We held a ceremony that Prof. Seo,Tatsuhiko is appointed as adjunct professor in meeting room of museum nearby building on the morning of March 30. it was hosted by Prof.Hou yongjian. When Seo,Tatsuhiko accepted the offer letter from Prof.Wang shejiao ,he talk about the experience that he came there for deeper study during 80s and he once accepted the offer letter of China Institute of Historical Geography from Prof.Shi nianhai with his hands. Then he expressed sincere thanks for giving him the offer letter.
Prof. Wang shejiao said, Prof. Seo,Tatsuhiko, our good friend, a famous national scholar , has extensive academic influence in the study of urban history, especially Chang’an. We have maintained close scientific research cooperation and academic exchange with us for a long time. It has been an honor for us to continue accepting our appointment for a long time. It is hoped that the reappointment of Prof. Mei Dayan as the opportunity, which will further strengthen the strength of our institute’s research on the construction of Xi’an and promote the discipline construction and personnel training of our institute to a new level.
Some teachers participated the ceremony with sincere respect. During Prof. Seo,Tatsuhiko visiting and researching in our department, he made two important academic reports, From Continental to Ocean, From Ocean to Continental: The History of China Capital Cities and Global History.