本日は、土木工学棟の裏の屋外にて、9月に修了する博士課程や修士課程の学生（ほとんどが留学生）の修了式を、土木のみで行いました。お祝いされる学生たちはやはり嬉しそうでした。
下記、私のつたないスピーチですが、記録として残しておきます。
" Congratulations on your successful achievement and graduation.
I feel very happy to be here to celebrate your graduation.
This year, as all of you know, due to Covid-19, most of you must have faced difficult situations, but finally you have passed your final defense, and you are going to start a new stage in your carrier.
What did you learn in the civil engineering department of YNU ?
I guess that you realized that it is very difficult to find a new thing, or to find a truth in research activities. How could you do it ? Maybe only due to accumulation of daily efforts and due to appropriate communication.
I also guess that you observed the sincere attitude of Japanese researchers toward research.
I hope that all of you will continue your efforts and collaboration with your colleagues to become experienced and talented civil engineers.
In this messy and confused world situation, the importance of civil engineers must be increased.
Please keep in touch with YNU team, and please enjoy contributing to the society with the YNU pride.
Finally, again, congratulations on your successful time in YNU.
Akira HOSODA "