On the morning of August 28, 2013, SPPM officially welcomed MID 2013 Class with the program opening ceremony in Meeting Room 302 of the school. It provided a chance for the new students and school members to meet and know each other. Dean Xue Lan was invited to give warm welcome remarks to all the new students. Associate Dean Meng Bo hosted the whole ceremony. Other attendees included Prof. Liu Zhilin, MDP Executive Director, Prof. Jia Xijin, Class Professor and MID program staff. All the new students participated in this event.