[Explanation] At 9 am on September 9, Tsinghua University held the opening ceremony for the 2020 undergraduate freshmen.

At the ceremony, Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University, sent a message to the freshmen, "Always keep the local feelings and watch the beautiful homeland".

　　[Concurrent] Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University

　　Lean down, get close to this land, understand this land, and love this land.

The country's cultural roots are deeply hidden.

Only by leaning down, getting close to the soil, taking steps, and measuring the country, can we draw a steady stream of growth strength from the country; we must always maintain the feelings of the country, respect the people on this land, and understand their sadness and joy. , Appreciate their simplicity and loveliness; take root in the hot land of the homeland, serve the people on this land, and watch the beautiful home with them.

　　[Explanation] College time is about to begin, how should freshmen plan a new life?

Zheng Xiaodi, associate professor of the School of Architecture, gave his own suggestions.

　　[Concurrent] Zheng Xiaodi, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

　　We always say "opportunities are for those who are prepared", but the "preparation" here is not for "opportunities", because opportunities are unpredictable. The real preparation is hard work, solid accumulation, and a down-to-earth style.

The current seemingly "profitable" choice may not be inevitable in the long run. The trust lost in the process may cause you to lose what is truly important; and the serious dedication and investment that seems to be invisible at the moment may be Opened a door of surprise for the future.

　　[Commentary] The seniors and sisters who participated in the opening ceremony also encouraged them to take the initiative to care about society and shoulder the responsibility of the times by sharing touching stories during the epidemic.

　　[Concurrent] Qian Lingxiao, Chairman of the Student Union of Tsinghua University

　　When the epidemic was at its worst, Tsinghua immediately organized a voluntary blood donation campaign, and more than 100 teachers and students came to donate blood.

When the number of nucleic acid tests surged, 540 volunteers at Tsinghua University worked continuously for 35 hours and entered about 90,000 copies of data.

In the face of the epidemic, each of us is a soldier, and we have built a tight line of defense with responsibility and responsibility.

　　[Explanation] At the ceremony, Liu Qirui, a new student representative from Wuhan, reviewed his mental journey during the epidemic.

From the initial panic to the firm belief that "spring will come", an epidemic allowed him to witness the strength and resilience of life, and he also deeply felt that the destiny of the individual, family and the country were closely connected.

　　[Concurrent] Liu Qirui, freshman of Xingjian College, Tsinghua University

　　I will not forget the back of my father, who participated in the construction of the Thunder God Mountain Hospital, hurried out in the morning. I will not forget the community workers who wear masks and protective clothing and register their temperature from door to door. I will not forget the tens of thousands of people on the fundraising platform. I will not forget the patience of the teacher and the lively discussion of the students in the online classroom.

Today (September 9) is a brand new starting point in our life.

We must closely link our personal ideals, life values, and the destiny of the country. Today, we will study hard to grow in school, and tomorrow we will go to distant places, take root in the people, and contribute to the country!

　　[Explanation] It is understood that, in view of the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, this opening ceremony was held in a combination of online and offline methods, with 21 venues set up offline and simultaneous bilingual live broadcast to the world.

Nearly 500 freshmen representatives attended the ceremony at the main venue of the comprehensive gymnasium, and more than 3,000 freshmen watched the ceremony live in the branch venue.

　　Cheng Yu reports from Beijing

Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]