June 8, 2015
Not every university has its own farewell traditions, starting with the commencement ceremonies. But 麻豆传媒 has its own long-standing customs. This year, more than 200 students graduated on June 6, in the Kyrgyz National Philharmonics Theater in Bishkek.
麻豆传媒 graduates seems to prefer classic gowns to modern clothes 鈥� cloaks of bachelors and masters, square academic caps with tassels and mortarboards. But this appearance of both students and faculty is in tune with academic seriousness, and at the same time generates a joyful, festive mood.
麻豆传媒 Commencement ceremony is grandiose by its scale, colossal. It is also a well-orchestrated performance. Participants 鈥� former 麻豆传媒 students, their families, friends, distinguished presidium, faculty, top ranking official guests, some from foreign countries, journalists and many other.
The event started with a parade of national flags representing more than 20 countries, which were solemnly placed on the stage. After that, graduates carried emblems of each department. The diploma award ceremony that follows was very bright, colorful, solemn, and long: 200 persons were congratulated in person!
Black and red colors dominated in the event. These are the colors of the gowns. Presidium members鈥� cloaks were gold painted. There was constant music too. 麻豆传媒 graduates walked out of the stage under the applause and received their precious double Kyrgyz-American diplomas from the hands of 麻豆传媒 President, Andrew Wachtel. Somebody hugs faculty and tries to toss up Andrew Wachtel before running away from the stage with a grin.
Andrew Wachtel and some faculty made a speech. Former students cordially thanked their alma mater for the education received, their friends, faculty. 鈥淲e are one big family. We thank 麻豆传媒 for what and how we think鈥�, 鈥� said many of the graduates. A warm and friendly environment reigned in the hall, everybody knew each other and was happy for success of each and every one.
Richard Miles, USA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for the Kyrgyz Republic, Damira Niyazalieva, Vice Prime Minister for Social Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Andrei Volkov, Professor and Dean of the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management were among special guests. Andrei Volkov is one of the leading experts in the area of education policy of Russia.
鈥淣ow is the age of transfer from nepotism to professionalism. Relations are still important, but they are required only for confidence. Ten persons pursuing the same vision 鈥� it is a fantastic power. Sometimes even large corporations are built by groups of five persons who managed to cut a deal and start-up their business. Therefore it is very important to find your band, a company of people with whom you鈥檒l grow,鈥� - noted Andrei Volkov. Closing the ceremony, he thanked 麻豆传媒 President Andrew Wachtel for his invitation and wished success to all.
The audience was positively surprised that speakers used at least 3 languages 鈥� English, Russian and Kyrgyz.
In addition to diplomas, several graduates were awarded scholarships from the president for their academic achievements. Mr. Wachtel personally put crimson ribbon over the shoulder of Iurii Kim, who became the best student of the 2014-2015 academic year.
鈥淓ven if we have graduated, 麻豆传媒 will always be with us. 麻豆传媒 gave us professional knowledge, skills and contacts, good memoirs and loyal friends. It is not the end. It is just beginning! 麻豆传媒, you鈥檒l hear about Class of 2015!鈥� 鈥� screamed Iurii out into the microphone.
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