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NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2018

Ceremony No: 14 Date and Time: Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 10.00 am Venue: Nanyang Auditorium Presiding Officer:

Mr Othman Haron Eusofe Pro-Chancellor

Assist Presiding Officer:

Prof Subbu S Venkatraman Chair School of Materials Science and Engineering

Introduce Speaker:

Prof Subbu S Venkatraman Chair School of Materials Science and Engineering

Speaker: Dr Rajendran Thampuran Managing Director A*STAR

Registrar Folder Officer:

Mr Chan Kwong Lok Chief Planning Officer / Registrar Assoc Prof Lydia Helena Wong School of Materials Science and Engineering

Presenters: Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei School of Materials Science and Engineering Prof Liow Chin Yong, Joseph Dean S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Order of

Presentation:

1. Doctor of Philosophy (MSE)

2. Doctor of Philosophy (RSIS) 3. Master of Science (Asian Studies) 4. Master of Science (International Political Economy) 5. Master of Science (International Relations) 6. Master of Science (Strategic Studies) 7. Master of Engineering (MSE) 8. Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Valedictorian: Ms Lee Wen Di, School of Materials Science and Engineering

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Reception: Lobby, School of Biological Sciences The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 24 July 2018

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Convocation Proceedings Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony 10.00 am Pro-Chancellor enters the auditorium and joins procession

group. On arrival on stage, all stand in front of seat. All remain standing for the National Anthem. After National Anthem is played

Pro-Chancellor Still standing and using microphone, says:

I declare open a Convocation for the presentation of higher degree graduates and graduates of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering).

All sit. Except for the Pro-Chancellor, all remove caps.

1 Introduction of Speaker Prof Subbu S Venkatraman

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to Pro-Chancellor and introduces Dr Rajendran Thampuran ending with the words:

Dr Thampuran will now address us.

Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.

2 Speech Dr Rajendran Thampuran Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.

Bows to Pro-Chancellor and delivers speech beginning with the words:

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Mr Pro-Chancellor, graduates, ladies and gentlemen...

At the end of speech, bows Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap. (Pause for applause to die down.)

3 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation Prof Subbu S Venkatraman

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A.

Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I invite you to present, on behalf of the University, a Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest Speaker, Dr Rajendran Thampuran.

Dr Rajendran Thampuran Rises, puts on cap and walks towards Pro-Chancellor.

Pro-Chancellor Stands. Shakes hands and presents Certificate. Returns to seat.

Dr Rajendran Thampuran Bows to Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap.

Prof Subbu S Venkatraman

Bows to Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap.

4 Doctor of Philosophy (MSE) Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.

Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

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Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred.

Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)

Pro-Chancellor Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.

Returns to seat.

Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei Bows to Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap.

5 Doctor of Philosophy (RSIS) Prof Liow Chin Yong, Joseph

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B. Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred.

Remains standing. (The graduates will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)

Pro-Chancellor Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Remains standing.

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6 Master of Science Prof Liow Chin Yong,

Joseph Still standing. Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degrees of Master of Science in the following specialisations:

- Asian Studies - International Political Economy - International Relations and - Strategic Studies

have earlier been conferred.

Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)

Pro-Chancellor Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat.

Prof Liow Chin Yong,

Joseph Bows to Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap.

7 Musical Interlude

8 Master of Engineering (MSE) Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.

Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

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Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Master of Engineering has earlier been conferred.

Remains standing. (The graduates will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)

Prof Subbu S

Venkatraman Rises, puts on cap, bows to Pro-Chancellor. Walks to the spot marked “X”. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents

folder. Remains standing.

9 Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei

Still standing. Bows to Pro-Chancellor and says:

Mr Pro-Chancellor, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) has earlier been conferred.

Remains standing. (The first few graduates in the group will already be on stage. As his/her name is announced, each graduate will come forward.)

Prof Subbu S

Venkatraman

Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Returns to seat. Removes cap.

Assoc Prof Ng Kee Woei The valedictorian, Ms Lee Wen Di, will now give her speech.

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Bows to Pro-Chancellor and returns to seat. Removes cap.

10 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 Presiding Officer and returns to seat.

11 End of Proceedings Pro-Chancellor Stands and says:

I declare this Convocation closed.

Remains standing. All on stage stand, replace caps and await the National Anthem (abridged version). Processional music follows after the National Anthem.

Pro-Chancellor Leads procession out of Hall. Descends by the staircase on his left (facing audience). Members of the procession retire in reverse order of entry and will then adjourn for the reception.

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Explanatory Notes to All Members of the Academic Procession

Time of Arrival

Morning Session Afternoon Session Evening Session Pro-Chancellor 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 Pro-Chancellor and the graduates). They will be replaced thereafter whenever the assembly stands (e.g. for the National Anthem) and after the Presiding Officer 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 Pro-Chancellor will proceed up the stage by the RIGHT staircase.

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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 Presiding Officer using the right staircase. All other processional groups will retrace their steps and leave in reverse order of entry.

* At the beginning of ceremony, Pro-Chancellor to move up the stage using the right staircase. When leaving the auditorium, Pro-Chancellor to use the right 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.

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