2011 Xiamen University Graduation Ceremony

The 2011 Xiamen University Graduation Ceremony was held in the Jiannan Auditorium between June 25th and 27th. 8399 students graduated this year, with 563 of them being awarded the title of "Excellent Graduate". The graduands, accompanied by over 2500 of their parents, attended the ceremony in the presence of XMU Chairman Zhu Zhiwen, President Zhu Chongshi, and professors and staff from the various colleges and departments.

The ceremony was preceded by a short video, in which teachers sent their best wishes to the graduands and the graduands expressed their love and gratitude to their alma mater, their teachers and their parents. This was followed by the singing of the university anthem, led by a chorus on the stage.

At the ceremony itself. President Zhu Chongshi, on behalf of all XMU staff, delivered an inspirational speech at the ceremony, congratulating the graduands and their families, and thanking their teachers, parents and friends for their great help and strong support. He hoped that all the graduands would maintain XMU's unique traditions and spirit of 'Gratitude, responsibility and devotion', work hard to achieve their dreams, face reality bravely, and be responsible citizens.

President Zhu ended by reminding the graduands that XMU would always be a home, a sincere friend and a strong support for them, would share in their happiness and sorrow. He wished them all every success in their careers!