China Stamps - 2005-11, Scott 3436 The Centenary of Fudan University - MNH, F-VF - (93436)

China Stamps - 2005-11, Scott 3436 The Centenary of Fudan University - MNH, F-VF : On 27 May 2005, the State Post Bureau issued a one-piece set of commemorative stamp, "The Centenary of Fudan University", with a face value of 80 fen. The design on the stamp is entitled "The Centenary of Fudan University".Fudan University was founded in 1905. It goes its name from a verse in book of History-Yu and Xia. "Brilliant is the sunlight and the moonlight, again the morning glory after a night". Fudan University is one of the most famous universities in China. During its century-long history, Fudan University has actively participated in national liberation and reconstruction and energetically promoted the spirit of patriotism, progress, democracy and science. It has been to the education of generation upon generation of outstanding and aspiring intellectuals by adhering to the school motto: To pursue a wide scope of learning while sticking to one's chosen aspiration and to raise questions honestly and think in connection with the present situation and by adhering to the academic tradition of aiming at the best of learning on the basis of a broad scope. The centenary of Fudan is milestone in the history of the university and also in the history of higher education in new China