On September 11, DBJI held a meeting for foreign faculty for the 2024-2025 autumn semester. The meeting was chaired by Vice Dean Professor Guo Shuhong. DBJI's leadership team and all foreign faculty members in Dalian attended the meeting.
Guo Shuhong extended a warm welcome to the foreign faculty, outlining the meeting's purpose. She emphasized their vital role as key contributors to DBJI's teaching and research development.
Dean Ji Shunying expressed heartfelt gratitude for the faculty's dedication over the past academic year, praising their excellence in teaching, research, and student development. He highlighted the institute's significant progress across all fronts, attributing these achievements to the collective efforts of the foreign faculty in curriculum innovation and global research collaborations.
Ji Shunying noted DBJI's growing influence in attracting top-tier international talent and forging deeper partnerships with world-class universities. Confident in DBJI's future, he pledged to provide expanded opportunities for professional growth and anticipated new breakthroughs in the coming year.
Denis Marmysh, the Vice Dean, spoke on behalf of the foreign faculty, thanking DBJI for its support. He described DBJI as both an exceptional teaching platform and a vibrant multicultural hub, stressing the importance of cross-cultural exchanges in shaping students' global perspectives. He reaffirmed the faculty's commitment to teaching and research excellence.
Held during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day celebrations, the meeting symbolized the DBJI's appreciation for its foreign faculty while strengthening their sense of belonging. The traditional festival's themes of unity and harmony resonated deeply, fostering closer bonds within the academic community.
The meeting concluded with discussions on upcoming teaching and research initiatives. DBJI pledged continued support with teaching resources and research opportunities, while faculty members reaffirmed their dedication to advancing DBJI's international education mission.
