commencement exercise


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Noun1.commencement exercise - an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferredcommencement exercise - an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
baccalaureate - a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
exercise - (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"
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Harling came to the Opera House to hear the Commencement exercises, and I looked at her most of the time while I made my speech.
The two walked along together, Adam comforting the disconsolate Emma Jane, until they reached the old meeting-house where the Commencement exercises were always held.
I was also the principal speaker at the Commencement exercises of the Royal College for the Blind.
THE 11th commencement exercise for graduating students of AMA International School Bahrain (AMAISB) was held at the Gulf Hotel Convention and Spa yesterday.
Ro," will speak at Maryland University of Integrative Health's commencement exercise, university officials said Thursday.<br />Brock is a contributor to National Public Radio and nutrition adviser to NBC's "The Today Show," as well as host of the "Livin' Healthy with Dr.
" The judge also echoed the prosecution's argument that De Lima's presence will disrupt the commencement exercise for her son and the attendees.
I hope and pray the Lord allows you to look down from heaven and watch the commencement exercise. Missing you a whole lot.
The event to include a word for Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah 18:30 Opening a painting expo and commencement exercise for students of Lebanese University - Arts Faculty, under the auspices of culture Ministry, at the Hall of Batloun cultural club 20:00 Rancho Resort for Environmental Tourism in Ghedras to open the Cedar Stampede Rodeo & Wild West Festival, under the auspices of Sports & Youth Minister Faysal Karami, at Rancho Resort of Ghedras A.M/N.AF
'Excel in your chosen pursuits, lend your abilities to all our communities, and stand by your principles at all costs,' Duterte said in his speech during the 40th PNPA Commencement Exercise.
Cusi, witnessed the commencement exercise of 29 graduates composing the Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC) Class 31 and four individuals who took up PN Scholarship Qualification Course.
Commencement exercise for two Willamette Leadership Academy graduating seniors will be at 9:30 a.m.
"However, the Court is not inclined at this time to treat as exceptional circumstance the commencement exercise of his daughter in Muntinlupa City," the graft court said.