The university cultural tour is interesting and informative. The open campus provides insights into the "bigness of the university"

　　The open school gate provides insights into the “bigness of the university”

　　Recently, with the successive convening of the two sessions at the provincial level across the country, the topic of further opening the doors of universities has become a hot topic of concern to representatives from many places. For example, according to local media reports in Chongqing, Deng Mingjian, a representative of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress and vice chairman of the Municipal Overseas Chinese Federation, brought 20 suggestions this year. Among them, lifting the closed management of college campuses as soon as possible and opening up and sharing campus facilities are areas he is more concerned about.

　　“Openness” has become a key word in colleges and universities in recent times. As winter vacation approaches, some colleges and universities have opened their doors one after another. As "hosts", they have arranged campus visit strategies, planned route maps, and invited student volunteers to explain university culture and historical stories to tourists, making the university campus a second place. A cultural lecture hall.

　　More and more colleges and universities are opening their doors to welcome visitors from all over the world, and campus tours are associated with adjectives such as "hot" and "hot". However, the campus is not a park after all. Will the visit with the "guide" become a one-day trip to the campus? Will places with profound cultural heritage become places where Internet celebrities check in? How to make the university cultural trip more interesting and informative? Recently, reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily conducted interviews on this topic.

University is a palace of knowledge and a place that many people yearn for.

　　Not long ago, reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily came to the west gate of Tsinghua University. In the winter in Beijing, at 9 o'clock, the sunshine has just begun to dispel the cold air, and the school gate becomes lively because there are many more primary and secondary school students led by their parents. The reporter saw that many children were entering the campus with their ID cards and swiping their faces through the turnstile. Children and parents who entered the campus earlier had already "checked in" at the "Second School Gate" to take pictures. On many campus roads, there were parents I took my kids on a bike ride...

　　"Bringing my children to Tsinghua University is just to inspire them and let them see what China's best universities are like." said Wang Yun (pseudonym), a parent in Beijing.

　　University is a palace of knowledge and a place that many people yearn for. It has become the expectation of many people to further open the doors of universities.

　　At the end of August 2023, a survey by "China Youth Daily" showed that more than 90% of the respondents supported the opening of universities to the public, of which 79.7% supported the limited opening of universities, and the methods and times of admission need to be regulated. limit. 75.4% of the respondents expect to further promote the interconnection and co-construction between universities and society, and the proportion of current students is even higher, at 81.9%.

　　The General Office of the Ministry of Education issued the "Notice on Extensively Carrying out Lifelong Learning Activities for All" in 2023, coordinating general universities, vocational colleges, etc. to open and share learning and educational resources based on their own advantages and characteristics in running schools, and serve the learning of urban and rural community residents. Encourage and promote colleges and universities to open to the public for visits.

　　Not long ago, the Ministry of Education also made it clear in its reply to a proposal from the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference that better opening of university campuses to society is of positive significance and will help universities better integrate into and serve society.

　　In the view of Chu Zhaohui, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Educational Sciences, the opening up of universities has a deeper meaning: the physical door of the campus is actually the door of the school's philosophy and spirit. A closed university environment is very important for improving the overall quality of the people and improving their health. The national spirit is unfavorable. "University lectures, books, and sports venues should all be shared with society. The most important thing for a modern university is to be oriented to society and have more interactions with society."

　　It is the consensus of many universities to no longer “admire oneself in isolation”.

　　"We have designed different types of themed routes based on campus landmark buildings and classic points. Each route includes the very familiar 'One Tower Lake Map' (a summary of three famous locations on the Peking University campus, namely Boya Tower). , Weiming Lake and Peking University Library - reporter's note)." Wang Liya, director of the Comprehensive Office of the Student Affairs Department of Peking University, told reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily that during the winter vacation, Peking University's Weiming Lake Ice Rink is also open to off-campus tourists Open. After entering the school, off-campus tourists can make an appointment through the "Peking University App" to enter the ice rink and enjoy the fun of ice and snow sports.

　　In the popular Harbin, Harbin Institute of Technology has become a must-choice “check-in” place for many tourists. On the open campus, the 14,850-square-meter ice rink is open to the public. Nearly a hundred philatelic products that have "reached the sky" are on display at the aerospace-themed philatelic exhibition. New methods such as physical models and interactive experiences are arranged at Harbin Institute of Technology on Central Street in Harbin. center.

　　"Individuals do not need to make an appointment to visit." The relevant person in charge of Harbin Institute of Technology said that the average number of visitors to the school's aerospace museum has exceeded 5,000 per day in the past week.

　　"A university without walls is a good university." According to media reports, during the recent two sessions of Guangdong Province, Zheng Hanwen, deputy to the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress and member of the Zhanjiang Municipal Committee of the Kuomintang, said in an interview.

A university is a campus, not a park

　　"Erbin" continues to be popular. After Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin Engineering University, and Northeast Forestry University fully opened their campuses, two universities in Heilongjiang have also made new moves: Heilongjiang University fully opened its museum, roe deer head hats, fish skin clothing, birch bark Authentic works of historical and cultural figures such as ships and Jin Dynasty ironware are open to the public; Harbin Medical University also opens its campus during the winter vacation, leading tourists to visit the school history museum, human specimen exhibition hall, medical morphology laboratory and other places.

　　More and more colleges and universities are opening their doors, and historical buildings, former residences of celebrities, and cultural sites have also been unveiled. However, many people are also worried about whether the quiet university will become a place for Internet celebrities to check in? After all, a university campus is not a park, and people expect more "blessings" from historical or cultural content when visiting the campus.

　　In interviews, reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily found that many colleges and universities have put a lot of effort into how to make campus tours better fulfill their educational functions based on the characteristics of their own schools.

　　Primary and secondary school students are a very important part of the visitors to colleges and universities. To this end, the Tsinghua University History Museum has specially added outdoor special exhibitions during the winter vacation. At the same time, four special exhibitions with educational significance for primary and secondary school students have been launched in the south gate square of the Tsinghua University History Museum, which are updated every week.

　　"Tsinghua University is also a large classroom for art education. After it is opened to the public, it will give full play to its functions of cultural dissemination and aesthetic education." Lin Yeqing, deputy director of the Art Education Center of Tsinghua University, told reporters. Tsinghua University Art Education Center will continue to invite artists from art schools or art troupes to give lectures and courses, organize high-quality activities, introduce high-level performances, spread artistic concepts, display artistic works, and create a cultural atmosphere.

　　Tsinghua University’s neighbor, Peking University, has also made careful preparations.

　　As the center of the New Culture Movement, the birthplace of the May 4th Movement, the earliest important base for the study and dissemination of Marxism in China, and the earliest activity base of the Communist Party of China, these have also become the most powerful spirit of Peking University when designing tour routes. Kernel.

　　“Highlight iconic spiritual landmarks, differentiated characteristic attractions, and collectible check-in locations, and design distinctive routes with distinctive themes and rich connotations such as red party history learning and education, golden civilization inheritance, cyan ecological development, green national defense inspiration, and blue life and health. Wang Liya said that the school has also organized a large number of Peking University students and counselors who can tell the story of Peking University well and carry forward the spirit of Peking University to form an "ideological and political guidance post". "Talk, realize, and strive" to serve tourists.

　　"We want every friend who comes to Peking University to experience and immerse themselves in Peking University's tradition of 'patriotism, progress, democracy, and science' and the spiritual character of 'always new'. In the 'One Tower Lake Picture' and the grass and wood bricks Harvest infection and draw strength from the tiles, truly achieving cultural infiltration and spiritual nourishment." Wang Liya said.

　　On January 20, more than 180 students from Beijing Bayi School and some parents came to Peking University under the leadership of volunteers who provided guidance and tour guides. In front of the green brick hut in Yannanyuan, volunteers explained: "No. 54, Yannanyuan, witnesses Hong Ye's research and thinking for the early domestic ancient books and historical materials retrieval; No. 55, Yannanyuan, witnesses Chen Daisun's contributions to the Chinese economy." The development of science is based on Baishouqiongjing; No. 56, Yannanyuan, witnesses Zhou Peiyuan’s painstaking study with the ambition of saving the country through science; No. 57, Yannanyuan, witnesses Feng Youlan’s non-stop writing to open the door to Chinese philosophy.”

　　Arriving in front of the bronze statue of Li Dazhao, a group of children wearing red scarves took a group photo.

　　In Wang Liya's view, after the school opens, it is hoped that visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural charm and spiritual power of the campus, not just for a "visit here", but also for "unforgettable memories".

The educational function of universities is not only reflected in the transfer of knowledge

　　During the interview, the reporter learned that opening the school gates would "increase the difficulty of management" and "affect the teaching order", which has become a concern of some colleges and universities.

　　This concern is not unreasonable. Although the vast majority of tourists are civilized and orderly when visiting university campuses, there are also some tourists who regard universities as general attractions.

　　Before the COVID-19 epidemic, a large number of people would flock to Wuhan University to enjoy cherry blossoms almost every spring. Not only was the campus overcrowded, but there were also people shaking the cherry blossom trees and even standing on them to take photos. Some people joked that "every spring, the cherry blossom trees are full of flowers." , causing the "Sakura Festival" to become the "Sakura Tribulation".

　　A college student also said in an interview with a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily that tourists entering the campus did cause some chaos, such as parents bringing their children into the dormitory, tourists riding unlocked bicycles at will, and littering Garbage etc.

　　Many experts said that in order to ensure the order of teaching and the safety of scientific research, it is necessary to close some specific places in universities to the public, or to adopt stricter management measures.

　　Reporters from China Youth Daily and China Youth Network found on the official website of Suzhou University that the announcement issued by the school clearly states that in order to ensure the normal conduct of school teaching, scientific research and other work, during the opening period of the campus, the teaching, scientific research, office buildings (library, laboratories, etc.) , institutes, sports venues, student dormitories and other places are closed to the public.

　　"The educational function of universities is not just about imparting knowledge," Chu Zhaohui said. Universities have social responsibilities and educational functions. When you enter the campus, you will be influenced, and it is also a kind of education. Rules must also be followed when sharing resources. What norms should the public abide by when entering university campuses, and what rules should be followed in different places? These should also be the educational responsibilities of universities.

　　During the interview, the reporter learned that in order to make campus openings safer and more standardized, many colleges and universities are working hard to make their school work processes more standardized. For example, Peking University is independently developing an entry and exit service platform, which mainly serves various types of visitors to enter the campus conveniently. In order to avoid crowding at the school gate due to the holiday peak, Peking University has optimized the dedicated access to the campus. A parking area for more than 10 motor vehicles has been planned on the north side of the east gate. The driving directions and dividing lines are marked on the ground. It achieves the function of "passage in the same direction and driving away immediately after dropping off passengers". Group tourists can get off here and verify their identities.

　　Tsinghua University will also improve the admission service platform and integrate and optimize various admission registration systems; in order to meet social needs, Tsinghua University will adjust the appointment time period for each open day to 8:00-11:00 and 13:00-16:00 , the time for receiving tourists to enter the school will be advanced by one hour each day in the morning and afternoon; in addition, Tsinghua University has also optimized the way for vehicles to enter the school, strengthened the management of the school gate area, and reduced congestion and long queues.

　　Nanjing University emphasized in an announcement on its official website that the number of individuals and groups making appointments to enter the campus is expected to more than double compared with the summer vacation. In principle, all types of vehicles are not allowed to enter the campus, and it is recommended that everyone use public transportation to travel.

　　When colleges and universities are liberalized, when people are discussing that the public will benefit from it, college students on campus feel that they are also beneficiaries.

　　"During the visit, children will ask: How do satellites fly into space? Why is there a big hole on the satellite's return capsule? Will astronauts be in danger?" Undergraduate student majoring in optical engineering, Class of 2021, School of Aerospace, Harbin Institute of Technology Zhou Ming is a volunteer at the Aerospace Museum. Starting from October 2021, she has become a volunteer at the Aerospace Museum and has to answer such questions frequently.

　　During the winter vacation, the Aerospace Museum welcomed more children from out of town. This "old instructor" chose to stay at the school to introduce the history of China's aerospace development to the tourists. Whenever she explains to these children, she will be proud of the development of my country's aerospace industry, and she will also be happy because her explanation not only helps the children understand their doubts, but also makes them interested in the aerospace industry.

　　"Universities need to cultivate two kinds of people. One is to explore the truth, and the other is to solve social problems. Both of these people need to go deep into nature or go deep into society," Chu Zhaohui said. It is difficult to cultivate social skills in a closed environment. needed people.

　　The opening of colleges and universities has created a continuous connection between colleges and universities and society.

　　China Youth Daily·China Youth Daily reporter Fan Weichen Yang Jie intern Li Sijia Wu Jiarong Source: China Youth Daily