As early summer approaches and time is just right, Tongji University celebrates its 117th anniversary! On this beautiful school anniversary, alumni of Tongji School of Economics and Management gathered for love and returned “home”—stepping back onto the Tongji campus, the hotbed where dreams set sail. They rekindled friendships, reminisced about times past, admired the campus’s new look, discussed development prospects, revisited their youthful years, and jointly celebrated the anniversary grand event! Let’s take a look at how alumni spent their day “home”!

Reunion Time

In the name of reunion, we answer the call of youth.

Class gatherings are full of splendor,

Yet the timeless years keep our hearts as young as ever.

Let’s revisit the green days of youth,

Meet again on the lush campus,

Wander once more through the long-missed beauty of Tongji,

Savor a hearty nostalgic lunch,

Experience a unique academic exchange…

Together, let’s continue to write splendid chapters,

Witness the development of our alma mater,

Pool our strengths to create new glories.

Our alma mater always welcomes you.

Alumni returning “home” is a mutual yearning.

Not just on anniversary days—

Whenever you wish, whether with family, friends, or alone,

Our alma mater always opens its doors to you.

Parent-Child Time
Big hands hold little hands, wandering the alma mater together.
The scent of books nourishes childhood,
As shared reading accompanies growth.

When alumni return to their alma mater
And open a book with their children,
They pass on not just knowledge,
But also the gift of love.

Through shared reading,
Alumni and children grow together,
Sharing the touching moments and joy of books,
Quietly planting the seed of reading in the hearts of “Tongji second-generation” youth.

Brainpower Time

Mental Challenges and Wisdom Tests

Playing Guandan with Friends, Move by Move

Alumni gather here,

Bringing wonderful contests of wits.

Not fixated on winning or losing,

They savor the joy of participation, integration, and friendly competition.

Intellectual Games, Endless Fun

Within the square inches of the chessboard,

It’s a contest of intelligence and courage,

A battle of boldness and willpower.

Time for Ancient Style

Elegance of Chinese Art, Shared with You

In prosperous times, traditional costumes shine—

Chinese traditional attire has become the “top trend” leading fashion.

Wearing Hanfu to celebrate the university anniversary,

Where fashion meets tradition,

Youth resonates with antiquity,

Together presenting “Chinese-style romance”.

When sugar painting meets the anniversary,

It’s definitely a “hot favorite”!

Lines form in front of the sugar painting stall,

As people wait for the master to use a spoon as a brush,

Turning sugar into ink, wielding the spoon with a flick of the wrist.

The perfectly boiled sugar syrup,

Wrapping blessings and evoking sweet memories for Tongji people.

Dear alumni,

Because of you, this day in May has become extraordinarily beautiful!

Tongji, Tongji, happy 117th birthday!

Looking forward to meeting again in the next clear and bright May, with even more joy!