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NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2017
Ceremony No: 7 Date and Time: Friday, 28 July 2017, 6.00 pm Venue: Nanyang Auditorium Presiding Officer: Mr Tan Chin Hwee
Member, Board of Trustees Nanyang Technological University
Assist Presiding Officer:
Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean
Nanyang Business School
Introduce Speaker:
Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School
Speaker: Mr Terry Smagh Executive Leader, Cloud and Analytics - Asia Pacific IBM Singapore Pte Ltd
Folder Officer: Assoc Prof Lim-Lum Kit Wye
Nanyang Business School Presenters: Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen
Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) Nanyang Business School Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng, Michael Director, Executive MBA Programme Nanyang Business School Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Assistant Dean (Alumni Affairs)
Nanyang Business School Order of Presentation:
1. Doctor of Philosophy 2. Master of Business Administration 3. Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA
Programme) 4. Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) 5. Master of Business Administration (Chinese) 6. Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA Programme
Conducted in Chinese)
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7. Master of Science (Finance) 8. Master of Science (Financial Engineering) 9. Master of Science (Accountancy) 10. Master of Science (Human Capital Management) 11. Master of Science (Management) 12. Master Of Science (Marketing & Consumer Insight) 13. Master of Science (Strategy) 14. Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of
Business
Valedictorian: Ms Low Xing Ying Alexandra, Nanyang Business School
Reception: Lobby, School of Biological Sciences
The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 18 July 2017
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Convocation Proceedings Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony 6.00 pm The procession group enters the Hall.
On arrival on stage, all stand in front of seat. All remain standing for the National Anthem. After National Anthem is played
Presiding Officer Still standing and using microphone, says:
I declare open a Convocation for the presentation of higher degree graduates and graduates of the Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business.
All sit. Except for the Presiding Officer, all remove caps.
1 Introduction of Speaker Prof Neo Boon Siong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A.
Bows to Presiding Officer and introduces Mr Terry Smagh ending with the words:
Mr Smagh will now address us.
Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
2 Speech Mr Terry Smagh Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.
Bows to Presiding Officer and delivers speech beginning with the words:
Mr Tan, Member of the University Board of Trustees, graduates, ladies and gentlemen...
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At the end of speech, bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap. (Pause for applause to die down.)
3 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation Prof Neo Boon Siong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A.
Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Mr Terry Smagh.
Mr Terry Smagh Rises, puts on cap and walks towards Presiding Officer.
Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat.
Mr Terry Smagh Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
Prof Neo Boon Siong Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
4 Doctor of Philosophy Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen
Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred.
Remains standing.
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(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Remains standing.
5 Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA Programme)
Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen
Still standing.
Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration has earlier been conferred.
Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Presiding Officer Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Remains standing.
6 Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen
Still standing. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) has earlier been conferred.
Remains standing.
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(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Presiding Officer Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Returns to seat.
Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
7 Master of Business Administration (Chinese) Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA Programme Conducted in Chinese)
Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng, Michael
Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration has earlier been conferred.
Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Remains standing.
8 Master of Science (Finance) Master of Science (Financial Engineering)
Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng,
Michael
Still standing. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
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Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degrees of Master of Science in the following specialisations - Finance - Financial Engineering have earlier been conferred.
Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Presiding Officer Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Returns to seat.
Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng,
Michael
Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
9 Musical Interlude
10 Master of Science Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.
Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degrees of Master of Science in the following specialisations:
- Accountancy
- Human Capital Management - Management - Marketing & Consumer Insight and - Strategy
have earlier been conferred.
Remains standing.
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(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Prof Neo Noon Siong Rises, puts on cap, bows to Presiding Officer. Walks to the spot marked “X”. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Remain standing.
11 Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Still standing.
Bows to Presiding Officer and says:
Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business has earlier been conferred.
Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)
Prof Neo Boon Siong Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.
Returns to seat. Removes cap.
Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong The valedictorian, Ms Low Xing Ying Alexandra,
will now give her speech.
Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.
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12 Appreciation to Parents & Families Valedictorian Proceeds on stage to microphone B and delivers a short
speech. At the end of the speech, asks all graduates to stand and give a round of applause to show their appreciation to their parents and families. Pauses for applause to die down. Requests all graduates to be seated. Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat.
13 End of Proceedings Presiding Officer Stands and says:
I declare this Convocation closed.
Remains standing. All on stage stand, replace caps and await the National Anthem (abridged version).
Processional music follows after the National Anthem.
Presiding Officer
Leads procession out of Hall. Descends by the staircase on his right (facing audience). Members of the procession retire in reverse order of entry and will then adjourn for the reception.
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Explanatory Notes to All Members of the Academic Procession Time of Arrival Morning Session Afternoon Session Evening Session Presiding Officer 9.40 am 1.40 pm 5.40 pm Guest speaker 9.35 am 1.35 pm 5.35 pm All other members 9.30 am 1.30 pm 5.30 pm Academic Dress Academic dress will be worn for the ceremony by all persons forming the processional groups. The University will provide caps and gowns for members of the procession
where necessary. Members of the procession are welcome to bring your own cap and gown. Caps should be worn while in procession. Caps will be removed as soon as the assembly is seated (except for the Presiding Officer and the graduates). They will be replaced thereafter whenever the assembly stands (e.g. for the National Anthem) and after the Presiding Officer has declared the Convocation closed. Caps will be worn by officials when performing their duties during the ceremony. Robing Room The robing room is located at the Blue Room / Crimson Room, Basement Level. Procession Order All members are to be robed and ready by 9.50 am / 1.50 pm / 5.50 pm. At 9.50 am / 1.50 pm / 5.50 pm, members will be called into line. The Procession will be marshalled in two files and proceed to Foyer 1. The entire procession will enter the auditorium at 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / 6.00 pm.
There will be a slight gap between groups. On reaching the front of the auditorium near the stage, the procession will branch off to the LEFT and RIGHT and then proceed to the seats on stage. The Presiding Officer will proceed up the stage by the RIGHT staircase.
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Appreciation to Parents & Families A valedictorian will proceed on stage to microphone B and deliver a short speech. At the end of the speech he/she will ask all graduates to stand up and give a round of applause to show their appreciation to their parents and families. Conclusion of Ceremony After the Convocation is declared closed, members will replace caps, stand for the National Anthem and remain standing in preparation to leave the auditorium. The procession will be led out of the auditorium, with the Presiding Officer using the left staircase. All other processional groups will retrace their steps and leave in reverse order of entry.
* At the beginning of ceremony, Presiding Officer to move up the stage using the right staircase. When leaving the auditorium, Presiding Officer to use the left staircase. Reception Members of the procession are cordially invited to join the reception after the ceremony. Members of the procession are encouraged to keep your ceremonial gowns on during the reception and mingle with the graduates. Please return the gowns to the respective robing rooms not later than 12.30 pm / 4.30 pm / 8.30 pm.
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Seats for A
cadem
ic Pro
cession
TAB
LEM
icrop
ho
ne (A
)
Left Staircase
Righ
t Staircase
Au
dien
ce
Pre
sidin
g Office
r
Micro
ph
on
e (B)
Grad
uate
su
p th
is way
Stage Plan
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ROBING ROOM
FOR
GRADUATES
FEMALE
TOILET
MALE
TOILET
LIF
TS
Back Entrance to
Nanyang Auditorium/
Alighting Point for
public transport
Foyer 2
Foyer 1
Refers Entrances to
Nanyang Auditoriun
Stairs from
Level 1 to
Basement Level
Regis
trati
on
of G
radu
ate
s
Entrance to
Robing Room
Door 2
Door 1
BLUE ROOM
GREEN ROOM
CRIMSON ROOM
NANYANG AUDITORIUMBasement Level Plan
AU
DIT
OR
IUM
FE
MA
LE
TO
ILE
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MA
LE
TO
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T