China News Service, Beijing, March 29 (Reporter Gao Kai) The reporter learned from Tsinghua University that Qiu Chengtong, an internationally renowned mathematician, Fields Medal winner, chair professor of Tsinghua University, and dean of Qiuzhen College, recently donated to Tsinghua University. The "Qiu Zhenying Fund" and the "Liang Ruolin Fund" named after his parents were established at the Tsinghua University Education Foundation to support the development of mathematics disciplines, the cultivation of a new generation of leading mathematics talents, and the construction of the Truth-seeking Academy.
Qiu Yong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tsinghua University and Chairman of the Education Foundation, Qiu Chengtong, and Kaucher Birkar, winner of the Fields Medal and professor of the Center for Mathematical Sciences, attended the ceremony. Yuan Wei, Secretary General of the Education Foundation, presided over the ceremony.
Qiu Chengtong donated to support the construction of mathematics disciplines and talent training at Tsinghua University. Photo courtesy of Tsinghua University
Qiu Chengtong said that his parents had a profound influence on him. Their attentive teachings made him never think of giving up his studies even in the most difficult circumstances, and he set his ambition to do university studies since he was a child. This donation is a memorial to my parents and a continuation of their parents' wishes. I hope it can inspire more young generations to make real contributions to culture, the country, and human civilization. Qiu Chengtong said that the establishment of Qiuzhen Academy is the most important thing he has done in China. It is said that all rivers and seas converge, and all the efforts made are to cultivate world-class students and scholars. In recent years, young students from Tsinghua University have seen China's hope in basic subjects such as mathematics, and are very willing to do their best to promote and support the growth of the younger generation, and work together to build Qiuzhen Academy into a world-class academy. , to promote new development in China’s mathematics industry.
On behalf of the school, Qiu Yong expressed his sincere gratitude and heartfelt respect to Mr. Qiu Chengtong for his devotion to Tsinghua’s discipline development and talent cultivation. He said that this donation reflects Mr. Qiu's memory for his parents and his eager expectations for the students. Over the years, Mr. Qiu has spared no effort to promote high-level mathematics research and the cultivation of top innovative talents in China. He has made generous donations many times to support the construction of basic disciplines at Tsinghua University and help young students grow into talents. His dedication and deep feelings are touching. Qiuzhen Academy is a key measure for the school to implement its fundamental mission of cultivating people with moral integrity and serving the country's major strategic needs. Since its establishment, under the leadership of Mr. Qiu, it has been making steady progress towards the goal of cultivating world-class talents. The school attaches great importance to and will fully support the construction and development of the college. I believe that this donation will surely inspire more young students to pursue true knowledge and practice their skills, and to work hard and take responsibility for the great cause of building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation. (over)