Ceremony No: 11 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2017 Date and Time: Venue: Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10.00 am Nanyang Auditorium : Mr Ernest Wong Member, Board of Trustees Nanyang Technological University Assist Presiding Officer: Introduce Speaker: Speaker: Folder Officers: Chair School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Dr John Keung Dean Building and Construction Authority Academy Asst Prof Cao Bin School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Asst Prof Yang En-Hua School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Presenters: Assoc Prof Zhao Zhiye Associate Chair (Research) School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen Associate Chair (Academic) School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Order of Presentation: 1. Doctor of Philosophy 2. Master of Engineering 3. Master of Science (Civil Engineering) 4. Master of Science (Environmental Engineering) 5. Master of Science (International Construction Management) 6. Master of Science (Maritime Studies) 7. Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts in Economics 8. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 1
9. Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) 10. Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) Valedictorian: Reception: Mr Goh Jing Yaw, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Lobby, School of Biological Sciences The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 18 July 2017 2
Convocation Proceedings Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony 10.00 am 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 Engineering and Economics, Degrees in Civil, Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies. All sit. Except for the, all remove caps. 1 Introduction of Speaker Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and introduces Dr John Keung ending with the words: Dr Keung will now address us. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 2 Speech Dr John Keung Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and delivers speech beginning with the words: Mr Wong, Member of the University Board of Trustees, graduates, ladies and gentlemen 3
At the end of speech, bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. (Pause for applause to die down.) 3 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and says:, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Dr John Keung. Dr John Keung Rises, puts on cap and walks towards. Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat. Dr John Keung Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 4 Doctor of Philosophy Assoc Prof Zhao Zhiye Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred. 4
(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.) Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 5 Master of Engineering Assoc Prof Zhao Zhiye Still standing. Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduate on whom the Degree of Master of Engineering has earlier been conferred. (The 1 graduate will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, the graduate will come forward.) Shakes hands with the graduate and presents folder. 6 Master of Science Assoc Prof Zhao Zhiye Still standing. Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degrees of Master of Science in the following specialisations: - Civil Engineering - Environmental Engineering - International Construction Management and - Maritime Studies have earlier been conferred. 5
(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.) Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Assoc Prof Zhao Zhiye Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 7 Musical Interlude 8 Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts in Economics Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduate on whom the Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts in Economics has earlier been conferred. (The 1 graduate will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, the graduate will come forward.) Rises, puts on cap, bows to. Walks to the spot marked X. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 9 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen Still standing. 6
Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 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 forward.) Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 10 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen Still standing. Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) 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 forward.) Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 11 Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen Still standing. 7
Bows to and says:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) 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 forward.) Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Removes cap. Assoc Prof Yang Yaowen The valedictorian, Mr Goh Jing Yaw, will now give his speech. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 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 and returns to seat. 13 End of Proceedings Stands and says: I declare this Convocation closed. 8
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
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 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 will proceed up the stage by the RIGHT staircase. 10
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 12.30 pm / 4.30 pm / 8.30 pm. 11
Stage Plan Left Staircase Microphone (A) Seats for Academic Procession TABLE Audience Microphone (B) Graduates up this way Right Staircase 12
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