SMU CIRCLE - August 2016

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august 2016   alumni.smu.edu.sg / alumni@smu.edu.sg

highlights

 

smupreneurs Presents - outthink fintech

smu Industry night - technology  alumni Mentoring programme Information Session
SMUpreneurs, in partnership with hyperlinked.io and TechSG, brings to SMU Alumni yet another event, on Thursday 25th August, this time targeted at the startup community at IBM Studios in Marina Bay Financial Centre. The focus will be on Financial Technology or Fintech. Join fellow entrepreneurs for an evening embracing the next frontier of intersection for startups and enterprises with technology. Sponsored by IBM and powered by IBM Bluemix, participants choose from one of two tracks - "Cognitive and How It Empowers" and "Blockchain and the Future of Finance" - to learn how companies use technology to make financial services more efficient. Technology has a transformative influence on lives and businesses. Many SMU alumni have entered the technology sector and making an impact on society. So OAR/SMUAA has established an annual platform for our alumni in the sector to network and to discuss future endeavours. The next SMU Industry Night for the Technology sector will be held on 22nd September at Angie's Oyster Bar (Singapore Land Tower). Industry partners will also be invited to the event. Do take advantage of this opportunity to expand your professional network of contacts and to explore opportunities. Who knows what opportunities may come your way?

Help shape the future of SMU students and make a difference in their lives by being a mentor in the SMU Alumni Mentoring Programme. The Programme provides a platform for a nurturing relationship amongst alumni and students, and consequently fosters a greater sense of belonging to SMU. Do join the networking cum information session on 31st August 2016 to find out more about the mentoring process, meet fellow alumni and potential mentees, share your experiences, and encourage your juniors to reach their fullest potential. (Registration for the next run commences 24th August).

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Spotlight on Alumni Entrepreneurs
Jeff Tung chi fung (bbm, 2013) 
This month our spotlight is on SMU alumnus Jeff Tung, founder and CEO of Sheng Ye Financial Group. Jeff and Benjamin Twoon (BBM, 2013) together donated S$1 million in 2015 to establish a new entrepreneurship fund at SMU to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs. It marked the university’s largest gift by its alumni to date. We catch up with Jeff as he shares his personal life and experiences from his entrepreneurial journey.
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Launch of Master of Science in Innovation Alumni Group on 28th July

 

Upcoming events
join us!

16 Aug - SMU-Accenture Alumni Meet

25 Aug - SMUpreneurs Presents - Outthink Fintech

20/27 Aug - Alumni Socials: Enneagram Profiling + Cocktail Making Session

25 Aug - Business Families Alumni Group Event 

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upcoming events
See you there!

26 Aug - New SMU Gymnasium: Tour & Demonstration for SMU Alumni

27 Aug - TERN by Travel and Hospitality Alumni Group

31 Aug - Alumni Mentoring Programme Information Session

9 Sep - SMU Interaction Night - ACF

9 Sep - ASOC Day

10 Sep - LL.M Alumni Group Chill Out Event

16 Sep - SMUslims Alumni Networking Night

22 Sep - SMU Industry Night - Technology

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The Arts and Cultural Fraternity, with some 25 clubs, binds students and alumni with a love for art, music, dance, and the performing arts together. With a fraternity a few thousand strong, it is fitting for a networking event to be organised each year - to catch up on old times and to pursue collaborations. This year, the SMU Interaction Night for ACF alumni and students is slated for 9th September to coincide with the SMU Arts Festival (2-16 September). So gather your friends and meet to relive the memories over good food and drinks, at your own Alumni Bistro (at SMU Concourse below SIS next to BIG STEPS). Register here.
 

SMU Photo Day 2016 on 9th July
past events
in case you missed it

7 Jun - SREITS by Real Estate and Alternative Investment Alumni Group

9 Jul - SMU Photo Day 2016

21 Jul - SMU Industry Night - Accounting, Audit, Tax & Consulting

28 Jul - Launch of Master of Science in Innovation Alumni Group

30 Jul - Insights into Money Laundering and Technology Risk Management

31 Jul - SMU Challenge 2016

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career opportunities
alumni job board

- Investment Executive (YTL Westwood Properties)

- Post Graduate Management Associates (OCBC)

- Credit Analyst (Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX))

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SMU Alumni Association
Smu alumni cafe - B3 

The SMU Alumni Café (formerly Tonic X) has been rebranded – with a new name B3 (Burgers, Beer, Bistro), a new concept, and a new menu. Drop by to sample its dining options such as Kafei Paiku and Sawadeekap burgers, Fried Luncheon Meat with Yuzu Miso Butter, and more! Come support B3, the forerunner of your very own alumni guild house! Opening hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs from 10 am-12am; Fri from 10am-2am; Sat from 6pm-2am; and Sun from 6pm-12am. Come enjoy a burger, beer or two! See you there!

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alumni privileges & news lifelong learning

contacts and more links

SMU Alumni Cafe
B3: Burger Beer Bistro
- 15% off F&B for SMUAA members, 10% off for SMU Staff/Faculty/Students

SMU Mile Run 2016 (3 September)
- $5 per pax for SMU Alumni with code: SMUALUMNI 

OosterBay (Top grade sashimi at wholesale pricing via home delivery)
- 12% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMU12

ZALORA
- 15% off storewide with min spend of $85 (applicable on top of sale items) with code: SMUALUMNI2016

Research@SMU (Issue 39)

Campus Buzz

SMU Arts Festival 2016
- 10% off paid events for SMU Alumni with code artsfestival@smu.edu.sg 

CALLING ALL SMU ALUMNI RESIDING IN NEW YORK/USA
- Connect with fellow SMU alumni to support and foster a strong alumni community in the USA! Email alumnus Teo Hong Han or join the Facebook Group here.

18 Aug
Conference on the Move II: “Health & Us” by Mr Liak Teng Lit, Group Chief Executive Officer, Alexandra Health Systems

20, 26 & 27 Aug
Introduction to Business Analytics
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

25-26 Aug
Executive Coaching Programme

31 Aug-2 Sep
Global Supply Chain Managament Programme
- SkillsFuture Study Award of $5000 available

2 Sep
2016 Inaugural Shirin Fozdar Annual Lecture “At the Frontlines of Change: Women Who Dared”

3, 10 & 17 Sep
Global Wealth Management Operations & Technology
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

10 & 17 Sep
SMU Certificate in IT Risk, Governance and Security (IBF Level 1) 
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

10 Sep-26 Nov
ACI-SMU Financial Markets Certificate (ACI Singapore Financial Markets Training Fund available)

17 Sep
Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Symposium and Workshops: Young Investors - Time Is On Your Side. Yesterday's Lessons, Today's Inspirations, Tomorrow's Opportunities.

22-24 Sep
Digital:works 2016
- 15% off for SMU Alumni with code SMUA16

26-28 Sep
Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC) Workshop
- 15% off for SMU Alumni with code SMUALUM(Year of Graduation (eg. SMUALUM2008) beside name at registration

5-7 Oct
Corporate Banking Operations and Technology
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

International Trading Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)

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SMU CIRCLE is a monthly enewsletter brought to you by the SMU Office of Alumni Relations. Read about the latest developments at the University, find out more about upcoming events, hear from your fellow alumni and stay connected to the SMU Community of alumni, students, faculty and staff. For information regarding SMU CIRCLE, email valeriekoh@smu.edu.sg