On May 5, 2021, the “Tongji University Qinghui Project Management Scholarship 2019-2020 Award Ceremony and Lecture on Project Thinking: Shaping Workplace Competitiveness” was successfully held in Building A of Tongji University.

The event was hosted by the School of Economics and Management (SEM) of Tongji University. Attendees included Professor Shi Qian, Party Secretary of SEM; Cheng Guoping, Assistant Dean; Wang Shukang, Director of the MEM Center; Professor Ma Guofeng, Academic Director of the MEM Center; Mr. Fu Yongkang, Founder of Qinghui Project Management; Mr. Luo Qingzhong, Senior Lecturer at Qinghui; and over 100 students participating both online and offline.

▲ Professor Shi Qian, Party Secretary of the School, delivered the opening speech ▲ Wang Shukang, Director of the MEM Center, served as the event host

Wang Shukang, Director of the MEM Center, served as the host. Professor Shi Qian delivered the opening speech, recalling his acquaintance with Mr. Fu Yongkang and explaining the origins of the Tongji University Qinghui Project Management Scholarship. He encouraged students to continue learning and contributing to the nation’s “Two Centenary Goals,” striving to become elites with global vision and social responsibility.

▲ Mr. Fu Yongkang, Founder of Qinghui, delivered a speech

Mr. Fu Yongkang shared his personal journey, emphasizing his belief in “education changing destinies.” He stated that the scholarship was established to motivate students and give back to society. Moving forward, Qinghui plans to expand its scholarship and teaching assistant funds to further support the long-term development of SEM.

▲ Representatives of Qinghui Scholarship recipients received certificates

The ceremony then honored recipients of the “Tongji University Freshman Scholarship” and the “Tongji University Qinghui Project Management Scholarship.” A total of eight awardees from 2019 and 2020 received certificates presented by Mr. Fu Yongkang and Professor Ma Guofeng.

▲ Wang Xiang, a 2020 Qinghui Scholarship awardee, shared his acceptance remarks

Wang Xiang, a 2020 scholarship recipient, expressed in his acceptance speech that the Qinghui Scholarship is not merely financial support but also recognition for applying project management theories in practice. He shared insights from his project work, highlighting that successful project management requires not only technical innovation but also the application of theoretical knowledge. He concluded by stating that project management is both a science and an art, requiring continuous learning for sustained growth.

▲ Mr. Luo Qingzhong, Senior Lecturer at Qinghui, conducted a special lecture

Following the ceremony, Mr. Luo Qingzhong delivered a lecture titled “Project Thinking: Shaping Workplace Competitiveness.” Through interactive discussions and personal anecdotes, he elucidated core project management concepts, emphasizing that project thinking can enhance professional competitiveness even for those not directly involved in project management. The lecture included lively Q&A sessions, addressing students’ questions and deepening their understanding of the field.