On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the 55th anniversary of the youth movement of Hanoi University of Science, on March 24, 2011, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Natural Sciences organized a meeting and exchange with generations of key Youth Union cadres from the period of Hanoi University of Science to the present. Key Youth Union cadres from different periods reviewed together the 55 years of the tradition of Hanoi University of Science and shared experiences in organizing and operating the Youth Union.
Union activities past and present
Discussing the organization of Youth Union activities, Prof. Hoang Trong Phien, former Secretary of the Youth Union of the first term of the University of Science (1958 - 1963) said: the most important thing in Youth Union activities in any period is to gather and unite the youth force with the spirit of "wherever there is a need, there is youth, where there is difficulty, there is youth". In any period, Youth Union activities have different advantages and difficulties. But no matter what, the young generation must be enthusiastic, especially knowing how to love because Youth Union cadres always need to have empathy. In the past, Youth Union activities did not have modern means of communication and technology like today, so they took up more time. However, cycling through the dormitories of 3-4 schools to meet and exchange together was a regular activity of key Youth Union cadres in that period. And Youth Union cadres not only did well in Youth Union work but also had to have good academic achievements. Talking about memories of the period of working in the Youth Union, Prof. Pham Van Hap (former Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Science and Technology from 1969 to 1973) shared: This period marked many great movements of the youth of the University of Science and Technology, of which the most typical was the movement "Putting down the pen and going to fight the Americans" with 5 large military recruitments at the school, many students voluntarily joined the army, typical examples known to many generations such as: Ca Le Hien, Chu Cam Phong, Nguyen Van Thac... And to create a unique style of the Youth Union of the University of Science and Technology at one time, Professor Pham Van Hap said: The first and most basic strength of the Youth Union of the University of Science and Technology is to organize and build the courage of the members, creating conditions for contact and exchange. The movement of arts and sports is always an inevitable activity to gather the youth force, attract members...
Always put your trust in the young generation
Sharing experiences in organizing Youth Union activities through songs and folk songs are the shares of Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hai Ke, Dr. Nguyen Quang Lieu - representatives of generations of key Youth Union cadres in the 80s and 90s. The key Youth Union cadres of the next generation are part of the previous generation, continuing the tradition of the previous generation: "I am just a part of the current generation of you. Youth Union activities are fate, you should stick with it wholeheartedly" - Associate Professor Nguyen Hai Ke (former Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Science from 1980 to 1985). Discussing with students the ideals of youth in the past and present, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoang Lien, former Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Science from 2000 to 2004, said: Activities are the same in every era, the only difference is the way of organization and name. However, nowadays, young people have many opportunities. When faced with many opportunities, you need to know how to choose good opportunities for yourself and live and work with your heart. Union cadres must always be examples for union members to follow.
The exchange program has once again promoted the exchange and strengthened the solidarity between the Youth Unions of the two universities, University of Social Sciences and Humanities and University of Natural Sciences.
