SMU CIRCLE - January 2017

SMU
january 2017     alumni.smu.edu.sg / alumni@smu.edu.sg

highlights

24th march 2017 - SMUAA AGM 

Make a difference! Stand for SMUAA elections to build a strong alumni body! 

3rd march 2017 -SMU interaction night

for past & present student and alumni leaders

31st March 2017 -SMU interaction night

for past & present ftb organisers and facilitators 

As an umbrella alumni body, the SMUAA plays a crucial role in strengthening the relationship between alumni and SMU, building the SMU brand, and shaping a premier institution. Year after year, a group of dedicated alumni strives to engage the alumni community by initiating meaningful activities and programmes through its 31 vibrant alumni groups. Last year SMUAA launched the alumni bistro B3, a prelude to a future Alumni Clubhouse. More impactful things can happen, and you can be part of it! Another leadership change will take place at the upcoming AGM on 24th March 2017. Stand for elections, join the 8th Executive Committee, and strategise in the building of a cohesive SMU alumni community. Student and alumni leaders play a critical role in engaging various segments of the student and alumni community respectively. These selfless and dedicated individuals, whilst at university and after graduation, give of their time and talents to build a strong SMU community through events, programmes, and other initiatives. Together these talented individuals can be a force to be reckoned with! We invite all past and present alumni and student leaders (SMUAA, Alumni Groups, Alumni Ambassadors, SMUSA, SAC) to join us for an “Interaction Night” on 3rd March at the B3 Bistro. The event is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions. It contributes to SMU’s 2025 vision of deeper engagement with students and alumni. Come connect with one another over food and drinks! Who knows what the interaction may bring?

Since 2001, dedicated senior students have been volunteering their time and energy to engage freshmen and assimilate them into SMU’s student life at the annual Freshmen Teambuilding Camps (FTB). These organisers and facilitators forged strong bonds as they spent their vacations inculcating the SMU CIRCLE values in freshmen through group activities. They contribute much to enhancing collegiality in the student community. Friendships are formed, and years after graduation, they continue to maintain strong ties. We invite FTB organisers and facilitators (past and present) to connect and reconnect, renew ties, and reminisce about the good times on 31st March at B3 Bistro.

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spotlight on alumni entrepreneurs
Hong Huazheng (bbm, 2010) 
Overall winner of the Singapore Young Photographer Award 2010, Huazheng took the road less travelled by venturing into the arts scene. His artistry and immense passion for the arts led him to create works which have firmly established him in the local arts community. Today, one can witness his works on SMU campus and at exhibitions. Huazheng continues to mentor aspiring artists at SMU.
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 Hong Huazheng (left) with ex-Director of Office of Global Learning Bernadette Toh at one of his photo exhibitions

Garret Mallal (center) with SMU President (right) at an alumni event
inspiring alumnus
garret mallal (bbm, 2006)

If you don’t succeed the first time, be persistent, and try again!

Meet SMU alumnus Garret Mallal who embraces that tenacity and spirit! Garret is flying high in the Hedge Fund industry. He attributes his “can-do” and “never say die” attitude to his active student life. Garret strongly believes in SMU’s brand of holistic education. Whilst at SMU, he was a member of Singapore’s National Water Polo team, and competed in the 2003 and 2005 SEA Games (his team won Gold both times).

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upcoming events
join us!

20 Jan - Alumni Homecoming @ Patron's Day 2017

20 Jan - ASoc AlumNight 2017

3 Feb - SIS CNY Alumni-Student Reunion Dinner 2017

9 Feb - SMU Travel & Hospitality Alumni Group New Year Gathering

18 Feb - LL.M Alumni Group Event

23 Feb - Launch of SMU-Accenture Alumni Group

24 Feb - Launch of Peer Helpers Alumni (PHA) Group 

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MWM Alumni Group Chinese New Year Dinner 2017 on 6th January

SMU Alumni Association Annual General Meeting on 21st December 2016
Upcoming events
see you there! 

3 Mar - SMU Interaction Night for Past Student and Alumni Leaders

4 Mar - Eluminix Alumni Group Get-Together & Celebration

9 Mar - SMU Real Estate & Alternative Investment Alumni Group Industry Night

17 Mar - Get R.E.A.L Conference & Alumni Networking Night for Senior Year Students

24 Mar - SMUAA Annual General Meeting 2017

31 Mar - SMU Interaction Night for Past FTB Organisers and Facilitators

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past events
in case you missed it

2 Dec - Launch of SMU Ballare Alumni Group

6 Jan - MWM Alumni Group Chinese New Year Dinner 2017 

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Launch of SMU Ballare Alumni Group on 2nd December 2016

career opportunities
alumni job board

- IT Senior Auditor (BCS)

- Assistant Trade Manager (Pacific International Lines) 

- Buy-side Equity Research Analyst (Econopolis) 

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SMU Alumni Association

new cocktail named "the bernie"

Only available at B3 bistro

Alumni offer a toast to Bernie Toh, ex-Director of Office of Global Learning, with a drink named after her.

Find out why...

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alumni privileges  lifelong learning

contacts and more links

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

Sign up for SMUAA Membership here

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SMU Libraries 
Enjoy complimentary three months free access when you subscribe to FT.com here. Valid till April 2017. For more details contact Jean Locufier. Check out the selected databases for SMUAA Members with Libraries Add-On privileges for more information.

Courses by SMU Academy (30% off for SMU Alumni)
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Media
- Leadership & Communication
- Storytelling for Organisations, Brands & Leaders
- Transformative Strategy

Others

9-11 Jan 2017, 15-17 Mar 2017
Asian Leaders Programme in Infrastructure Excellence

19 Jan 2017
Women & Leadership Masterclass: Corporate Storytelling

25 Jan 2017
Master of Science in Wealth Management Information Session

20-21 Feb 2017
Future Ready Forum 2017

Asian Management Briefs (January 2017)

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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