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- Message from the Director, Office of Alumni Relations -
I am excited to bring to you this edition as August is the time when we celebrate new beginnings, with the graduation of one cohort of students and the incoming of another. Congratulations to the Class of 2020, welcome to the alumni family, and all the very best for your future. To the Class of 2024, welcome!
We also celebrate the success of The Mentoring Circle (TMC), as it clinched gold in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards. This is an affirmation of the vision of its founders and their good work that has benefited many. We also celebrate with Georgie Passalaris (MTSC 2015) in her appointment as Head, Impact Management and Measurement, for the Platform for Global Public Goods at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
This edition also shines the spotlight on alumni who have taken the extra step to look out for their juniors, offering them internships and guiding them in the corporate world, all in the SMU spirit of paying it forward.
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SMU Strikes GOLD in the 2020 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
The Mentoring Circle (TMC) by SMU was one of only two gold award recipients in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards, under the category of Student-Led Engagement Initiatives. This is indeed an amazing feat considering that there were 2,752 entries submitted by 587 member institutions across 28 countries.
A ground-up initiative by students in 2016, TMC focuses on mentoring and networking as a way of helping SMU students develop their professional journey in the early days of their education. It is the brainchild of SMU alumni, Soon Zhengxiang (BSc (IS) 2017), Hafiz Kasman (BBM 2017), Masahiro Tan (BAcc 2017), and Benjamin Wong (BSc (Econ) 2018). The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is proud to have had the opportunity to work with TMC as part of the larger SMU Alumni Mentoring Programme. Check out the details of the award via this link. OAR took the opportunity to discover more about the history of The Mentoring Circle with its founders.
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"Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets."- Leonardo da Vinci
Soon Zhengxiang (BSc (IS) 2017)
(when asked for his favourite quote)
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"We should all stay humble in our quest towards the greater calling."
Benjamin Wong (BSc (Econ) 2018)
(on his views on remaining humble)
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"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Masahiro Tan (BAcc 2017)
(sharing his views around making an impact in the world)
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"Modern education today requires both hard and heart skills - neither can truly be complete without the presence and guidance of mentors."
Hafiz Kasman (BBM 2017)
(sharing his views on mentoring)
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Paying it forward with Jobs, Internships, and Guidance
Internship opportunities and gearing undergraduates for work life have been fundamental to SMU’s approach to a holistic education. Our alumni, having experienced such benefits, are naturally more than happy to share these opportunities with their juniors.
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Piyush Agarwal
(MBA 2019)
Having recently graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Piyush Agarwal (MBA 2019) feels that SMU has given him many opportunities along with a life-transforming education. As an alumnus, he believes that he has a responsibility to do his part for SMU, through the sharing of internship and job opportunities with the SMU MBA community.
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Adrian Tan
(BBM 2004, BAcc 2004 and MAF 2012)
Adrian Tan Theng Wai (BBM 2004, BAcc 2004 and MAF 2012) is an alumnus from the pioneer batch of SMU students in 2000. During his four years as an undergraduate, Adrian was very active in CCAs, serving as SMU Students' Association (SMUSA) Business Manager from 2001 to 2002, President of BIZCOM, and the SMU Motoring Club. He was also active as the captain of the SMU Tennis Club and a member for the Basketball Club, and Pool Club.
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SMU at UBS
For an organisation that employs about 3000 staff, 200 SMU alumni in UBS is but a drop in a pond. But while the number might be not be sizeable, the effort to engage the few individuals has been deliberate and purposeful, building a support system for cohorts of SMU alumni that join the financial institution.
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- News & Highlights -
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SMU Business Innovations Generator (BIG) entrepreneurs shine with sustainability innovations in the Liveability Challenge 2020
TurtleTree Labs and Alterpacks, two start-ups under the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s incubation programme, BIG (Business Innovations Generator) took the honours on 8 July 2020 at the annual Liveability Challenge, a global platform which calls for companies to create innovative ideas for sustainability in South East Asian cities.
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Funding Societies and SMU collaborate to develop a case on P2P Lending for small businesses
Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital financing platform, and Singapore Management University (SMU) have come together to develop and publish a case study explaining the role of FinTech and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending for small businesses. This is the first such case covering a P2P lender that SMU has developed, and involved in-depth research into the industry and the workings of the homegrown FinTech.
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- Save the Date -
Click below to access our upcoming events and activities
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3 Sep
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Ideas Shaping Tomorrow Series: Sustainability & The Triple-Bottom Line in the F&B Sector
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4 Sep
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Webinar: Wonders of Machine Learning
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- ALUMNI Voices -
At SMU, our students develop the drive and confidence to become movers and shakers within their chosen industry. In this issue, we caught up with Georgie Passalaris who shared with us how SMU shaped her perspective, eventually leading to an appointment at the World Economic Forum.
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"My name is Georgie Passalaris (MTSC 2015) and I am a member of the pioneer cohort of the Master of Tri-Sector Collaboration."
I was recently appointed as Head, Impact Management and Measurement, for the Platform for Global Public Goods at the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Alumni Around the World -
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Being in Germany and Being an Alumni Representative
Toh Yue Lin (BAcc 2010)
It has been a decade since Yue Lin (BAcc 2010) graduated, and while she has been through various exciting life experiences since, she still holds fond memories of her undergraduate days in SMU. One of the most cherished memories at SMU would be the friendships forged between classmates and professors. They have indirectly shaped her life and career choices.
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Carolina Yeo (BBM 2004)
Carolina Yeo (BBM 2004), or Carol, as she affectionately refers to herself, is a graduate from the pioneer batch of SMU’s Bachelor of Business Management programme. Since then, she has lived and worked in a few countries, including Belgium, Austria, Portugal and Abu Dhabi. Currently based in Germany, Carol recently worked with the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) to engage the overseas SMU Alumni community in Europe.
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- professional Growth -
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SMU Postgraduate Programmes
Take the next step to be future-ready. Come home to SMU where you can thrive and be your best. As an alumnus, enjoy an exclusive 20% discount off your next Masters programme here.
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SMU MITB Events
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Join us for our upcoming events:
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SMU Academic Research PhD Programmes
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Join the SMU Academic Research PhD Programmes. Applications for the Aug 2021 intake are open and will close on 31 Jan 2021.
Participate in an Upcoming Virtual Recruitment Fair:
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- Alumni JOB Board -
2020 has certainly been a challenging year for many people. Our current students will need all the help and support they can get during these unprecedented times. If you have any internships, traineeships, contract or full-time job opportunities to share, please contact us at alumni@smu.edu.sg |
Regional Associate, Strategy & Analytics
NINJA VAN
Data Analyst
ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
Software Engineer
INTEGRATED HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS PTE LTD
Assistant Trade Analyst
ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION
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- Volunteer Opportunities -
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SMOO Challenge
In celebration of SMU’s 20th Anniversary, we invite alumni to participate in the SMOO Challenge, a virtual event aiming to accomplish 20,000km (akin to halfway around the globe) together as a community from 1 to 20 September 2020. Regardless of where you live in the world, join us in making this SMU’s largest virtual event ever. Each sign-up is SGD20. Nett proceeds go towards providing financial assistance to your juniors adversely impacted by the current economic downturn. If you would like to contribute in other ways, a donation can be made here.
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Stay connected with us and join our network of alumni volunteers who have given back and helped new generations of alumni and students.
Click below to see how you can make an impact.
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- Alumni Privilege Programme -
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BH Vocal Studio
20% off all 1-to-1 voice lessons till 31 Dec 2020 by quoting "SMU20" when booking through the link below.
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BYKidO
Enjoy $3 Off Tickets and e-Vouchers, enter Promo Code: SMU$3OFF when checking-out from the link below.
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Stillen Maternity
15% off regular priced apparel by quoting "StillenOAR". 5% off regular priced Milky Mumma products by quoting "MilkyOAR".
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- Contact Us -
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Office of Alumni Relations
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Level 6, SMU Administration Building
81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065
T: +65 6828 0797
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SMU CIRCLE is a bi-monthly e-newsletter 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 alumni@smu.edu.sg |
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