Official Launch of the Mascot Design Competition: “Proud of Our Medical and Pharmaceutical Identity”
The announcement and launch ceremony of the “Proud of Our Medical and Pharmaceutical Identity” Mascot Design Competition was successfully held at Lecture Hall 3D, 15-Story Building, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
This was not only a meaningful event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing its current name (1976–2026), but also marked the beginning of a journey to seek a distinctive visual identity that embodies the character, intellectual spirit, and aspirations for development of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP) and University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC).
The program was attended by:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Chinh – Vice Rector of the University;
- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh – Deputy Director of the Hospital;
- Dr. Dang Nguyen Trung An – Head of the General Administration Office and Head of the Communications Network Executive Board of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City;
- MSc. Vu Hai Son – Former Lecturer, Faculty of Journalism and Communications, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City;
- Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Thang Long – Senior Program Director and Senior Lecturer, Public Relations Program, School of Communication and Design, RMIT University Vietnam;
- Along with leaders of the University’s and Hospital’s affiliated and subordinate units, faculty and staff of the University and Hospital, representatives of universities and colleges, members of the creative community, and a large number of trainees and students.
Under the theme “Honoring Tradition – Creating the Future,” the competition seeks a mascot that not only possesses aesthetic value but also conveys the humanistic spirit, distinctive identity, and aspirations for development of UMP and UMC. Each idea and every stroke will contribute to telling the story of an education and healthcare brand with a rich tradition and a strong commitment to continuous innovation and progress toward the future.
The launch program has come to an end, but the creative journey has only just begun.
The Organizing Committee sincerely thanks all distinguished delegates, faculty members, partner organizations, members of the creative community, and all trainees and students for their presence and contributions to an inspiring launch event.
From today, each submission is not merely a creative idea, but also an opportunity to collectively create a representative symbol of the pride, identity, and aspirations for development of UMP and UMC in the years ahead.
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