NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School. Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School

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1 Ceremony No: 7 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2016 Date and Time: Venue: Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 6.00 pm Nanyang Auditorium : Prof Lee Sing Kong Vice President (Alumni and Advancement) Assist Presiding Officer: Introduce Speaker: Speaker: Presenters: Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School Mr Robert Chong Director, Group Human Resources Keppel Corporation Limited Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) Nanyang Business School Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Nanyang Business School Order of Presentation: Valedictorian: Reception: 1. Doctor of Philosophy 2. Master of Business Administration 3. Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) 4. Master of Business Administration (EMBA) 5. Master of Business Administration (EMBA Conducted in Chinese) 6. Master of Science (Finance) 7. Master of Science (Financial Engineering) 8. Master of Science (Management) 9. Master Of Science (Marketing & Consumer Insight) 10. Master of Science (Strategy) 11. Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Mr Chen Weijie Jeremy, Nanyang Business School Lobby, School of Biological Sciences 1

2 The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 18 July

3 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 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 Business. All sit. Except for the, all remove caps. 1 Introduction of Speaker Prof Neo Boon Siong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and introduces Mr Robert Chong ending with the words: Mr Chong will now address us. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 2 Speech Mr Robert Chong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and delivers speech beginning with the words: Vice President, graduates, ladies and gentlemen... At the end of speech, bows to and returns to seat. 3

4 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 and says: Vice President, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Mr Robert Chong. Mr Robert Chong Rises, puts on cap and walks towards. Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat. Mr Robert Chong Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Prof Neo Boon Siong Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 4 Doctor of Philosophy Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come 4

5 Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 5 Master of Business Administration Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Still standing. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 6 Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Still standing. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. 5

6 Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 7 Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Still standing. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration (EMBA) has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 8 Master of Business Administration (EMBA Conducted in Chinese) Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration (EMBA) has earlier been conferred. 6

7 (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 9 Master of Science (Finance) Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Still standing. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Science (Finance) has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 10 Musical Interlude 11 Master of Science Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.. Bows to and says: 7

8 graduates on whom the Degrees of Master of Science in the following specialisations: - Financial Engineering - Management - Marketing & Consumer Insight and - Strategy have earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Neo Boon Siong Rises, puts on cap, bows to. Walks to the spot marked X. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 12 Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong Still standing. Bows to and says: graduates on whom the Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Neo Boon Siong Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Removes cap. 8

9 Assoc Prof Chung Lai Hong The valedictorian, Mr Chen Weijie Jeremy, will now give his speech. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 13 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 and returns to seat. 14 End of Proceedings Stands and says: I declare this Convocation closed. All on stage stand, replace caps and await the National Anthem (abridged version). Processional music follows after the National Anthem. 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. 9

10 Explanatory Notes to All Members of the Academic Procession Time of Arrival Morning Session Afternoon Session Evening Session 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 and the graduates). They will be replaced thereafter whenever the assembly stands (e.g. for the National Anthem) and after the 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 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 will proceed up the stage by the RIGHT staircase. 10

11 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 using the left staircase. All other processional groups will retrace their steps and leave in reverse order of entry. * At the beginning of ceremony, to move up the stage using the right staircase. When leaving the auditorium, 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 pm / 4.30 pm / 8.30 pm. 11

12 Stage Plan Left Staircase Microphone (A) Seats for Academic Procession TABLE Audience Microphone (B) Graduates up this way Right Staircase 12

13 NANYANG AUDITORIUM Basement Level Plan Foyer 2 Back Entrance to Nanyang Auditorium/ Alighting Point for public transport Registration of Graduates FEMALE TOILET LIFTS Door 2 AUDITORIUM Door 1 Foyer 1 Stairs from Level 1 to Basement Level MALE TOILET Entrance to Robing Room ROBING ROOM FOR GRADUATES BLUE ROOM FEMALE TOILET MALE TOILET Refers Entrances to Nanyang Auditoriun GREEN ROOM CRIMSON ROOM 13