Amid falling winter snow and the festive spirit of ushering in the new year, the School of Foreign Studies of Harbin Engineering University successfully held the "2025 Annual Summary and Commendation Conference and New Year Gala" on January 15, 2026, at the Teachers' Salon of the Qihang Activity Center. Centered on reviewing past achievements, honoring outstanding contributors, and looking ahead to the future, the event organically combined a solemn annual commendation ceremony with a splendid cultural gala, fully showcasing the spirited dedication, solid accomplishments, and versatile cultural talents of all faculty and staff of the School of Foreign Studies over the past year. The event concluded with great success and received enthusiastic acclaim.
Artistic Performances Showcasing Talent and Vitality
The gala formed the centerpiece of the event, showcasing a diverse array of performances rich in content and variety. The program included multilingual poetry recitations, foreign-language song medleys, and performances of classic dramatic scenes that highlighted the disciplinary characteristics of the School, as well as instrumental performances and creative comedy sketches that demonstrated youthful energy and creativity. Through artistic expression, faculty members conveyed emotions and shared inspiration with the audience. The stage was filled with dazzling lights and wonderful performances, while waves of applause echoed throughout the venue. The performances vividly reflected that the teachers of the School of Foreign Studies not only pursue excellence in academics and teaching, but also possess remarkable artistic talent and cultural enthusiasm.
Honoring Excellence and Inspiring Progress
Interspersed among the splendid performances, the 2025 Annual Commendation Ceremony of the School was held. School leaders read out the commendation decisions and presented awards to faculty members who had achieved outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, student development, administration, and service. The awards included the "Annual Teaching Contribution Award", "Annual Research Innovation Award", "Annual Educator Role Model Award", and "Annual Management and Service Contribution Award". The moving stories of dedication to their posts and wholehearted commitment to nurturing students, together with their remarkable achievements, won rounds of enthusiastic applause from the audience. The commendation not only recognized the hard work and commitment of the recipients, but also encouraged all faculty members to uphold their educational mission and continue striving for excellence. The event further fostered a positive academic atmosphere that values role models, encourages learning from advanced examples, and inspires continuous improvement.
This Annual Summary and Commendation Conference and New Year Gala was not only a grand occasion to review achievements and celebrate success, but also an important opportunity to unite faculty members and look toward the future. It provided a valuable platform for communication, talent display, and shared celebration. The event further strengthened the School’s cohesion and sense of belonging, inspiring all members of the School of Foreign Studies to devote themselves to the work of the new year with greater enthusiasm and determination, and to jointly contribute to the high-quality development of the School.
Looking ahead to 2026, the faculty and staff of the School of Foreign Studies will take this event as a new starting point, continue carrying forward fine traditions, pursue innovation with determination, and strive for even greater achievements in talent cultivation, discipline development, international exchange and cooperation, and campus cultural development.
