Yangzhou University will usher in its 120th anniversary on May 19^th, 2022. 120 years of legacy and tradition is passed down, and tremendous development is achieved by leaps and bounds. 120 years is blessed with scholars of talent in succession and the profound culture in continuation. By adhering to the school motto “perseverance and self-reliance” and the aspiration “preserving reputation and honor of the University and building a great cause in the world”, YZUers through generations remain dedicated and committed in youth along with the times.

As the celebration approaches, we sincerely invite all alumni and current students at home and abroad to send their blessings to the alma mater with essays.

1. Theme of the essay

YZU & Me

2. Content of the essay

On recollection of studying and living experiences in China, describe major school activities or personal experiences, depict your interactions with your advisors, friendship with faculty members/staff/classmates, or offer comments/suggestions on the future development of the school, etc.

3. Closing date:

March 31.

4.Requirements of the Essay:

1) Theme-related, factual description, genuine feelings, no plagiarism;

2) Language---Chinese or English;

3) No restriction on the genre or word number;

4) Attach personal information (nationality, passport name, college and major, year of graduation and work unit and position) at the end of the essay.

5. How to submit

Please send your essay to the email address 670341509@yzu.edu.cn (specify the email subject with “120th anniversary essay + alumni of XX class + author’s name”).

After the due date, the University will go through the screening, panel review process, and award winners prizes and certificates. Excellent works will also be published on the official website, WeChat public account and other platforms.

The history of our university is intertwined with your story. Look forward to your participation.