Inrecognition of the importance of excellent educators, Zhejiang Universitycelebrated the 35th Chinese Teachers'Day.Observed annually on Sept. 10, the day is dedicated to appreciating, assessingand improving educators across the country. It's also an opportunity to honorthe teachers for their contribution to the learning commuity of ZJU. This year,more than 250 teams and teachers received acknowledgement from Zhejiangprovince or various ministries of China.

Hereare some recent stories about ways ZJU has been working to ensure that ourstudents have access to the best-prepared educators:

ZJUwelcomes new hires at New Faculty Orientation:A gathering to help the faculty in their transition to ZJU and support theirreadiness to teach and do research.

RenownedChinese scientist WU Xifeng joins ZJU:A world-class epidemiologist recruited by the University.

A stagethat fosters connections:In partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, The Global ClassroomsProject: Shakespeare kicked off in spring of 2018 for our students.

ZJUpedagogical frontline – VR course with Harvard: In a joint archaeology coursewith Harvard University, the physical barriers are overcome with the help ofVirtual Reality (VR) technology.

ProfessorDiffie delivers his first undergraduate lesson on Yuquan Campus: Sophomores enjoyed the lecturebrought by pioneer of public-key cryptography and Turing Laureate BaileyWhitfield Diffie.