The AlumNUS Oct-Dec 2021

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OAR HIGHLIGHTS

KENT RID GE ALUMNI FAMILY DAY 2 021

A REIMAGINED ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER

Associate Professor Stella Tan (Science ’98) shared about crime scene investigation before leading participants to solve a murder virtually at Forensic Science – CSI.

THE ANNUAL KENT RIDGE ALUMNI FAMILY DAY, THEMED REIMAGINE THIS YEAR, took on a virtual form for alumni, students, staff and their families to participate from the comfort and safety of their homes. Throughout the day, attendees were enthralled by an array of talks, workshops and activities that spanned across different themes of Science, Wellness, The Arts, Home, Technology and Work. Held on 14 August, the annual homecoming was set in motion with a strong line-up concurrently streamed and hosted on Facebook Live and Zoom. Participants hopped between sessions of their choice to learn about versatile and eye-opening subjects such as forensic science, game publishing, food security, urban insect farming and health. Other fun highlights of the day included virtual museum

A piano recital presented by NUS Piano Ensemble Alumni.

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tours, a ‘career human library’, a female empowerment workshop and an online mooncake-making session. In the spirit of staying connected as one University community, NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye (Science ’85) led a candid conversation joined by esteemed panellists Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar (Science ’98) and Mr Chiam Yeng Heeng (Year 4, Business) in REIMAGINE NUS, a discussion forum that shed light on NUS’ latest developments and interdisciplinary efforts. The jam-packed day concluded with over 200 attendees tuning in from their homes to a virtual movie screening of the heartwarming animated film, Soul.

Dr Foo Maw Lin (Science ’99) gave a “colourful” talk on chemistry’s application in everyday life.

Dr Wilson Wong (Science ’04) educated the crowd on growing their own food.


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