On the morning of February 18, 2024, National Economics University (NEU), in coordination with the Centers for National Defense and Security Education at Hung Vuong University, Hanoi University of Industry, and the Military School under the Hanoi Capital Command, organized the first national defense and security education session of 2024 for more than 4,400 full-time undergraduate students in Cohort 65.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and representatives of the University’s unit leadership visit and encourage students before their departure for national defense and security education

The gathering was attended by Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu, Head of the Department of Academic Affairs; leadership representatives from departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; leadership representatives from the Centers for National Defense and Security Education at Hung Vuong University, Hanoi University of Industry, and the Military School under the Hanoi Capital Command; and the University’s Cohort 65 full-time undergraduate students.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Meeting with the University’s students to offer encouragement and Lunar New Year wishes before their departure for national defense and security education at the centers, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President, emphasized that the national defense and security education course not only equips students with basic knowledge of national defense and security and essential military skills, but also gives them practical experience, fosters discipline and solidarity, and creates more fond memories of their youth with friends and comrades in the NEU family in a military learning environment.

The President expressed confidence that the confidence, dynamism, and creativity of NEU students, together with the centers’ efforts and strong determination, would ensure the course’s success.

Students happily and enthusiastically receive lucky money and Lunar New Year wishes from University leaders

At the gathering, students were also happy and excited to receive bright red envelopes of lucky money conveying New Year wishes from University leaders before beginning their national defense and security education session, which would last more than three weeks. Studying and training at a professional national defense and security training unit for the first time promises to bring Cohort 65 students exciting experiences and many unforgettable memories.

University leaders present lucky money and Lunar New Year wishes to leadership representatives from the Centers for National Defense and Security Education

Also at the ceremony, representatives of the Centers for National Defense and Security Education announced the study plans to the students. Upon arrival at the centers, students will receive thorough briefings on the course’s objectives, requirements, and tasks, as well as the centers’ rules and regulations. Study will be combined with discipline training from the very first days to help students quickly integrate into and adapt to the military environment. In addition, to foster interest and enthusiasm for learning, the centers will organize cultural, performing arts, and other extracurricular activities for students.

University leaders see students off as they depart for national defense and security education at the centers

Dr. Le Anh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Academic Affairs, serves as master of ceremonies

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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