Pre-Graduation Ceremony and Reception

The Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) hosted a “pre-graduation” ceremony and reception for 21 students of the first graduating class of the Master of Public Policy/International Program (MPP/IP).

In addition to professors and staff of GraSPP, student family members and representatives from the World Bank and other supporting organizations were in attendance.

Some students dressed up in traditional ethnic dresses. The ceremony and reception were conducted with cosmopolitan atmosphere.

In the Pre-Graduation Ceremony, Dean Ito presented a GraSPP-original “happi” (traditional coats worn on festive occassions) to graduating students. A representative of the graduating body, Nirmal Neupane, gave a splendid speech.

1st year students of MPP/IP also joined the ensuing reception. During the reception, the Best Professor Award 2012 , decided by the graduating class, has been announced.

Professor Toshiaki Iizuka received the best, and Professor Scott Valentine and Professor Shotaro Oshima received the outstanding professor award.

Graduating students joined 1st year students in dance and music performances. All the participants enjoyed the ceremony and the reception. We all wish a successful future for all the graduating students.