Ceremony No: 16 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2017 Date and Time: Venue: : Assist Presiding Officer: Introduce Speaker: Speaker: Registrar: Folder Officer: Presenters: Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 6.00 pm Nanyang Auditorium Prof Bertil Andersson President Prof Ling San Dean College of Science Prof Peter Preiser Chair School of Biological Sciences Ms Tan Poh Hong, PPA(E), PPA(P), PBM, PBS Chief Executive Officer Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority Mr Chan Kwong Lok Chief Planning Officer / Registrar Dr Sze Chun Chau School of Biological Sciences Assoc Prof Koh Cheng Gee Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) School of Biological Sciences Assoc Prof Frederique Elise Oggier Assistant Chair (Graduate Studies) School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Dr Goh Chye Tee Director, NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic School of Biological Sciences Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Associate Chair (Students) School of Biological Sciences Prof Phan Anh Tuan Head, Division of Physics & Applied Physics School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences 1
Order of Presentation: Valedictorian: Reception: 1. Doctor of Philosophy (ASE) 2. Doctor of Philosophy (SBS) 3. Doctor of Philosophy (SPMS) 4. Master of Science (SPMS) 5. Master of Science (Analytics) 6. Master of Science (SBS) 7. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme) 8. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences 9. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 10. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics 11. Bachelor of Science in Physics Mr Cheng Le Hung Steven, School of Biological Sciences Lobby, School of Biological Sciences The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 19 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 Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Physics and Physics. All sit. Except for the, all remove caps. 1 Introduction of Speaker Prof Peter Preiser Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to and introduces Ms Tan Poh Hong ending with the words: Ms Tan will now address us. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 2 Speech Ms Tan Poh Hong Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and delivers speech beginning with the words: President, 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 Peter Preiser Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. President, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Ms Tan Poh Hong. Ms Tan Poh Hong Rises, puts on cap and walks towards. Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat. Ms Tan Poh Hong Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Prof Peter Preiser Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 4 Doctor of Philosophy (ASE) Doctor of Philosophy (SBS) Assoc Prof Koh Cheng Gee Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred. 4
(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Assoc Prof Koh Cheng Gee Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 5 Doctor of Philosophy (SPMS) Assoc Prof Frederique Elise Oggier Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 6 Master of Science (SPMS) Assoc Prof Frederique Elise Oggier Still standing. whom the Degree of Master of Science has earlier been conferred. 5
(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 7 Master of Science (Analytics) Assoc Prof Frederique Elise Oggier Still standing. whom the Degree of Master of Science (Analytics) 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 Frederique Elise Oggier Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 8 Musical Interlude 9 Master of Science (SBS) Dr Goh Chye Tee Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. 6
whom the Degree of Master of Science has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Ling San Rises, puts on cap, bows to. Walks to the spot marked X. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 10 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme) Dr Goh Chye Tee Still standing. whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme) has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Ling San Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 7
11 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Dr Goh Chye Tee Still standing. whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences has earlier been conferred. (The 4 graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come Prof Ling San Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Removes cap. Dr Goh Chye Tee Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 12 Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Ling San Rises, puts on cap, bows to. Walks to the spot marked X. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 8
Returns to seat. Removes cap. Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 13 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics Prof Phan Anh Tuan Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Prof Ling San Rises, puts on cap, bows to. Walks to the spot marked X. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 14 Bachelor of Science in Physics Prof Phan Anh Tuan Still standing. whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics has earlier been conferred. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. 9
Prof Ling San Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Removes cap. Prof Phan Anh Tuan The valedictorian, Mr Cheng Le Hung Steven, will now give his speech. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 15 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. 16 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. 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 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. 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 12.30 pm / 4.30 pm / 8.30 pm. 12
Stage Plan Left Staircase Microphone (A) Seats for Academic Procession TABLE Audience Microphone (B) Graduates up this way Right Staircase 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 14