Pre-Graduation Ceremony and Reception

The Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) hosted a “pre-graduation” ceremony and reception on August 1st for 25 students of the second 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, the IMF, 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 occasions) to graduating students. A representative of the graduating body, Xu Yuncheng, gave a splendid speech.

To the reception, 1st year students and other guests joined. All the participants enjoyed the ceremony and the reception. We all wish a successful future for all the graduating students.