On the morning of September 16, the “Path of Shuren” History Museum of our university at Yangxunqiao Campus welcomed its first group of freshmen from the Class of 2025, officially launching the museum’s orientation program for freshmen. Led by their training officers, the students visited the museum in an orderly manner by class. The museum guides vividly narrated the university’s key historical phases, taking the freshmen through important stages of its development. From the founding pioneers’ arduous efforts, to the perseverance of generations of faculty and students, to today’s rapid disciplinary advancement and fruitful talent cultivation, each exhibition area narrates the development story of the university.

The students moved at a deliberate pace, observing with concentration and pausing occasionally to share their impressions. They deeply felt the profound historical heritage and unique cultural spirit of the university. “I was deeply impressed by the university's step-by-step development from a small and weak institution to its current strength and scale, and it made me more aware of the responsibility we carry,” freshman Lu Xinyi said after the visit. “What struck me most was learning about our many outstanding alumni, including the renowned novelist Nanpai Sanshu. I feel so lucky and proud!” exclaimed freshman Chen Lidan.

This visit served as a vivid and profound lesson in fostering love for the university and pride in its legacy. It aims to help students understand the university’s development journey, appreciate its rich cultural heritage, and draw spiritual inspiration from the very start of their campus life, thereby building confidence and providing motivation for their upcoming university studies. It is hoped that these “young saplings” will carry forward the university’s fine traditions, remember its history, cherish the present, plan their futures from this new starting point, pursue knowledge with diligence, and practice with perseverance, and achieve their aspirations for a bright future. The museum will continue to serve as a vital window into the university’s past, helping more faculty and students learn about its story, inherit the Shuren spirit, and contribute their own strength to advancing the development of the university.