By Li Han

Staff Writer of the Tsinghua News Center

An opening ceremony was held for the new students of 2006 in the gymnasium of Tsinghua University on August 18. Gu Binglin, President of Tsinghua, Chen Xi, Chairman of the University Council, He Jiankun, Vice President of Tsinghua, Zhuang Lijun, Senior Administrator, Xie Weihe, Vice President, Chen Xu, Senior Administrator, Hu Heping, Vice President, and Sun Daoxiang, Senior Administrator, Attended the Ceremony.

President Gu spoke at the ceremony. He gave congratulations and extended warm welcome to the seated students. He encouraged the students to work hard, keep the spirit of Tsinghua, and devote themselves to the development of the country. He also advised them to treasure their university life and be creative.

Professor Wang Jinsong, Vice President and Provost of Tsinghua University, hosted the ceremony.