埃里克·康奈尔（美国）

　　埃里克·康奈尔（美国）：1983年在北语汉语速成学院学习汉语。2001年获得诺贝尔物理奖。

　　Dr. Eric Cornell（U.S.A）In 1983, attended the intensive Chinese language program at BLCU. In 2001，he won the Nobel Prize in Physics. To the teachers，students and staff of the Beijing Language and Culture University：My congratulations to the Beijing Language and Culture University on the occasion of your 40th anniversary. I was a student in your intensive Chinese language program back in 1983. I have many fond memories of my time in your university of warm friendships and lively conversations. Best withes for your next forty years！Sincerely yours，Eric Cornell 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physics.

　　致北京语言大学全体师生员工：在北京语言大学成立40周年之际，我向你们表示诚挚的祝贺。我于1983年在北语汉语速成班学习。在北语度过的时光，温暖的友情，有趣的谈话，都给我留下了诸多美好回忆。衷心祝愿北语下个四十年更辉煌！