In the sparkling autumn light on the campus, the atmosphere was vibrant and energetic. On the morning of September 5th, the 2025 Freshmen Opening Ceremony of Guizhou Communications Polytechnic University was held at the Runyuan Sports Field. He Xingfa, Secretary of the Party Committee, Liu Yan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President, and other school leaders attended the ceremony. Responsible persons from all departments and schools of the university, all counselors, and all 2025 freshmen participated. The ceremony was presided over by Yang Zaihao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee.

As the morning sun rose and the national anthem rang out, the opening ceremony officially kicked off with a solemn flag-raising ceremony. All teachers and students stood solemnly, saluted with attention, and sang the national anthem in unison. The sonorous and forceful singing echoed over the sports field, and the youthful faces were filled with infinite longing for the future.

Secretary He Xingfa Places the School Badge on Freshman Representatives

Placing the school badge on the freshman representatives is more than just a ceremony; it is a heavy trust. From this moment on, 5,000 freshmen officially became members of the big family of Guizhou Communications Polytechnic University.

President Liu Yan delivered a speech themed "Let Youth Shine, Forge Ahead on a New Journey", taking all teachers and students on a vivid and profound ideological and political course through three dimensions: "Looking Back on the Path We’ve Come", "Stepping Firmly on the Path Under Our Feet", and "Forging a Path for the Future". He reviewed the struggle history of the university, which has advanced in tandem with the development of Guizhou’s transportation industry and kept pace with China’s vocational education reform. He noted that batches of outstanding alumni have actively participated in major transportation infrastructure construction projects in Guizhou, and that teachers and students are witnesses, participants, and contributors to the great changes in Guizhou’s transportation.

President Liu Yan’s Speech: "Let Youth Shine, Forge Ahead on a New Journey"

President Liu Yan encouraged freshmen to open a new chapter in university life with "a new track, a new dimension, and new connections". He put forward four expectations for them: First, keep both eyes on the stars and feet on the ground, cherish the "great affairs of the country", and take solid steps towards the summit of dreams starting from every bit. Second, not only hone one’s internal skills but also take the initiative to adapt to changes, master professional skills as "hard skills to rely on", while maintaining an open mindset and cultivating the ability to adapt and innovate for the future industrial development. Third, balance independent exploration with team collaboration, be good at integrating strengths and achieving efficient breakthroughs in academic challenges and future careers. Fourth, cultivate humanistic literacy and physical fitness, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, and develop a sound personality and a healthy body.

Deputy Secretary Yang Zaihao Presides Over the Opening Ceremony

Yang Zaihao encouraged everyone to inherit and carry forward the "Five-Hallmark Spirit" of GZCPU people — "having great truth in the heart, light in the eyes, culture in the mind, expertise in the hands, and strength in the feet", carry forward the mission and glory of GZCPU, and write their own youthful papers with a striving attitude.

Teacher Representative He Jie Delivers a Speech

Combined with her teaching experience, Teacher Representative He Jie put forward suggestions from three aspects: clarifying goals, diligent learning, and daring to take responsibility, encouraging freshmen to cherish their university days and write a brilliant chapter of youth with struggle.

Senior Student Representative Zhou Lichao Delivers a Speech

Senior Student Representative Zhou Lichao shared his growth insights with the three characters "diligence", "hardship", and "perseverance", encouraging everyone to continuously hone their abilities. International Student Representative Danviniya expressed her determination to learn professional knowledge and promote cultural exchanges. Freshman Representative Hou Hubin said that he and his classmates would write a wonderful chapter in the campus with youth and sweat, and contribute youthful strength to the development of the motherland.

International Student Representative Danviniya Delivers a Speech

Freshman Representative Hou Hubin Delivers a Speech

After the opening ceremony, school leaders had a hearty lunch with freshman representatives from each school, chatting intimately about professional learning, campus life and other topics. The warm words and caring eyes flowed gently in a relaxed and warm atmosphere, making the students away from home deeply feel the temperature and care of the school.

May all the 2025 freshmen:

Embark on a journey of struggle, open the door to wisdom, and unfold the scroll of youth;

Sail with ideals, paddle with hard work;

In the surging tide of the times,

Strive to write a brilliant chapter worthy of oneself, the country, and youth!