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Annual Report 2017
Director’s Message
“It was another exciting year in review. I have very much enjoyed and appreciated our alumni’s active engagement with, and support for our University. Many thanks to the efforts of countless dedicated alumni who share in NUS’ vision and take strong interest and pride as NUS continues to make remarkable progress as a leading global university.” Professor Tan Chorh Chuan Medicine ’83
Table of Contents
2 Director’s Message
6 AlumSTATS 2017
13 Connecting Through...
36 2017 Year in Review
38 Alumni Pillars
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Director’s Message
Dear fellow alumni and friends, We had many wonderful 2017 moments. A highlight of 2017 was the second NUS Day of Service. We were very encouraged by the strong turnout of close to 2,000 volunteers comprising alumni, staff and students coming together on one special day to not only commemorate, but also to put into action NUS’ tradition of service. Working alongside the NUS community – whether it was planting trees, cooking in soup kitchens, picking up trash or taking seniors for a day out – we bonded knowing our efforts have benefited the wider community. I am delighted to share that the NUS Day of Service, which is an initiative mooted by alumni, will now be an annual event. The next Day of Service will be on 1 September 2018 (Saturday) and I hope that you will join us then. Through the accounts of many participants, both the Bukit Timah and Kent Ridge Homecomings continued to be successful, highly anticipated alumni events. These offered opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. At these events, we also commemorate special milestones and anniversaries – most notably, Law Faculty celebrated 60 years, which made Bukit Timah Homecoming all the more meaningful.
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Thirsty Thursdays took on a new format. This highly popular networking event for our younger alumni segment featured expert guest speakers, which lent greatly to the discussions between participants. Our thought-leadership speaker series, U@live will take a pause after seven incredible years. Working closely with U@live Chairman and Moderator, Mr Viswa Sadasivan (Arts and Social Sciences ‘83), we will be back soon with an exciting new concept. On this note, my colleagues and I are developing new programmes and activities for alumni, including more talks and workshops, local film screenings, and even a travel series. We will keep you updated through our various communications channels, including in our quarterly magazine. Our alumni publications also carry exclusive alumni interviews and campus updates to keep you apprised about the many happenings and developments in NUS. Since January 2018, The AlumNUS magazine has gone digital in line with NUS’ sustainability efforts. January 2018 also marks a new chapter here at NUS. On behalf of all NUS alumni, we warmly welcome new NUS President Prof Tan Eng Chye (Science ’85) and Provost Prof Ho Teck Hua (Engineering ’85). Together we will give them our
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fullest support to pursue our vision as a leading global university centred in Asia. On this note, I would like to thank former NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan (Medicine ’83) as well as the Alumni Advisory Board for their bold vision and guidance on our alumni engagement strategies. On behalf of my colleagues in the Alumni Relations team, it is our greatest pleasure to work with our NUS leadership team, faculty, staff, students and most of all, our alumni to build an even stronger and dynamic alumni family. I sincerely thank all of you for your continued support and participation, and look forward to another great year ahead!
Mr Bernard Toh Architecture ’84 Director, NUS Alumni Relations
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NUS Alumni Advisory Board The NUS Alumni Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and counsel on all alumni-related matters, including collaborating with NUS senior management to build and enhance relationships with alumni and friends of the University. From left: Mr Viswa Sadasivan (Arts and Social Sciences ‘83); Mr Jeremy Ee Jian Wen (Engineering ‘05); Mr Edward D’Silva (Architecture ‘75); Professor Tan Chorh Chuan (Medicine ‘83), then NUS President; Mr Bernard Toh (Architecture ‘84), NUS Alumni Relations Director; Ms Janet Ang Guat Har (Business ‘82); Mr Peter Tay Yew Beng (Business ‘75); Mr Johnny Tan Khoon Hui (Science ‘82); Mr Eddie Lee Choy Peng (Law ‘81). Absent from group photo: Dr Tan Peng Guan (Dentistry ’70).
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Alumni Students’ Advancement Committee The Alumni Students’ Advancement Committee was established by the NUS Alumni Advisory Board to spearhead the NUS Alumni Bursary Fund Campaign. The Committee is led by NUS alumni to nurture alumni-led initiatives to raise funds to support bursaries for deserving NUS students. Front row, from left: Mr Seah Cheng San (Engineering ‘82); Ms Florence Sim, Associate Director, NUS Development Office. Back row, from left: Mr Soh Yi Da (Arts and Social Sciences ‘14); Mr Bernard Toh (Architecture ‘84), NUS Alumni Relations Director; Mr Johnny Tan Khoon Hui (Science ‘82), Committee Chairman; Mr Kevin Ong, Director (Major Gifts), NUS Development Office; Mr Yeo Keng Joon (MBA ‘85).
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AlumSTATS 2017
Population and Demographics
Alumni Population:
288,600
2015
269,379
2016
278,810
2017
288,600
Demographics by Age Above 81 71-80
Age
61-70 51-60
4,330 9,958 22,489 43,904 67,591
41-50
88,881
31-40 30 and Below
50,207 Number of Alumni Correct as at January 2018.
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Distribution by Faculty
Duke-NUS Medical School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
331
56,605
2,306
58,940
11,282
44,967
Institute of Systems Science
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Multi Disciplinary Programme
NUS Business School
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
4,854
2,608
587
35,730
674
Risk Management Institute
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
School of Computing
School of Design and Environment
Singapore – MIT Alliance
Temasek Defence Systems Institute
573
232
14,748
14,667
810
710
The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific
Yale-NUS College
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
212
119
16,494
512
*Includes graduates from Nanyang University, exchange and post-graduate programmes etc.
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Others*
33,176 Correct as at January 2018.
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Events alumnet.nus.edu.sg/upcoming_events
59
Local Events
18
Overseas Events
85
Event Days
17,138
Attendees
Signature Events
NUS Alumni Leaders Forum
NUS Day of Service
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Bukit Timah Homecoming
Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day
NUS Alumni Awards
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Facilities alumnet.nus.edu.sg/facilities sfahvenues@nus.edu.sg
623
bookings
Food and Beverage Outlets • The University Club by Privé Grill • Reedz Café Complimentary Amenities • Hot-desking spaces • Usage of computers and printers • Meeting and activity rooms
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8,843 visitors
Venues Available alumnet.nus.edu.sg/venue_kit
• • • • •
298-seater Auditorium The Waterway Concourse Benefactors’ Foyer 5 seminar rooms: Basil, Clove, Lemongrass, Thyme and Coriander (new) • 1 meeting room: Cardamom
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Communications Update particulars and subscription preference: alumnet.nus.edu.sg/updatemyparticulars
AlumNET
Quarterly The AlumNUS magazine
nus.edu.sg/alumnet
Average monthly AlumNET webpage views:
27,197
alumnet.nus.edu.sg/alumnusmagazine
Average circulation:
140,184
Monthly AlumNEWS alumnet.nus.edu.sg/newsletter
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Winner of the Award of Excellence at the APEX Awards 2017 Category: One-of-a-Kind Publications - Education & Training
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Benefits and Privileges AlumNUS Card alumnet.nus.edu.sg/alumnuscard
11,427
cards issued Categories • Privileges on Campus • Fashion and Retail • Healthcare • Beauty and Wellness • Home and Living
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card merchants • Lifestyle • Food and Beverage • Travel and Accommodation • Sports and Outdoors • Education and Self-enrichment
Awards and Bursaries alumnet.nus.edu.sg/awards_bursaries
Supported 72 students, through:
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Funded through Banks Affinity Cards Programme in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank and DBS Bank
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NUS Alumni Bursary Awards at $2,250 each
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NUS Alumni Student Exchange Awards at $2,500 each
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NUS Alumni Overseas Colleges Awards: 9 at $1,000 each, 2 at $500 each
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Connecting Through...
...Recognition
NUS Alumni Awards 23 November 15 alumni were honoured at the NUS Alumni Awards 2017 for their outstanding achievements and contributions. The Outstanding Young Alumni (Team) Award was conferred for the first time in recognition of the collaborative efforts that are characteristic of and essential to many successful start-ups and enterprises.
Eminent Alumni Award Recipient, Mr Wong Ngit Liong.
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Launched in 2005 in conjunction with the NUS Centennial celebrations, NUS Alumni Awards celebrate and honour alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions to their alma mater, society and the world. EMINENT ALUMNI AWARD Mr Wong Ngit Liong, Engineering ’65 Chairman & CEO, Venture Corporation Limited Former Chairman, NUS Board of Trustees DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD Emeritus Professor Chen Hsiao Yun Louis, Science ’64 Founding Director, Institute for Mathematical Sciences Ms Chew Gek Khim, Law ’84 Executive Chairman, The Straits Trading Company Limited Professor Chua Nam-Hai, Science ’65 Andrew W. Mellon Professor and Head of Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology, The Rockefeller University; Deputy Chairman, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ms Lim Hai Yen, Arts and Social Sciences ’92 Playwright and Artistic Director, The ETCeteras Mr Peter Seah Lim Huat, Business ’68 Chairman, DBS Group Holdings Limited and DBS Bank Limited OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Dr Azariah Tan Peng Chay, Music ’11 Pianist Ms Betty Tsai, Engineering ’12, University Scholars Programme ’12 Research Scientist, Procter & Gamble International
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Mr Jeffrey Tiong Jee Hui, Engineering ’07 Founder and CEO, PatSnap Pte Ltd Mr Mohamed Fairoz Bin Ahmad, Arts and Social Sciences ’06 ’10, University Scholars Programme ’06 Founder and Executive Director, Chapter W Dr Neo Mei Lin, Science ’09 ’13 Research Fellow, Tropical Marine Science Institute, NUS Dr Sin Yong, Medicine ’12 Doctor and Magician TEAM AWARD Mr Quek Siu Rui, Business ’12 Mr Marcus Tan Yi Wei, Business ’11 Mr Lucas Ngoo Cheng Han, Engineering ’13 Co-founders of Carousell Pte Ltd
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...Thought Leadership NUS Alumni Leaders Forum: A Shared Future 8 April
Committee Chairperson: Mr Peter Tay (Business ’75)
More than 100 participants attended the Forum which addressed how our alumni and students can be future-ready, in a world that is becoming increasingly more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). The Forum included a tour of Blk71, which gave participants a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the incubated projects.
From left: Panelists Dr Lily Chan, Mr Julian Low, Ms Crystal Lim, Prof Tan Eng Chye, with moderator Mr Bernard Toh.
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“NUS has to be the place where people, especially the young, experience the FUTURE and see its possibilities… and feel excited and empowered to help shape the future.” – Then NUS President, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan (Medicine ’83)
Keynote speaker, then NUS President, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan.
Speakers and Panel Highlights: Prof Tan Eng Chye (Science ’85), then NUS Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost: encouraged alumni to embrace lifelong learning. scale.nus.edu.sg Dr Lily Chan, CEO of NUS Enterprise: shared how to forge a sustainable start-up ecosystem. enterprise.nus.edu.sg Ms Crystal Lim, then Director of Centre for Future-ready Graduates: provided important insights about the millennial mindset, and the need to cultivate students’ sense of self- and interpersonal awareness. nus.edu.sg/cfg Mr Julian Low (Science ’08), co-founder of Zopim.com and Executive Director of Investment at Vertex Ventures: shared his entrepreneurial journey which started at NUS. enterprise.nus.edu.sg/success-stories/detail/23
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The Alumni Leaders Forum serves as a learning platform for alumni and student leaders to exchange ideas and best practices. Launched in 2011, the Forum is an initiative of the NUS Alumni Advisory Board, spearheaded by Mr Peter Tay (Business ’75).
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...Thought Leadership
President’s Dialogue Lunch President’s Dialogue Lunch is held regularly throughout the year, with different faculties and schools, to facilitate interactions between alumni and NUS President on a more personal and deeper level, with an objective to foster closer ties between alumni and alma mater. 21 March 18 July 23 August 21 September
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School of Computing Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
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U@live A guest speaker series, U@live showcased global thought leaders including NUS faculty and alumni. The series aimed to create a platform for intellectual exchange and discourse to inspire and ignite the passion of the young of today. 3 January
Mr Kirk Wagar Then United States Ambassador to Singapore
23 June
Mr Tan Chade-Meng Chairman of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Co-chair of One Billion Acts of Peace
25 October
Mr Peter Ho (Engineering ‘03) CEO and Co-Founder of HOPE Technik Pte Ltd
After seven years and 59 speakers, the last session of U@live was held on 22 November 2017. Special thanks to Mr Viswa Sadasivan (Arts and Social Sciences ‘83) Chairman of the U@live organising committee and U@live moderator – the success of the series would not have been possible without his leadership and guidance.
22 November Mr Dan Shefet President and Founder of the Association for Accountability and Internet Democracy View videos of past sessions at ualive.nus.edu.sg/eventlisting.
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...Service
Prof Tan Eng Chye, then NUS Provost, collected trash with students and staff from the College of Alice & Peter Tan at the Tanah Merah Coastal Cleanup activity.
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NUS Day of Service 9 September Initiated by the NUS Alumni Advisory Board in 2016, the annual NUS Day of Service is a day when the NUS community comes together to give back to society. A wide range of activities was organised by Champions comprising NUS alumni, students and staff: such as tree planting; coastal and reservoir cleanup; activities with the elderly, children and youth, migrant workers and people with special needs; and food distribution to the underprivileged. alumnet.nus.edu.sg/DOS
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Committee Chairperson: Mr Jeremy Ee (Engineering ’05)
2016
2017
Beneficiaries
4,500
5,000
Volunteers (including alumni, students, staff and family members)
1,400
2,000
Activities
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...Arts and Culture
Alumni Concerts The Alumni Concerts series, a new initiative by NUS Alumni Relations and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, aims to showcase talented alumni musicians and promote music appreciation. 17 June: Love Affair with the Oboe, featured oboist Mr Howard Ng (Music ’11), accompanied by pianist Dr Tham Horng Kent. The concert showcased the beauty of the sound of the oboe through a potpourri of music pieces.
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28 October: Award-winning composer and pianist Mr Tze Toh (Computing ’02) and violinist Ms Christina Zhou (Music ’14) performed in A Dream of 2 Worlds, with saxophonist Mr Teo Boon Chye. Both alumni also shared their personal stories and inspirations behind their music at a pre-concert sharing session on 16 October.
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Edutainment Concerts For the young and the young at heart, the Edutainment Concerts series brings music to alumni and their families including their young ones, and promotes music appreciation. 11 March: The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant was brought to life with exquisite interplay between music by Dr Robert Casteels, renowned pianist, educator, conductor and composer; and narration by Mr Michael Cheng (Arts and Social Sciences ‘02), Artistic Director of Tapestry Playback Theatre. 16 September: At the Opera! provided audience with insights into European operas and presented pieces by Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, performed by professional opera singers, accompanied at the piano by Dr Robert Casteels.
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Yugpurush – Mahatma Na Mahatma 15 November NUS Alumni Relations and the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (Singapore) jointly presented the theatre production of this acclaimed play at Shaw Foundation Alumni House. More than 160 alumni, students and staff joined more than 6.5 million people from about 300 cities around the world who have watched this splendid performance.
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...Arts and Culture
Film Festivals Indian, Canadian and China Film Festivals brought a diverse selection of critically acclaimed films from each of these countries to campus. Close to 3,000 alumni, students, staff and guests attended the Festivals, and some went home with attractive lucky draw prizes such as gift hampers and air tickets to India and China.
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April 7, 10, 11, 12 Indian Film Festival Movies screened: Mantra Chitrokar Irudhi Suttru
May 25, 26, 29, 30 Canadian Film Festival Movies screened: Room My Internship in Canada Sleeping Giant
September 22, 25, 26, 27 China Film Festival Movies screened: Mojin – The Lost Legend Go Away, Mr. Tumor Wolf Warrior
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...Sports
49th UM-NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament 19 to 20 July
Golf Captain: Mr KC Lim, NUS Vice President (Finance)
The 49th edition of this tournament is testament to the strong and enduring ties between the two universities. Since 1968, University of Malaya (UM) and NUS alternately hosts the game, with NUS hosting this year. 100 alumni, staff and faculty members participated from both contingents, with Team NUS winning the challenge trophy. Then NUS Chancellor and Singapore President, Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam (Science ’62) hosted the official dinner, which was also attended by UM Chancellor and Sultan of the State of Perak, His Royal Highness Sultan Dr Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
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26th NUS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament 12 October Close to 140 alumni and friends participated in the Tournament organised by NUS Alumni Relations in collaboration with the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS). Friendships were renewed and forged over the friendly competition held at Raffles Country Club, and during the Prize Presentation Dinner at NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House.
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...Homecomings
From left: Then Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Prof Kishore Mahbubani (Arts and Social Sciences ‘71); then NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan (Medicine ‘83); and Dean of Law, Prof Simon Chesterman (with his trusy steed).
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Bukit Timah Homecoming 1 July More than 1,100 alumni from a wide range of cohorts came back to Bukit Timah campus for their annual homecoming dressed to the Country Western theme. Boisterous laughter and conversations could be heard throughout the evening as old friends caught up with one another. The event also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Class of 1967 and 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Law.
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...Homecomings
Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 19 August NUS’ biggest homecoming event welcomed home close to 5,000 alumni, students, staff and their families and friends for an evening of fun, food and entertainment. Highlights: • Alumni & Students Sports Challenge • Alumni Art Exhibition • Alumni Networking Booths • Battle of the AlumNUS Foodpreneurs • Carnival Booths • Drone, Music and Dance Workshops
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• Environmental Atrium • Live Music Performance by Alumni and Student Groups • Movie-on-the-Green • Picnic-on-the-Green • Student Life Fair
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...Networking Movies On The House A staple on the NUS Alumni Relations’ calendar for alumni of all ages to come back to campus for movie treats with their families and friends. More than 2,000 attendees enjoyed seven blockbusters and family favourites. January February March June July October November
Deadpool Me Before You Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Kubo and the Two Strings The Great Wall Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Logan
Social Night 15 June Alumni leaders and volunteers, as well as students and staff who have contributed towards alumni events and initiatives gathered for a relaxing and enjoyable evening to network and share ideas.
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Thirsty Thursdays Three editions of this popular social and networking event for young alumni were held at central venues. Close to 350 alumni attended the events, where alumni guest speakers were invited to share their professional journeys and experiences. 16 February @ KPO Café Bar Guest Speakers Mr Frank Koo (Business ’90), Head of Southeast Asia, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn Asia Pacific Mr Ricky Lin (Design and Environment ’07), Founder and CEO of Nature’s Nest 20 April @ Privé Clarke Quay Guest Speakers Ms Koh Ching Ching (Business ’90), Head of Group Corporate Communications, OCBC Bank Mr Alexander Kho (Business ’16), Management Associate, Ascendas-Singbridge 16 November @ SEAR Guest Speaker Mr Lee Keng Leong (Business ’04), Deputy Director, FairPrice Online
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...Appreciation
Chinese New Year Appreciation Dinner 8 February The annual event, in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations, appreciates alumni leaders, volunteers, partners, colleagues and students for their support towards NUS Alumni Relations’ mission to strengthen and deepen alumni relations.
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NUS Alumni Complex Year-end Party 15 December Occupants of NUS Alumni Complex – NUS Alumni Relations, Development Office, International Relations Office and NUS Society – organised A Star-Studded Event on 15 December. The party is a wonderful opportunity for colleagues at Alumni Complex as well as other departments to come together for a fun-filled afternoon, complete with sumptuous food, exciting gifts exchange and attractive lucky draw prizes!
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2017 Year in Review
January 3 19
U@live featuring Mr Kirk Wagar Movies On The House: Deadpool
19-20 27
Chinese New Year Appreciation Dinner Thirsty Thursdays Movies On The House: Me Before You
August
49th UM-NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament Movies On The House: The Great Wall
February 8 16 23
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Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day President’s Dialogue Lunch: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
March 11 Edutainment Concerts: The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant 21 President’s Dialogue Lunch: School of Computing 30 Movies On The House: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children 31 Class Ambassadors Investiture
September 9 16 21 22, 25-27
NUS Day of Service Edutainment Concerts: At the Opera! President’s Dialogue Lunch: NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering China Film Festival
October April 7, 10-12 8 20
Indian Film Festival Alumni Leaders Forum Thirsty Thursdays
May 25-26, 29-30
Canadian Film Festival
12 26th NUS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament 16 Alumni Concerts - Pre-concert Sharing Session: A Dream of 2 Worlds 25 U@live featuring Mr Peter Ho 26 Movies On The House: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 28 Alumni Concerts: A Dream of 2 Worlds
November June 15 17 22 23
Social Night Alumni Concerts: Love Affair with the Oboe Movies On The House: Kubo and the Two Strings U@live featuring Mr Tan Chade-Meng
15 16 22 23 30
Yugpurush – Mahatma Na Mahatma Thirsty Thursdays U@live featuring Mr Dan Shefet NUS Alumni Awards Movies On The House: Logan
DECEMBER July 1 18
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NUS Alumni Complex Year-end Party
Bukit Timah Homecoming President’s Dialogue Lunch: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
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Alumni Pillars
NUS Alumni Groups alumnet.nus.edu.sg/alumni_groups
73
Alumni Groups
38
Faculty-, School-, Department-based groups
29
Interest-based groups
6
Hall-based groups
7 New Alumni Groups
NUS Alumni Badminton
NUS Alumni Accenture Group
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NUS Alumni Orchestra
NUS Blast Alumni Movement
NUS Piano Ensemble Alumni
NUS Alumni Chinese Debating Society
NUS Life Sciences Alumni
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NUS Alumni Overseas Chapters alumnet.nus.edu.sg/overseas_chapters
NUS Alumni Relations Director’s visits to 7 Overseas Chapters... January: Jakarta June: Hong Kong August: Tokyo September: London November: Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
... and to explore new frontiers December: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Australia
India
Melbourne Perth Sydney
New Delhi
United Kingdom London
Indonesia Jakarta
United States of America
Toronto Vancouver
Japan
Boston San Francisco
China
Malaysia
Beijing Chengdu Hong Kong Shanghai Xiamen
Kuching
Canada
40
Tokyo
New Zealand Auckland
Highlights of Overseas Chapters’ events Hong Kong: Appreciation and Networking Night London: Professional Forum Series Brexit: An Asian Perspective Shanghai: Exchange Meeting with Singapore Ambassador to China
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Students alumnet.nus.edu.sg/class_ambassadors
Class Ambassadors alumnet.nus.edu.sg/class_ambassadors
• Class Ambassadors play a vital role as key connectors in the alumni community. They help to ensure the continual engagement of the class with Faculty, School, Hall or Residential College and alma mater after graduation. • 223 new Class Ambassadors from the Class of 2017. • Class Ambassadors Investiture was held on 31 March.
Dialogue with NUS Students’ Union and Graduate Students’ Society
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New Alumni Commencement
10,654
New Graduates 42
Graduands received AlumConnect - a starter kit for new alumni ‘Proud to be an AlumNUS’ gown bags
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Associate Directors for Alumni Relations alumnet.nus.edu.sg/ads_alumnirelations
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Associate Directors:
Responsible for engaging alumni from their respective faculty, school, hall of residence, college and department.
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3 meetings held by NUS Alumni Relations to discuss challenges and opportunities.
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NUS Alumni Relations Directorate
Alumni Cultivation and Engagement
Provides strategic direction for the office in its engagement and outreach efforts in line with NUS’ aspirations.
Strengthens bonds with alumni through programmes and activities.
Mr Bernard Toh Director Ms Florence Neo Deputy Director Head, Alumni Cultivation and Engagement Ms Hamidah Salleh Senior Associate Director Head, Administration Ms Yeap Su Phing Senior Manager Head, Marketing and Communications Ms Maureen Oliveiro PA to Director
Marketing and Communications Develops branding and communications strategies to better reach out to alumni. Ms Tan Ling Ing Manager
Mr Samuel Tan Senior Manager
Ms Idy Lim Senior Executive
Mr Ng Shan Jun Senior Executive
Mr Chua Sin Chew Manager
Ms Cassandra Lua Senior Executive
Mr Delon Lim Executive
Ms Josephine Chng Manager
Ms Gabriella Nyam Senior Executive
Ms Susan Ng Operations Associate
HR, Finance and Administration Provides human resource, finance and administrative support. Ms Celeste Seow Manager
Ms Florence Ong Senior Executive
Ms Yeo Wei Wei Assistant Manager
Ms Wendy Ng Operations Associate
Shaw Foundation Alumni House Operations Manages operations for the Shaw Foundation Alumni House. Ms Tan Lily Manager
Ms Hamidah Bte Ithnin Management Assistant Officer
Ms Avelyn Chung Senior Executive
Mr Kyaw Win Shwe Management Assistant Officer
Information Management Provides strategic roadmap and implementation of information technologies. Mr Tan Kee Chek Manager Mr Ang Chin Chuen Assistant Manager Mr Goh Li Zhao Management Assistant Officer
Ms Noreen Kwan Management Assistant Officer Correct as at March 2018.
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The NUS Office of Alumni Relations Team
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