On the evening of June 20, the "Heartfelt Voices, Dreaming Future " 2024 Graduation Gala of the School of Education and Department of Psychology of Renmin University of China was held at the Mozart Concert Hall.

The event was attended by Jin Xia, Deputy Director of the School's Student Affairs Office, faculties from the School of Education and the Department of Psychology, and 2024 graduates. The evening was a joyful celebration, composed of several parts, including a red-carpet entrance, performances, interactive games, and a live lottery.

Chapter 1: Setting Sail

The evening officially began at 7 pm. Hang Fan performed the lively song A Smile Alluring the City, bringing back memories of the time shared by the graduates. The auditorium was filled with smiles and nostalgia.

After the opening song, Professor Ziqiang Xin, head of the Department of Psychology, had a conversation with the graduates. He encouraged the graduates in three key points: the spirit of Renmin University is extraordinary, the light of humanity is unstoppable, and life is long, so there’s no need to rush. He expressed his sincere blessings for the 2024 graduates.

Next, Xiaorui Wen and Ruibin Liu performed Better to Meet in Person, their beautiful singing evoking the students' feelings of anticipation for reunion.

Afterward, two alumni took the stage: Dongni Che, a 2014 master’s graduate of the School of Education, now Vice President of the Zhongguancun cultural and technological innovation industry promotion association and chairman of Beijing Dongni culture media Co., Ltd.; and Hongfei Wang, a 2013 undergraduate and 2019 master's graduate of the Department of Psychology, now serving as Party Secretary and counselor at the School of Labor and Human Resources. Both shared their unforgettable experiences at RUC, offering insights that greatly inspired the students.

The faculty conveyed their emotions through a song. Shen Liu, Sheng Cui, and Guowei Liu gave a heartfelt rendition of The Story of Time, reminding everyone of dreams, beauty, and the unforgettable past.

The performance was followed by a dynamic dance by students including Jinghan Liu and Weiqi Chen to Break My Heart Myself, igniting the stage and intensifying the atmosphere.

Next, students including Haifeng Zhang, Yueqiu Yang, and Jiaqi Liu performed Encounter and Song of Miraculous Abilities, sharing the magical journey of meeting and knowing their teachers and peers through soft melodies and beautiful vocals.

Then, the first interactive game of the evening, "Guess the Song", took place. Students enthusiastically participated in the competition, filling the hall with laughter and joy as they demonstrated their musical knowledge.

Chapter 2: Voices of the Heart

In this chapter, we shared many nostalgic and touching moments. First, Hang Fan performed two classic songs, The Last Page and Old Boy, which evoked memories of youthful days. The medley performed by Xiaorui Wen and Peng Chen, with its mix of different melodies and styles, offered a fresh experience for the audience.

In Never Enough, Qingyu Li and Jiawen Wang expressed every graduate's longing and hope for the future through their emotional singing.

Time passed swiftly, yet the elegance of Tang culture remained. Kuo Zhao presented the classical Chinese dance Drunk in Times of Peace, accompanied by majestic traditional music, creating an enchanting audiovisual experience.

During the graduate representative interviews, several students, including Yueqiao Yang (2020 undergraduate, Department of Psychology), Yun Yan (2021 master’s student, Department of Psychology), Wenqing Zhou (2021 specialized master’s student, Department of Psychology), Ruishan Wang (2022 master’s student, School of Education), and Qingzheng Gong (2020 PhD student, School of Education), reflected on their invaluable experiences at RUC. They shared memorable moments from their studies and the challenges they faced, showcasing their personal growth and expressing deep gratitude toward the university, their teachers, and their classmates.

Chapter 3: Nurturing Dreams

In the final chapter, the audience was treated to a night of music filled with memories and emotions. Those Years, a piano piece performed by Jiawen Wang and Yuxin Cao, brought back fond memories of youth. Then, the song Phoenix Dance took the audience into a mystical and hopeful new world, symbolizing the arrival of new beginnings and strength.

Doctoral graduates from the School of Education—Xiaoqi Yu, Xinyue Xu, and Yuxin Ren—performed a vibrant dance to Another Day of Sun, showcasing their determination and fearlessness in pursuing their dreams. Students including Hang Ma, Yuhong Pi, Chang Lu, and Yun Yan performed Someday or One Day, blending themes of friendship and nostalgia unique to RUC's campus culture.

The group chorus of Goodbye brought the evening to its climax, with the faculty and students singing together, cherishing the beautiful moments spent on campus. The song was not just a farewell but a heartfelt wish for each graduate's bright future, conveying hope and anticipation.

At the end of the event, the School of Education and the Department of Psychology prepared special graduation gift packages for all 2024 graduates, embedding deep blessings and expectations into their designs. The experiences written by the graduates at School of Education and Department of Psychology will forever be rem

embered, shining brightly into the future!

Special thanks were also given to alumna Dongni Che for her strong support of the graduation season events.