Two YNU students win provincial honors

According to an announcement made by the Department of Education of Yunnan Province, two students from Yunnan University (YNU) have been awarded with provincial honorary titles.

Wang Wange, a 2018 undergraduate student majoring in Visual Communication Design at the Changxin International College of Art of YNU, was selected as "The 15th Yunnan Provincial College Student of the Year," while Yu Xiangjun, an undergraduate student of YNU's School of Journalism, was awarded "The 15th Outstanding College Student of Yunnan Province."

Wang grew up in Wuhan, Hubei province, where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first detected. During the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, she took the initiative to apply to join the volunteer team set up by non-front-line personnel of the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Central Theater Command, where she acted as a materials coordination liaison, responsible for tracking, confirming, and distributing medical supplies donated to hospitals by caring individuals and organizations across the country, as well as accepting donation consultations from the public.

"I have gained a lot through the volunteer activities. The days of fighting COVID-19 with everyone were exhausting, but exceptionally fulfilling," said Wang.

Wang Wange poses for a photo while working as a volunteer in Wuhan. [Photo/ ynu.edu.cn]

She also expressed that the values and knowledge she gained during her studies at YNU strengthened her belief in participating in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, adding that she was happy to practice the university spirit with practical actions.

Yu is a 2017 undergraduate journalism student at YNU. She is committed to telling Chinese stories to the world and actively participates in voluntary services in various international exchange activities.

Yu participated in the 8th ASEAN+3 Educational Forum and Young Speakers' Contest as a representative of YNU, where she won the championship. She discussed topics with youth representatives from various countries during the competition, as well as maintained contact and communication with representatives after coming back home, sharing China's experiences with foreign friends in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.