Beijing Institute of Modern Physics celebrated 35th anniversary Mr Tsung-Dao Lee’s 95th Birthday
Nov 25, 2021
Peking University, November 25, 2021: On the morning of November 23, the Commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the founding of Beijing Institute of Modern Physics
(BMIP) cum Celebration of Mr Tsung-Dao Lee’s 95th Birthday was held at
the BMIP 101 Report Hall. PKU Council Chairman Qiu Shuiping, President
Hao Ping, and various distinguished physics professors were present. As
the event's host, Gao Yuanning, deputy director of BMIP, delivered the
welcome speech. "Tender sentiments in Yanyuan, Nostalgia for Old
Acquaintances" were the words Mr Tsung-Dao Lee wrote for this event and
was presented by Gao during the welcome address.
As the representative of PKU's teachers and students, Qiu Shuiping
expressed his best wishes and gratitude towards Mr Tsung-Dao Lee. He
recounted the significant contributions that Mr Lee has made to PKU's
Physics faculty and the country's science education. He pointed out
three main takeaways: firstly, Mr Lee's far-sightedness and spirit of
innovation as he aligns himself with the global developments in the
scientific arena; Secondly, Mr Lee's patriotism which guided him to use
his scientific knowledge to contribute to the country's progress;
Thirdly, Mr Lee's devotion to the education of the next generation of
young, bold and innovative scientists ensured the continuity of the
country's scientific developments and breakthroughs. President Hao Ping
presented calligraphy artwork on behalf of the teacher and student body
to Mr Lee as his 95th birthday gift. The artwork with the words
"Outstanding teacher with righteous benevolence" was written by
Professor Wang Yuechuan from the Department of Chinese Language and
Literature, Peking University.
Other physics professors also recounted the establishment and progress
of BMIP and other physics institutes. The event concluded with the
teachers and students wishing Mr Lee a happy 95th birthday.
The group photo
Written by: Shi Xinyao
Edited by: Ma Yaoli
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
