GMBA畢業典禮 溫馨而隆重

國際事務室暨GMBA辦公室

撰文者／GMBA辦公室、學生陳璇石

三年的疫情總算過去，於2023年5月28日，GMBA迎來了近年來最大規模的畢業典禮，共計60名畢業生，130位家長來賓及12位師長一同參與，場面熱鬧。

今年的畢業生來自全球17國，活動開始先由GMBA辦公室同仁，以日、韓、德語、泰語、蒙古語、緬甸語等十多種外語祝賀各位畢業生「畢業快樂」，及後邀請管理學院胡星陽院長為畢業生致勉。院長提到本屆的畢業生從入學至畢業前都深受疫情影響，從入學前的國境開放與否，疫苗施打；到開學後的遠距上課，活動需保持社交距離等，都使他們的學習比其他同學來得更為艱鉅，但最終，他們還是完成了他們人生的一個里程碑，成為了臺大的畢業生。

接著邀請貴賓吳家沅先生為畢業生致詞。吳家沅先生曾擔任悠遊卡投資控股股份有限公司董事長，現為台灣永續價值股份有限公司董事，於推動ESG，永續發展等不遺餘力，他勉勵畢業生應對社會永續一同承擔責任，以後不論在全球哪一個地方，也能發光發熱。作為GMBA執行長的許文馨教授表示本屆畢業生一起經歷疫情下的種種，建立出堅定的友情，期許大家畢業後不忘彼此，共同維繫GMBA的大家庭。

在撥穗儀式前，許執行長開啟了時光膠囊，裡面有每一位畢業生在入學時對自己寫下的期許，司儀邀請許執行長從裡面抽出一位同學唸出他當時的對自己寫下的願望。被抽中的張秉浩同學打開他的信封，唸出他當時希望在GMBA能與學伴們共同渡過快樂的學習時光，同時增進自己的管理知識，他說，這些他都做到了！然後司儀也邀請了2021-22 GMBA學生會會長孫逸華代表畢業生致詞，希望大家畢業後仍持續發揮GMBA共融、無私的奉獻精神，勇於接受挑戰以迎接瞬息萬變的世界。

 

最後每位畢業生由司儀唱名下一一到台上接受教授們的撥穗，意味著他們正式成為臺大的畢業生。而今年GMBA辦公室也為每位教授及畢業生準備了印上自己名字的畢業熊，希望每位畢業生能留下對臺大、對GMBA的珍貴記憶。

 

The time has come again to say goodbye to another batch of students again. Last Sunday, 28 May 2023, GMBA held the graduation ceremony successfully at Sun Great International Conference Hall, representing the remarkable achievement of MBA graduates and igniting their passion for the future.

Before the event started, the students and their families and friends could be seen with smiling and proud faces, gathering for the event. The atmosphere was filled with a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation. The event started at 9:30 AM, with the entrance of students and professors. After seated, the video about their memories, the events participated in, and the wishes and congrats from the juniors made all the attendees more sentimental. Later, the Dean of the Department of Management, Prof Shing- Yang Hu- gave a congratulatory speech about the graduates’ resilience in facing obstacles such as the Covid pandemic the last years, while also encouraging them to maintain their entrepreneurial spirit going forward.

 

Next, our honorable guest, Mr. Victor Wu, Director of Taiwan Impact Association, mentioned that our G from GMBA, represents Golden. He also emphasized the importance of redefining the role of a business leader, by moving beyond the sole focus on maximizing profit. He encouraged graduates to embrace a broader vision, emphasizing the need to create social value and that social value creation and profit generation are linked.

Then, the program director of GMBA, Prof Audrey Hsu, imparted a message about this graduation event serves as a powerful symbol of resilience, power, and hope, demonstrating the students’ abilities to overcome the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Despite challenges such as remote learning, the graduates have committed a lot to achieve their dreams.  While embracing the responsibility that comes with their achievements, the students should think big and work passionately towards their goals.

Later, one of the exciting moments of the event, “Breaking the time capsule” came. Students wrote a letter to their future when they started the program. The director was to pick one of the lucky winners from many envelopes and present his/her letter. The crowd was so excited during the lottery moment, and the winner was Peter Chen. He read the letter from himself who wished to share a great time with classmates, teammates and he hope to gain more management knowledge, and gain more opportunities for the future and, he really made it!

Then, Helen Sun, Class of 2022 Student council President, highlighted the graduates’ dedication to their education, overcoming various challenges and balancing multiple responsibilities, ultimately culminating in their graduation as a testament to their hard work, and emphasized the significance of a global mindset, diversity, and importance of giving back as mentorship in the future.

Finally, the most significant moment of the event had arrived. The students lined up and professors were invited to the stage to deliver the certificates and turn the tassels. They embodied the culmination of years of hard work, commitment, and perseverance. Each graduate’s unique journey was acknowledged and celebrated, showcasing their growth as leaders and readiness to make a lasting impact in the business world. After, taking memorable photos with the professors, and having the celebration lunch together, the event ended successfully.