TY  - VIDEO
AU  - Jun Pan
TI  - Commencement Celebration for 2020 Graduates
JO  - Academy of Language and Culture (LAC)
Y1  - 2020
DA  - 2020/11/21
PB  - Cassyni
UR  - https://cassyni.com/events/2Rni6ebiwWFR5huAebLFX3
Y2  - 2026/05/16
AB  - This abstract summarises the Commencement Celebration for the 2020 Graduates of the Faculty of Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University. The event served as a belated, in-person recognition of graduates' achievements, held in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and prior social unrest that had led to earlier ceremony cancellations. Various faculty leaders and department heads delivered welcoming remarks and messages of encouragement. Themes highlighted included the resilience of graduates in overcoming challenges, the importance of developing critical thinking and communication skills, and the integration of "head" (critical theory) and "heart" (emotions, creative writing) for holistic personal development. Graduates were encouraged to embrace their role as "survivors," viewing their degree as a foundation for a new journey marked by ambition, continuous learning, and contributions to society. The celebration also featured diverse performances by students and faculty, including musical acts and a multi-lingual play on translation and interpreting. The proceedings underscored the enduring value of community, face-to-face interaction, and the university's role as a lifelong home for its alumni, while equipping graduates with the skills and mindset to shape a hopeful future.
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