In the morning, college leaders arrived early to personally greet every returning alumnus and presented them with carefully prepared souvenirs. In front of the sign-in wall, the alumni solemnly signed their names; each stroke marked a reunion with their alma mater across the years and rekindled the bonds of 'old classmates.'
Strolling the Campus: Visiting the College and Exhibitions, Experiencing the Alma Mater's New Look
Guided by staff, the alumni embarked on a unified campus tour. From the college's distinctive industry colleges, to the first floor of the library, and on to the fifth-floor China Vocational Education Association History Museum and the fourth-floor Carbon Neutrality · Green Innovation Future Hall, the alumni walked, watched, and photographed along the way, directly experiencing the alma mater's remarkable changes in educational facilities, program development, and the learning environment. 'The alma mater has become better' became the most repeated remark.
Opening Ceremony: Leaders' Addresses and Wishes, Launching the AI Empowerment Journey
At the opening ceremony, the college's Chairperson Yang Ping, Deputy Party Secretary and President Yang Jie, Executive Vice President Gao Chenglin, Vice President Eilis, Assistant to the President and Dean of the Nursing Industry College Wang Shan, Chairman of the Trade Union and Dean of the College of Continuing Education and International Cooperation & Exchange Wang Zhongze, along with heads of relevant departments, attended the event. After watching the college promotional video, alumni representative Xiao Lianhang shared reflections on returning to campus and expectations for learning.
In her address, President Yang Jie expressed with deep feeling that the alma mater has always upheld the philosophy of lifelong education, continuously building platforms for alumni to learn, improve, and grow. 'The alma mater will always be your backing and harbor; I hope you cherish this learning opportunity, refine your skills, and empower your careers.' These warm words conveyed the college's consistent support for alumni's lifelong learning.
Recharging and Empowering: Three Hands-on Sessions Unlock New AI Workplace Skills
With the aim of 'ready to use immediately, ready to apply upon return,' the advanced training camp offered three hands-on courses closely tied to real workplace scenarios. From images to video, from tools to agents, the courses helped alumni shore up skill gaps and broaden career paths, turning 'learning with gain, learning with application' into reality.
Returning with a Full Load: Certificate Awards at the Closing, Lifelong Learning Never Stops
At the closing ceremony, all alumni watched a highlight reel of the event together, reliving the beautiful moments of the day's gathering and learning. Student representative Wang Maolin, drawing on what he learned in class, shared the genuine insight that 'what we learned in class is no longer theory on paper, but practical tools that can be directly applied to work.' Subsequently, the leaders presented completion certificates to the alumni.
In his closing remarks, Executive Vice President Gao Chenglin urged: 'A one-day training is only a beginning; the alma mater will always be the backing and harbor where we can return at any time to learn and recharge. The campus door is always open to all alumni.'
At the end of the ceremony, all leaders, faculty, and alumni gathered for a group photo on the steps in front of the library, capturing this precious moment of returning to the alma mater and growing together.
One day of advanced study, a lifetime of friendship; one recharge, perpetual learning. From the solemn signatures on the sign-in wall to the bright red seal on the completion certificates, the 'Old Classmates · Chip Engine' Alumni AI Empowerment Advanced Training Camp was not only an upgrade of skills but also a vivid public lesson on lifelong learning. Dalian Maple Leaf College of Technology will continue to uphold the philosophy of lifelong education, deepening and substantiating its lifelong learning services for alumni — keeping the campus door open and learning ever new — accompanying every Maple Leaf person to keep growing and move bravely forward amid the tides of the era.
