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02 | COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 2015 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 2015 A EUROPEAN IDENTITY A GLOBAL NETWORK COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 2015 | 03 EU Switzerland Commencement Ceremony 2015 Follow us on: BLOG TV 4 | DISTINGUISHED GUESTS | COUNTRY UoD ON-CAMPUS OPTIONS BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS EU students in Barcelona and Munich have the option of earning a U.K. state-recognized Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree, awarded by the University of Derby in: –Business Management –Business (Human Resources Mgmt.) –Business (Enterprise) –Business (Marketing) –Business (Finance) –Business (International Business) The University of Derby is a public university that is recognized by the U.K. government higher education authorities and the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), and audited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The university was ranked in the top 50 in the 2015 Guardian University League Table and is 10th in the U.K. for student employability, with 96.1% of students in employment or further study six months after finishing their degree. For more information, please contact us at: [email protected] or visit www.euruni.edu and www.derby.ac.uk Business School THE BUSINESS SCHOOL 3.0 EU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES | 2015 My work is to capture time: a split second of a moment, when the animal expresses emotion and my picture interprets this precious time as art. 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Below you can also find the codes for the 09 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT website, blog and videos. 10 EU AWARDS EU Today TV | Events Section 12 BARCELONA, SPAIN www.euruni.tv Commencement Ceremony Distinguished Guests Special Awards Cocktail Reception 26 GENEVA & MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND Commencement Ceremony Distinguished Guests Websites & Blog Special Awards www.euruni.edu Cocktail Reception 40 MUNICH, GERMANY Commencement Ceremony Distinguished Guests Special Awards Cocktail Reception QR CODES FOR THE VIDEOS 54 KUALA LUMPUR, ASIA OF THE VARIOUS CEREMONIES 59 ALMATY & ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN Barcelona, Spain 60 LIST OF GRADUATES 66 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LETTER Geneva & Montreux, Switzerland My work is to capture time: a split second of a moment, when the animal expresses emotion and my picture interprets this precious time as art. Munich, Germany MISSION PARTNER OF Fifty Fathoms Collection Pristine Seas Expeditions BLANCPAIN BOUTIQUES ABU DHABI · BEIJING · CANNES · DUBAI · EKATERINBURG · GENEVA · HONG KONG · MACAU ©Photograph: Masa Ushioda, « Reaching out », Fifty Fathoms Edition 2009 Fifty Fathoms », Reaching out « Masa Ushioda, ©Photograph: MADRID · MANAMA · MOSCOW · MUNICH · NEW YORK · PARIS · SEOUL · SHANGHAI · SINGAPORE · TAIPEI · TOKYO · ZURICH www.blancpain.com INNOVATION RESPECT TRANSPARENCY TRUST LOYALTY CONFIDENCE Faculty and staff support our students Be different, be the first, be unique Install at EU a multicultural environment Be open to a global business world Sharpen and nurture curious minds Become a networker Become an entrepreneur/intrapreneur Live diversity Become a world changer ALL THIS IN A MAD CULTURE THE CULTURE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE EU DNA PRINCIPLES DNA EU WELCOME | 09 CONGRATULATIONS, EU BUSINESS SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015! Dear friends, You hold in your hands not only a magazine, but a wonderful chronicle of the spectacular commencement ceremonies that took place across the EU Group network in the summer of 2015. Looking through this magazine it is diffi cult for me not to be struck by what a truly international, diverse and happy family we have at EU – not to mention, one that looks great dressed up! It brings me great pleasure to see the different faces and places that make up the EU network woven and brought together in one place, mere pages apart. Naturally, you will open this magazine and search for the section that is relevant to you; when we see a photograph of ourselves and friends, it is always our own face that we search for fi rst. After you have found perhaps your own face, or that of a friend or family member, and look at those around you, it will strike you just how many others are on a similar journey to your own. That’s what makes commencement ceremonies special: so many people coming together and celebrating the achievements of not only their loved ones, but of other families and students. As you go forward in your lives, I encourage you to take the time to savor the moments and times like those chronicled here. Time goes by quicker than you imagine. The 2015 EU Group Commencement Magazine sums up a selection of wonderful days; days that were the culmination of years of dedication, determination and hard work. As the door to your next chapter opens, I hope that you cherish this magazine as an enduring reminder of a fantastic occasion, far into the future. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the EU alumni network is a fantastic tool that provides a lasting link between yourselves and your classmates. Keep in touch, and I look forward to hearing where your journey takes you. With best wishes for the future, AT EU WE FOCUS ON Dr. Dirk Craen STARS President Special Talent Authenticity Responsibility Success EU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES | 2015 10 | EU AWARDS EU AWARDS he Saint Bernard Pass Charitable wells in third world countries as well as the “Many of you will never cross paths again Foundation was formed in 2001 building of facilities to treat water. This is with the person sitting next to you at your and its main objective is to bring the foundation’s main mission. commencement ceremony, but there will come Tclean water and water treatment a time when you will encounter a former EU facilities to those in need worldwide. In addition, the Foundation began an ini- graduate in a business situation. It is times tiative to give six individual awards at each like this that you know you can count on your From its location in Canada’s Northwest of the EU Group annual Commencement fellow alumni to show respect and dignity, be- Territories, the foundation is exploring the Ceremonies in Spain, Switzerland and Ger- cause that is what EU taught all of us – from concept of shipping “ice melt” via tankers many. These awards recognize substantial the very first day we arrived on campus. Our to parts of the world that are in desperate efforts in corporate responsibility, sustain- community of graduates, more than any other need of water. It is a complex operation ability, leadership, social responsibility, group of alumni I can think of, knows the im- but they are making dramatic headway. family business management and a special portance of these traits. They are what sepa- The safety and accessibility of drinking award is given to the top graduate who ex- rates “us” from “them” in the business world. water is a major concern throughout the emplifies innovative entrepreneurship. It is one of the most important lessons that I world. Health risks arise from consump- came away from EU with, and it has proven tion of water contaminated with infectious Chance Saint Marché, financial director of itself time and again in the world of business agents, toxic chemicals and radiological the foundation and EU alumnus, BA 2010 for me: as it will for you. I wish the graduating hazards. Over the years, Saint Bernard and MBA 2012, speaks of the respect and class of 2015 only success. Thank you for allow- Pass Charitable Foundation has been ac- dedication he and the Saint Marché family ing our foundation to be involved with you on tive in the exploration and drilling of water have for EU and its student body: this special day.” EU AWARDS | 11 FAMILY BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUSTAINABILITY This award recognizes top-performing This award recognizes a successful gradu- This award recognizes businesses or indi- family businesses that successfully ate who has had an excellent academic viduals that have demonstrated a commit- combine tradition and innovation, as well record, shown entrepreneurial initiative, ment to environmental excellence through as make a contribution to the community. outstanding career prospects and demon- outstanding and innovative sustainability These businesses make substantial contri- strated extraordinary achievements in the practices. Sustainability includes process- butions to the global economy and become face of challenges or adversity. es such as preventive maintenance pro- an inspiration for other family businesses. grams like waste reduction and recycling. LEADERSHIP CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY This award recognizes businesses or This award recognizes businesses or This award recognizes businesses or in- individuals that have demonstrated a individuals that consistently make posi- dividuals that consistently make positive commitment to leadership excellence. tive contributions to their communities contributions to the communities they The award promises to acknowledge the through a clear corporate responsibility serve through social responsibility. This best, brightest, most dynamic individuals strategy. With the highest core values, award celebrates those who make sustain- and alumni that have emerged as leaders these companies operate transparently and ability the core of their daily practices. in their respective paths. actively nurture employee development. EU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES | 2015 12 | BARCELONA, SPAIN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BARCELONA CLASS OF 2015 Scan this QR Code to see the Barcelona ceremony video on your mobile device. BARCELONA, SPAIN June 20, 2015 otel Pullman Barcelona Skipper, kicked off the ceremony by welcoming Dr. Dirk Craen followed Zeller with a located just a few minutes from everybody to one of the most impor- speech in his inimitable style.