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 Xi'an Liverpool University Tennis Tournament Nov 20 2015 NYU Shanghai Sing-OffNov 19 2015 NYU Shanghai Sing-Off Preliminary AuditionsNov 13 2015 Play & LearnNov 11 2015 HackShanghai 2015Nov 10 2015 An amazing glimpse into Chinese Kunqu Opera Nov 10 2015 NYU Shanghai Education Development Foundation First Annual “Lighting the Way” Scholarship GalaNov 4 2015 Chinese Fruit Tasting, an Opportunity to Learn About Their Nature and Function in Chinese MedicineNov 2 2015 Halloween Night ActivitiesNov 2 2015 Fun during the exam week - Experiencing Ancient Chinese GamesOct 30 2015 "Robots and Humans in Space: Technology, Evolution, and Interplanetary Travel" - a Talk by Dr. Roger D. LauniusOct 30 2015 NYU Shanghai students met with the Nobel Laureate Michael SpenceOct 27 2015 "Ode to Dancing Ink" of Qin Feng at NYU Shanghai Art Gallery OpeningOct 27 2015 Barcamp 2015 @ NYU ShanghaiOct 26 2015 Internship Fair 2015Oct 26 2015 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 … Next › Next page Last » Last page