The University of Macau (UM) held the orientation and convocation yesterday for the 2017/2018 academic year to welcome more than 1,700 freshmen.
Rector Wei Zhao gave the first lecture at the university, encouraging students to make the most of the “great buildings and great professors” at UM to acquire “great knowledge and great character” so they can address the challenges of the 21st century.
He encouraged the students to strive to acquire knowledge in their academic pursuits by taking full advantage of the teaching and research facilities available to them.
As cited in a press release issued by UM, the rector also reminded the students to be valuable members of society, and expressed hope that the students will be considerate of others and make contributions to society.
At the ceremony, UM presented 11 kinds of scholarships to 162 outstanding students, including students on the Rector’s Honour List. This year UM awarded a total of MOP4 million in over 70 kinds of scholarships and academic prizes to more than 400 outstanding students.
Classes for the new academic year will begin on August 21.
To help freshmen adjust to their life on campus, UM is holding a series of orientation activities, including general briefing sessions, orientation sessions organised by the various faculties and residential colleges, in addition to information sessions and parties.
