SPPM Commencement for 2014 Spring Semester was held on Tuesday, January 21 in the lobby of the school. Over 100 people witnessed this important and meaningful event. Besides the 82 graduates, others in attendance were faculty lead by Professor Xue Lan and Professor Meng Qinguo, 12 diplomats from 11 foreign embassies, representatives from MCC Overseas Ltd., staff members, alumni, family members and friends.

Associate Dean Ms. Meng Bo, as the host, warmly welcomed all the attendees and congratulates all the graduates. Then Professor Wu Yongping, Associate Dean, also the Chairman of the School Sub-degree Committee announced the degrees conferred this semester. Huang Gaoping, on behalf of all the graduates delivered a 5-minute speech. He recalled his learning journey in SPPM and expressed his sincere appreciation to the school. Two alumni were invited to share their experience and advices in professional careers with the new graduates. Mr. Ralph Thomas, Ambassador of Jamaica, also delivered a speech in the ceremony.

During the ceremony, 8 Outstanding Thesis Award winners of Tsinghua and SPPM were conferred the certificate by their advisors on the stage.

Dean Xue Lan concluded the ceremony with a keynote speech. He encouraged the graduates to fulfill the school’s motto- cultivate the morality to serve the public in the society after graduation. He advises the graduates to adhere to ideals, not to be afraid of failure and be brave for innovation and to be responsible for risks.
