SMU CIRCLE: Apr - Jun 2023

 

Professor Emeritus Steven Miller
Interim Director and Advisor
SMU Office of Alumni Relations

Welcome to SMU CIRCLE!

As SMU continues on its journey towards SMU2025, forging strong partnerships with industries and expanding our networks with external stakeholders have become increasingly crucial. In this edition of SMU CIRCLE, we are delighted to feature an interview with Ms Chan Wai Leng, who was recently promoted to Vice President (Advancement & Alumni Relations). She will work closely with SMU President Professor Lily Kong and the newly formed President's External Engagement Council to bolster SMU's outreach and engagement efforts.

In our Alumni Spotlight, we feature Deddy Setiadi, an SMU alumnus who co-founded Kodecoon Academy, a coding school dedicated to advancing digital literacy among Singapore's young students. I hope his story inspires you to pursue your own passions and create impact in your own ways.

Lastly, we are happy to welcome our newest merchant partner, Delibowl Group, offering exclusive discounts to SMU alumni. We had the pleasure of speaking with its CEO, Amanda Huang, an SMU alumna who shares her journey of taking a leap of faith to achieve success amidst the challenges in the ever-changing food and beverage landscape.  I encourage you to support our new merchant partner and to learn from Amanda's story as you pursue your own career aspirations.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy reading this edition of SMU CIRCLE.

Special Feature

Organising for Impactful External Engagements:
An Interview with Ms Chan Wai Leng

On 1 April 2023, SMU announced the promotion of Ms Chan Wai Leng to Vice President with responsibility for both the Office of Advancement and Office of Alumni Relations. As one of the four members of the new...Read more >>

Alumni Spotlight

Coding the Next Generation of Innovators, Changemakers and Trailblazers

Deddy Setiadi graduated from SMU in 2015 with a double degree in Business Management and Economics. Drawing inspiration from his personal...Read more >>

SMU Alumni Privileges Programme
[New] Delibowl Group

Career Switch into the Unknown:
A Leap of Faith to a Journey of Success

Despite having no prior experience in the food and beverage industry, Amanda took a leap of faith and left SingPost after seven years to become...Read more >>

SMU COLLECTIONS
Curated news, stories and resources from around the campus

SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Lifting the Veil on Green Finance
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SMU Office of Postgraduate Professional Programmes

The Right Time to Pursue a Master's is Right Now
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SMU Centre for Management Practice

Asian Management Insights:
Creating the Capacity for Digital Government
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SMU CITY PERSPECTIVES
Moving Minds, Shaping Cities
Get inspired and discover solutions that will help you drive more impact

 

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