On the morning of July 11, Beijing time, the Opening Ceremony for UBC Forestry Virtual Summer Program in 2023 began at 8:00 on time under the witness of many representatives.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Suzy xueqin and announced by Dr. Robert Kozak. In his opening speech, Dr. Kozak first expressed his gratitude for the participation of professors from various schools, and also expressed his gratitude to Northeast Forestry University, Beijing Forestry University and other agricultural and forestry colleges for their cooperation. Dr. Robert Kozak is looking forward to the summer program. At the opening ceremony, Prof. Guangyu Wang introduced UBC's school profile, faculty and current curriculum programs.

Fig.1 Dr. Robert was giving opening speech.

Fig.2Prof. Guangyu Wang was introducing the background of the university.

Also attending the opening ceremony were representatives of professors from various agricultural and forestry colleges, who delivered opening speeches on behalf of their respective schools. In the speeches of various professors, Chen Zhijun, the associate dean of our college expressed his gratitude to the professors, teachers and students who participated in the opening ceremony. Professor Chen pointed out that this summer program is very meaningful, providing students with a platform to learn about domestic and foreign professional cutting-edge knowledge and foreign culture. It is also an opportunity for students to broaden their international vision and improve their English skills. Professor Chen earnestly hopes that students can cherish this summer program, and hopes to deepen the cooperation with UBC and carry out more international courses.

Fig.3 Prof. Chen Zhijun was making a speech.

After the opening speech, Adam Wu introduced the curriculum of this UBC summer program. Anil shrestha explains how to use the UBC curriculum learning website.

Finally, Guangyu Wang announced the official end of the opening ceremony, and let's look forward to the smooth progress of the UBC summer program！

Fig.4 Prof. Guangyu Wang announced the closing of the opening ceremony.