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SEVEN EASY WAYS TO BE AN ACTIVE ALUM NUS.
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/ A ttend alumni events. / L ifelong learning at NUS. / U se your NUS Card. / M ake your way to Shaw Foundation Alumni House. / N urture the giving spirit in you. / U pdate your contact information. / S tay connected.
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Attend Alumni Events NUS Alumni Relations organises a wide variety of events which cater to diverse interests, to encourage alumni to stay connected with one another and the University. Some of our events young alumni should look out for: / Breakfast/Lunch Dialogues Each session is specially designed for young alumni to hear from, and interact with an established alumnus, in a casual and interactive setting. / Thirsty Thursdays Chill out with friends while meeting and hearing successful alumni share their professional experiences. / Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day – 17 August 2019 Every third Saturday of August The biggest homecoming event to be held at UTown.
nus.edu.sg/ alumnet/events
/ U@live: Lifting Thought Leadership A forum with a panel of experts to discuss issues pertinent to Singapore and beyond.
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Lifelong Learning at NUS In line with NUS’ emphasis on lifelong learning, NUS Alumni Relations offers a range of workshops across various industries and topics for alumni to stay relevant in today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. / SkillsFuture Advice Workshop Industry experts provide useful information on staying ahead amid changes and disruptions in the workplace. / Tech Talk Tech experts share and discuss how emerging technological breakthroughs could impact or disrupt our lives.
NUS also offers executive and post-graduate courses: / NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education scale.nus.edu.sg
/ Executive and Lifelong Education at NUS
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Use your NUS Card Download the NUS Card from Google Play or App Store. Log in with your NUS Lifelong Email to identify yourself as a member of the NUS alumni family. Exclusive discounts at more than 100 popular retail outlets and providers await you.
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Apply for an NUS alumni credit card. Each time you use the card, the bank will make a contribution to support students through awards and bursaries.
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Make Your Way to Shaw Foundation Alumni House
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Your Home on Campus. The Shaw Foundation Alumni House (SFAH) is the ideal place for alumni gatherings, reunions, events and seminars. It also offers a 298-seater auditorium, both casual and formal dining options, and an open-concept area for casual meet-ups.
Alumni enjoy exclusive discounts! To find out more: a sfahvenues@nus.edu.sg 6516 7700 Come back to SFAH for alumni events, including: / Feature Films Presents quality films with sharing sessions by NUS talents who worked on the films, to enhance the audience’s appreciation of the films. / Film Festivals The China, Indian, Mexican and Philippines Film Festivals showcase the best of films from each country. / Movies On The House Blockbusters and family favourites screened for alumni to enjoy with friends and family. / Health and Wellness Talks by healthcare specialists to unravel medical jargon and debunk myths behind seemingly complicated diseases.
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Nurture the Giving Spirit in You
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Save the Date! Every first Saturday of September
Together we can make a difference! NUS has a strong tradition of serving and contributing to our country and society. The NUS Day of Service is a day when the entire NUS family of alumni, students and staff come together to serve and give back to the community. Champion or participate in a community activity and spend a few hours of your Saturday to support a cause that is close to your heart.
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Update Your Contact Information Login with your Lifelong Email Account: @u.nus.edu @u.duke.nus.edu @u.yale-nus.edu.sg
Stay connected with your alma mater by updating your contact information, subscription preferences and interests so that you can receive communications on the latest NUS and alumnirelated news, and invitations to events.
Your student email account is also your lifelong email account upon graduation. Continue to enjoy 50GB of mailbox space and sending of attachments up to 25MB.
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“Given our cosmopolitan complexion, our identity will necessarily be a layered, hybrid one, meshing together ties of ethnicity, religion, culture and nationalities.”
WRITING THE
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Singapore Story
Stay Connected!
P R O F E S S O R Y O N G K W E T Y E W, N U S S E N I O R V I C E P R E S I D E N T ( C A M P U S I N F R A S T R U C T U R E )
NAVIGATING THE GREAT DIVIDE
MR ISAAC TIMOTHY TAY (ENGINEERING ’06) MR JONATHAN LOW (ENGINEERING ’13)
ALUMNI SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON INEQUALITY IN OUR COUNTRY, AND HOW TO ADDRESS IT.
AS THE COUNTRY MARKS ITS BICENTENNIAL Y E A R , W E L O O K AT THE UNIVERSITY’S CONTRIBUTIONS T O T H E C U LT U R A L , SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE O F T H E L I O N C I T Y.
DEBATING THE MERITS OF A TECH-DRIVEN TEMPLATE FOR TOMORROW
OF FINANCIAL STABILITY, UNIVERSITIES, AND THE FUTURE MR JOHN WILTON, NUS DEPUTY PRESIDENT (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE)
The Bread Winners MS PRANOTI NAGARKAR (ENGINEERING ’03) MR RISHI ISRANI (COMPUTING ’03)
S M A R T, S A F E, A N D S U S TA I N A B L E
A L O O K AT T H E E V O L U T I O N O F T H E N U S C A M P U S A N D T H E T H I N K I N G T H AT G U I D E S I T . A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E O F T H E N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y O F S I N G A P O R E
Alumni Portal / AlumNET your one-stop resource to find out all about alumni events and privileges. NUS Alumni Publications / AlumNEWS monthly e-newsletter / The AlumNUS quarterly magazine nus.edu.sg/alumnet/ thealumnus
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T H E A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E O F T H E N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y O F S I N G A P O R E
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Alumni Groups There are more than 70 Alumni Groups that are Faculty-, Hall-, or Interestbased for you to join and connect with likeminded alumni. Living or working overseas? Join an Overseas Chapter that is nearest to you!
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“The use of transformational technology is key to making our infrastructure more functional, elegant, and in harmony with the environment.”
P R O F E S S O R TA N TA I Y O N G ( A R T S A N D S O C I A L S C I E N C E S ’ 8 6 ) , P R E S I D E N T A N D P R O F E S S O R O F H U M A N I T I E S , YA L E – N U S C O L L E G E
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CAREER RESOURCES FOR ALUMNI Employment Opportunities on NUS TalentConnect Access NUS TalentConnect as an alumnus to explore graduate employment opportunities across different industries. Opportunities are primarily for students and recent graduates. Step 1: To login, first reset your password by clicking the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. nus-csm.symplicity.com/students
Step 2: Enter your NUS email address (lifelong email) and click “Go”. You will receive an email in your NUS email account with a link to reset your password. Once your password has been reset, you will be directed to your account.
Online Career Resources Utilise CFG's online resources after graduation - from job search strategies to resume writing. nus.edu.sg/cfg/students/career-resources
Consultation with a Career Advisor Singaporeans and Permanent Residents have access to career advisory services offered by the government. Please refer to the websites below for more information. • wsg.gov.sg/career-services.html • e2i.com.sg All alumni may also request an appointment with a Career Advisor from CFG by emailing careers@nus.edu.sg with your full name and your current career focus. You will hear from us within three working days.