On Saturday 10 December some 500 CEMS-MIM Graduands received their diploma in the Centro Cultural de Belém Main Auditorium in Lisbon. Nova School of Business and Economics was proud to host the 23rd CEMS Annual Events in Lisbon, from Thursday, December 8 to Saturday, December 10, 2011. Participants included delegates from the member business schools and companies, Graduating MIM candidates 2011, friends, families and guests. This video is in two parts, the second part is available at http://vimeo.com/cems/ae11graduation2

With the goal of raising awareness of the values at the heart of the CEMS community the CEMS Global Values Statement has been introduced by our students and will be integrated into this year’s CEMS graduation ceremony. The aim is to give students the opportunity to formally commit to uphold these values on the day of their graduation. This act strengthens these values that we see as guiding principles for everyday decision making both as a student and as a professional. Text of The Global Values Statement: “As a lifelong member of the CEMS community, I hereby commit to uphold and be guided by the following principles: The pursuit of excellence with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and humility. Professional responsibility and accountability in relation to society and the environment Drawing upon the value of cultural diversity with respect and empathy My decisions and actions, both now and in the future, will reflect this Commitment to Global Citizenship that I make here today.” The statement will be read out once during the Graduation Ceremony. After receiving their diploma on stage, each graduand will have the option to sign the Global Values Statement book. Since signing of the statement is not compulsory, students also have a choice of crossing out their name or leaving a blank. Read More at http://www.cems.org/gvs