At the end of summer,the sound of leaves heralds the coming of autumn.On the morning of Oct.9,JOINT EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF KANSA held an opening ceremony in the lecture hall of Zhengyang Building.Professor Zhou Zhonghe, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and representative of University of Kansas schoolfellow,Professor Ma Luting, Vice President of China National Institute of Education Sciences,Professor Lin Yigang, Vice President of Zhejiang Normal University,Mao Xilong,Director of Zhejiang Normal University’s International Department,Professor Huang Xiao, dean of the Joint Education Institute attended the opening ceremony.And all faculty and staff of the Joint Education institute, all new undergraduate students of Class 2023 and some parents of new students attended. The opening ceremony was presided over by Su Yankai and Shen Shitian.

Zhou Zhonghe stressed the importance of the going global strategy of China's higher education, saying that joint training with international high-level universities is an important path to achieve educational modernization. As joint education colleges, we can enjoy quality educational resources from both schools at the same time. As an alumnus and senior, he made three suggestions to the students, namely, build a solid foundation, be open and inclusive, and make unremitting efforts. Remain true to their original intention, pursue their dreams, be useful to society, and work hard to build a beautiful motherland.

Ma Luting expressed his eager expectations for the new students of 2023, hoping that the students should practice their internal skills and strive to become senior professionals worthy of great responsibilities; Keep up with The Times, pay attention to domestic and foreign education trends; We should not only take root in China, learn from the tradition and practical reality, but also focus on the world and tell the story of Chinese education to the world well.

Lin Yigang first expressed his sincere welcome to the 58 freshmen.He said that as the newest college in the university, the United Education College is vibrant and thriving.It is a vivid practice of implementing the instructions of expanding the opening up of education and carrying out high-level cooperation in running schools.He hoped the students to mind the motherland, look at the world; Learn to ask questions, dare to explore; Seize the opportunity and do not slack.

Huang Xiao congratulated and welcomed the first undergraduate freshmen of the college, and hoped that the students would aim high and be committed to their country. Words as scholars, behavior of the world; Unity of knowledge and action, excellence; We encourage students to actively pay attention to cutting-edge knowledge and technology, maintain curiosity and curiosity, innovate and apply technology to teaching improvement, move forward to meet challenges, and go all out to pursue their dreams.

Rick Ginsburg, dean of the School of Education and Humanities at the University of Kansas, said in a video speech that the mission of the School of Joint Education is to cultivate every student to become a graduate with global literacy, and looked forward to understanding and cooperating with students in the future.

Ms. Li Fangyun and Mr. Lv Weijie, as representatives of the parents, respectively expressed their feelings for the rapid changes of their Alma Alma University and their eagerness for the children at the opening ceremony. They hope that the students can always maintain their love and responsibility for the country, curiosity and exploration of knowledge on the road of life, and write a beautiful future in the chapter of college life.

Zhang Zirui, representative of the undergraduate freshmen, shared her experience as a volunteer of the Asian Games and realized that only when individuals are confident can they fully demonstrate China's cultural confidence. A high level of happiness comes from self-discipline. A good life requires taking every step of the way.

After the ceremony, all the teachers, students and guests moved to Zhengyang Building to take a group photo.

During the opening ceremony, some new students brought wonderful music and dance performances.