40 years is definitely not a short period of time compared to a human’s life, and with it, ensues the inevitable law of change of things. This harsh reality was present in the gray hairand fine lines on the face or in the slow pace of the alumni on their return to their alma mater after decades. However, the enthusiasm and spirit of a youth once never seemed leave their soul. This spirit is reflected in the singing, the smile or the handshakes on the 40th anniversary of the graduation of the students in 1973 and 40 years since the matriculation of students in the 1978 batch.

40 years after the graduation of the 1973 course – a long journey
On 19/9/2018, the "Celebration of the 40th Graduation of the 1973 Course" (1978-2018) took place meaningfully and warmly at the HCMUTE Hall and fulfilled its mission of acting as a bridge between alumni and current students. 

This was a rare opportunity for generations of students to reunite after more than 40 years. The ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Van Dung--UTE President and Party Committee Secetary, Prof. Ngo Van Thuyen--Chairman of the Board, lecturers of the 1973 course, with the alumni of 1973 and some courses before and after that.




 Besides, the alumni of the 1973 course also donated scholarships to students of the school. 

1978 – 2018: Reunion after 40 years
Then, on Sunday morning, November 4, 2018, with the support of the school board, the Alumni Association, and the alumni association committee of 1978 organized the 40th anniversary of getting to UTE. One-year entry to 1978 alumni school with the presence of more than 20 faculty members in 1978, alumni before and after 1978, and especially more than 120 1978 alumni and their families.

In addition to meeting the teachers and students, the practical actions of the alumni of the 1978 course also significantly contributed to university as they awarded scholarships and donated more than 20 million dong for hammocks for the lunch break area at UTE.