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August 15Tsinghua University held2024Opening ceremony for undergraduates3800More than 100 freshmen attended the event. Tsinghua University President Li Luming used the school motto "Virtue" as the key word to encourage freshmen to cultivate virtue, shoulder the responsibilities of the times, uphold the spirit of self-discipline and tolerance, and maintain a sincere and humble heart.

"Self-improvement and tolerance are the motto of Tsinghua University, and have become the spiritual characteristics of Tsinghua people."Li Luming said that being virtuous means having a broad mind, especially when encountering difficulties and setbacks, one must remain calm, not be surprised by praise or criticism, be indifferent to personal gains and losses, and turn patriotism into a desire to serve the country.

Li Luming encouraged the freshmen to be selfless and fearless and to always maintain a sincere heart for the country and the people. He told the story of Yao Qizhi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.2004In 2005, he returned to China to teach full-time at Tsinghua University, hoping to do his best to contribute to the great rejuvenation of the motherland.

In the audience, Zhang Yixuan from Zhili Academy used a telescope to look at the rostrum. He suffers from congenital albinism and his eyesight is severely damaged. When studying daily, he needs to use a telescope to see the content on the blackboard.He brought a telescope to the opening ceremony, not wanting to miss any details. "My parents were also there to witness this important moment. They have invested a lot in my growth. I hope they believe in my abilities," Zhang Yixuan said. "I am looking forward to college life!"

Source: Beijing Daily Client

Reporter: He Rui, He Guanxin

Process Editor: u070