Ceremony No: 1 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2017 Date and Time: Venue: Presiding Officer: Address: Public Orators: Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 11.00 am Nanyang Auditorium President President Prof Chan Kam Leung Alan Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Registrar: : Presenters: Mr Chan Kwong Lok Chief Planning Officer / Registrar Lecturer Language and Communication Centre Asst Prof Setoh Pei Pei School of Social Sciences Prof Gan Chee Lip Director, Renaissance Engineering Programme Order of Presentation: Valedictorian: Reception: 1. Honorary Doctorate 2. Doctor of Philosophy 3. Bachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in Technology Management 4. Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal 5. Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award 6. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs Mr Seng Hwee Min Kevin, Renaissance Engineering Programme Foyer, Nanyang Auditorium The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 18 July 2017 1
Convocation Ceremony Proceedings Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony 11.00 am CHANCELLOR, and ESQUIRE BEDELL enter the auditorium with the procession group., preceded by the Esquire Bedell, proceeds up the stage using the right staircase. On arrival on stage, all stand in front of seat. Esquire Bedell places mace on table and proceeds to his own 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 conferment of Honorary Doctorates, the presentation of higher degree graduates and graduates of the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs. All sit. Except for and Honorary Graduands, all remove caps. 1 Convocation Address Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to and says:, President of NTU, will now give his convocation address. Bows to and returns to right side of stage. President, NTU Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and delivers address. At the end of address, bows to and returns to seat. 2
Removes cap. (Pause for applause to die down.) 2 Conferment of Doctor of Science Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to and says: An honorary doctorate is one of higher education s most significant accolades. The University awards honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in their field or profession, or who have made significant contributions to their country, the society or in international relations. They are conferred on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the University or the community in the advancement of learning and knowledge or who have contributed significantly to the development of their country or the betterment of society and international relations. This year, 2 distinguished individuals have been awarded and they are: Professor James Barber, FRS Ernst Chain Professor of Biochemistry Emeritus, Imperial College London Professor Helga Nowotny Professor Emerita of Science and Technology Studies, ETH Zurich Chair, ERA Council Forum Austria Former President European Research Council, Public Orator, will deliver his citation in respect of Professor James Barber. Bows to and returns to right side of stage. 3
Public Orator Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and says: May I invite Professor James Barber to rise to acknowledge the citation and acclaim of this conferment, please. Prof James Barber Honorary Graduand Rises to acknowledge the citation. Public Orator Reads citation in respect of Prof James Barber Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to and says:, President of NTU will put the degree hood on Professor James Barber. Prof James Barber Honorary Graduand Rises, takes two steps forward and remains standing. President, NTU Rises, puts on cap and bows to. Walks to Prof James Barber and puts the degree hood on Prof James Barber. Still standing and says: Mr, may it please you to confer upon Professor James Barber the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. 4
Stands. Confers degree by saying: By virtue of the authority vested in me, I confer upon Professor James Barber the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. President, NTU Walks to to hand certificate to him. Prof James Barber Honorary Graduand Advances towards, shakes his hand and receives the certificate. (Pause for applause to die down.) Shakes hands, presents certificate and returns to seat. President, NTU Removes cap. 3 Conferment of Doctor of Letters Still standing. Bows to and says: Prof Alan Chan, Public Orator, will deliver his citation in respect of Professor Helga Nowotny. Bows to and returns to right side of stage. Prof Chan Kam Leung, Alan Public Orator Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and says: May I invite Professor Helga Nowotny to rise to acknowledge the citation and acclaim of this conferment, please. 5
Prof Helga Nowotny Honorary Graduand Rises to acknowledge the citation. Prof Chan Kam Leung, Alan Public Orator Reads citation in respect of Prof Helga Nowotny. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to and says:, President of NTU will put the degree hood on Professor Helga Nowotny. Prof Helga Nowotny Honorary Graduand Rises, takes two steps forward and remains standing. President, NTU Rises, puts on cap and bows to. Walks to Prof Helga Nowotny and puts the degree hood on Prof Helga Nowotny. Still standing and says: Mr, may it please you to confer upon Professor Helga Nowotny the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters. Stands. Confers degree by saying: By virtue of the authority vested in me, I confer upon Prof Helga Nowotny the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters. President, NTU Walks to to hand certificate to him. 6
Prof Helga Nowotny Honorary Graduand Advances towards, shakes his hand and receives the certificate. (Pause for applause to die down.) Shakes hands, presents certificate and returns to seat. President, NTU Removes cap. Bows to and returns to right side of stage. 4 Doctor of Philosophy (SOH) Doctor of Philosophy (SSS) Asst Prof Setoh Pei Pei Presenter Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: Mr, may I present the following 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 forward.) Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Asst Prof Setoh Pei Pei Presenter Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 7
5 Bachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in Technology Management Prof Gan Chee Lip Presenter Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: The Renaissance Engineering Programme is a Premier Scholars Programme that aims to nurture students as future leaders of industry. The students are provided with a broad-based, inter-disciplinary engineering education which also includes a one year overseas experience studying in a renowned partner university. This unique curriculum is designed to nurture engineering leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve society with integrity and excellence. This programme is characterised by the awarding of a Bachelor of Engineering Science, coupled with a Master of Science in Technology Management. Mr, may I present the following graduates on whom the degrees of Bachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in Technology Management 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.) Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Prof Gan Chee Lip Presenter Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 6 Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to and says: 8
Bearing utmost prominence by virtue of the name of the award, the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals are awarded in recognition of academic excellence. This year, the gold medals will be awarded to 34 top NTU students who are first in general proficiency throughout their respective programmes of study and who have obtained a First Class Honours Degree. Mr, may I present the following graduates who have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals. (The first few winners in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each winner will come forward.) Stands. Shakes hands with each winner and presents Gold Medal to the winner. 7 Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Awards Still standing. Bows to and says: The Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award recognises the influence of inspirational teaching and the enduring bonds that are forged between teachers and students. The Award will be presented to 12 top NTU students who have achieved excellent academic performance, displayed strong leadership ability, demonstrated potential for contributing to society as well as displayed exemplary conduct and been held as role models for their peers. Each Award winner will honour a NTU faculty member and a teacher from his or her former junior college, polytechnic, or an equivalent institution. Each teacher so honoured will have a S$5,000 cash grant established in his or her name. The teacher will 9
nominate a student from his or her junior college, polytechnic or an equivalent institution to receive the S$5,000 grant upon the student s admission to NTU. Mr, may I present the following winners, their teachers and NTU faculty members to be honoured. (The first winner, teacher and faculty member to be honoured in the group will already be on stage. As their names are announced, each winner/teacher/faculty member will come forward.) Stands. Shakes hands with each winner/teacher/faculty member and presents Gold Medal to the winner/certificate of Honour to teacher/faculty. Bows to and returns to right side of stage. 8 Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs Asst Prof Setoh Pei Pei Presenter Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: Mr, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates 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. 10
Asst Prof Setoh Pei Pei Presenter The valedictorian, Mr Seng Hwee Min Kevin, will now give his speech. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 9 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 to face their parents and families and give a round of applause to show their appreciation to them. Pauses for applause to die down. Requests all graduates to be seated. Bows to and returns to seat. 10 End of Proceedings Stands and says: I declare this Convocation closed. All on stage stand, replace caps and await the National Anthem (abridged version). Recessional music follows after the National Anthem. Leads procession out of Hall, preceded by the Esquire Bedell. Descends by the staircase on his right. Members of the procession retire in reverse order of entry. 11 Plaque-Laying Ceremony All Members Proceed to the robing rooms to remove their ceremonial gowns before proceeding to the Quad for the presentation of the class plaque. 11
Notes to All Members of the Academic Procession Time of Arrival Minister for Education Pro-s BOT Chairman All other members 10.40 am 10.35 am 10.30 am 10.25 am 10.20 am 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 honorary graduands 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: - Green Room, Basement Level (for ) - Blue Room / Crimson Room, Basement Level (for all members) Procession Order All members are to be robed and ready by 10.50 am. At 10.50 am, 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 11.00 am. 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 seats in the first row will be named., preceded by the Esquire Bedell, will proceed up the stage using the RIGHT staircase (refer to stage plan). 12
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 and give a round of applause to show their appreciation to their parents and families. Conclusion of Ceremony After the has declared the Convocation closed, members will replace caps, stand for the National Anthem and remain standing in preparation to leave the auditorium., preceded by the Esquire Bedell, will leave the auditorium using the LEFT staircase. All other processional groups will retrace their steps and leave in reverse order of entry. Plaque-Laying Ceremony Members of the procession are to proceed to the robing rooms to remove their ceremonial gowns before proceeding to the Quad for the presentation of the class plaque. Reception Members of the procession are invited to join the reception at the foyer of the Nanyang Auditorium after the plaque-laying ceremony. 13
Stage Plan Left Staircase Microphone (A) Seats for Academic Procession TABLE Audience Microphone (B) Right Staircase 14
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 15