The Voice of CCNU On December 9th, the "Embracing Patriotic Sentiments, Practicing the Aspiration of Strengthening the Nation" themed speech contest and the closing ceremony of the Inspirational Education Month for the 2024 minority preparatory class of the School of Public Administration was successfully held in Room 8001 of the South Lake Comprehensive Building. Attendees included Yang Jun, Director of the Student Affairs Office of the Party Committee of CCNU, Xiao Wei, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Public Administration, Zhang Zigu, Secretary of the Youth League Committee, and relevant leaders and teachers, including the preparatory class homeroom teacher. The judges for the contest were Deng Guo, staff member of the United Front Work Department of the Party Committee of CCNU, Mao Desheng, Associate Professor of the School of Literature, Geng Shupei and Xu Yang, professional teachers from the School of Journalism and Communication, and Meiheriguli, Director of the Ethnic Affairs Office of the Student Affairs Department and preparatory class counselor. All students from the minority preparatory class participated.
In the speech contest segment, nine groups of contestants delivered captivating speeches using vivid language and diverse forms of expression. They centered their speeches around the theme, drawing from their connections to the nation's forebears, recounting touching stories from their surroundings, and visiting red heritage sites, thereby expressing their aspirations and patriotic sentiments. This speech contest not only served as a splendid conclusion to the Inspirational Education Month but also showcased the students' deep patriotic feelings. After fierce competition, An Qi's work "The Blood of the Chinese People" and Xie Shiling's work "The Gathering of Sparks, The Light of the Prairie Fire" won first prize.
During the judges' comments, Geng Shupei and Mao Desheng highly praised the students' excellent speeches and provided valuable suggestions on aspects such as speech format, slide design, material selection, and emotional expression.
In the intermission interactive segment, the outstanding work "The Bugler," recommended by the Ethnic Affairs Office of the Student Affairs Department and the School of Public Administration, was performed. This piece represented the university at the "University City" Local-University United Front Alliance's Chinese Classic Recitation Competition on December 7th, where it braved the pressure of being the first to perform and received resounding applause, earning an excellence award.
At the closing ceremony of the Inspirational Education Month, teachers and students watched a review video of the activities meticulously prepared by the preparatory class student union. Meiheriguli summarized the series of activities of the Inspirational Education Month for the semester. She mentioned that over ten events with rich content and diverse forms not only enriched the students' university life but also subtly enhanced their comprehensive qualities and abilities. She expressed heartfelt thanks to the leaders and teachers who cared for and diligently guided the preparatory education work.
The guest judges presented awards to the winners of the "Capturing Hometown Charm Through Light and Shadow, Spreading Hometown Stories" themed photography exhibition and the "Embracing Patriotic Sentiments, Practicing the Aspiration of Strengthening the Nation" themed speech contest.
Yang Jun and Xiao Wei, representing the Student Affairs Department of the Party Committee of CCNU and the School of Public Administration, respectively, presented heartwarming "Winter Warmth" gifts. Twenty student representatives received these tokens of care and blessings from the university. At that moment, the entire room was filled with happy smiles, making the phrase "Love at CCNU" more tangible.
In his concluding speech, Yang Jun highly commended the School of Public Administration for its active efforts in advancing the high-quality development of the university's ethnic work and expressed delight at the fruitful achievements of the preparatory students during the Inspirational Education Month. He emphasized that the spirit of patriotism has always been an inexhaustible driving force supporting the survival and development of the Chinese nation. Conducting patriotic education is about inspiring the sense of responsibility and mission among the youth to contribute to the new era. He encouraged all students of the minority preparatory class to enhance their awareness, promote unity, cherish their time, improve themselves, aim high, and pursue excellence, transforming their patriotic sentiments of "heartfelt connection and emotional belonging" into the aspiration of "the nation's needs being the highest needs," striving to become the main force in building a strong nation.
It is reported that this year's Inspirational Education Month focused on the key words "struggle" and "dream chasing," setting up three sections: "thematic education," "group counseling lectures," and "exchange and sharing." It laid a solid foundation for the students' transition from preparatory to undergraduate studies. Through in-depth patriotic education and ethnic unity progress education, it greatly promoted exchanges and integration among students of various ethnic groups, guiding them to firmly establish a sense of community for the Chinese nation.
Attached: List of winners of this speech contest:
Source: The Voice of CCNU
Translator: Yang Xiwen
Date: December 19, 2025
Words: 819
