Journey of gratitude and great lessons

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Principal of the School, and Dr. Ngo Thi Kieu Oanh, Head of the Personnel Organization Department, visited and congratulated Prof. People's Teacher Vu Duong Ninh on a fresh morning. On time as scheduled, Mr. Vu Duong Ninh opened the door and prepared to join the delegation (in his capacity as Chairman of the School's Former Teachers' Association). Prof. People's Teacher Vu Duong Ninh was born in 1937, a student of the first course of Hanoi University, a classmate of famous teachers and historians such as Prof. People's Teacher Phan Dai Doan, Assoc. Prof. People's Teacher Le Mau Han, Assoc. Prof. Meritorious Teacher Nguyen Thua Hy, Assoc. Prof. Meritorious Teacher Pham Thi Tam... The serious spirit in science and life, along with the excitement of visiting the Teacher and his classmates and colleagues, seemed to be the reason why Mr. Vu Duong Ninh only spent a short time for the Principal of the School to present congratulatory flowers. He urged the delegation to leave early. The delegation visited and congratulated Professor Dinh Xuan Lam, Professor Phan Huy Le, and Professor Phan Dai Doan. Professor Dinh Xuan Lam and Professor Phan Huy Le - two "mountains" in the legendary "four pillars" of the Faculty of History (along with Professor Ha Van Tan and the late Professor Tran Quoc Vuong). Professor Dinh Xuan Lam (born in 1925) is now over 90 years old, although his health is weak, he still welcomes and communicates with his students with friendly eyes. Those eyes always follow, fueling the steps of dedication on the scientific path of generations of students. The delegation visited and congratulated Professor, People's Teacher Phan Huy Le (born in 1934, President of the Vietnam Historical Association). Lessons about science and life are still shared enthusiastically by the Teacher with his students. Teacher Phan Dai Doan (born in 1936) has been seriously ill for nearly 17 years. Meeting his friend (Teacher Vu Duong Ninh) and student, the teacher was happy and held his hand tightly. The meeting of the two friends was filled with laughter and memorable stories, making the student truly admire, respect and be moved.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim, Party Secretary, Vice Principal of the School, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Khang (Chairman of the Trade Union) and Master Nguyen Tich Nghi (Deputy of the Organization and Personnel Department) visited Prof. People's Teacher Ha Van Tan, Assoc. Prof. Meritorious Teacher Nguyen Thua Hy, Assoc. Prof. People's Teacher Nguyen Quoc Hung and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meritorious Teacher Le Sy Giao. Prof. Ha Van Tan is 82 years old, in poor health but still very clear-headed and knowledgeable. The things he reminded his students, although not spoken out loud but written down by his own hand, are still things about scientific works. Prof. Nguyen Thua Hy and Prof. Nguyen Quoc Hung are also 80 years old, but their health and intelligence make their students admire them. Mr. Le Sy Giao has also passed the age of 70. The teachers have devoted all their efforts and intelligence to building and making the History department famous as well as the new but also very prestigious departments of the School, such as Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung with the Oriental Studies department, Mr. Le Sy Giao with the Anthropology department.

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Vice Principal and MSc. Dang Quang Thai, Deputy Head of Administration and General Department visited and congratulated Professor Dr. People's Teacher Phan Huu Dat and his family on Vietnamese Teachers' Day.

Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Vice Principal and MSc. Dang Quang Thai, Deputy Head of Administration and General Department visited and congratulated the teachers: Professor Dr. People's Teacher Phan Huu Dat (born in 1928), Professor, People's Teacher Ha Minh Duc (born in 1935), Associate Professor, People's Teacher Le Mau Han (born in 1932), Professor, People's Teacher Nguyen Kim Dinh (born in 1931). At a very rare age, the Teachers still have a very rich life: rich in wisdom, rich in spirit, rich in life experience, and a never-ending enthusiasm for science and current events. Students who come to visit and congratulate the Teachers are still "given" books by the Teachers, and written with exemplary and affectionate words. The Teachers not only recall memories of the past but also congratulate the new developments of the School, as well as remind and give advice to students about current and future issues.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa, Vice Principal of the School visited and congratulated Associate Professor, Meritorious Teacher Dang Thi Hanh and her family on Vietnamese Teachers' Day. Photo: Nguyen Quang Lieu

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa, Vice Principal, and Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu, Head of the Department of Politics and Student Affairs, visited the elderly female teachers, the "precious mai trees" of the school's tradition: Associate Professor, Dr. People's Teacher Hoang Thi Chau (born in 1934, is the first female professor of Vietnamese Linguistics), Associate Professor, Meritorious Teacher Dang Thi Hanh (born in 1930, Honored to receive the French Republic's Academic Palm Medal in 2013 for literary achievements), People's Teacher Le Hong Sam (Born in 1930, honored to receive the French Republic's Academic Palm Medal in 2003 for literary achievements.), Associate Professor, Meritorious Artist Pham Thi Tam (Born in 1937, a famous scientist researching the history of resistance against foreign invaders and Vietnamese military art.). The elegant demeanor, sharp intelligence, gestures, words... of the teachers are still the same as when they were standing on the podium, deeply imprinted in their scientific character and daily life. They still maintain the habit of research as an indispensable activity, even working with computers and always approaching current scientific issues. After visiting and wishing the health of the School's senior female teachers, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hoa emotionally shared: "Visiting and wishing good health to the senior teachers has become a fine tradition, a unique cultural feature of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. When visiting the teachers, I see that they are not only great scientists, but also great personalities. In them, there is the image of elegant, exemplary and erudite Vietnamese women. I really admire them. They are still passionate about science, about the University, and still regularly communicate with each other and with their students. Those are precious things. Not only that, the teachers are also convincing evidence for the image of intellectual women, female teachers and scientists who are successful in their careers and in their everyday happiness. They are role models and motivations for the female teachers and scientists of the University in general and myself in particular in all aspects of their careers and lives.".

With the teachers, life seems to become quiet and peaceful, all noble human values ​​are resurrected. With the teachers, generations of students continue to learn great lessons. Many teachers have passed away, many teachers are living far away. Once again, let us honor the generations of predecessors who have paved the way, built great walls of knowledge and personality in the 70-year tradition of building and developing the School.Cherish the past - Embrace the future", the collective leadership, cadres, lecturers and staff of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities promote tradition, continue to write glorious pages of the University's history, contribute to the development of the education sector in particular and the country's construction in general, affirm the stature of a prestigious center for training and research in Social Sciences and Humanities in the context of international integration.