CASNR 3+1 Salute To Graduates | Spring 2025

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The 3+1 dual degree program with NWAFU is a unique opportunity for students to learn and engage with world leaders in food science from both institutions. The program is an international collaboration between the Department of Food Science and Technology and Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU).

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[00:00:00.000]Well, thank you for being here.
[00:00:06.820]It's a pleasure to be here to celebrate with all of you
[00:00:10.240]the accomplishments of our students from Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University.
[00:00:29.080]I want to welcome Dean Professor Liu, Vice Dean Professor Li, and Shufang Cheng to this event.
[00:00:37.800]They travel all across the globe to be with us here today, so thank you.
[00:00:47.300]It is an honor to have you with us here.
[00:00:50.140]We would like to especially welcome Director Lu Xin, Deputy Director Li Ju Xiu, and Professor Chen Shufang
[00:00:58.160]to attend this ceremony.
[00:01:00.440]Thank you for coming, and your company makes this moment even more precious.
[00:01:06.480]I also want to thank Dean Hank Moss that is here with us today, Professor Tom Berkey,
[00:01:15.100]and Professor David Holding.
[00:01:16.920]They are here with us to celebrate these accomplishments.
[00:01:27.020].
[00:01:28.020]Last but not least, I want to thank faculty, family members, and friends for sharing this
[00:01:48.880]important moment with us.
[00:01:51.380]Thank you for making the time to celebrate our students.
[00:01:57.880]I am proud to see so many young minds that work so hard to finish their programs.
[00:02:11.520]I know from personal experience that getting used to a different culture and country can
[00:02:17.260]be very hard, but can also be very rewarding.
[00:02:27.740]I hope your stay at UNL was enjoyable.
[00:02:46.500]Let me assure you that at UNL we always aim at fostering a welcoming environment and at
[00:02:52.460]offering the outstanding experience that you always dreamt of.
[00:02:57.600]We believe that every person and every interaction matter, and we live by this principle every
[00:03:04.500]day.
[00:03:05.500]I sincerely hope that this year at UNL will be a happy journey for all of you.
[00:03:12.720]We always strive to create a warm and inclusive learning environment, and work hard to provide
[00:03:18.100]students with the university experience they dream of.
[00:03:20.620]At UNL, we always believe that every interaction is worth paying attention to, not only because
[00:03:27.460]of the language, but also because of the belief that we are taking action every day.
[00:03:33.460]As you look back at your first day in college, did you ever imagine that you would spend
[00:03:38.860]an entire year in Lincoln, Nebraska?
[00:03:42.620]Did you see yourself speaking fluent English and sharing your culture and experiences with
[00:03:48.040]people from other countries?
[00:03:50.340]Did you envision taking classes in English immersed in a totally different culture?
[00:03:55.320]Probably not, right?
[00:03:57.320]But now, look at yourself.
[00:04:00.540]You did it.
[00:04:01.720]You accomplished so much.
[00:04:03.980]You are now a food science graduate with two degrees.
[00:04:08.320]Be proud, be humble, be happy, and be thankful.
[00:04:13.760]Be thankful to your classmates, your teachers, your friends, your family.
[00:04:19.320]They are all part of your success.
[00:04:22.260]And I am sure that they were a great support system when you really needed it.
[00:04:27.180]Do you remember the first day you entered college?
[00:04:31.040]Did you ever think that one day you would come to the United States
[00:04:36.420]and study in Lincoln for a whole year?
[00:04:39.420]One day, you would be able to communicate with the world in fluent English
[00:04:42.880]and share your own culture with people from different countries.
[00:04:47.480]Have you ever thought that you would use the whole of English
[00:04:51.340]to integrate into a completely different learning environment
[00:04:53.740]and grow up in a completely different culture?
[00:04:56.320]And now,
[00:04:57.040]you have done it!
[00:04:58.300]You have not only successfully completed your studies,
[00:05:00.440]but also obtained a double degree.
[00:05:02.480]You are now graduates of the Department of Food Science.
[00:05:05.840]Please be proud of yourselves,
[00:05:07.540]but also be humble, happy, and grateful.
[00:05:12.180]Thank you to your classmates, teachers, friends, and family
[00:05:16.240]for supporting and accompanying you when you needed it most.
[00:05:20.540]You have paved the way for your achievement today.
[00:05:25.540]Now,
[00:05:26.300]look ahead at
[00:05:26.900]the future.
[00:05:27.960]Look at the wide range of possibilities in front of you
[00:05:32.260]and be sure that you are prepared to face any challenge.
[00:05:36.340]Don't be afraid of facing the world.
[00:05:38.800]Work hard to accomplish your dreams.
[00:05:41.600]As Chancellor Bennett once said, "Be bold and be courageous."
[00:05:46.800]I can't wait to see where the future takes you
[00:05:53.400]and learn about your wonderful accomplishments.
[00:05:56.760]So congratulations and go Big Red.
[00:05:59.420]Thank you.
[00:06:00.420]OK.
[00:06:00.920]OK.
[00:06:01.420]Now look ahead.
[00:06:09.520]Look to the future.
[00:06:10.420]The infinite possibilities are waiting for you.
[00:06:12.660]Please believe you have done well in preparing for all challenges.
[00:06:16.420]Don't be afraid of the vastness of the world.
[00:06:18.420]Don't be afraid of the unknown.
[00:06:19.920]Please be brave to pursue your dreams and do your best.
[00:06:22.960]As Chancellor Bennett once said, "Be bold and be courageous."
[00:06:28.420]I can't wait to see where you are going in the future.
[00:06:30.280]I also look forward to hearing your wonderful life stories.
[00:06:34.420]Congratulations to all the graduates.
[00:06:36.580]May you have a bright future.
[00:06:38.240]Go Big Red!
[00:06:39.740]Thank you.
[00:06:45.680]And with that, I'm going to pass the floor over to Dr. Dean Hengmas.
[00:07:00.140]All right, well, good morning.
[00:07:03.640]It is so great to see the turnout today.
[00:07:06.600]To the students, or I should say to our graduates,
[00:07:09.900]as well as the administration, the faculty, the staff from
[00:07:14.780]Northwest Ag and Forestry, the families and friends of our
[00:07:18.640]graduates who are joining us online,
[00:07:20.780]as well as the faculty, staff, and administration from the
[00:07:24.800]Food Science Department and the University of Nebraska,
[00:07:27.480]I do also want to welcome you on behalf of the College
[00:07:30.000]to today's important celebration.
[00:07:33.900]And I also want to thank our distinguished guests from
[00:07:36.500]Northwest Ag and Forestry for joining us today.
[00:07:39.440]It's fitting given that we are celebrating the 10th year
[00:07:42.540]anniversary of this amazing 3+1 partnership.
[00:07:48.840]I went off script a little bit, sorry.
[00:07:50.600]All right.
[00:08:13.240]So today's event is a wonderful opportunity to recognize our
[00:08:16.700]graduates and celebrate your accomplishments.
[00:08:19.800]To the graduates, I extend congratulations on behalf of the
[00:08:31.240]college for reaching this significant milestone.
[00:08:34.600]You did it.
[00:08:36.260]You have worked hard and today we honor your
[00:08:49.760]success and your dedication.
[00:08:52.860]To the families and friends of the graduates that are joining
[00:09:01.960]us online, we also want to say congratulations to you and
[00:09:05.560]extend our appreciation for sharing your students with us
[00:09:09.000]here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
[00:09:12.000]Graduation is not only a very special time for our graduates
[00:09:24.600]and their families, but it's also very special to the faculty
[00:09:28.100]and staff and the administration here at the University of
[00:09:30.960]Nebraska.
[00:09:41.960]We have had the pleasure of getting to know this very
[00:09:45.460]talented group of students, the opportunity to help them
[00:09:49.360]discover their unique talents and strengths, and we've
[00:09:52.920]witnessed firsthand their development as professionals
[00:09:56.420]and leaders.
[00:09:57.420]So thank you again to the faculty,
[00:10:11.920]and the staff here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
[00:10:15.080]specifically the Department of Food Science and Technology,
[00:10:18.320]as well as those at Northwest Ag and Forestry.
[00:10:20.880]And at this time, I would ask those individuals to please
[00:10:24.480]stand so that we can give you a round of applause.
[00:10:27.060]Yeah.
[00:10:29.880]Sarah?
[00:10:32.080]Thank you to the professors of the Northwest Agricultural
[00:10:41.880]College, the faculty, staff, and the executive team,
[00:10:44.880]as well as all of the graduates of the Department of
[00:10:47.280]Science and Technology of the University of Lincoln.
[00:10:49.280]Okay, I'm going to go off script for a minute, okay?
[00:10:51.280]All right.
[00:10:52.280]I also want to do a special shout-out to John and his
[00:10:56.040]family who are in the back of the room.
[00:10:58.180]I think all of the students know that John consistently
[00:11:01.680]goes above and beyond to support you,
[00:11:05.040]to help you get engaged.
[00:11:06.840]And he's invested in each of you.
[00:11:09.380]And as you know, he has an amazing wife,
[00:11:11.840]and amazing children.
[00:11:13.680]And they do a lot to support this program.
[00:11:16.480]So let's have them stand, and let's give them
[00:11:18.280]a special thank you.
[00:11:19.380].
[00:11:43.580]They're just amazing.
[00:11:44.580]Just say it that way.
[00:11:45.340]Yeah.
[00:11:45.640]Yeah.
[00:11:47.180].
[00:11:49.340].
[00:11:54.580]Thank you.
[00:11:55.080]You're welcome.
[00:11:55.780]OK.
[00:11:56.280]So now to the graduates.
[00:12:02.420]As you begin this exciting new chapter,
[00:12:05.120]I encourage you to continue to take charge of your future
[00:12:08.660]and to challenge yourself not just to meet expectations,
[00:12:12.620]but to exceed expectations.
[00:12:15.800].
[00:12:19.300].
[00:12:19.800]Many individuals have guided and supported you on your journey.
[00:12:33.520]And to this point, they have been instrumental.
[00:12:36.820]And so today, we not only celebrate you,
[00:12:39.020]but we also celebrate those contributions
[00:12:41.820]and those mentors and family members who have been
[00:12:44.920]so instrumental in your success.
[00:12:48.060].
[00:12:49.260]So as you begin this next chapter,
[00:13:04.600]a new set of questions comes into focus.
[00:13:07.780]First, what will you do with this moment?
[00:13:11.020]Second, what is your purpose?
[00:13:13.320]And third, what impact will you make?
[00:13:17.020]I invite you to think of yourself
[00:13:19.220]as an entrepreneur, not necessarily
[00:13:21.680]in the traditional sense of someone
[00:13:23.780]starting a startup business, but someone
[00:13:26.660]who takes ownership and control of their destiny.
[00:13:32.100]Entrepreneurs don't shy away from uncertainty or failure.
[00:14:00.140]They embrace both as growth opportunities.
[00:14:02.060]They set bold goals and dream big.
[00:14:13.780]They persevere through challenges, they take strategic risk, and they hold themselves to
[00:14:18.500]high standards.
[00:14:19.500]In many ways, entrepreneurs are not afraid of failure.
[00:14:32.020]In many ways, that is who you already are and who you are becoming.
[00:14:42.620]You are the dreamers, the doers, and the difference makers, and I am so confident that our global
[00:14:48.100]society is in great hands with all of you.
[00:15:01.980]So again, congratulations to the graduates, and thank you for our partners at Northwest
[00:15:06.600]Ag and Forestry for partnering with us to truly create a one-of-a-kind program that's
[00:15:12.340]really focused on student success and making sure that we are going to have an impact for
[00:15:17.300]our global society.
[00:15:22.760]I keep going off script for him.
[00:15:31.940]Give our translator a round of applause, please.
[00:15:37.900]I was just going to shake your hand.
[00:15:51.900]Thank you.
[00:16:01.900]Good morning, my friends.
[00:16:14.860]For all of you family members tuning in on the live stream, hello to you too.
[00:16:25.320]My name is John Tesley.
[00:16:31.860]And this is Jiang Yidong.
[00:16:36.820]I grew up in Thailand.
[00:16:40.820]Yes, I am Thai.
[00:16:44.820]I studied here at UNL, and my job here is to help your sons and daughters to be as successful as they can be.
[00:17:01.820]To my friends, you all did it! Good job!
[00:17:06.780]So I don't normally make speeches, so instead I will share with you a few life tips that I try to stick with.
[00:17:18.780]So these are 10 tips from John.
[00:17:25.780]Maybe they'll be useful for you.
[00:17:31.780]In Thailand, we say "Jai Yin Yin", which means, which translates to "relax, calm down, you'll be okay, cool your heart", is the direct translation.
[00:17:44.740]泰國有句諺語,Jai Yin Yin, 直譯是心涼涼,意思是放鬆別焦慮,所以記住冷靜下來心自然寬。
[00:17:55.740]It means "don't be stressed".
[00:18:01.740]所以Jai Yin Yin
[00:18:05.700]第二條,勇敢一點。
[00:18:09.700]When you came, I know many of you were scared because it's a new place and there are many unknown things.
[00:18:18.700]出來乍到時我知道你們很多人都害怕,這很正常,因為這是陌生的環境。
[00:18:24.700]It's a different place and the news and the social media is always telling us some scary things.
[00:18:31.700]不同的地方,新聞總是在渲染恐懼。
[00:18:36.700]But you came anyway, and doing the things that help you to grow even when you're scared proves that you are brave.
[00:18:44.700]但你們依然來了,敢於在恐懼中前行,本身就是這種勇敢。
[00:18:49.700]So number two, keep being brave.
[00:18:52.700]所以第二條,堅持保持勇敢。
[00:18:55.700]Number three of John's life tips, try to go to as many events with free food as possible.
[00:19:01.660]第三條,照那人生建議,多去蹭有免費食物的活動。
[00:19:08.620]Number four, when someone tells you to do something new, just do it.
[00:19:13.620]第四條,有人推薦新事物時,儘管去嘗試。
[00:19:18.620]Unless it's illegal, then don't do it.
[00:19:21.620]除非是違法的事,不要做。
[00:19:24.620]Because you never know when you might find something you really enjoy or really hate.
[00:19:31.620]但不知道這件事是你非常喜歡的或者是非常討厭的。
[00:19:34.580]But that's how you grow your experience.
[00:19:37.580]但這就是積累經驗的必經之路。
[00:19:39.580]Number five, keep your eyes open and you will see things.
[00:19:43.580]第五條,睜開雙眼,世界就在眼前。
[00:19:46.580]You'll see beautiful things in the world, you'll see new friendships to make, and you'll see new opportunities to grasp.
[00:19:53.580]你會看見美景,值得結交的朋友,以及待抓住的機會。
[00:19:58.580]And you'll see people to be kind to.
[00:20:01.580]你也會看到值得對其善意的人。
[00:20:10.500]So, keep your eyes open.
[00:20:12.160]所以永遠保持觀察。
[00:20:14.560]Which leads to point number six, be kind.
[00:20:17.040]第六條,保持善良。
[00:20:19.900]You never know what someone is going through.
[00:20:22.440]你永遠不知道別人正在經歷什麼。
[00:20:25.080]And be kind to them.
[00:20:26.000]對他們善良。
[00:20:28.260]Number seven.
[00:20:31.540]Go to bed early.
[00:20:32.120]Sleep is amazing.
[00:20:33.280]第七條,早點睡覺。
[00:20:36.020]睡覺會有神奇的效果。
[00:20:38.000]Number eight.
[00:20:38.740]Learn from people who are twice your age
[00:20:40.900]and those who are half of your age.
[00:20:42.500]第八條,相比你們年長一輩
[00:20:45.740]或者年輕一輩的人學習。
[00:20:47.700]Because you never know where wisdom will come from.
[00:20:49.900]因為你永遠不知道
[00:20:51.940]智慧可能來自世界任何角落。
[00:20:54.540]Number nine.
[00:20:55.180]Go for a walk in the sun.
[00:20:56.420]It's good for you.
[00:20:57.380]第九條,在陽光下散步吧。
[00:20:59.700]這對你很好。
[00:21:01.500]Number ten.
[00:21:01.960]Keep smiling.
[00:21:02.700]You are in an extremely fortunate position.
[00:21:05.580]So make sure to tell yourself so.
[00:21:07.580]第十條,保持微笑。
[00:21:09.720]能站在這裡,你們已經是幸運兒。
[00:21:12.020]別忘了對自己說這句話。
[00:21:13.700]Finally, my friends.
[00:21:15.060]I am so proud of you and so very happy for you.
[00:21:17.840]最後,我想說,朋友們,我為你們非常驕傲。
[00:21:22.980]I will miss you all.
[00:21:24.000]So you must promise to come back and visit me, okay?
[00:21:26.600]我會想念大家,所以答應我要回來看我,好嗎?
[00:21:31.460]Again, congratulations and all the best for your future.
[00:21:33.960]再次祝賀,願你們前程四季。
[00:21:37.180]I'd like to invite our students to come up as well.
[00:22:01.420]尊敬的老師,親愛的家長,同學們,大家上午好。
[00:22:06.800]Dear respected teachers, beloved parents, and fellow classmates, good morning.
[00:22:12.220]很榮幸能代表2021級中外合作辦學項目的同學們,
[00:22:17.620]在今天這樣一個特別的日子裡發言,和大家一起分享畢業的喜悅。
[00:22:25.760]It is a great honor for me to speak on behalf of the students from the 7th cohort,
[00:22:31.380]on this very special day, and to share with you the joy of our graduation.
[00:22:36.720]時間就像校園裡的風,悄然吹過四季,帶走了我們四年的青春時光,
[00:22:43.380]而我們也在不知不覺中走完了一段充實而難忘的旅程。
[00:22:47.880]Time is like the wind that drifts gently through our campus,
[00:22:52.380]silently passing through the seasons and carrying away the four years of our youth.
[00:22:57.380]Unknowingly, we have come to the end of our journey.
[00:23:01.340]One that has been both fulfilling and unforgettable.
[00:23:04.840]前三年在稀濃的時光裡,那一些一起看過的日出和晚霞早已悄悄記錄下我們的點點滴滴,
[00:23:13.340]有歡笑,有堅持,也有並肩走過的風雨。
[00:23:17.340]圖書館和芭蕉追逐晨光的腳步,深夜燈光下學習的身影,
[00:23:22.340]實驗室裡專注研究的神情,還有在遇到困難時彼此伸出的援手,
[00:23:28.340]這一幕幕畫面早已成為我們人生中
[00:23:31.300]珍貴而溫暖的回憶。
[00:23:33.300]During our first three years at NWFU, the sunrises and sunsets we shared quietly captured the moments of laughter, perseverance, and the challenges we faced together.
[00:23:46.300]We chased the morning light in the library and building 8, studied late into the night, stayed focused in the lab, and supported one another through difficulties.
[00:23:56.300]These moments have become treasured and heartwarming memories.
[00:24:01.260]Just as we were getting used to and growing comfortable in the familiar rhythm of university life,
[00:24:27.220]a new chapter quietly began to unfold.
[00:24:31.220]At that time, we may not have fully realized how different the coming year would be or how deeply it would shape us.
[00:24:39.180]In our fourth year, we crossed the ocean and arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States.
[00:25:01.180]The pandemic experience at UNL has not only broadened our horizons,
[00:25:06.140]but also brought profound changes in the way we approach learning and scientific inquiry.
[00:25:31.140]We have learned the process of food development from raw materials to final products,
[00:25:35.140]learned to use rigorous logic to analyze data, design experiments, and find improvement methods,
[00:25:41.100]and really participated in the process of independent thinking, finding problems, and solving problems.
[00:25:46.100]Unlike the textbook-centered learning we were used to,
[00:25:49.100]the focus here was on critical thinking and independent exploration.
[00:25:54.100]In the Food Science and Technology Seminar, we learned to approach lectures with questions
[00:26:01.100]in deep discussions with professors.
[00:26:04.060]In the Product Development Lab, we experienced the full process from raw materials to final products,
[00:26:10.060]analyzing data, designing experiments, and seeking improvements through independent thinking and problem solving.
[00:26:19.060]These transformations have not only strengthened
[00:26:31.060]our academic skills, but also laid a solid foundation for our future pursuits
[00:26:36.020]in graduate studies, scientific research, or careers in industry.
[00:26:41.020]This past year, we not only
[00:27:01.020]gained academic knowledge, but also faced the challenges of
[00:27:05.020]living independently abroad. Adapting to a new language,
[00:27:09.020]culture, and daily life wasn't easy, but it was these
[00:27:13.020]very experiences that helped us grow and become more resilient.
[00:27:30.980]For instance, many of us
[00:27:34.980]still remember our love-hate relationship with room key
[00:27:38.980]cards, getting locked out again and again, until some of us
[00:27:42.980]even collected stacks of spares as souvenirs of those early
[00:27:46.980]struggles.
[00:28:00.940]Or take the everyday English phrases we once struggled with, now they come naturally. A simple thank you on the bus and a warm have a good day in return. These small moments quietly brought us closer to the university and the country.
[00:28:30.900]Of course, the deepest feeling has been our longing for family and home. During late night deadlines, we think of the light left on for us, or a warm bowl of noodles, love and support that give us strength to carry on.
[00:29:00.860]Today, as we celebrate graduation, we are not just marking the end of our studies. We are honoring the courage to leave home, the effort to adapt, and the strength to overcome challenges. Each memory is a footprint of how we crossed language, cultural, and cultural boundaries.
[00:29:30.820]and stepped into the maturity. It hasn't been easy, and that's exactly why we should wholeheartedly applaud ourselves.
[00:30:00.780]Of course, we have not been fighting alone all this time.
[00:30:08.740]In this special moment, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my classmates, my parents, and my family.
[00:30:14.740]They are far away, but their hearts are always with us.
[00:30:18.740]In order to make us learn in peace, they have suffered too much.
[00:30:22.740]They are our strongest backing, and without their support, we would not have been able to graduate today.
[00:30:30.740]Of course, we were never alone on this journey.
[00:30:36.700]At this special moment, on behalf of all my classmates, I want to sincerely thank our parents and families.
[00:30:43.700]Though miles apart, their hearts were always with us.
[00:30:47.700]To let us focus on our studies,
[00:30:49.980]They quietly carried countless worries.
[00:30:53.250]They've been our strongest support.
[00:30:55.630]And without their love and sacrifices,
[00:30:58.190]we wouldn't be here today.
[00:31:00.030]Wherever we go, their love will remain our guiding light.
[00:31:03.930]-
[00:31:21.930]- I'd also like to extend special thanks
[00:31:24.290]to our navigator, John.
[00:31:26.370]As our first guide in a foreign land,
[00:31:29.150]he patiently supported us,
[00:31:31.230]making life easier and giving
[00:31:32.950]specially first time
[00:31:33.930]international students a much-needed sense of security and comfort.
[00:31:38.930]Finally, I would like to thank all the teachers and leaders in Xidong.
[00:31:43.010]Thank you for your strict requirements and careful training in the past three years.
[00:31:47.330]You have helped us to establish a firm professional foundation.
[00:31:53.930]I would also like to thank the teachers and staff of UNL.
[00:31:56.690]You have provided us with comprehensive academic guidance and life-saving assistance in this year,
[00:32:00.970]allowing us to focus on learning in a strange environment.
[00:32:04.490]And finally, our deepest gratitude goes to the teachers,
[00:32:08.890]and staff at NWFU.
[00:32:11.650]Thank you for your high standards and dedicated guidance over the past three years,
[00:32:16.730]which built a solid foundation for our learning.
[00:32:19.930]We are also sincerely grateful to the faculty and staff at UNL
[00:32:24.650]for their academic mentorship and support this past year,
[00:32:28.650]helping us focus fully on our studies in a new environment.
[00:32:33.930]Thank you for the time spent together for four years,
[00:32:38.850]helping us realize our dreams and achievements.
[00:32:41.810]At this moment, some students may have packed their bags and ready to return home.
[00:32:45.810]Some students may have to continue their studies or start their career.
[00:32:49.810]I would like to send my best wishes to each and every one of you.
[00:32:52.810]May we all continue to stay passionate and curious in the future,
[00:32:57.810]and be a warm and firm person.
[00:32:59.810]When we meet again in the future,
[00:33:01.810]may we all continue to share the warm evening with each other.
[00:33:05.810]May our parents and teachers be healthy,
[00:33:08.810]and may we all do our best in the future.
[00:33:11.810]Four years of studying together
[00:33:17.810]have forged bonds that will last a lifetime.
[00:33:21.810]Thank you to every classmate and friend who walked beside us.
[00:33:25.810]Your companionship made this journey truly meaningful.
[00:33:29.810]Now, some are packing to return home,
[00:33:32.810]while others prepare for further studies or new careers.
[00:33:36.810]To all of you,
[00:33:38.770]my sincerest wishes,
[00:33:40.730]may you always keep your curiosity and passion,
[00:33:43.730]and be kind, brave, and strong in whatever path you choose.
[00:33:47.730]When we meet again someday,
[00:33:49.730]I hope we can smile as we remember the gentle evening skies of our campus.
[00:33:54.730]To our dear parents and teachers,
[00:33:57.730]I wish you good health and continued success.
[00:34:00.730]Until the 3+1 program between MWAFU and UNL,
[00:34:05.730]I wish even greater achievements
[00:34:08.730]in the years ahead.
[00:34:10.690]Congratulations on our graduation,
[00:34:19.690]and may our future be bright and full of promise.
[00:34:22.690]Thank you all.
[00:34:24.690]Thank you.
[00:34:52.490]Good morning, everybody, and professor, students.
[00:35:16.790]I'm honored to give some speech, and here is Sumin
[00:35:22.290]from Food Science Department.
[00:35:24.290]Please permit me to give my thanks to Dr. Li.
[00:35:33.290]You're welcome.
[00:35:36.290]Today, we're here to witness the graduation ceremony of
[00:35:40.290]44 graduates from the 2025 Food Science and Engineering
[00:35:44.290]Program.
[00:35:47.290]On behalf of the entire Food Science and Engineering
[00:35:50.290]Institute of Xiebei Agricultural University,
[00:35:53.290]I'd like to give my warmest congratulations to all of you.
[00:35:56.290]I'd also like to extend my sincere thanks to all of you
[00:35:59.290]who have worked hard for this program,
[00:36:02.290]including the leaders of both Chinese and American schools,
[00:36:06.090]and to all of you who have contributed to this program.
[00:36:08.890]Today, we gather here to witness the glorious moment
[00:36:11.890]of the 47 graduates of the 2025 class
[00:36:16.890]from the China Foreign Cooperation Program
[00:36:19.890]in Food Science and Engineering.
[00:36:22.890]On behalf of College of Food Science and Engineering
[00:36:25.890]and Northwest AF University,
[00:36:28.890]I extend my warmest congratulations
[00:36:31.890]to all the graduates.
[00:36:33.890]I also express our deep gratitude
[00:36:35.890]to the leaders, faculties, and staff
[00:36:39.690]from both Chinese and American universities
[00:36:42.690]who have dedicated themselves to this program
[00:36:46.690]as well as the families
[00:36:48.690]who have supported you along the way.
[00:36:51.690]Four years ago,
[00:36:53.690]you walked into Northwest AF University
[00:36:55.690]with dreams in your heart.
[00:36:57.690]Although Yangling is not as prosperous
[00:36:59.690]as other big cities,
[00:37:01.690]it has a green campus
[00:37:03.690]and a rich academic atmosphere
[00:37:05.690]that makes you feel at home.
[00:37:07.490]Four years ago,
[00:37:29.490]you stepped into Northwest AF University
[00:37:31.490]with dreams.
[00:37:33.490]Though Yangling may not have
[00:37:35.490]a campus with urban vitality,
[00:37:37.490]it's a three-lined campus
[00:37:39.490]and a rich academic atmosphere
[00:37:41.490]that nurtures you.
[00:37:43.490]You listened attentively
[00:37:45.490]in the classroom of Building A.
[00:37:47.490]Good to know.
[00:37:49.490]Explored scientific truth
[00:37:51.490]in the laboratories
[00:37:53.490]of the College of Food Science,
[00:37:55.490]studied hard in the library,
[00:37:57.490]and engaged in discussions
[00:37:59.490]in the 3+1 program office.
[00:38:01.490]These moments
[00:38:03.490]are a testament to how
[00:38:05.290]you rooted yourself
[00:38:07.290]in China's agricultural heritage
[00:38:09.290]while sharpening your skills.
[00:38:11.290]Last August,
[00:38:13.290]you crossed the border
[00:38:15.290]with China
[00:38:17.290]and made the world
[00:38:19.290]a better place for you.
[00:38:21.290]This is a testament
[00:38:23.290]to how
[00:38:25.290]you moved forward
[00:38:27.290]in your life.
[00:38:29.290]This is a testament
[00:38:31.290]to how you moved forward
[00:38:33.290]in your life.
[00:38:35.290]This is a testament
[00:38:37.290]to how you moved forward
[00:38:39.290]in your life.
[00:38:41.090]You moved across the ocean
[00:38:43.090]and brought the spirit of
[00:38:45.090]Northwest A&F University
[00:38:47.090]to UNL. From overcoming language
[00:38:49.090]barriers upon arrival
[00:38:51.090]to adapting confidently
[00:38:53.090]to American classroom
[00:38:55.090]and their life. From tackling
[00:38:57.090]challenges
[00:38:59.090]challenging coursework to
[00:39:01.090]achieving breakthroughs in applying
[00:39:03.090]the world-class
[00:39:05.090]universities, your actions
[00:39:07.090]have embedded
[00:39:09.090]our motto
[00:39:10.890]integrity, simplicity,
[00:39:12.890]courage, and perseverance.
[00:39:14.890]Students,
[00:39:16.890]this year is a special one for you.
[00:39:18.890]You have to complete your
[00:39:20.890]fourth-year course at UNL,
[00:39:22.890]and face the challenges of
[00:39:24.890]cross-region communication and
[00:39:26.890]writing your graduation thesis.
[00:39:28.890]You have to work closely with
[00:39:30.890]domestic teachers
[00:39:32.890]to optimize the time
[00:39:34.890]and advance your research.
[00:39:36.890]You have completed a high-quality thesis task.
[00:39:38.890]In the process, you have shown
[00:39:40.890]your firm character and teamwork.
[00:39:42.890]You have helped your fellow students
[00:39:44.690]to set a good example.
[00:39:46.690]I would like to
[00:39:48.690]give a round of applause
[00:39:50.690]to each of you
[00:39:52.690]for your perseverance
[00:39:54.690]and hard work.
[00:39:56.690]Class of 2025,
[00:40:02.690]yours is a unique cohort.
[00:40:04.690]And not only did you accomplish
[00:40:06.690]the fourth-year studies at UNL,
[00:40:08.690]but you also navigated
[00:40:10.690]the challenges of
[00:40:12.690]cross-time zone communication
[00:40:14.490]and thesis writing.
[00:40:16.490]Yet through close collaboration
[00:40:18.490]with the faculties
[00:40:20.490]and peers back home,
[00:40:22.490]you efficiently managed the fragmented time
[00:40:24.490]to advance your research
[00:40:26.490]and complete your thesis
[00:40:28.490]with excellence.
[00:40:30.490]The resilience and teamwork you demonstrated
[00:40:32.490]have set a strong example
[00:40:34.490]for future students.
[00:40:36.490]Let's take a moment to applaud
[00:40:38.490]for all the hard work
[00:40:40.490]everyone of you.
[00:40:44.290]Thank you.
[00:40:46.290]During this year,
[00:40:50.290]the 3+1 project
[00:40:52.290]has passed ten years.
[00:40:54.290]It is time to witness
[00:40:56.290]the effective cooperation
[00:40:58.290]between the two universities.
[00:41:00.290]Please allow me to thank
[00:41:02.290]the school leaders of UNL,
[00:41:04.290]Professor Tiffany,
[00:41:06.290]Professor Silvana Martini,
[00:41:08.290]Director of the Department of Food Technology,
[00:41:10.290]and Professor Curtis Weller,
[00:41:12.290]as well as the future
[00:41:14.090]Professor John and Professor David,
[00:41:16.090]as well as other lecturers,
[00:41:18.090]such as Professor Hazard and other lecturers,
[00:41:20.090]as well as the counselor, John.
[00:41:22.090]Where is John?
[00:41:24.090]Oh, he's there.
[00:41:26.090]I'm sorry.
[00:41:43.890]Before you knew it, this program had reached its 10th anniversary.
[00:41:47.890]Time has witnessed
[00:41:49.890]the fruitful
[00:41:51.890]collaboration between our two
[00:41:53.890]universities and colleges.
[00:41:55.890]Allow me to extend a special thanks
[00:41:57.890]to UNL leadership,
[00:41:59.890]and Dean Tiffany Haymost
[00:42:01.890]of the college,
[00:42:03.890]and Dr. Martini, the chair
[00:42:05.890]of our department, and
[00:42:07.890]former chair of
[00:42:09.890]Food Science Department, Dr. Weller,
[00:42:11.890]and, of course,
[00:42:13.690]Dr. Tom Berkey,
[00:42:15.690]and Dr. David
[00:42:17.690]here,
[00:42:19.690]all the faculty members,
[00:42:21.690]program coordinator John,
[00:42:23.690]especially, and everyone
[00:42:25.690]who has contributed to this program.
[00:42:27.690]Let's give another round of applause.
[00:42:29.690]Of course, you did.
[00:42:31.690]-
[00:42:37.690]不是终点,它是一个新的起点。
[00:42:42.130]临别之际送上三点希望,与大家共勉。
[00:42:46.850]Graduate, commencement is not just the end, but also a new beginning.
[00:42:52.010]As you embark on the next chapter, I would like to share three hopes with you, three wishes with you.
[00:42:58.310]First, may you become the bridge between civilization and mutual understanding, and build a community of human fate with an open mind.
[00:43:11.310]You have not only gained a variety of academic ideas in the course of cross-cultural education, but also experienced the unique values of different civilizations.
[00:43:20.310]I hope that in the future, no matter where you are, you can break the barrier of culture with the heart of tolerance,
[00:43:27.310]to use dialogue instead of confrontation, to use understanding to resolve prejudice.
[00:43:33.310]In international cooperation, we must integrate Chinese wisdom into global development,
[00:43:38.310]and also bring the world's excellent achievements back to the motherland,
[00:43:42.310]to become practitioners in promoting cultural exchanges and mutual understanding,
[00:43:45.310]so that the ideas of the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States and the United States
[00:43:48.310]can shine in practice.
[00:43:52.310]First, may you become bridges of the cultural exchange
[00:43:56.310]fostering a global community with a shared future
[00:44:00.310]through open-mindedness.
[00:44:02.310]In cross-cultural classrooms, you have gained not only
[00:44:06.310]diverse academic perspectives, but also appreciation
[00:44:11.310]for the unique value of different civilizations.
[00:44:15.310]Whenever your life takes you, may you break down
[00:44:18.310]cultural barriers with inclusivity, replace the
[00:44:22.310]confrontation with dialogue, and dissolve prejudice
[00:44:25.310]with understanding.
[00:44:28.310]Through international collaborations, integrate
[00:44:31.310]China's wisdom into global development while bringing
[00:44:35.310]into the world best practices back to your home country.
[00:44:38.310]Be practitioners of mutual learning among civilizations.
[00:44:43.310]Show love for your own beauty while lifting the beauty
[00:44:48.310]in others through what you do.
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[00:46:21.310]and let China's success connect with the world future.
[00:46:25.310]第三,愿你们永担时代重任,以创新精神书写人类共同未来。
[00:46:33.310]当今世界正经历百年唯有之大变局,气候变化,公共卫生,食品营养与安全等全球性挑战,
[00:46:43.310]急需青年一代破局。
[00:46:45.310]希望你们以敢为人先的勇气,在国际合作中探索新路径,开拓新领域,
[00:46:52.310]秉持命运共同体理念,
[00:46:55.310]创新成果推动全球可持续发展,让科技与人文的力量共同照亮人力前行的道路。
[00:47:03.310]第三,请您尊重我们的时代的责任,
[00:47:07.310]并形成人类与新创新的未来。
[00:47:11.310]世界正在经历大改变,从医疗改变到公共健康、营养和食品安全。
[00:47:18.310]全球的挑战需要你的年代的破局。
[00:47:24.310]努力创造新的路线和国际合作的门槛。
[00:47:30.310]把共同的未来想象中的想法留在心中。
[00:47:33.310]推动新发展通过创新,让科学和人类带领你向前。
[00:47:42.310]同学们,中外合作办学赋予你们的不仅是学历与知识,
[00:47:48.310]更是融通中外的思维与胸怀天下的格局。
[00:47:53.310]愿你们以赤子之心拥抱世界,以奋斗之资书写人生,
[00:47:59.310]在构建人类命运共同体的真诚中,
[00:48:02.310]留下属于你们这一代人的时代印记。
[00:48:07.310]同学们,中外合作办学赋予你们的不仅是学历与知识,
[00:48:15.310]更是融通中外的思维与胸怀天下的格局。
[00:48:22.310]同学们,今天你们将从UOL起航,但杨林的麦浪,西农的梧桐,师长的目光将永远为你们守望。
[00:48:46.310]愿你们如种子般扎根世界,如星光般照亮未来。
[00:48:51.310]今天您从国际公司出售,但杨林的麦浪,西农的梧桐,学生的目光将永远为你们守望。
[00:49:08.310]愿你们如种子般扎根世界,如星光般照亮未来。
[00:49:14.310]最后让我们以掌声致敬青春,致敬每一位拼搏的自己,
[00:49:20.310]致敬中美两校的授业恩师,致敬这个开放包容合作共赢的时代,
[00:49:27.310]祝同学们前程似锦,山海无阻。
[00:49:37.310]Finally, let us applaud to honor every one of you who has worked hard to thank the dedicated teachers from both universities,
[00:49:49.310]the era of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation.
[00:49:54.310]Wishing you all the bright future and no mountain or sea too great to cross.
[00:50:00.310]Thank you.
[00:50:18.310]This is a 10th anniversary of the UNL.
[00:50:29.310]Ten years is not short.
[00:50:33.310]We have overcome many difficult problems in the past ten years.
[00:50:37.310]We have raised ten students.
[00:50:40.310]The Chinese people know that five years and ten years
[00:50:45.310]are different things in our minds.
[00:50:47.310]So the students of the year 2020 are very special.
[00:50:52.310]Graduating at such a moment, I think your future life
[00:50:56.310]will also be filled with such a glorious moment today.
[00:51:01.310]This is a gift.
[00:51:03.310]Thank you.
[00:51:04.310]Thank you very much for the ten years cooperation with UNL.
[00:51:07.310]Thank you.
[00:51:08.310]Thank you.
[00:51:09.310]Thank you very much.
[00:51:10.310]We are very happy with this cooperation.
[00:51:12.310]So this is a five-year gift.
[00:51:15.310]A five-year gift.
[00:51:16.310]Five years and ten years are normally very important for Chinese to celebrate anniversary. So the gift between two universities will last longer and go forward to the future.
[00:51:29.310]Thank you.
[00:51:31.310]Elaboration, yes.
[00:51:33.310]Okay, thanks.
[00:51:35.310]Thank you.
[00:51:36.310]Thank you.
[00:52:05.310]Thank you.
[00:52:06.310]Thank you.
[00:52:35.310]Thank you.
[00:52:38.310]Fu Yufei.
[00:52:42.310]Gao Boyang.
[00:52:52.310]Gao Yimeng.
[00:53:04.310]Guo Qiong.
[00:53:06.310]Guo Qiong.
[00:53:17.310]He Jiaqi.
[00:53:20.310]He Junyi.
[00:53:32.310]He Junyi.
[00:53:34.310]Hong Sirong.
[00:53:45.310]Hu Chunyan.
[00:53:54.310]Kou Hanying.
[00:53:57.310]Hu Chunyan.
[00:53:59.310]Lei Jingheng.
[00:54:10.310]Li Jiaming.
[00:54:21.310]Li Jiaming and her mother are on stage.
[00:54:25.310]Hu Chunyan.
[00:54:27.310]Li Ju.
[00:54:46.310]Li Tianyi.
[00:54:53.310]Li Yuyang.
[00:54:54.310]Li Yuyang.
[00:55:04.310]Liu Jiacheng.
[00:55:16.310]Liu Jinghao.
[00:55:26.310]Liu Jinghao.
[00:55:28.310]Liu Qi.
[00:55:38.310]Liu Qi.
[00:55:39.310]Liu Xiaoyue.
[00:55:49.310]Liu Xiaoyue.
[00:55:51.310]Liu Yufei.
[00:55:59.310]Liu Yufei.
[00:56:00.310]Liu Li.
[00:56:10.310]Luo Lin.
[00:56:11.310]Pan Yujia.
[00:56:20.310]Pan Yujia.
[00:56:21.310]Song Anpei.
[00:56:32.310]Song Jiayin.
[00:56:35.310]Su Wenqiao.
[00:56:49.310]Su Wenqiao.
[00:56:50.310]Wangcheng Fengjia.
[00:57:00.310]Wang Chunze.
[00:57:11.310]Wang Chunze.
[00:57:12.310]Wang Fengshi.
[00:57:22.310]Wang Zhaoting.
[00:57:25.310]Wei Junyi.
[00:57:38.310]Wei Junyi.
[00:57:39.310]Wu Qidi.
[00:57:54.310]Xu Ziqing.
[00:58:05.310]Xu Ziqing.
[00:58:06.310]Yang Ruolan.
[00:58:16.310]Yang Yaxian.
[00:58:20.310]Yuan Heyang.
[00:58:33.310]Zhang Guiyu.
[00:58:34.310]Zhang Guiyu.
[00:58:44.310]Zhang Xinyu.
[00:58:54.310]Zhang Xinyu.
[00:58:55.310]Zhang Yishu.
[00:59:08.310]Zhang Zhen.
[00:59:19.310]Zhang Xinyu.
[00:59:20.310]Zheng Qingwen.
[00:59:29.310]Zhou Yingjie.
[00:59:47.310]Congratulations.
[00:59:48.310]Well, thank you very much for being here.
[00:59:56.310]This concludes our celebration.
[00:59:59.310]I just want to kind of repeat what we've heard today.
[01:00:04.310]We're very proud of you.
[01:00:06.310]It's obvious that you all did a wonderful job.
[01:00:09.310]We wish you all the best.
[01:00:12.310]And we are going to miss you, like John said.
[01:00:16.310]So, thank you.
[01:00:17.310]So, please stay in touch.
[01:00:19.310]And go out there and rock the world.
[01:00:23.310]We're very proud of you.
[01:00:24.310]Thank you very much for coming over, all.
[01:00:26.310]Thank you.
[01:00:55.310]Proud.
[01:00:56.310]I forgot the English.
[01:00:58.310]Sorry.
[01:00:59.310]Thank you.
[01:01:28.310]Thank you.
[01:01:29.310]Thank you.
[01:01:30.310]Thank you.
[01:01:31.310]Thank you.
[01:01:31.310]Thank you.
[01:01:32.310]Thank you.
[01:01:32.310]Thank you.
[01:01:33.310]Thank you.
[01:01:33.310]Thank you.
[01:01:34.310]Thank you.
[01:01:35.310]Thank you.
[01:01:36.310]Thank you.
[01:01:37.310]Thank you.
[01:01:38.310]Thank you.

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