Ceremony No: 12 NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2015 Date and Time: Venue: : Assist Presiding Officer: Introduce Speaker: Speaker: Presenters: Friday, 31 July 2015, 2.00 pm Nanyang Auditorium Prof Bertil Andersson President Prof Ling San Dean College of Science Prof Peter Preiser Chair School of Biological Sciences Dr Rosemary Tan Chief Executive Officer Veredus Laboratories Pte Ltd Assoc Prof Yeow Kok Lee, Edwin Assistant Chair (Graduate Studies) School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Associate Chair (Students) School of Biological Sciences Prof Law Sai-Kit, Alex Director of Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine School of Biological Sciences Asst Prof Stephen Francis Burns National Institute of Education Graduates: Valedictorian: 1. Doctor of Philosophy 2. Master of Science 3. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme) 4. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences 5. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 6. Bachelor of Science (Sport Science & Management) Mr Glendon Phua Zhi Ming, School of Biological Sciences 1
Reception: Lobby, School of Biological Sciences The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 13 July 2015 2
Convocation Proceedings Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony 2.00 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 and Sport Science & Management. 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 Dr Rosemary Tan ending with the words: Dr Tan will now address us. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 2 Speech Dr Rosemary Tan 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. Bows to and says: President, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Dr Rosemary Tan. Dr Rosemary Tan Rises, puts on cap and walks towards. Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat. Dr Rosemary Tan Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. Prof Peter Preiser Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 4 Doctor of Philosophy (SPMS) Assoc Prof Yeow Kok Lee, Edwin Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: President, 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. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 5 Master of Science (SPMS) Assoc Prof Yeow Kok Lee, Edwin Still standing. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Science 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 Yeow Kok Lee, Edwin Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 6 Doctor of Philosophy (SBS) Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred. 5
(The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 7 Master of Science (SBS) Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Still standing. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Science 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 Tan Nguan Soon Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 8 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (NTU-Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Double Degree Programme) Prof Law Sai-Kit, Alex Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: 6
President, may I present the following graduates on 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. Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. 9 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Prof Law Sai-Kit, Alex Still standing. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduate on whom the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences has earlier been conferred. (The only graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, the graduate will come Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Remains standing 10 Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (First 100 names) Prof Law Sai-Kit, Alex Still standing. Bows to and says: 7
President, may I present the following graduates on 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. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Prof Law Sai-Kit, Alex Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 11 Musical Interlude 12 Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences [cont d] Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduates on 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. Returns to seat. Removes cap. 8
Assoc Prof Tan Nguan Soon Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 13 Bachelor of Science (Sport Science & Management) Asst Prof Stephen Francis Burns Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to and says: President, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Sport Science & Management) 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. Returns to seat. Removes cap. Asst Prof Stephen Francis Burns The valedictorian, Mr Glendon Phua Zhi Ming, will now give his speech. Bows to and returns to seat. Removes cap. 14 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. 9
15 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