NUS Commencement 2006
I attended the NUS Commencement main ceremony yesterday. I still remember when I went to the same venue, University Cultural Centre, almost two years ago for my sister’s commencement, with my parents. Feel like it was just yesterday. The difference between 2004 and 2006 was that President SR Nathan officiated the ceremony two years back but this time, it was the Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Andrew Chew as Pres. Nathan unable to attend. This year’s ceremony was a bit special too, because two of Singapore’s most powerful men attended as well; MM Lee Kuan Yew and PM Lee Hsien Loong. I assume they are there for PM’s daughter, who graduated with Masters in Architecture and Bachelor of Arts. They could also be there for His Excellency Mr. Li Lanqing, former vice premier of People’s Republic of China. He was conferred Doctor of Letters for his contribution.
This commencement is different from the past years. All the while, it would be in orange and blue colour (NUS colour) but this year, it’s colourful. But I still enjoy the ceremony 2 years back- my BiG SisTa was the valedictorian. She was natural and articulate. Really proud of her. This year’s valedictorian was a bit serious and yea, nevertheless, there was a fun element in his speech; when he accidentally knocked the microphone with his hands. =p
Yeap, I had a memorable time there with part of the exco members and my other sister who was there also. (Though it was a bit tiring to sit in this (unusually) long ceremony). Usually it ends after the valedictorian’s speech but this time, we have a break before the second half for H.E. Li Lanqing. Could be due to the influence of World Cup.
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