Translated by: Wu Jiaxin & Li RuiCorrespondent (Text/Photos: Chen An) – On May 7, Professor Zhou Zhongguo, a tenured Professor of Finance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and his delegation were invited to our university for an inspection and exchange visit. During the visit, Professor Zhou also delivered a lecture at the Dongfeng Lecture Forum, bringing new vitality to the academic development of our institution.
A forum was held that morning in the multi-functional conference room on the third floor of the Industry-Academia Building. In attendance were Li Tao, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, along with relevant staff from the Institute of Science and Technology Development, the Personnel Office, the School of International Education, the School of Automotive Business, and the School of Digital Economics. The forum was presided over by Wang Lihua, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Digital Economics.
At the forum, Li Tao extended a warm welcome to Professor Zhou Zhongguo and his delegation. He introduced the historical development of the university and presented Professor Zhou with an honorary professorship appointment letter. Professor Zhou Zhongguo shared his academic journey and insights into the development of the finance discipline at California State University, Northridge. Participants engaged in discussions on discipline construction and scientific research collaboration. Li Tao expressed his hope that both sides would deepen cooperation in areas such as discipline development, joint undergraduate and postgraduate training, and international exchanges.
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In the afternoon, Professor Zhou Zhongguo brought an academic feast to teachers and students in the 4th floor，IUR Building under the title of "Research on the Impact of Venture Capital on GEM IPO from the Perspective of the Life Cycle". The report was presided over by Li Baolin, and teachers and students from Automobile Business School, School of Foreign Studies and Trade , and School of Digital Economics attended. With profound academic achievements and rich practical experience, Professor Zhou has explained his professional knowledge in depth.
In the Q&A exchange session, Professor Zhou Zhongguo conducted in-depth discussions with teachers and students on issues such as how to enhance students' interest in learning and improve teaching methods and standards, and answered questions and solved problems for teachers and students. This lecture not only broadened the academic horizons of teachers and students, but also provided new ideas for future academic research. In the future, the college will continue to build a high-level academic exchange platform, actively carry out external academic exchange activities, help teachers and students continuously improve their academic literacy, and promote the vigourous development of the university‘s education cause.
