On November 8, JHU held the 2024 Summer Social Practice Review and Awards Ceremony at the Faculty and Student Activity Center. Vice President Zhang Hongxing, heads of relevant departments, and representatives of faculty and students from each School (Department) involved in social practice attended the session.
Vice President Zhang Hongxing first congratulated the awarded outstanding organizational units, excellent teams, and advanced individuals, and expressed gratitude to the faculty and students who worked hard in the social practice activities. He said that JHU adheres to the goal of promoting the all-round development of students, aligns with the themes of the times, and has carefully designed, thoroughly planned, and widely conducted diverse social practice activities about 'Countryside Visits' and 'Hometown Return'. These initiatives have made positive contributions to economic and social development and have been welcomed and recognized by all sectors of society. The students have demonstrated the profound meaning of the saying, 'What is learned from books always feels shallow; one must practice it to truly understand,' showing the responsibility and commitment of JHU youth.
Regarding how to better promote social practice activities, he emphasized three points: First, students should strengthen their ideals and beliefs, commit to serving the country, and maintain the spirit of 'daring to venture.' Second, students should enhance their innovation ability, deepen reform, tackle challenges, and sustain the drive for innovation and creation. Third, Students should take on the responsibilities of the times, unite efforts for progress, and maintain a practical approach. He hopes that all faculty and students will continue to strive and, through various social practice activities at all levels, strengthen their idealistic foundations, improve practical skills, and further highlight the unique brand of JHU, constantly enhancing the university's social reputation and recognition, so as to write a new chapter of JHU youth in contributing to the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Zhang Hongxing and heads of relevant departments presented awards to the outstanding organizational units, Top 10 and excellent projects, excellent mentors, and outstanding individuals for the 2024 Summer Social Practice. In this summer's social practice activities, 7 units, 43 faculty members, 291 students, and 10 projects such as were awarded titles including Outstanding Organizational Unit, Excellent Mentor, Outstanding Individual, Top 10 Projects, and Excellence Projects for the 2024 Summer Social Practice.
Representatives of the Outstanding Organizational Units, Excellent Teams, Outstanding Mentors, and Outstanding Individuals for the 2024 Summer Social Practice shared their project outcomes and insights.
The event concluded with a vibrant song and dance performance by the students.
According to the head of the university's Youth League Committee, this summer, the committee had systematically planned and organized student social practice activities. With support from both the university and the schools, 622 key projects were selected and dedicated practice funding was allocated. The university's social practice efforts have been covered in over 330 articles by various media outlets, including Learningpower, NetChina, Hubei Daily, and Jimu News, effectively expanding the impact of the summer 'Countryside Visits' social practice activities. The Youth League Committee will continue to promote various practice activities, guiding young students to experience society, understand the national conditions, measure the vast land of the motherland with their feet, listen to the people's voices with their ears, and feel the Chinese spirit with their hearts, so as to write new chapters in the university's journey to build a high-level urban university, and showcase the youth's contributions, spirit, and strength in advancing the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation. (By Zhao Wei)