At 9:00 AM on March 8, the "Youth in Motion, Wenrui Beginnings" inaugural run of the new semester, organized by the Wenrui Running Club of Southeast University School of Law, was grandly held at the Jiulonghu Campus of our university. The event was attended by nearly 200 participants, including Gao Liguo, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Southeast University Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission; Xu Jinbo, Managing Partner and Deputy Director of Jiangsu Weishide Law Firm; Ding Liang, Deputy Director of the Sports Department of Southeast University; Zhang Yuejin, Director of the Healthcare Section of the University Hospital; Liu Qichuan, CPC Secretary of the School of Law; Chen Yun, Deputy CPC Secretary and Vice Dean of the School of Law; Liu Jianli, Chair of the Labor Union; Xu Minchuan, Assistant to the Dean; and faculty representatives including Professor Meng Hongzhi. The event was presided over by Deputy Secretary Chen Yun.
At the start of the event, Secretary Chen extended a warm welcome to the enthusiastic participation of faculty, students, and alumni. She emphasized that this event was the first large-scale sports activity organized by the School of Law in 2025, as well as the first time the Wenrui Running Club opened registration to the entire university community, including alumni. Additionally, Secretary Chen highlighted that the Southeast University Alumni Associations of Lianyungang and Xi'an actively responded to the call of the Wenrui Running Club, simultaneously organizing running activities in their respective branch venues.
Following this, Liu Qichuan, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Law, delivered an address. Secretary Liu encouraged everyone to engage in sports with a healthy, positive, and proactive spirit, urging perseverance to ignite passion and find happiness through running. He also extended his best wishes for the participants' safe completion of the run, hoping they would enjoy the thrill of the activity, gain confidence, achieve brilliance, and run toward a radiant life through the joy of movement.
The event received sponsorship support from Dr. Xu Jinbo, an alumnus from the Class of 2014 of our school. Director Xu expressed high appreciation for the meticulous organization of the activity, encouraging everyone to persist in running, actively participate in sports, strengthen their physical fitness, and uplift their spirits. He extended his wishes for each participant to challenge themselves, push their limits, and for the Southeast University School of Law to run toward an even brighter future.
The participants, dressed in unified athletic attire, began their pre-run warm-up routines, stretching their muscles and building energy to prepare their bodies for optimal performance. Following this, Professor Meng Hongzhi officially announced the start of the race, marking the beginning of the grand inaugural running event of the new semester.
Amid the sound of the starting gun fired by Deputy Director Ding Liang, the participants set off from the Law School building, running with determination and radiating energy, becoming a dynamic spectacle across the campus.
They poured their energy into every stride, running with unwavering determination. In their movement, they embodied the youthful vitality of Southeast University students, radiating a drive to excel and uniting in a collective force of courage and perseverance.
The route was lined with a variety of supplies, fully prepared to support the participants. Fruits, energy gels, electrolyte drinks… the staff went above and beyond to serve every runner, ensuring they could maintain their pace and stride confidently toward the finish line.
During the event, alumni were able to reunite, reminiscing about their university days and sharing updates on their lives. Carrying the cherished memories of the past, they sought out the unique traces of Southeast University that belonged to each of them.
Medals were earned through sweat, and highlights were captured in this moment. After an hour of intense effort, all participants successfully reached the finish line. The event awarded eight third-place prizes, six second-place prizes, and six first-place prizes. The awards were presented by Secretary Gao Liguo, Professor Meng Hongzhi, and Deputy Director Xu Jinbo.
After the event, every participant received an exquisite commemorative medal to honor their completion of the run, and group photos were taken at the archway to capture the memorable occasion.
The faculty and students of Southeast University have embodied the essence of sportsmanship through their actions, showcasing a spirit of confident optimism and relentless pursuit of progress. In the future, the Wenrui Running Club will continue to organize a diverse range of running activities, providing a dynamic platform for students, faculty, and alumni to sweat, challenge themselves, and forge stronger bonds. Let us take the footsteps of spring as our starting point, unleash our potential, unite our strength, and together write a new chapter for the Southeast University community!