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- Message from The Office of Alumni Relations -
A Fresh New Look for a
The global pandemic may have thrown much of the world into disarray, but SMU Alumni and the Office of Alumni Relations have remained steadfast in engaging our alumni. With this revamped SMU CIRCLE, we have curated alumni news that is relevant, remarkable, and most importantly, reassuring in these trying times. Beyond streamlining the information, we have also added Alumni Voices - your voice! It is a space where alumni can share their journey and why it matters. We hope you will continue to find inspiration to make an impact. Let us remain united as one SMU and continue to thrive in the new normal!
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- Feature -
From SMU to Forbes' 30 under 30 in Asia
What do SMU alumni Jonathan Ng, Tengku Suzana, Kuah Chiew Shian, Nicholas Lim and Tylor Jong have in common? All of them drew inspiration from their experience in SMU, prompting them to take a step forward and start purpose-driven businesses that truly make an impact. Read on to find out how SMU has given them the impetus to challenge the status quo and become entrepreneurs on the Forbes' 30 under 30 list.
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Jonathan Ng (BBM 2016)
Jonathan's journey from SMU undergraduate to a serial entrepreneur on Forbes' 30 under 30 began when he fared poorly for a module he loved. Fuelled by his interests and experiences, SinFooTech upcycles food processing by-products and continues to challenge the status quo.
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Tengku Suzana (BBM 2014)
Turning a problem into an opportunity, Tengku Suzana started a travel and lifestyle platform, Have Halal, Will Travel, for Muslim travellers. Today, the platform is the largest of its kind in Asia and Suzana continues to work with major brands to bridge the gap between cultures.
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Kuah Chew Shian (BBM 2020)
Chew Shian's stint in Scandinavia, combined with her friend's experience working in a zero-waste experience inspired her to delve into the local food supply chain and start Kausmo, a dining experience that aims to promote discourse on food waste.
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Nicholas Lim (BBM 2019) and
Tylor Jong (BSc (Econ) 2018)
Nicholas Lim and Tylor Jong credit their initial success to SMU's incubator programme which helped them achieve a crucial milestone in their business. TreeDots is now a social enterprise that aims to reduce food waste by selling food items that do not meet aesthetic expectations but are safe for consumption to households and businesses.
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- News & Highlights -
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SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business Ranks Among Top 3 in the Financial Times Masters in Finance Rankings 2020
SMU's MSc in Wealth Management has stayed among the top 3 (Post-experience Ranking) and its MSc in Applied Finance climbed 5 spots to global 40th (Pre-experience Ranking).
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AMTD, Xiaomi Finance, SMU and ISS launch pivotal programme to empower digital finance leaders
The S$5 million AMTD-Xiaomi-SMU-ISS Digital Finance Leadership Programme provides in- depth digital business transformation and finance perspectives for senior leaders in Singapore and beyond.
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- Save the Date -
Click below to access our upcoming events and activities
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3 July
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The Mentoring Pinnacle 2020:
Programme Kick-off & Networking session for Mentors and Mentees
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4 July
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SMU Digital Mentoring: Careers in Technology
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14 July
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Foundations of Brand Storytelling
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- ALUMNI Voices -
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"SMU has exposed me to the world via various international programmes and helped me form a tight community of alumni."
Denise Lim (BBM 2009), truly exemplifies the saying that "the world is your oyster". After graduating in Barcelona in her last semester, she worked and lived in three continents. Undaunted by the circuit breaker measures, Denise continued making an impact through a Kickstarter project. Drawing inspiration from influential women leaders, Denise hopes to inspire a new generation of women who are unabashed about making their mark.
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- Alumni Around the World -
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Entrepreneurship in the time of COVID-19
Kevin Robertson Tang (BBM 2009), started Yardstick Coffee in the Philippines together with his friends in 2012, distributing specialty coffee supply and equipment to the F&B industry. Fast forward eight years later, the viral pandemic accelerated their plans to transition to a digital business model. Through it all, Kevin has kept abreast of the changes through a tight-knit alumni community where he is based.
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- professional Growth -
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SMU Executive Development
Engage in professional programmes to explore your capability and resilience in the fast-paced society.
Take part in the upcoming programmes:
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SMU MITB Events
Accelerate your IT career with the SMU Master of IT in Business.
Join us for our upcoming events:
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ISE Professional Course
Achieve your career aspirations in customer centricity in the age of disruption.
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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 |
Fundamental Equity Research Analyst
Churchill Singapore Pte Ltd
Graduate Programme:
Technical Operations Analyst
FDM Group
Operations Analyst
Myer Gold Investment Management Pte Ltd
Relationship Manager
Kredens Capital Management Pte Ltd
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- Volunteer Opportunities -
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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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SMU-X: Get involved!
SMU-X combines academic with experiential learning by getting students to work on real-world projects by collaborating with organisations (from the private, people and public sectors) and universities, locally and globally.
Get involved as a Project Champion (it's free) and work with SMU faculty and students to gain fresh ideas and perspectives to your organization's challenges.
Connect with us via e-mail ( smux@smu.edu.sg) or LinkedIn ( @smu-x) |
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- Updates -
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Little Learner's Collective
Mervin Soon (BSc (Econ) 2018)
(New listing under SMU Alumni Privilege Programme)
Where Learning Comes Alive
Inspired by the passion for creating unique, colourful art to share our love for Science, we started Little Learner's Collective in 2019. Show your appreciation of all things nerdy through our brilliant and humorous posters, stickers and more!
Quote "SMULLC" to receive a 10% discount when checking out.
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- Contact Us -
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Office of Alumni Relations
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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