On the eve of National Day, Li Yinglin, a 2020 freshman at China University of Mining and Technology, recalled to a reporter from the Beijing News the scene of his first visit to the University of Mining and Technology half a month ago, with unconcealable joy in his voice.

Beijing News (trainee reporter Yang Feifei) "The Nationalities Building has an ancient atmosphere. When you walk in, there are many photos of academicians of the University of Mining and Technology on the wall. I was thinking about moving back in the future and I would also take classes there." On the eve of National Day, Li Yinglin, a 2020 freshman at China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) (hereinafter referred to as the University of Mining and Technology), recalled to the Beijing News reporter the scene of his first visit to the University of Mining and Technology half a month ago, with unconcealable joy in his voice.

Three generations of a family visited China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing). The picture comes from the official WeChat account of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

Along with Li Yinglin, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Xueyuan Road campus of the University of Mining and Technology, there are also her grandfather Li Shiping and father Li Qian. Unlike ordinary parents who see off their children, Li Shiping and Li Qian also have another identity: they are alumni of Li Yinglin.

’s grandfather Li Shiping studied at the University of Mining and Technology, which was still called Beijing Institute of Mining and Technology at that time, from 1959 to 1964. His father, Li Qian, received an Executive MBA degree from the University of Mining and Technology in June 2012 and was the first Executive MBA student of the University of Mining and Technology.

The scores and majors are suitable, everything is just right

Li Yinglin is from Shaanxi and grew up in Shaanxi. Before coming to Beijing, this introverted girl never thought that one day she would come to Beijing and attend the University of Mining and Technology. "I originally wanted to stay in Shaanxi to go to school." Li Yinglin said.

Li Yinglin is a science student. She scored 559 points in the college entrance examination and ranks around 10,000 in Shaanxi Province. When applying for a volunteer, Li Yinglin looked at the volunteer application guide for a long time, and his eyes finally stopped at China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing). "My grandfather and father both went to school here."

"My father strongly recommended the University of Mining and Technology to me. He felt that both the scores and the majors were very suitable." Due to the impact of the epidemic, there was no offline volunteer application consultation meeting this year. Li Yinglin's father called and asked the teacher in the admissions office of the University of Mining and Technology carefully to see if the score could be admitted and what majors were available. After his father’s investigation, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) finally became Li Yinglin’s first choice school.

While waiting for the results, Li Yinglin was nervous and looking forward to it. "I waited all day before the results came out in Shaanxi and kept checking the website, but it kept showing that it was under review." Li Yinglin said that not only was he anxious, but also relatives, friends, teachers and classmates were asking. It wasn't until the next day during the tutoring class that the news of admission suddenly popped up on Li Yinglin's phone. "I was even happier than when I received the admission notice. I felt like the dust had settled when I received the acceptance text message, and it felt like it was a matter of course when I got the admission notice."

For Li Yinglin, she was certainly happy to be admitted to the University of Mining and Technology. Because of the relationship between her grandfather and father, this happiness was given a special meaning. Li Yinglin's grandfather and father seemed even more excited than Li Yinglin. Grandpa would proudly show off to his old friends: Three generations of us have become mine masters!

Grandpa’s hot topic during family dinners

In Li Yinglin’s impression, this school is a hot topic among his grandfather’s mouth at every family dinner. “Grandpa is the first generation mining master in our family. During dinners, we often recall the days when we were studying and working.”

Grandpa Li Shiping (second row, third from left) takes a group photo with his classmates in front of the Beijing Institute of Mining and Technology. Picture from the official WeChat account of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

When my grandfather Li Shiping was studying here, China University of Mining and Technology was still called Beijing Institute of Mining and Technology. In 1959, Li Shiping, who was 19 years old at the time, was admitted to the Mining Department of Beijing Mining Institute and spent an unforgettable five years studying here. Here, Li Shiping witnessed the vigorous development of the highest institution of higher education in mining in New China: Beijing Institute of Mining and Technology set off a craze for marching into science, becoming one of the famous "Eight Colleges" on College Road, and the cradle of coal science and technology talents in New China.

Li Shiping was filled with emotion when recalling his school days. In 1958, the school won the "National Sports Red Flag Academy" banner awarded by Vice Premier Marshal He Long. Recalling the grand occasion of the school at that time, he proudly said: “At that time, students from Beijing Institute of Mining and Technology took the top three places in the race around the city during the Spring Festival in Beijing."Standing in front of the Nationalities Building, Li Shiping told his granddaughter that this was a teaching building built in accordance with the design concept of Liang Sicheng. Facing the academician wall of the Nationalities Building, Li Shiping carefully inspected it. When he saw the familiar face of Academician Qian Minggao, he happily said, "Back then, Academician Qian Minggao taught us! "

Li Shiping has always had the spirit of serving the country with energy. In 1970, Li Shiping actively responded to the call of the party and the country, supported the third-line construction, and went to the front line of coal construction in the northwest of the motherland. The rigorous, dedicated, pragmatic and innovative work qualities cultivated in the school His quality made Li Shiping the manager of a large state-owned coal enterprise. From Shanxi to Shaanxi, he devoted his youth and sweat to the coal industry of the motherland. On his way to further study, this school was the place where his father’s dream came true.

It is also the place where father Li Qian’s dream comes true.

Because his parents worked, Li Qian grew up in a coal mine. He often heard his father talk about the hard years of studying and living at the Mining University. My father spoke very proudly, and he listened with great yearning, hoping to more truly understand the alma mater in his father’s memory.

The opportunity has come. In 2006, Li Qian participated in the coal professional manager training and stepped into the campus of the University of Mining and Technology for the first time. “As soon as I entered the school, I felt very friendly. I even took a photo of the Minzu Building to take back to my father. My father was very excited when he saw it. "

Although the training time was short, Li Qian firmly believed in his dream of studying at the University of Mining and Technology. In 2009, Li Qian finally realized his dream of studying at the University of Mining and Technology. He started his study career at the School of Management of the University of Mining and Technology as an MBA. Recalling his study time, Li Qian was very emotional: the teachers were all famous teachers from famous schools, and the course content was very exciting; the school provided a broad platform, and he exchanged experience and technology with more coal enterprise managers, which broadened his horizons and improved his business level. Flat.

Dad Li Qian spoke at the opening ceremony as a representative of new students’ parents and alumni. Picture from the official WeChat account of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

As a representative of new students’ parents and old alumni, Li Qian said at the opening ceremony of the University of Mining and Technology, “As an alumnus of yours, I am deeply moved by the rapid development of the school. Teachers and students of the University of Mining and Technology pursue excellence and forge ahead with determination. I am touched by the careful creation of teachers from my alma mater, which allows our alumni to communicate more widely and be more cohesive. As your senior, I can proudly say that today you are entering a world-class university of energy science and technology. If you choose China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), you have chosen a bright future! As a parent of the 2020 freshmen, I can honestly say that our children’s admission to China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) is a safe journey for us. "

"inherited" the study path of his grandfather and father at Mining University, and Li Yinglin will also start a wonderful life of four or more years at Mining University. Regarding the future, 18-year-old Li Yinglin sees very clearly, "I want to work in information software or finance in the future. I think the mathematics major is very good. It is a very broad and basic major that can lay a foundation for my future development. "

Li Yinglin is at the Shahe campus of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing). Picture from the official WeChat account of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

According to the school's arrangement, Li Yinglin will spend two years at the Shahe campus with other freshmen, and then return to the Xueyuan Road campus. By then, Li Yinglin's dream of attending classes in Minzu Building may be realized.

Beijing News trainee reporter Yang Feifei editor Wu Hui proofread Chen Diyan