Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University and the establishment of the Zhejiang University Alumni Association in Arizona

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University and the establishment of the Zhejiang University Alumni Association in Arizona. In May at West Lake, it’s time for lotus flowers. The state-owned Chengjun is on the coast of Zhejiang. Zhejiang University was founded in 18...

>West Lake in May, when the lotus flowers bloom. The state-owned Chengjun is on the coast of Zhejiang.

Zhejiang University was founded on May 21, 1897. This year is its 120th anniversary. In recent days, in addition to the anniversary activities held by major campuses in Hangzhou, alumni from all over the world have also celebrated the 120th anniversary of their alma mater in various forms.

The Empire State Building in New York, USA, will be lit up on the evening of May 20 (daytime on the 21st, Beijing time) for the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University. The lamp body is Zhejiang University blue to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University. This may be the first time in history that the Empire State Building has been lit up for the celebration of a domestic university in China. It is a precious gift from the Greater New York Chapter of the North American Alumni Association of Zhejiang University to its alma mater for its 120th anniversary. On the bank of the Huangpu River, alumni of Zhejiang University in Shanghai put out "I love Zhejiang University" and "One hundred and twenty Zhejiang University, embracing all rivers", a visual feast of lights on the Huangpu River. On the bank of Qiantang in Hangzhou, the special light show for the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University in Qianjiang New Town was based on the Zhejiang University motto "Seeking Truth and Innovation" as the theme, with the Zhejiang University school song as the background music, and the Zhejiang University Seeking Truth Eagle also appeared in the light show.

On the other side of the ocean in Arizona, when the cactus tree saguaro is blooming, we welcome the 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University with the warmest temperatures. Alumni of Zhejiang University in Arizona also took this opportunity to gather together to celebrate the 120th anniversary of their alma mater and the official establishment of the Zhejiang University Alumni Association in Arizona.

The first event of the Alumni Association was held at Jogoya Sushi Seafood Buffet on May 13, 2017, with the enthusiasm of senior Wang Weizi. A total of 26 alumni participated, ranging from old alumni of the 79th grade to new dads of the 05th grade, spanning nearly thirty years. Although we all come from different grades and majors, we get to know each other when we meet, because we share a beautiful alma mater - Zhejiang University, beside the West Lake, paradise on earth. From being the favorites in the cafeteria back then to being working children today, we have all kinds of intersections and many similarities. Three hours of laughter and laughter have passed by unknowingly. Everyone feels that there is still more to come and we will meet again!

The establishment of the Zhejiang University Alumni Association in Arizona, although it is inspired by the anniversary of the alma mater, is also the common aspiration of Zhejiang University people in Arizona. It is not only the intersection of our past and feelings, but also the platform for our future and development. Currently, the Zhejiang University in Arizona alumni WeChat group has 63 alumni from Phoenix and Tucson. Once at Zhejiang University, forever at Zhejiang University. If you are also from Zhejiang University, you are welcome to contact us: weiziw@gmail.com, or you can scan the QR code of the WeChat group of Zhejiang University alumni below to join.

>Friends from Zhejiang University, we are here, where are you?

The lonely smoke and bright moon in the desert 2017.5.15 in Chandler, AZ Photo by Kevin Wang and Wenjie Tang