SMU CIRCLE - June 2016

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highlights

 

"Alumni for Life" - year in review (January 2015 to march 2016)

smu industry night for accounting, audit, tax and consulting formation of 29th alumni group - the smu women alumni group

“Alumni For Life” is OAR's inaugural annual report to our alumni and other stakeholders for January 2015 to March 2016. It provides an overview of activities aimed at fostering closer engagement with our alumni. It was a hectic period, with a myriad of events designed at welcoming our alumni home. The accomplishments would not have been possible without the collaboration of SMU Schools and offices, the SMUAA, alumni leaders, groups, volunteers, and class representatives, and student clubs and groups. Our thanks to all who have contributed to making 2015/16 so exhilarating! This report captures the highlights. For keepsake, you may also get your hardcopy of the report at OAR, located at level 6, SMU Administration Building.

The SMU Industry Night series provides a platform for alumni in the same industry to meet and to expand their professional network of contacts. Each event focuses on a different industry and is held at a venue in the vicinity of alumni’s workplaces. The next Industry Night, on 21st July, is for alumni in the accounting, audit, tax, and consulting sectors, and will be held at Empire, 45th storey of the Singapore Land Tower in the CBD. Do come network with fellow alumni and professionals in the same industry over food and drinks, whilst enjoying splendid views of Marina Bay. Who knows what opportunities this networking session may bring? Register today!

The Shirin Fozdar Programme (SFP), resident in SMU, facilitates the advancement of women in Singapore. It was established to commemorate Mrs Shirin Fozdar, an outstanding Singaporean woman who contributed vitally to women’s rights in Singapore. On 11 May, Chairperson Ms Claire Chiang unveiled SFP’s plans for the year ahead. It was very apt that the SMU Women Alumni Group was also launched at the event. The Group aims to gather the voices of SMU alumnae on shared interests and issues. It will organise activities to help members grow, including social and professional networking, personal and professional development, social and cultural activities, mentoring of alumnae and students, and community projects.

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Spotlight on Alumni Entrepreneurs
Vincent ha (BBM, 2009) 
Entrepreneurship is alive and kicking at SMU! In April 2016, SMUpreneurs, our Entrepreneurs Alumni Group, launched its SMU Business Directory. To-date, almost 300 alumni firms have been listed. The aim is to reach a listing of 1,000 alumni businesses. With effect from this month’s issue of SMU CIRCLE, we shall be featuring a SMU entrepreneur and his/her business(es). Starting the series is Vincent Ha, Chief Strategy Officer of Yello Digital Marketing Global and Co-founder of Gushcloud, who will share his life’s mission, aspirations, and advice to aspiring and fellow alumni entrepreneurs.
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Vincent Ha (above far right) with (left to right) SMUpreneurs Alumni Group President Ivan Chang, OAR Director Associate Professor Low Aik Meng and SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer 

 

SMU Industry Night for Banking and Financial Services on 26th May

 

Upcoming events
join us!

24 Jun - EMBA Alumni Group's Durian and Fruits Night

30 Jun - SINO Alumni Group Industry Talk on Banking and Finance Industry

9 Jul - SYE'16; Photo Day 2016

12 Jul - OIKOS Grad Night

14 Jul - SoA Alumni Knowledge Exchange: "Market Matters"

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upcoming events
See you there!

21 Jul - SMU Industry Night for Accounting, Audit, Tax and Consulting

21/22 Jul - HOTEL at Singapore Theatre Festival 2016 (Travel and Hospitality Alumni Group)

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

29 Jul - School of Law Grad Night 2016

30 Jul - Alumni Professional Development Workshop on Insights Into Money Laundering and Technology Risk Management

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 SMU Interaction Night for Class of 2013 and Class of 2014 alumni on 13th May

Student musicians and performers in Soundfoundry need not despair when they graduate. They can still continue their craft after graduation in the new SoundFoundry Alumni Group, launched on 20th May 2016, our 30th Alumni group. Alumni and students alike can stay connected with SMU's music and performing community using this channel. Read More.
past events
in case you missed it

11 May - Launch of Women Alumni Group

13 May - SMU Interaction Night for Class of 2013 and Class of 2014 alumni

19 May - Alumni Professional Development Workshop on Personal Brand and Influence

19 May - COMMotion Series by MCM Alumni Group (Second Instalment)

20 May - Launch of SoundFoundry Alumni Group

26 May - SMU Industry Night for Banking and Financial Services Industry

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career opportunities
alumni job board

 - Business Development Team Lead (PWC) 

- Project Analyst (A.T. Kearney Pte Ltd) 

- Singapore Country Lead (RingMD)

- Lead Public Relations Manager (RingMD)

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SMU Alumni Association
Tonic x - new chef specials

Tonic X's Chef's special of Masala Chicken is back! And there are new items on the menu such as thin crust pizzas and fries with special sauces to go with! Choose from a delectable selection of curry mayo, wasabe mayo, spicy miso or salted egg mayo. Come on down to your alumni cafe and enjoy these special treats! 

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Straight Cut Fries with one choice of topping at only $5!

alumni privileges & news lifelong learning

contacts and more links

TONIC-X
- 15% off F&B for SMUAA members, 10% off for SMU Alumni

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

OosterBay (Top grade sashimi at wholesale pricing via home delivery)

- 12% off for SMU Alumni (Discount code: SMU12)

IT'S JUST LUNCH (Dating for Busy Professionals)
- 10% off IJL membership packages for SMUAA members

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

20-22 Jun
SMU ExD - Assessing Strategic Performance Programme

21 Jun
Live Webinar: Have I Got Your Attention?

29-1 Jul
Essentials of Trade Finance (Eligible for Skills Future Credit)

14 Jul
Global Supply Chain Masterclass: Integrated Innovation with Your Partners in the Supply Chain

9 Jul-24 Sep
ACI-SMU Financial Markets Certificate (ACI Singapore Financial Markets Training Fund available)

22 Jul-20 Aug
SMU Certificate: Personal Estate Planning (IBF Level 2)

2017 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship - Research Students

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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