9月20日下午，布莱恩特项目2023级新生开学典礼暨学术启航仪式在图书馆报告厅举行。学校副校长陈洋、布莱恩特项目主任赵友斌、首席学术负责人Corey Larsen、直属党支部书记肖艳光、副院长赵博、院长助理左哲宇出席典礼，项目全体教职工，高年级学生代表及2023级全体新生参加典礼。典礼由Corey Larsen主持。
Eoin Daly助理教授作为教师代表发言，分享了自己的经历，勉励新生勇于面对困难和挫折，项目全体教师将竭尽全力帮助每一位学生成长成才，并建议多与同学交流学习，见贤思齐、取长补短、择善而从。
2020级学生李适芊作为高年级学生代表发言，分享了在布莱恩特项目和美国布莱恩特大学学习交流的收获：布莱恩特项目提供了一个转变和启发的平台，为每位学生提供了全面发展和接触世界的机会，培养了家国情怀、提升了领导能力、拓宽了全球视野、掌握了专业知识；作为朋辈导师希望将这种收获传递给学弟学妹们。
陈洋副校长代表学校致辞，对布项新生的加入表示热烈欢迎，介绍了北理工辉煌的办学历史，对新生们了提出了期望：一要勤学不怠，以真才实学筑牢持久探索的基础；二要坚守理想，不负韶华，争做敢于有梦、矢志报国的北理人；三要深入国际化学习，在开拓全球视野中增强对世界的关注和理解。他指出作为新一代北理珠人，在传承北理工精神的同时更要担负起更加宏大的时代使命，期望同学们能成为适应世界和中国未来发展、具有国际交往和跨文化沟通能力及创新精神、为中国现代化建设作出贡献的社会主义接班人。
Gittell校长代表美国布莱恩特大学视频致辞，介绍了布莱恩特大学深厚卓越的发展史，布莱恩特项目严谨的学术课程和高质量的教学水平赢得了布大Ross校长的称赞，激励布莱恩特项目新生们永葆激情、拓宽国际视野，未来可到美国布莱恩特大学进行研究生学习。
最后，Patrick副教授、王林燕副教授代表全体教职工宣誓；2023级学生马英啸、孙弘利、张雨晴带领全体新生进行入学宣誓。
ZHUHAI, September 21, 2023 — Bryant Zhuhai kicked off the academic year with its convocation ceremony, marking the ceremonial start of first-year students' academic journey. This pivotal event saw the Bryant Zhuhai community coming together in full spirit to welcome and celebrate their newest members.
Academic Dean Corey Larsen, the emcee of the event, welcomed distinguished guest Vice President Yang Chen of BITZH, and acknowledge the presence and support of Bryant Zhuhai program Director Youbin Zhao, Party Secretary Yanguang Xiao, Associate Director of Student Affairs Bo Zhao, and several additional Bryant Zhuhai staff and faculty.
The ceremony showcased speaches from distinguished representatives of Bryant Zhuhai, BITZH, and Bryant University. Among them was faculty speaker Dr. Eoin Daly, who inspired students to embrace the onset of their university journey as an opportunity to redefine themselves, forge profound friendships, and ascend to greater responsibilities in every facet of their lives.
Senior student Shiqian Li engaged the freshmen with tales from her enriching journey over the past three years, intertwining her experiences at Bryant Zhuhai with her semester at Bryant University in the United States. With genuine enthusiasm, she inspired the freshmen to seize their time at Bryant Zhuhai by forging lasting relationships, leaning on the unwavering support of staff and faculty, and relentlessly pursuing their aspirations.
Vice President Chen of BITZH expressed appreciation for the dedication of foreign faculty who journeyed from distant homes and loved ones to educate students. He underscored the value of cultivating a global outlook to navigate future challenges and passionately called on students to strive diligently and contribute positively to their homeland.
President Ross Gittell of Bryant University warmly welcomed the freshmen into the Bryant fold. He accentuated the distinct blend of Eastern and Western educational values in the Bryant Zhuhai program, preparing its graduates not only for global market competitiveness but also for pursuing advanced studies at renowned universities worldwide.
In a symbolic gesture, Dr. Patrick Behar-Courtois and Linyan Wang (Tina) read the faculty and staff segment of the Bryant Pledge. Meanwhile, three outstanding freshmen led their peers in reciting the same pledge, reaffirming their commitment to the values and vision of Bryant Zhuhai.
The ceremony concluded with a memorable group photo capturing the exuberance of the students, faculty, and staff present. The day's events were rounded off with a commemorative dinner, setting a positive and collaborative tone for the academic year ahead.
撰稿：欧阳睿
编辑：何浔子
初审：李一阳
复审：赵博
终审：赵友斌 肖艳光