Pride and joy oozed as Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman holds its landmark 15th Convocation at the scenic UTAR Perak campus on 20 and 21 October 2012. The celebratory ambience was greatly amplified by the majestic Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik which played host to UTAR Convocation for the first time.
A total of 2,118 radiant students received their scrolls in four sessions held over two days. They graduated from 50 programmes, which comprised 41 Bachelor's Honours programmes, 8 Master's Degree programmes and 1 PhD programme. The convocation also celebrates the academic triumph of the pioneer batch of graduates from Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) and Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global Economics.
The remarkable event was graced by four guest-of-honours. They are (in chronological order) the MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, Raub Oil Mill Sdn Bhd Managing Director Tan Sri Dato' Kam Woon Wah, IOI Corporation Berhad Group Executive Chairman Tan Sri Dato' Lee Shin Cheng and UTAR Council Member Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan. Each of them delivered an enlightening speech much to the delight of the eager audience.
The convocation also witnessed the conferment of UTAR Honorary Doctor of Science to former chairman and advisor of UTAR Planning and Development Committee Datuk Yong Ming Sang for his outstanding contributions to science, particularly in the fields of quantity surveying, building and construction, in the application of scientific knowledge to lead business corporations and statutory bodies, and in spearheading the development of UTAR and the construction of its Perak Campus.
Rhetoric Pull: In his awe-inspiring speech, Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek wows with hallmark commanding eloquence and a stunning personality to boot.
Premeditated Lines: Poised and confident, Tan Sri Dato' Kam Woon Wah delivers his well-organised speech without a single stammering.
Worldly Wise: Tan Sri Dato' Lee Shin Cheng, in recounting his rags-to-riches story, advises the graduates to embrace the tenets of hard work and perseverance.
All Smiles: Flanked by Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan (left) and Ir. Professor Academician Dato' Seri Dr. Chuah Hein Teik (right), a beaming graduate poses for the camera.
Soar With UTAR: Enthusiasm abound, UTAR graduates brandish their scrolls while being photographed along with their mentors who are seated on the front.
