The 186th All-University Commencement Exercises was celebrated in New York at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) On the eve of the ceremony, the Empire State Building was lit violet to honor NYU's graduating class. (Photo by: Brooke Slezak) The 186th All-University Commencement Exercises opened with the academic procession around Yankee Stadium, led by representatives of each faculty. ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) NYU Shanghai graduate Su Han'18 carried the banner for the university, alongside representatives from all of NYU's schools and campuses ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) Also attending the ceremony from NYU Shanghai were (left to right) Vice-Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman, Provost Joanna Waley Cohen and Chancellor Yu Lizhong ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) The graduation address was given by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau (Photo by: Saskia Kahn) In his speech, Justin Trudeau challenged graduates to summon the courage to be vulnerable to different points of view: "Do you want to win an argument, or do you want to change the world?" ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) NYU President Andrew Hamilton echoed Trudeau's sentiments, and stressed the importance of higher education in today’s world. “Universities punch holes in the darkness,” Hamilton said. “They illuminate the human experience, and they offer insight into the present by examining the past. They light the way toward the future.” ( Photo by: Phil Gallo ) Despite persistent rain, NYU's Class of 2018 did not let a bit wet weather dampen their spirits ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Brooke Slezak ) ( Photo by: Steven Branda ) ( Photo by: Saskia Kahn ) ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) ( Photo by: Sam Hollenshead ) ( Photo by: Leo Sorel ) ( Photo by: Sam Hollenshead ) ( Photo by: Brooke Slezakk ) Share: Facebook Twitter Weibo All Years202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013 Apply Coffee House Performance 2015Aug 29 2015 Scavenger Hunt & Team Building Aug 27 2015 NYU Shanghai Students Receive Free Library Cards From Pudong LibraryAug 27 2015 Pudong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition in CampusAug 25 2015 NYU Shanghai Class of 2019 ConvocationAug 24 2015 Orientation Ambassadors Cabaret ShowAug 24 2015 Class of 2019 Parent PanelAug 24 2015 NYU Shanghai Student Summer Project - iGEM Team in MotionAug 4 2015 The United Nations Delegation Visits NYU ShanghaiJul 20 2015 Dragon Boat FestivalJun 23 2015 Military TrainingJun 2 2015 Women's Soccer: NYU Shanghai vs. Shanghai Normal UniversityMay 25 2015 Stories of NYU ShanghaiMay 19 2015 Yangtze River Economic Belt ForumMay 17 2015 Fun in the Sun FiestaMay 17 2015 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
