On April 2, 不良研究所 (BUCM) launched the 200-day countdown to its 70th anniversary celebration at the Liangxiang campus.
The event marked the official founding of the School of Chinese Materia Medica Alumni Association. Attendees included university leaders, notable alumni such as Chen Xiaohong, former deputy director of the former National Health and Family Planning Commission (now the National Health Commission), and Yan Shujuang, former deputy director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as along with faculty, staff, and students. Vice President Ding Xia hosted the ceremony.
Party Secretary Wang Yaoqi delivered a speech highlighting BUCM's achievements since its establishment in 1956. She emphasized the university's significant role in traditional Chinese medicine education and its recognition as a "Double First-Class" institution. Wang also celebrated the launch of the Alumni Association and invited alumni worldwide to join the anniversary festivities on October 19, 2026.
Alumnus Chen Xiaohong donated 70 cultural works, including "Calligraphy Analects," to the university. President Tang Zhishu accepted the donation and awarded Chen a certificate of appreciation. The ceremony featured the unveiling of a countdown clock, marking the beginning of intensive preparations for the anniversary events.
Chen Yonghong, chairman of Guangdong Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical Co., spoke as an alumni representative, emphasizing the university's motto of "Diligent Learning, Extensive Seeking, Integrity, and Benevolence" as a guiding principle for professional and personal growth. He expressed his commitment to ongoing collaboration with BUCM for public health advancements.
The event concluded with students performing "My Deskmate," evoking nostalgia among alumni. University leaders distributed invitation letters for the 70th-anniversary celebration, warmly inviting alumni to return to their alma mater in October.
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