尊敬的南大2020屆畢業生:
經過與董事會的協商，學校做出了一個極其艱難的決定：推遲原定於2020年7月21日至29日舉行的2020屆畢業典禮及博士學位授予儀式。
我們會在未來找一個恰當的時間舉行這些畢業儀式，希望是在2021年初。屆時，我們便可以安全地舉行大型集會活動。保護學生、教師、工作人員和賓客的健康和安全永遠是我們的首要任務。
在目前的情況下，組織像畢業典禮這樣特殊而又意義重大的儀式存在著太多未知數。當然，我們也非常能夠理解對於你們來說，畢業典禮是人生的一個重要里程碑。你們每個人都理應收穫一場重大的慶祝活動，來表彰你們在南洋理工大學的努力和成就。
來源：NTU官方郵件
因此，在暫定於明年初舉行的線下畢業典禮之前，南洋理工大學將於新加坡時間2020年7月18日(星期六)上午10點30分舉辦一場線上的慶祝活動，以慶祝及紀念2020屆畢業生的這一重要人生歷程。我們會在活動的具體細節確定後再次發布通知。
過去的幾個月對我們所有人來說都充滿了挑戰。從1月份開始，你或許就已經遭受了一些干擾：活動的推遲或取消、從線下轉為線上的學習方式。但是，你們有勇氣和信心，即便疫情在你們的南洋理工大學研學旅程造成了諸多不便，你們仍能迅速適應這些必要的改變，從而順利完成自己的學業。
我們感謝所有的學生、教師和工作人員，感謝你們在我們適應這一前所未有的「新常態」的過程中所表現出的韌性和支持。我們相信你們每個人都已奮起迎接這一時代的挑戰，而你們對我們未來的希望將激勵著我們不斷前行。
以下是郵件原文
Dear NTU Class of 2020,
We are writing today to let you know that, after consultation with our stakeholders, the University has made the difficult decision to postpone the in-person Convocation and PhD Hooding ceremonies for the Class of 2020, originally scheduled from 21 to 29 July 2020.
These important events will be held at an appropriate time in the future, hopefully in early 2021, when it becomes feasible for us to hold large gatherings without the continuing public health threat posed by COVID-19. Protecting the health, safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and guests is our top priority.
We find ourselves in uncharted territory in planning for something as special as Convocation under the present circumstances. The Convocation is a major milestone in your lives, and each of you certainly deserves a meaningful celebration that honours your hard work and accomplishments at NTU.
Ahead of the in-person convocation tentatively targeted for early next year, the University will, therefore, also conduct a Virtual Celebration to mark this important milestone for the Class of 2020 on 18 July 2020 (Saturday) at 10:30 am Singapore time. We will inform you via your NTU email account, and the University’s website and official NTUsg social media channels, when details of this celebration event are finalised.
The past few months have been challenging for all of us. Since January, you have experienced disruptions: postponement or cancellation of events, the shift to online learning, and restrictions on how you spent your final weeks of the semester on campus with your friends. But with courage and confidence, you have adapted swiftly to these necessary changes in your NTU education journey despite the disruptions caused by the global pandemic.
We are grateful to all our students, faculty and staff for your resilience and support as we adjust to this 「new normal」 during these unprecedented times. Each of you has risen to the challenge of this moment, and you inspire us with hope for our future.
Sincerely,
Subra Suresh
President
Ling San
Deputy President and Provost
