Ceremony No: 7 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2017 Date and Time: Venue: Friday, 28 July 2017, 6.00 pm Nanyang Auditorium : Mr Tan Chin Hwee Member, Board of Trustees Nanyang Technological University Assist Presiding Officer: Introduce Speaker: Speaker: Folder Officer: Presenters: Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School Prof Neo Boon Siong Dean Nanyang Business School Mr Terry Smagh Executive Leader, Cloud and Analytics - Asia Pacific IBM Singapore Pte Ltd Assoc Prof Lim-Lum Kit Wye Nanyang Business School 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) 1
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: Reception: Ms Low Xing Ying Alexandra, Nanyang Business School 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 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 Bachelor of 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 Terry Smagh ending with the words: Mr Smagh will now address us. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 2 Speech Mr Terry Smagh Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and delivers speech beginning with the words: Mr Tan, 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 Prof Neo Boon Siong 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, Mr Terry Smagh. Mr Terry Smagh Rises, puts on cap and walks towards. Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat. Mr Terry Smagh 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:, 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 Business Administration Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA Programme) Assoc Prof Nilanjan Sen Still standing. Bows to and says:, may I present the following 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. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.) 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:, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Nanyang Fellows) has 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 Nilanjan Sen Bows to 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 and says:, may I present the following 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. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.) Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 8 Master of Science (Finance) Master of Science (Financial Engineering) Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng, Michael Still standing. Bows to and says: 6
, 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. (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 Li Zhi-Feng, Michael Bows to 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 and says:, 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. 7
(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. 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 and says:, may I present the following 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. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.) Prof Neo Boon Siong 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 and returns to seat. Removes cap. 8
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. 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