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NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION 2016

Ceremony No: 1 Date and Time: Monday, 25 July 2016, 11.00 am Venue: Nanyang Auditorium Presiding Officer: Dr Wee Cho Yaw

Pro-Chancellor Assisting Presiding Officer:

Mr Koh Boon Hwee Chairman, Board of Trustees

Address: Public Orators:

Prof Bertil Andersson President Prof Bertil Andersson President Prof Tan Oon Seng Director, National Institute of Education

Emcee: Presenters:

Mr Roger Winder Lecturer Language and Communication Centre Prof Bo Liedberg Dean, Interdisciplinary Graduate School Assoc Prof Mary Anne Heng National Institute of Education Prof Kam Chan Hin Senior Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) Prof Chan Kam Leung Alan Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

Assoc Prof Goh Geok Yian School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Order of Presentation:

1. Honorary Doctorate 2. Doctor of Philosophy 3. Doctor of Philosophy (Joint Degree Programmes) 4. Doctor in Education 5. Bachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in

Technology Management

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6. Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal 7. Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award 8. University Scholars Programme 9. Bachelor of Arts in History 10. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs

Valedictorian: Mr Chen Xianyong, Renaissance Engineering Programme

Reception: Foyer, Nanyang Auditorium

The Stage Plan and Basement Level Plan are attached. Updated on 13 July 2016

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Convocation Ceremony Proceedings

Explanatory notes for persons performing official acts during the ceremony

11.00 am Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wee Cho Yaw enter the auditorium and joins the procession group. He proceeds up the stage using the right staircase. On arrival on stage, all stand in front of seat. All remain standing for the National Anthem. After National Anthem is played

Presiding Officer 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 History, Public Policy and Global Affairs.

All sit. Except for Presiding Officer and Honorary Graduands, all remove caps.

1 Convocation Address

Mr Roger Winder Emcee

Advances from right side of stage to microphone B. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:

Prof Bertil Andersson, President of NTU, will now give his convocation address.

Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to right side of stage.

Prof Bertil Andersson President, NTU

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to Presiding Officer and delivers address. At the end of address, bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.

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(Pause for applause to die down.)

2 Conferment of Doctor of Engineering



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 Sir David Payne Director Optoelectronics Research Centre Director of Zeplar Institute Co-Director of The Photonics Institute

Mr Iskandar Jalil Master Potter and Ceramicist

Prof Bertil Andersson, Public Orator, will deliver his citation in respect of Professor Sir David Payne.


Prof Bertil Andersson Public Orator

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:

May I invite Professor Sir David Payne to rise to acknowledge the citation and acclaim of this

conferment, please.

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Prof Sir David Payne Honorary Graduand

Rises to acknowledge the citation. Returns to seat.

Prof Bertil Andersson Public Orator

Reads citation in respect of Prof Sir David Payne Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.



Prof Bertil Andersson, President of NTU will put the degree hood on Professor Sir David Payne.

Remains standing.


Rises, takes two steps forward and remains standing.


Rises, puts on cap and bows to Presiding Officer. Walks to Prof Sir David Payne and puts the degree hood on Prof Sir David Payne. Remains standing.


Still standing and says:

Pro-Chancellor Dr Wee Cho Yaw, may it please you to confer upon Professor Sir David Payne the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering.

Remains standing.

Presiding Officer

Stands. Confers degree by saying:

By virtue of the authority given to me, I confer upon Professor Sir David Payne the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering.

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Walks to Presiding Officer to hand certificate to him.


Advances towards Presiding Officer, shakes his hand and receives his certificate. Returns to seat. (Pause for applause to die down.)

Presiding Officer Shakes hands, presents certificate and returns to seat.


Returns to seat. Removes cap.



3 Conferment of Doctor of Letters



Prof Tan Oon Seng, Public Orator, will deliver his citation in respect of Mr Iskandar Jalil.


Prof Tan Oon Seng Public Orator

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone A. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:

May I invite Mr Iskandar Jalil to rise to acknowledge

the citation and acclaim of this conferment, please.

Mr Iskandar Jalil Honorary Graduand

Rises to acknowledge the citation. Returns to seat.

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Prof Tan Oon Seng Public Orator

Reads citation in respect of Mr Iskandar Jalil. Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat. Removes cap.



Prof Bertil Andersson, President of NTU will put the degree hood on Mr Iskandar Jalil.

Remains standing.


Rises, takes two steps forward and remains standing.


Rises, puts on cap and bows to Presiding Officer. Walks to Mr Iskandar Jalil and puts the degree hood on Mr Iskandar Jalil. Remains standing.


Still standing and says:

Presiding Officer, may it please you to confer upon Mr

Iskandar Jalil the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.

Remains standing.

Presiding Officer

Stands. Confers degree by saying:

By virtue of the authority given to me, I confer upon

Mr Iskandar Jalil the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.


Walks to Presiding Officer to hand certificate to him.


Advances towards Presiding Officer, shakes his hand and receives his certificate.

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Returns to seat. (Pause for applause to die down.)

Presiding Officer Shakes hands, presents certificate and returns to seat.





4 Doctor of Philosophy (ASE) Doctor of Philosophy (IGS) Prof Bo Liedberg Presenter

Rises, puts on cap, advances to microphone B.

Bows to Presiding Officer and says:

Presiding Officer, 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.)

Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.

Remains standing.

5 Doctor of Philosophy (Joint Programme) Prof Bo Liedberg Presenter

Still standing.


Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Joint Degree of Doctor of Philosophy has earlier been conferred.

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Presiding Officer Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and

presents folder.

Returns to seat.

Prof Bo Liedberg Presenter

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

6 Doctor of Philosophy (NIE) Assoc Prof Mary Anne Heng Presenter



Presiding Officer, 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.)

Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.

Remains standing.

7 Doctor in Education Assoc Prof Mary Anne Heng Presenter

Still standing.


Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Doctor in Education has earlier been conferred.

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Presiding Officer Remains standing. Shakes hands with each graduate and

presents folder.

Returns to seat.

Assoc Prof Mary Anne Heng Presenter


8 Bachelor of Engineering Science and Master of Science in Technology

Management Prof Kam Chan Hin Presenter



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 from the College of Engineering, coupled with a Master of Science in Technology Management from the Nanyang Business School.

Presiding Officer, 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.)

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Presiding Officer Stand. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.

Returns to seat.

Prof Kam Chan Hin Presenter


9 Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals


Advances from right side of stage to microphone B.


Bearing utmost prominence by virtue of the name of the award, the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals are awarded in recognition of academic excellence. 1996 saw the first 10 NTU recipients of the award, and thereafter, numerous NTU graduates who emerged top in their respective programmes were bestowed the prestige of the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals. This year, the gold medals will be awarded to 33 top NTU students who are first in general proficiency throughout their respective programmes of study and who have obtained a First Class Honours Degree. Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates who have been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medals.

Remains standing.

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

Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each winner and presents Gold Medal to the winner. Returns to seat.

10 Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Awards


Still standing.


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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 21 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 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.

Presiding Officer, may I present the following winners, their teachers and NTU faculty members to be honoured.

Remains standing.

(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.)

Presiding Officer Stands. Shakes hands with each winner/teacher/faculty member and presents Gold Medal to the winner/Certificate of Honour to teacher/faculty.

Returns to seat.



11 University Scholars Programme Prof Chan Kam Leung, Alan Presenter



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The University Scholars Programme (USP) provides an intellectually stimulating environment for students to sharpen their critical thinking skills and leadership abilities through interdisciplinary academic and co-curricular programmes promoting independent learning and immersive intercultural experiences. This academically rigorous multi-disciplinary programme complements NTU's core disciplines, adding breadth to each scholar's academic experience. The USP experience offers a vibrant student life where co-curricular enrichment activities supplement the USP academic curriculum. Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates from the University Scholars Programme.



Rises, puts on cap. Bows to Presiding Officer. Walks to the spot marked “X”. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder.


Prof Chan Kam Leung, Alan Presenter


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Assoc Prof Goh Geok Yian Presenter



Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree in Bachelor Arts in History has earlier been conferred.

Remains standing.

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


Rises, puts on cap. Bows to Presiding Officer. Walks to the spot marked “X”. Shakes hands with each graduate and presents folder. Remains standing.

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Still standing. Bows to Presiding Officer and says:

Presiding Officer, may I present the following graduates on whom the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs has earlier been conferred.

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


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

Assoc Prof Goh Geok Yian Presenter The valedictorian, Mr Chen Xianyong, will now give

his speech.


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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.

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Pauses for applause to die down. Requests all graduates to be seated. Bows to Presiding Officer and returns to seat.

15 End of Proceedings

Presiding Officer Stands and says:

I declare this Convocation closed.

Remains standing. All on stage stand, replace caps and await the National Anthem

(abridged version). Recessional music follows after the National Anthem.

Presiding Officer Leads procession out of Hall. Descends by the staircase on his left (facing audience). Members of the procession retire in reverse order of entry.

16 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.

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Notes to All Members of the Academic Procession

Time of Arrival Minister for Education 10.40 am Pro-Chancellors 10.35 am BOT Chairman 10.30 am All other members 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 Presiding Officer, the honorary graduands 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 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. Presiding Officer will proceed up the stage using the RIGHT staircase (refer to stage plan).

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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 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. Presiding Officer will leave the auditorium using the RIGHT* staircase. All other processional groups will retrace their steps and leave in reverse order of entry. * At the beginning of ceremony, Presiding Officer to move up the stage using the right staircase. When leaving the auditorium, Presiding Officer to use the right staircase. 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.

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