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“Spring rain nourishes all things, year after year.” On May 15, Feng Chia University held a reopening ceremony for Chun‑Yu Pond, located beside Virtuosi Hall. More than 200 faculty members and students attended the event, during which President Wang, Wei and Chairperson Gao, Cheng‑Shu released koi carp into the pond—symbolizing blessings upon blessings as lotus flowers meet vibrant koi.
President Wang, Wei shared that education is like spring rain—subtle, nourishing, and transformative. The phrase “spring rain nourishes” comes from Du Fu’s Tang‑dynasty poem Happy Rain on a Spring Night, which describes gentle rain that arrives at the right time and nurtures life quietly. She emphasized that teaching, mentoring, and guiding students follow the same principle: steady cultivation over time.
She explained the phrase “Spring rain nourishes, year after year,” noting that at Feng Chia University, “fish every year” refers not to surplus or profit but to big fish leading small fish—symbolizing how teachers guide students as they explore the world and move toward the future. She expressed her hope that every “small fish”—whether already part of Feng Chia or soon to join—will thrive and swim freely under the guidance of their mentors.
Chairperson Gao, Cheng‑Shu, in his remarks, expressed special gratitude and remembrance for an important colleague and friend who played a key role in creating Chun‑Yu Pond. He emphasized that education, like spring rain, quietly nourishes all things. The gently flowing water and rich ecology of Chun‑Yu Pond reflect Feng Chia University’s commitment to aesthetic education—respecting nature and pursuing harmony between people and the environment. This philosophy is also embedded in the design of Virtuosi Hall, currently under construction, which embodies humility and abundance.
President Wang, Wei and Chairperson Gao, Cheng‑Shu released symbolic “big fish and small fish” into Chun‑Yu Pond, representing hope, guidance, and forward momentum.
President Wang, Wei explained that Feng Chia University’s idea of “having fish every year” symbolizes big fish leading small fish—teachers guiding students as they move forward with courage to explore the future.
He highlighted that the restoration of Chun‑Yu Pond required no University budget; many campus beautification projects, including landscaping, have long been supported by generous alumni donations. Their shared hope is to provide future students with an even more beautiful learning environment.
Because “塘” (pond) is homophonous with “糖” (candy) in Mandarin, the University prepared colorful “Chun‑Yu Candy” for the reopening celebration—echoing the seasonal blossoms and the vivid colors of koi carp. Situated at the center of Eagle Plaza, the newly restored Chun‑Yu Pond has been skillfully crafted to bloom with winter lotus, summer water lilies, spring orchids, and autumn chrysanthemums across the four seasons.
The beauty of the campus is everywhere—just like education itself: always present, always nurturing.
Colorful “Chun‑Yu Candy” was handed out beside the pond—a playful homophone with a sweet meaning, bringing joy to everyone who received it.
The newly revitalized Chun‑Yu Pond, showcasing its refreshed and harmonious landscape.
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