Cultural traditions of Sun Yat-sen University Zhuhai Campus

The motto of Sun Yat-sen University was inscribed by Dr. Sun Yat-sen himself during the founding ceremony of National Guangdong University on November 11, 1924. The school motto is "Erudition, Inquiry, Careful Thinking, Clear Discrimination, and Dedicated Practice." The original text of the Cross Precepts comes from the Confucian classic "Li·Zhongyong". Chapter 20 of "The Doctrine of the Mean" says: "Learn erudition, inquire carefully, think carefully, discern clearly, and practice it sincerely." According to the original meaning of "The Doctrine of the Mean", it means that people have the nature of "sincerity", and as long as they act according to the nature of "utter sincerity" Self-cultivation, through the five links of learning, questioning, thinking, discerning, and action, you can cultivate yourself into a "gentleman".

In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, with the changes in society, the famous thinker Gu Yanwu developed the traditional "doctrine of the mean" thought, emphasizing "to be knowledgeable and determined, to inquire closely and to think deeply", that is, to combine learning with determination. Therefore, a new elaboration of "erudite" is made: "Educated in literature, it is shameful to practice one's own behavior." The "literature" Gu Yanwu refers to is no longer purely ancient scriptures and articles, but includes all major national events in the world. The "shame" he refers to does not refer to personal honor or disgrace, but to the honor and disgrace of the entire people. The guiding ideology of Erudite expanded from personal self-cultivation to social affairs of "top priority", so he unified learning, questioning, thinking and determination. Gu Yanwu is a pragmatic patriot, so he can make a new interpretation of traditional education according to the needs of the new situation.

Sun Yat-sen was in the era of the great democratic revolution. In order to meet the needs of the revolution, he attached great importance to education and cultivated a generation of talents who could revitalize China and rebuild civilization. From 1923 to 1924, he advocated the establishment of two schools in Guangdong, one is the Whampoa Military Academy and the other is Guangdong University, with a school model of one civilized and one military, in order to cultivate students "for the country, the people, and the society." , talents who serve the world”. The Precepts of the Cross is a revolutionary new educational policy and content that he inherited from the traditional educational form and endowed it with the times. The school song of Sun Yat-sen University was composed in the early days of the school's founding. The lyrics were written by Zou Lu, the first president of Sun Yat-sen University, and the music was composed by Chen Hong. In order to inherit and carry forward the patriotic spirit advocated by Sun Yat-sen and the good academic style of the school motto written by Sun Yat-sen, the school also reflects the requirements and characteristics of the new historical period. After extensive consultation with people from all walks of life inside and outside the school, it was unanimously agreed that the music of the original school song should remain unchanged, and the original lyrics "Handmade by the Founding Fathers" should be changed to "Handmade by Zhongshan", and four sentences such as "Three People's Principles" should be changed to "Inquire eruditely, think carefully, and never act recklessly. With discernment and sincerity, we are the pillars of the country." The last two sentences of the lyrics were changed to "Revitalize China and never forget it."

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Be erudite, interrogate carefully, think carefully without being discerning, act with sincerity, and be the pillars of the country. Many students gathered together

Apply what you have learned, continue to strengthen yourself, carry forward the ideas, revitalize China, never forget the outstanding Chinese and foreign cultures lecture

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The Chinese and Foreign Excellent Culture Lecture is an on-campus cultural lecture hosted by the school’s Academic Affairs Office and co-organized by the Youth League Branch of the History Department and the Student Union. Since its establishment in October 1994, it has been based on the spirit of promoting excellent Chinese and foreign culture and promoting cultural construction on campus. The purpose is to provide an all-round, multi-level and extensive cultural exchange space for teachers and students across the school, covering the fields of literature, history, philosophy, politics, economics, law and natural sciences.

Life Forum

In order to deepen educational reform, comprehensively promote quality education, effectively improve the artistic accomplishment of contemporary college students, and at the same time promote the essence of national art, the Youth League Committee of the school has been focusing on art education and carrying out art activities for many years, such as the annual "Sun Yat-sen University". Art Festival", "Elegant Art Comes to Campus" and other series of activities have not only become brand activities for the school's campus cultural construction, but also have great influence on universities across the province and even the country.

Science and Technology Art Festival

In 2002, the school combined the Art Festival and the Science and Technology Festival, two large-scale campus cultural activities, into one and established the first Sun Yat-sen University Science and Technology Art Festival, which was the first since the establishment of the new Sun Yat-sen University. This second-largest campus cultural festival has attracted widespread participation from teachers and students with its brand-new look, unique style, and diverse forms, and has become a grand event for New Central University and even South China universities.

The main activities include art, poetry and music recitation competitions, Chinese chess and Go competitions, inter-department singer competitions, school anniversary gala, gala of outstanding Chinese and foreign art works, special modern dance performances, Yuan Geling's violin solo evening , Calligraphy, Painting and Photography Competition, "Challenge Cup" Science and Technology Academic Paper Competition, Warrior Acrobatic Troupe Magic and Acrobatics Special Party, Science Fiction Movie Show, Science Fiction Novel Creation Competition, Campus DV Short Drama Video Contest, Inter-Department Debate Competition, Web Design Competition, Environmental Protection Hands Crafts Design Competition, FLASH Green Campus Charity Design Competition, Technology and Art Festival Lecture Series, Technology and Art Festival Closing Ceremony and Award-winning Works Exhibition Party.

"Challenge Cup"

In order to mobilize the enthusiasm of students in the school for academic scientific and technological research, form a good scientific research atmosphere among students, promote students' quality education and the cultivation of innovative talents, and more It is a good place to prepare for the provincial and national "Challenge Cup" extracurricular academic science and technology work competitions for college students, and the "Challenge Cup" college student entrepreneurship plan competition. The school youth league committee will host the "Challenge Cup" extracurricular academic science and technology work competitions for students in even-numbered years. All full-time students enrolled in the school (including junior college, undergraduate, master's and doctoral students) can participate. The works are divided into three categories: natural sciences, philosophy and social sciences, and scientific and technological inventions and production.

Venus Singer Contest

Venus Singer Contest is an annual on-campus singer competition of Sun Yat-sen University, which has received widespread attention both inside and outside the school. Venus has a wide coverage, spanning two major cities, Guangzhou and Zhuhai, and four campuses. Outside of school, the Venus Singing Contest also enjoys a high reputation. The Venus Singers are well-known in various universities in Guangzhou and even in society.

Academic and Study Style Lecture Series

A large-scale "Academic" and "Study Style" lecture hosted by the School Party Committee Propaganda Department, Academic Affairs Office, and School Youth League Committee, and hosted by the School Graduate Student Union, was held in 2003 The lectures will start in September. The lectures are divided into three parts according to the theme: "Famous Professor Series", "Academician Series" and "Famous Alumni Series". Well-known scholars, professors and alumni from both inside and outside the school are invited to give lectures, as well as teachers and students of CUHK** * Discuss together, in the process of a specific era from tradition to modernity, how to find our spiritual home and reshape the connotation of value rationality; criticize and reflect on the spiritual concept of the university; rectify and reconstruct the humanistic care of the university, establish and stick to it The true mission of a university.

Principal Forum Lecture Series

In order to allow students to better understand the current situation of school development, students can have close contact with school leaders and feel the scholarly style and style of the school leaders. Personal charm, but also reflects the school's care and concern for students. The school Youth League Committee carefully planned and hosted the "Principal Forum" with the care and support of Secretary Li Yanbao, Principal Huang Daren and other school leaders. By allowing students to have close contact with school leaders and feel the scholarly style and personality charm of school leaders from various subject areas, it enhances their sense of identity and mission of Sun Yat-sen University. At the same time, it is also a reflection of the school leaders taking practical actions to promote the school to strengthen and improve the ideological and political education of college students. "Principal's Forum" is held every other week on East Campus.

"Medical Humanities" Academic Lectures

In order to advocate the humanistic spirit and cultivate comprehensive talents, the North Campus Youth League Working Committee sponsored a series of "Medical·Humanities" lectures with medical characteristics. This activity was already an old brand of Sun Yat-sen Medical University before the merger, and was incorporated into the school's teaching plan and supported by special activity funds. After the merger, this activity has adapted to the trend of higher education interdisciplinary and penetration of liberal arts and sciences, achieving the purpose of strengthening the cultural quality education of college students. At the same time, it has given full play to the resource advantages of the north and south campuses, and the integration of liberal arts, science and medicine has greatly expanded Medical Student Vision has become the brand activity with the widest academic scope and the greatest influence on North Campus.

Medical Festival

In order to promote the spirit of medicine, showcase the style of Sun Yat-sen University medical students, enrich campus cultural life, establish and strengthen the sense of glory and mission of medical students, and create a medical student Brand column, the Medical Festival has been successfully held on the North Campus since 2004.

The Medical Festival takes medical humanities, medical science and technology and medical popularization as its themes, covering the academic chapter - Sail on the Medical Sea, the display chapter - the apricot forest style, the practical chapter - easier said than done, the cultural and sports chapter - let a hundred flowers bloom, and the departmental chapter - - A hundred schools of thought contend, summary - six major sections with fruitful results, involving academic research, community services, competitive entertainment and other aspects. Democracy, pragmatism, love for school

The spirit of CUHK is latent and intangible. It is expressed by the common values, unique character and temperament of generations of CUHK people. The deeper impressions I get from the teachers and alumni of CUHK are: the spirit of democracy, the pragmatic style, and the love for the school. The democratic spirit of CUHK is reflected in the inclusiveness and creativity in academic research, the autonomy of teachers in teaching and the selectivity of students in learning. In the history of CUHK, the style of academic tyrants and academic hegemons has rarely been seen, and there has been little administrative intervention in academic research and teaching activities. In addition, from the strong love for the school among the alumni of CUHK, we can see that CUHK embodies a spirit of unity, a cohesive force formed by a deep love for the school.