澳大新語 • 2024 UMAGAZINE 29 54 全方位建設育人環境 • BUILDING AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT In 2018, the Ministry of Education gifted UM a sculpture ‘The Wall of Great Wisdom’. Situated at the UM Lotus Square, the sculpture symbolises the central government’s support for Macao’s educational development. It is also inscribed with the UM motto—Humanity, Integrity, Propriety, Wisdom, and Sincerity—reflecting the university’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded students. Another notable highlight is the lakeside UM Man Lung Garden, which was inaugurated also in 2018. The garden showcases a collection of nearly one hundred Penjing pots generously donated by the Wu Yee Sun family. These Penjing pieces, with their diverse and elegant shapes and styles, contribute a sense of poetic serenity to the campus. On the other hand, the Suao Pavilion unveiled in 2023 further enriches the campus’s cultural landscape, exemplifying an integration of Jiangnan and Lingnan cultures. The UM campus is distinguished by its abundant greenery, which has been further enhanced by the contributions from its graduates and alumni. To show their gratitude to UM, two graduating classes planted a flame tree and a jacaranda respectively along the Alumni Avenue on the campus. Additionally, a group of UM alumni gave the university an inscribed stone tablet that highlights the importance of reading, while some other alumni established the Alumni Grove near the UM Sports Complex by planting trees. These meaningful contributions not only add to the natural beauty of the campus but also serve as lasting memories. Prof Tang Keng Pan, emeritus professor of Chinese Language and Literature, has been with UM since 1993. He has witnessed the university’s evolution from a small university in Taipa to a large university with an expansive new campus. Reflecting on this transformation, Prof Tang quotes philosopher Xunzi: ‘Just as wood straightens under tension and metal sharpens on a whetstone, so too does the right environment foster human growth.’ He speaks highly of the university’s new setting. With its verdant landscapes and proximity to natural beauty, the campus provides an ideal environment for the pursuit of knowledge and free exploration, which is essential for liberal arts education. Furthermore, he notes that the campus design, which promotes communal living and dining among students from various disciplines, helps break down barriers between students and enriches their university experience and personal development. Advancing Sustainable Campus Development Over the past decade, UM has made continuous efforts to upgrade its teaching, research, accommodation, and living facilities, while also enhancing administrative services to better support academic activities. Looking to the future, the university remains dedicated to fostering a high-quality and sustainable educational environment. Furthermore, UM is committed to developing a smart campus that fosters innovation among faculty and students. 澳大為教研團隊提供完善的研究空間 UM provides well-equipped research spaces for its faculty
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