Northeast Normal University has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents and has many well-known alumni. As a third-year undergraduate student at Northeast Normal University, I am honored to share the answer to this question with you.
1. Mr. Lin Zhichun
The founder and pioneer of the study of the history of classical civilization in the Chinese world is Lin Zhichun, an outstanding alumnus of our school. Lin Zhichun, male, pen name Rizhi. In 1950, Mr. Lin came to teach at Northeast Normal University. Mr. Lin started from scratch and worked day and night to translate a large number of foreign historical masterpieces. He also focused on translating original historical materials in the field of ancient world history, filling China's gaps in this area. Mr. Lin also adheres to and promotes Marxist historical materialism and applies it to the study of ancient history in the world. In 1980, under the initiative of Lin Zhichun, the History Department of Northeast Normal University established the Research Laboratory of Ancient History of West Asia, North Africa, and Europe, which formed the prototype of the current Institute of World Classical Civilization History of Northeast Normal University. Mr. Lin wrote many books throughout his life, among which "An Outline of Ancient History of the World" played a foundational role in the academic world. Mr. Lin also trained a large number of outstanding historical researchers, and many old professors of the school studied under him.
Mr. Lin Zhichun
2. Mr. Zhu Huan
The one who impressed me the most was undoubtedly Professor Zhu Huan. Professor Zhu Huan studied history at Northeastern University, the predecessor of Northeast Normal University, in 1948 and stayed at the school to teach in 1951. What is admirable is that Professor Zhu Huan has made great achievements in both teaching and scientific research. In terms of teaching, Professor Zhu Huan edited "General History of the World - Medieval Volumes" and "World History - Volume 2 of Ancient History". These two books are excellent university history textbooks and have therefore been awarded the National Excellent Textbooks for General Universities by the State Education Commission. Selection of first prize. Professor Zhu Huan has made so many achievements in teaching that I will not go into details here. In terms of scientific research, Shiyuan people and even DNU people are very grateful to Professor Zhu Huan and other outstanding seniors of DNU Shiyuan for making the world’s ancient history and medieval history of our school be honored as national key disciplines, making our school’s world history Ranked among the top three in the country. Professor Zhu Huan is now over 90 years old. When I was a freshman, he gave a lecture on reading and learning to our entire grade, which was admirable and touching.
Mr. Zhu Huan
3. Mr. Zheng Derong
The ideological and political education of our school is at the top of the national university rankings and is the result of the efforts of many scholars. Among them, Professor Zheng Derong is a representative and a role model. Professor Zheng Derong was the vice president and doctoral supervisor of Northeast Normal University. Professor Zheng Derong has profound academic ability. He is a nationally renowned historian of the Communist Party of China and an expert on Mao Zedong Thought. He is the founder and pioneer of the discipline of Party history in China. Mr. Zheng Derong once participated in the editor-in-chief of "History of Mao Zedong Thought" and "Lecture Notes on the History of the Communist Party of China", and wrote the papers "A Brief Discussion of the Communist International and Li Lisan's "Left" Adventurism" and "The Formation of Mao Zedong Thought" and against dogmatism" etc. On December 18, 2018, the Party Central Committee and the State Council awarded Comrade Zheng Derong the title of Reform Pioneer, the Reform Pioneer Medal, and the promoter of theoretical research on the sinicization of Marxism. Mr. Zheng passed away due to illness in May 2018, but his teaching and discipline construction are destined to be immortal. Mr. Zheng is a role model for all Dongshi people and even young people.
Mr. Zheng Derong
The above are well-known alumni who have had a profound influence on me. I hope my answer will be helpful to you.