In fact, American university anniversaries were different from those in China.
In China, the date of the founding of a university was recorded clearly.
On that day, the alumni association members who had time would come from all directions, and the capable students or those with higher social status would be invited as guests by the school.
On the other hand, the definition of a school anniversary in American universities was much simpler. Even some Ivy League students didn't know what a school anniversary was.
Fortunately, a pragmatic university like Columbia would definitely hold an anniversary. However, due to the independence of different faculties, the celebration was delayed.
Qin Guan was waiting for the staff of the Academic Affairs Office to hand him a document about the anniversary.
When he looked at the timeline, he was completely stunned.
What did they mean by a school anniversary? From this year's April to next year's April, this school anniversary would last for an entire year. Could it still be called a real school anniversary?
Xu Xiaoxiao, who had grown up on the campus, shrugged. He was not surprised at all.
For Columbia, which had always been dedicated to practical application, the anniversary was actually a process of integrating the resources of the university and its students.
Only in such a long period of time could the alumni from all over the world return to Columbia University at any time.
They would look back on the past and look forward to the future. Through the continuous campus activities, they would have a sense of belonging and opportunities. Finally, they would unite all their forces and form an indestructible shield for Columbia.
As soon as the news of the school anniversary spread, the various faculties on campus began to make arrangements one after another. Some of the faculties that had entered the celebration ahead of time had already seen the figures of the seniors who had graduated in the past.
Of course, as a prestigious Ivy League school, it was impossible for Columbia to stay away from the event.
For this school anniversary, they had made preparations to enjoy both refined and popular tastes.
The academic community of Columbia was in charge of the event. During that time, they had invited many scholars, including Nobel Prize winners, to give lectures in the public auditorium of Columbia.
There would be one every week, and it would involve top experts from various fields. Furthermore, there would be no repetition.
The university had also made great efforts to entertain the students. They had organized a community cultural festival, a children's carnival, a jazz concert, a health fair, a film show and a dance performance.
Qin Guan was one of them, so his role in the celebration couldn't be ignored.
First of all, his award ceremony was closely related to the community activities of the university. As an outlier among the serious students of Columbia, he was like a mascot for them.
He was like a glittering cat that could attract money. Wherever he appeared, there would be funds generated.
Naturally, the university sent someone to communicate with him in a euphemistic way. They wanted him to show his face in at least one event organized by Columbia University. Of course, the award ceremony did not count.
As Qin Guan's lackey, his choice would directly affect Xu's progress during the anniversary. Qin Guan, who had no specific plans, chose one of the colorful envelopes at random.
Because to him, there was no difficulty in choosing any one of them.
"White. It should be simpler."
Who taught him this multiple-choice question?
Xu cheered Qin Guan on as he slowly pulled out the documents from the envelope.
"Dance performance! Dance performance! "
He had been drooling over the beautiful girls for a long time.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as he wished. Qin Guan unfolded the paper with a clatter. It was clearly marked in black and white. It was the stall owner of the health market. Qin Guan's stall was number 6, which was considered auspicious by Chinese people.
I like doing business!
Qin Guan nodded and confirmed the time with him again. Then he turned around and left happily, as if he had completed his task.
Xu Xiaoxiao sat down on a chair beside Qin Guan, as if it was the end of the world.
It was as if he could see the white legs of the hot girl in the miniskirt leaving him, and what awaited him was the tragic future of a noisy child, a hairy father who exuded strong male hormones, and a housewife who was full of fat.
That was right. It was a popular fair for Americans, where they could buy cheap goods and eat all kinds of snacks. It was a favorite form of gathering for every family.
How should he put it? It was a bit like a modern version of China's rural bazaar, full of rustic interest.
Satisfied with his choice, Qin Guan comforted his unhappy friend, "Be content. I think it's good. It's better than children's carnival."
He was afraid of comparison. Xu thought about his miserable life at the center of a group of crazy children. Suddenly, he felt that the fair was not that bad after all.
The days flew by as the two friends worked together. April of the year 04 came quietly.
It was a sunny day. The whole street of Columbia University was enveloped in a sea of flowers and balloons.
Posters of Qin Guan, the hero of the day, were hung on the streets and in front of the houses that hadn't been sold yet.
Early in the morning, a row of patrolling police officers appeared on the temporary stage set up for Ge Dawei's award ceremony.
Standing in the middle of them was Captain Henry, the head of the New York Police Force.
He was wearing the most formal police uniform at the moment, and his chest was covered with medals of honor that represented the medals he had received. Under the beautiful and clear sunlight, it shone brightly.
As the spokesman of Columbia University and the host of the ceremony, he was also a councilor of New York City.
That was why the university had asked him to be the host of the ceremony.
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