Our semester finally ended and we had graduation this past week. We graduated the largest class ever, 604 students. We have a beautiful hall for graduation, modeled after Albert Hall in London if you have ever been there. Rumor says that the Sheikh attended a function at Albert Hall and thought the venue was beautiful so he built one for himself. That kind of rumor is not too far fetched over here in the UAE!
The ceremony is as you would expect - a few words from the Chancellor, a student shares a few words and the Sheikh speaks then they call out each student's name. The Sheikh also awards the degrees to all of the graduates. It really is pretty cool. It is like the President awarding the degrees at your university every time there is a graduation.
Here is a picture of the graduating class and of the Sheikh giving his address:
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