Generations of faculty members from the Department of Vietnamese Studies pose for a commemorative photo after the ceremony. (Photo: Thanh Long)
The ceremony was attended by a large number of faculty members from all generations of the department, from its founding to the present day. Some joined the department from its early days as the Vietnamese Language Unit in 1959, such as Associate Professor Dr. Do Thanh, while others, like Ms. Nguyen Thi Mien, now 86 years old, served as treasurer when the department was a relatively independent unit, teaching and supporting international students. Representatives of Vietnamese and international students studying at the department were also present from early morning, making the gathering even warmer and more meaningful.
A duet performance by Ms. Nguyen Bich Nga and Ms. Tran Thi Huong. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Following the students' celebratory dance and singing performance for the faculty, a speech was given by a representative of the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language. Mr. Nguyen Thien Nam, the Dean, expressed his gratitude and best wishes for good health to all generations of teachers who have worked or are currently working at the Faculty, especially the veteran teachers over 70 and 80 years old. He also reported on some of the Faculty's recent achievements and future plans. The Dean emphasized: “Currently, the Faculty is training nearly 250 Vietnamese students and around 250 international students from over 30 countries in Bachelor's programs in Vietnamese Studies, Agreement programs, and short-term programs. This means we must improve the quality of teaching and research of our faculty. The Faculty's '10 Good' strategy continues to be implemented and has yielded clear results.”
"Good teachers, good students,
Good program, good curriculum.
Good research, good application.
Good International Relations, Good Professionalism
"To truly improve both material and spiritual life."
Professor Dinh Van Duc (former Dean of the Faculty, President of the Association of Retired Faculty Members of Vietnam National University, Hanoi) giving a speech at the ceremony. (Photo: Thanh Long)
Sharing and acknowledging the progress and efforts of all teachers and students of the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language, Professor Dr. Dinh Van Duc, former Head of the Faculty from 1986-1990, currently Chairman of the Association of Retired Faculty Members of Hanoi National University, on behalf of the senior generation, congratulated the Faculty on the occasion of the recent approval of the Faculty's postgraduate program in Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language by the Director of Hanoi National University, creating a new position and new impetus for the Faculty as a whole.
Following the warm and affectionate atmosphere between teachers and students were heartfelt sharing and reminiscences from the educators about a difficult, challenging, yet meaningful time.
Professor Do Thanh, one of the first three teachers from the first cohort of students at the University of Hanoi who took up his duties at the Faculty since the time of the Vietnamese Language Department, was deeply moved to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the K59 students, the newest cohort of students in the Faculty.
The Faculty Board presented flowers and gifts to congratulate the teachers who turned 80 years old. (Photo: Thanh Long)
The Faculty Board presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Professor Phan Hai on his 80th birthday. (Photo: Thanh Long)
The Faculty Board presented flowers and gifts to congratulate the faculty members on their 75th birthday. (Photo: Thanh Long)
One by one, the freshest bouquets of flowers were respectfully presented by students and young teachers to their elderly teachers, many of whom were over 80 years old, as a token of gratitude on Vietnamese Teachers' Day.
The reunion of generations of teachers at the Department of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language was truly an opportunity for a warm and friendly reunion and exchange, creating a touching connection between those who "sow the seeds of knowledge," and a sincere expression of gratitude to the veteran teachers.
