On October 18, the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering held a series of events in celebration of the University's 70th anniversary. University leaders, faculty members, retired teachers, and alumni attended the activities. The events were chaired by Zhu Yongsheng, Executive Dean of the School.
Zhang Jifeng reviewed the School's development from the establishment of the electrical engineering department in 1955 to the present expansion of disciplinary programs. He recalled the achievements of generations of teachers and alumni and highlighted the School's progress in talent cultivation, scientific research, and cooperation with industry.
During alumni forums, participants discussed current needs in talent development, ways of improving student training, enterprise innovation, and opportunities for research cooperation. Shen Wenzhong, Chairman of Jiangsu Ruixinyuan, established an innovation-and-entrepreneurship fund in support of the School. The School also appointed external mentors to provide career-planning guidance for students. Retired teacher Xiao Junming shared his experience and reflections on the School's development.
In closing, Party Secretary Zhang Ying noted that although the campus environment has changed, the bond between the School and its alumni remains unchanged. The events strengthened alumni ties, gathered suggestions for future development, and encouraged the School to continue advancing on the Airport Campus in the next stage of its history.
