities’ support, and alumni’s commitment, we step up the construction of an internationalized high-standard university, striving to be an exemplary institution of Sino-foreign education cooperation, a bridge that connects people-to-people exchanges, a cradle for global talents, and a demonstration of local community services. Together we write a new chapter of the era and the society!

Thank you again for your attendance and support!

Wenzhou-Kean University

November 28th, 2021