March 5, 2023 marked the 60th Lei Feng Memorial Day, a day when the spirit of volunteerism is celebrated in China. College volunteer work has become the norm, and the Beijing International Volunteer Service Center initiated by the Beijing International Studies University (BISU) has served as a hub for volunteers from all walks of life. From the Belt and Road Forum to the Olympics, BISU volunteers are found actively participating in major events.
Chang Yu, secretary of the CPC BISU Committee, met with Barney Glover, vice-chancellor and president of Western Sydney University (WSU). The two universities signed a cooperation agreement during Glover's visit.
The Journal of Beijing International Studies University has been chosen again as a core language journal in the field of linguistics through AMI evaluation system.
Beijing International Studies University hosted a job fair on March 14 for its 2023 graduates. The fair featured over 600 job positions across 10 industries. The event attracted up to 2,300 job seekers, a significant number.
On Mar 4, at the 4th Member Congress of China Tourism Education in Guangzhou, Professor Lyu Ning, Dean of the BISU School of Tourism Sciences, was elected vice-president, and Professor Gu Huimin was elected secretary-general.
According to an notice released by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), a total of 52 study-abroad places have been approved covering 17 undergraduate language majors at Beijing International Studies University (BISU), offering more funding for students studying minority languages.