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STORY BY DANIEL SAENZ
\nPHOTOS BY JUNWEN SU<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no place like home,\u201d remarked President Tisa Mason in her inauguration speech on Friday morning — a reference to President Mason\u2019s previous experience as Vice-President of Student Affairs at Fort Hays State University. However, various festivities during the inaugural weekend showcased how these words have an even deeper meaning than previously realized. <\/span><\/p>\n

Towards the beginning of the inauguration ceremony, several international students arrived waving their countries\u2019 flags to showcase the diversity that Fort Hays has championed for years. There were various video testimonies from several employees describing how the university has impacted their lives and what it is that makes the university great. However, one clip in particular stood out. <\/span><\/p>\n

Junwen Su, current president of the CSSA (Chinese Students and Scholars Association), appeared among the many clips of employees and former students congratulating President Mason on becoming the new president. Su, on behalf of the CSSA congratulated Mason and even went on to describe what it means to be representing China here at Fort Hays. <\/span><\/p>\n

The CSSA organized a Dragon Dance in the Quad after the inauguration as an example of good faith and celebration of Mason\u2019s inauguration. For some background, the Dragon Dance goes back all the way to the Han Dynasty. It also features dancers with a dragon figure, which exemplifies qualities such as dignity and power. The Dragon Dance is also considered a sign of good luck. <\/span><\/p>\n

At noon, several members could be seen with traditional Chinese clothing waving the dragon around in the Quad. However, it was not just Chinese students. There was an American student among them as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeing here at inauguration means we have the chance to show our respect for the new president and also have the chance to represent the culture of China,\u201d said Zhou Shibou, CSSA\u2019s incoming president. <\/span><\/p>\n

Su also emphasized the significance of the dragon dance in particular.<\/span><\/p>\n

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