On the afternoon of September 12, the NWU–Salento School of Cultural Heritage and Arts held the Freshmen Orientation Meeting for the 2025 Undergraduate Cohort. Attending the meeting were WANG Baohong, Secretary of the CPC Party Committee of the School; YANG Lu, Dean; WANG Jiangpeng and WANG Guodong, Vice Deans; Professor LING Xue, Coordinator of NWU Courses; HUI Ren, Homeroom Teacher of the Cultural Heritage Conservation program; CHEN Zhonghui, Homeroom Teacher of the Fine Arts program; LIU Yang, Secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of the School; MO Yan, Student Counselor; LIU Shuqing, Secretary for International Affairs; HONG Dandan, Secretary of General Affairs; and WANG Jinghan, Secretary of Teaching Affairs. All 2025 freshmen attended the event, which was hosted by LIU Yuan, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Party Committee of the School.

Dean YANG Lu, speaking on behalf of the School’s leadership team, delivered a warm welcome address. He introduced the School’s development history, positioning, talent cultivation objectives, enrollment situation, interdisciplinary integration, career prospects, and innovative educational philosophy, helping new students gain a deeper understanding of the School’s academic vision. Vice Dean Professor WANG Jiangpeng elaborated on the curriculum design of the Fine Arts program, covering areas such as art theory, painting techniques, and digital art. He emphasized the School’s commitment to combining theory and practice and integrating tradition with modernity, encouraging students to develop both academic and creative capacities. Professor LING Xue, Coordinator of NWU Courses, introduced the Cultural Heritage Conservation program, highlighting core courses such as heritage restoration, conservation materials, and heritage protection laws. He underscored the program’s strong practical and scientific orientation. Deputy Secretary LIU Yuan provided an overview of student education and management, signature student activities, and the importance of maintaining discipline and integrity. She emphasized the School’s student-centered philosophy summarized as the “6C Principle,” which supports personalized development and encourages every student to realize their potential. Professor HUI Ren, speaking from the perspective of the Cultural Heritage Conservation program, shared the “Four More” learning approach—see more, learn more, think more, and do more—encouraging students to build solid professional foundations, enhance teamwork, and cultivate a positive class atmosphere. CHEN Zhonghui advised Fine Arts students to value fundamental skills training, embrace artistic creativity, and actively engage in practice and production, thereby improving professional competence.

During the interactive Q&A session, students raised questions about academic learning, study-abroad experiences in Italy, postgraduate studies, and international exchange opportunities. Faculty members provided detailed and insightful answers.

In conclusion, Secretary WANG Baohong delivered a closing speech. He reaffirmed the School’s dedication to supporting student growth and encouraged freshmen to set clear goals, study diligently, unite with peers, and strive for comprehensive personal development throughout their university years.

As an essential part of the School’s freshman education program, the orientation meeting strengthened the sense of belonging and cohesion among teachers and students, showcased the School’s culture and educational philosophy, and motivated the new cohort to define their goals, pursue academic excellence, and lay a solid foundation for future success.