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Coming Home to Rollin’ Good Times ORGANISED BY NUS ALUMNI RELATIONS AND CO-HOSTED BY NUS LAW AND THE LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, the annual homecoming took flight in a fun-filled hybrid format this year. Alumni groups put together virtual performances including Held on 3 July, the a rousing rendition of Ben E. King’s ‘Stand by Me’. celebration included a lineup of pre-recorded videos and nostalgic session of the NUS Senior programmes streamed live from the Alumni Tea & Chat. A highlight Bukit Timah Campus Auditorium. Alumni of the day was when Professor recorded a series of song-and-dance Danny Quah, Dean of the Lee Kuan performances, as well as a poem Yew School of Public Policy, and recital and a flash mob that showcased Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean creativity and talent. of NUS Law, hosted an illuminating Reminiscing about the good Interactive Dialogue that discussed old days, alumni Ms Anna Leong the opportunities and threats posed (Business ’81), Associate Professor by artificial intelligence (AI). Lawrence Chia (Science ’69) and The celebration went into full Mr Rohan Kamis (Accountancy ’75) led a swing when creative entries from
THE ART OF SAVOURING: SAKE -PAIRING MASTERCLAS S ON 8 JULY, 80 YOUNG ALUMNI TUNED IN FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES and learned how to unlock the go-to secret on how different sake profiles complement various ingredients. Organised in collaboration with Sky Premium International, the event was hosted by Ms Charmaine Yee, Radio and TV Presenter, and Mr Chek Wong, Certified Wine and Spirits Educator and Sommelier with 11 years of experience. It was an enjoyable evening of delicious bento, many toasts and fun as alumni participated actively in the game segment and post-event networking session. While unable to fully replicate social interactions in-person, the event was nevertheless a welcome respite for young alumni to network and make new friends.
enthusiastic alumni were awarded at the Bukit Timah’s Got Talent Contest prize presentation. NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye (Science ’85) also congratulated the Class of 1971 on their golden jubilee in an uplifting address, bringing the event to a fruitful close. Ms Ngoh Lay Yian (Science ’84), runner-up at the Bukit Timah’s Got Talent Contest.
Young alumni participated enthusiastically and interacted with one another during the Bingo game segment.
Watch out for updates on the next Thirsty Thursdays at alumnet.events/TTdec21! Prof Quah (left) and Prof Chesterman (right).
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Prof Tan speaking at the event.
