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 Intramural Badminton TournamentMar 13 2015 Harold Koh and Jeffrey Lehman Talk Life and LawMar 13 2015 Woody Wu Speaks at NYU ShanghaiMar 12 2015 'Women in Academia' Panel DiscussionMar 10 2015 Festival of the ArtsMar 9 2015 Holi CelebrationMar 6 2015 Lantern Festival CelebrationMar 6 2015 NYU Shanghai Forum on RacismMar 6 2015 Vice Mayor of Shanghai Tiehui Weng Visits NYU ShanghaiMar 5 2015 Chinese New Year CalligraphyFeb 14 2015 B1 Cafeteria Revamps MenuFeb 10 2015 Catharine MacKinnon Speaks at NYU ShanghaiFeb 6 2015 Sports FairFeb 4 2015 Super Bowl XLIX Viewing PartyFeb 3 2015 Chinese New Year Paper-CuttingFeb 2 2015 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
