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Beida Bulletin (formerly named Peking University News Bulletin) Vol. 2, No. 1 released on April 26, 2013. Selected news, events, and updates from PKU (Beida), China's top higher education institution.
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| Beida Bulletin(Vol. 2, No. 1)
| April 26, 2013
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| Opinion Editorial: A monumental next five yearsThe vitality of Beida over the past century of twists and turns lies in the respect of individual dreams of each and all Beida people, and in Beida's backing of the realization of their dreams by providing both resources and a free space. >> In search of the Beida dream
Campus & Community "Good good study, day day 'up'!"The newly initiated Getting-up Club fights against morning laziness, which has long pervaded the campus.
Taipa flavor undamped at Beida"How about some egg tarts?" As part of the Macao Culture Festival at Beida, the Macao Food Gala promoted traditions of the multicultural city 2,200 km away, facilitating its communication with the mainland.
A battle against leftovers"Clean up your plates, please!" A one-week campaign was unfolding in refectories at Beida to cut food wastes.
Sci & Tech London, Los Angeles, Beijing: Reflections on smoggy weatherAs member of the US National Academy of Engineering engaged in the study of air pollution since 1968, Professor Hoffmann shared his insights about global air conditions with the Beida audience. Xu Guangxian: "Big chemistry" and the new S&T RevolutionThe Beida guru of chemistry elaborated his view on the "6th Scientific and Technological Revolution" on China Science Daily. Xu also expressed opposition to chemistry's absence in Gaokao reform.
Culture & Society Beida performance info (April & May 2013Basic information of upcoming performances on campus.
Continuing education: serving the society"The role of continuing education is to be part of the Beida process to build a world-class university and to serve the society," said the dean of the newly launched Beida School of Continuing Education.
Xu Zhihong: University rankings "misleading""Ranking is just like a sword erected at the neck of university presidents. Young candidates will be easily misled if they made a choice according to popular university rankings in society," said the former Beida president.
Athletics [Video] Beckholic at Beida"It's about 15 hours I waited in line for the ticket and the seat. It's about 15 years I have been your diehard fan. May I have your 15 seconds for just one signature?" A Beida sophomore held an iPad with these words, waiting for the 37-year-old British soccer star.
Aerobics, artistic gymnastics for physical healthVice President Liu Wei called for Beida's further promotion and popularization of aerobics and artistic gymnastics.
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