From March 20 to 21, in an effort to further implement the special initiative on “visiting enterprises to expand employment”, deepen university-enterprise cooperation, and mobilize alumni resources, a delegation from the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures, led by Lu Xiaobing, Party Secretary, along with Fang Yan, Deputy Party Secretary, and Zeng Hao, Deputy Youth League Secretary, traveled to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. During the visit, the team met with the Inner Mongolia Alumni Association, held university-enterprise exchanges, and reconnected with local alumni.

Sheng Lizhong, Chairman of Yunchou Technology and President of Inner Mongolia Alumni Association, Zhang Hongliang, Executive Vice President of the Lanzhou University Inner Mongolia Alumni Association, and Tian Xiaolong, Secretary-General of the Association, were present at the events.

Reconnecting with Alumni: Reporting on Fund Utilization and Appreciating a Spirit of Giving

On March 20, the delegation visited Inner Mongolia Yunchou Technology Co., Ltd. and met with Sheng Lizhong, distinguished alumnus and graduate in 1987 from Russian Department and Chairman of the company. At the meeting, Fang Yan detailed the usage of the “Liguo Fund” and the distribution of the “Liguo Scholarship”, both established through donations from Mr. Sheng.

Lu Xiaobing expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the School to Mr. Sheng. He noted that alumni are the School’s most valuable asset. Mr. Sheng has achieved great success in his career while never forgetting his alma mater. The establishment of the Liguo Fund is not only a financial support for current students but also a legacy of dedication to the country and community. The School highly values this generosity and strictly manages the selection and distribution of the fund to ensure that every donation effectively supports students’ growth and development.

Sheng Lizhong expressed his delight at the School’s progress and shared fond memories of his time as a student. He said he is proud to be a Lanzhou University and School of Foreign Languages alumnus, and will continue to follow and support the School’s development.

University-Enterprise Dialogue: Fostering Talent Cultivation and Expanding Employment Channels

On March 21, the School, in collaboration with the Inner Mongolia Alumni Association, held a university-enterprise networking event titled “Joining Hands for Employment----Connecting Lanzhou University’s School of Foreign Languages with Inner Mongolia Alumni Enterprises”. The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with local alumni and business representatives on topics such as regional economic trends, corporate talent needs, and collaborative talent cultivation.

Lu Xiaobing briefed the attendees on the recent developments of Lanzhou University and the School in areas including discipline development, talent cultivation, research, and community service. He noted that foreign language studies are faced with new opportunities to serve national strategies and local economic development. This visit was not only about reconnecting with alumni but also about building partnerships, exploring markets, and boosting employment. By engaging deeply with alumni？led enterprises, the School aims to better understand the knowledge, skills, and qualities employers seek, and to align its training programs more closely with market demands. He also extended a warm invitation to alumni enterprises to return to the university for recruitment, helping to establish a connected system of “education, internship, and employment”.

The event was met with an enthusiastic response. Corporate representatives spoke highly of the quality of talents cultivated by the School and offered valuable suggestions for talent development based on their industry experiences. The two parties reached preliminary agreements on establishing internship bases, offering customized training programs, and creating more job opportunities for graduates.

This visit to Inner Mongolia not only strengthened the bond between the School and its alumni but also laid a solid foundation for deeper collaboration in talent cultivation and employment. Moving forward, the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures will continue to pursue both outreach and engagement efforts under the “visiting enterprises to expand employment” initiative, aiming to help graduates secure fuller and higher？quality employment.