On December 18, SCMU’s Department of Logistics and Support, in collaboration with the Student Rights Protection Committee of the Student Union, organized a Winter Solstice event featuring student-staff dialogue and dumpling making.
At the International Academic Exchange Center, student representatives engaged in direct dialogue with logistics staff and cafeteria managers. Qin Rui, Standing Committee Member and Vice President, emphasized the university’s commitment to food service excellence, maintaining strict food safety standards while enhancing dining options. Chen Dong, Deputy Director of Logistics, moderated the discussion.
Discussion meeting in progress. Photo by Ma Linguo
Students shared feedback on cafeteria food quality, hygiene, and service. Yang Yihao, a 2024 freshman from the School of Foreign Languages, praised the cafeteria’s ability to accommodate diverse regional tastes. Staff members, including Third Cafeteria Manager Chen Yanhong, addressed student suggestions and highlighted communication channels including posted contact information and QR codes for feedback.
Li Chuanguo, Director of the Department of Logistics and Support, concluded the discussion by expressing gratitude for students’ suggestions and reaffirming the department’s commitment to developing their cafeterias into welcoming spaces that combine quality cooking with a comfortable dining atmosphere.
Following the discussion, students participated in dumpling making in the cafeteria kitchen. Chef Chen, with nearly 20 years of experience, guided students in preparing three varieties: traditional white dough, carrot-infused, and spinach-infused wrappers, paired with corresponding fillings of cabbage, shrimp with peas, and chive with egg.
Students enjoying dumpling making. Photo by Li Jianwei
Zhu Renxi, a junior from the School of Literature and Journalism, noted the unique experience of making dumpling wrappers from scratch. Jiao Xumei, a 2024 freshman from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, expressed appreciation for the event’s warmth during her first Winter Solstice away from home.
