As smartphones become an increasingly important tool for capturing life’s moments, many elderly community members struggle to navigate their complex camera features. To help bridge this digital gap, the Information Technology Club organized a public service photography workshop for seniors on April 18 at 1:30 PM at the Jiading Industrial Zone Party-Mass Service Center.

Led by faculty advisor Xu Yuping, with support from volunteers Yang Yuzhe and Hu Bingye, the event offered seniors a hands-on and engaging learning experience focused on smartphone photography techniques.

The atmosphere at the event was warm and lively. Xu Yuping arrived early to prepare and greeted participants with enthusiasm, taking time to chat with them about their photography habits and build rapport. Her session began with a user-friendly presentation covering the basics of phone camera functions, gradually introducing key techniques such as focus, exposure, and composition.

Using her own phone, Xu explained that proper focus is key to taking sharp photos, and demonstrated how to adjust focus based on different subjects. She also introduced exposure concepts using photo examples and led a practical exercise for participants to adjust exposure settings and compare results.

To explain composition—the soul of photography—she presented examples and explained methods like the rule of thirds, symmetry, and leading lines, guiding seniors through live photo exercises and offering personalized feedback.

Throughout the event, volunteers Yang and Hu provided one-on-one assistance, helping participants with hands-on operations and clarifying technical points in simple terms.

This workshop not only helped seniors gain valuable photography skills but also enriched their cultural lives. The Information Technology Club plans to continue developing innovative community programs, encouraging students to apply what they’ve learned in class to serve the broader community. With care and patience, the club is helping bridge the digital divide for older generations—one photo at a time.

From May 23 to 26, 2025, the 2025 National Fitness Yoga Open (Tangshan Station), organized by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, was successfully held at Tangshan Mine Pit Park in Nanjing. The competition attracted a record-breaking participation of 52 teams and 480 individual athletes from 29 cities across China, marking it as the largest edition in the event’s history.

After multiple rounds of intense competition, the Yoga Team of Shanghai Polytechnic College won 12 awards in total. Notably, the team secured 3rd place nationally in the College Group Prop Routine, marking the school’s first time entering the national top three in this competition and achieving a historic breakthrough.

Strong Team, Remarkable Results

The team was led by He Yunjian, Deputy Director of the Department of General Education, with Chen Yanke serving as head coach. A total of 8 student athletes competed in various events, including college men’s singles, women’s singles, women’s pairs, mixed pairs, college group prop routine, and duanwei (rank-based) routines.

Participants: Zhang Yuan, Yu Jia, Zeng Yiyi, Weng Anqi, Xue Fengfei, Guo Yi, Tong Yuxuan, Tang Jiahuan

Final results included:

• 3rd Place Nationwide – College Group Prop Routine
• Second Prize – Coach Chen Yanke
• Third Prize – All 8 student team members including Zhang Yuan and Weng Anqi
• “Excellent Coach” Award – Chen Yanke
• “Outstanding Team” Award – Shanghai Polytechnic College

First-Year Students Excel in Their Debut

All 8 participating students were first-year undergraduates, and this event marked their first appearance in a yoga competition. They were selected from the school’s yoga elective course, a testament to the college’s reform in physical education, which allows students to choose sports classes based on their personal interests.

This reform has not only increased student engagement in physical activities but also nurtured talent for professional-level competitions. With strong foundations built during regular classes and two weeks of intensive pre-competition training, the students embraced the spirit of “training through competition,” leading to rapid improvement and excellent performance.

A Milestone in Sports Education Reform

The impressive results achieved by the yoga team reflect the success of the school’s innovative physical education reforms. After the competition, team members expressed their heartfelt sentiments:

“This honor belongs to the whole team. Looking ahead, we will continue to refine our yoga skills, contribute to national fitness efforts, and promote a healthy and positive sports culture under the banner of Shanghai Polytechnic.”

Recently, a new cohort of basketball referees from our school successfully completed their training program. Among them, 8 obtained Level 2 certification and 16 obtained Level 3 certification, making a total of 24 newly qualified referees. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the school’s efforts to cultivate basketball officiating talent. It also recognizes the hard work of the trainees and represents our contribution to the standardized and professional development of basketball competitions on campus.

Level 2 Referees:
Yang Junjie, Zhou Bingcheng, Lu Jiabin, Hu Bingye, Hu Hao, Cai Weihan, Zhang Liangquan, Xie Zhenling

Level 3 Referees:
Ailikaimujiang Yusupu, Cui Siyu, Liu Hao, Wang Hao, Xi Zhongkai, Kang Zhenxiang, Wang Zhongtao, Chen Yanshuo, Zhao Zhihao, Liu Zihao, Fan Yubo, Yao Yiming, Yang Yuxin, Lin Zhufeng, He Fu, Yang Yaojie

Basketball referees are essential to the sport, ensuring that games are conducted fairly, justly, and smoothly. Through professional training, referees gain a firm grasp of game rules and enhance their accuracy in making calls and ability to handle in-game situations—ultimately improving the quality and experience of the games. The training also emphasized ethics, psychological preparedness, and teamwork—qualities fundamental to becoming an outstanding referee.

The training curriculum included detailed rule interpretation, the use of referee signals and whistles, game management procedures, and handling of special scenarios (such as dispute resolution and foul judgments). It also featured practical simulation exercises. The combination of theory and practice allowed trainees to deepen their understanding through match simulations and case analysis.

The graduation certificate is a recognition of the trainees’ achievements and serves as official qualification to serve as referees in future basketball events. Having passed the assessments and acquired comprehensive knowledge and skills, these referees are now ready to ensure the fairness and order of basketball games. As they accumulate more experience and further improve their officiating skills, some are expected to move on to higher-level referee certifications and officiate larger-scale competitions.

The successful completion of this training marks a solid step forward in the school’s referee talent development. It not only brings recognition to our basketball referee training efforts but also greatly inspires other students who aspire to pursue officiating. Looking ahead, we hope to attract even more aspiring referees to join future programs and contribute to the growth and professionalism of basketball officiating.