Despite this being uncharted territory, the Hopkins-Nanjing Center community, spread far and wide across the globe, came together to host a celebratory and meaningful virtual graduation ceremony. Below are a few highlights:
Commencement Speakers
Andrew Meador (HNC '18), Special Operations Forces Registered Nurse
“While it is not the way you expected or hoped to complete your graduate studies, you have done what you set out to do, despite the difficulties...job well done, and congratulations.”
Wang Qilong (HNC '17), Level 4 Principle Staff Member of Wuhan City, Qiaokou District People's Government
“在这场史无前例的劫难面前，我们每个人都是历史的参与者和创造者。好在，我们有十足的信心拍着胸脯说，我们对得起身上的使命”
Graduating Student Speakers
Cheryl Wirehene (Certificate '20)
“我们来到中美中心，让自己承担风险，所谓 ‘独在异乡为异客’，在背负一些复杂情感的同时，也让我们看到了无限的可能性。。。HNC 给了我们成功的基础。。。它教会我们不要害怕明天的问题，而要从解决问题的角度来看待它。”
Liu Yan (Certificate '20)
“The curiosity my fellow classmates hold towards academic study and diverse cultures always encourage me, motivate me, and remind me to always keep an open mind. It is you who have taught me that it is not a bad idea to be a bit skeptical and discover more by exploring deeper...here, I wish all of you a bright future with all my best sincerity. They say ‘Don’t stop believing’, and from today I hope ‘Never stop questioning’.”
Hopkins-Nanjing Center Class of 2020
