SMU CIRCLE - November 2015

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November 2015 alumni.smu.edu.sg / alumni@smu.edu.sg
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Dear Alumni,

Students Today, Alumni For Life!

What makes great universities of the world great is their strong alumni base; the unwavering support and invaluable contributions of their alumni communities. Our own SMU alumni community has been passionately supporting and giving back to SMU. We decided to celebrate and recognise these selfless individuals at our inaugural Alumni Recognition Ceremony last month. The event also saw the launch of the SMU Alumni Ambassadors Programme. Twenty-four alumni were inducted as ambassadors. They will support SMU’s vision of enhancing strong linkages between alumni and other stakeholders in the SMU community. Read more about the ceremony in this issue. Click on the image above to understand the motivations of alumni who have been giving back to SMU!

In this issue, get to know new alumnus SAF Warrior Jeff Chin who shares his SMU experience and his latest pursuit – development of a new mobile application.

SMU entrepreneurs will be pleased to know that there will be an Alumni Entrepreneurs’ Gathering on 26 November! This inaugural event will be the start of a platform for individuals with the same drive and ambition to develop business relationships, share ideas, seek opportunities, and draw energy from each other on their way to building successful businesses.

We hope that you’ll enjoy reading SMU CIRCLE! We look forward to seeing you at forthcoming alumni events organised specially for you!

With warm regards,

Low Aik Meng
Office of Alumni Relations (OAR)

highlights

 
SMU Industry Night - accounting, audit, tax and consulting an Evening with Christopher j. marriot alumni entrepreneurs gathering

A strong business network is crucial for one’s career advancement. With graduates spanning 12 years, our alumni community is a powerful resource for networking. Join us for the next Industry Night on 19 November designed for alumni working in the audit, tax, accounting and consulting sectors. It is a platform to explore new opportunities and to grow your networks. Who knows what opportunities the event will bring? So come network with fellow alumni and industry professionals, whilst enjoying splendid views of Marina Bay from Empire in the heart of the CBD.

Network and engage in conversation with CEO of Savills South East Asia and MD of Savills Singapore, Chris J. Marriot. Chris played a pivotal role in the establishment and restructuring of the Singapore operations of the firm. During his time, he has led numerous corporate acquisitions and strategic relationships for the group. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable knowledge at this event organised by the Real Estate and Alternative Investment Alumni Group.

With more graduates and students taking the entrepreneurship route, a group of enterprising alumni has come together to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem in SMU. Come 26th November, the SMU Entrepreneurs Alumni Group will meet to discuss ways to build strong relationships amongst SMU entrepreneurs, and to establish the platform for them to connect, inspire, mentor, develop and share ideas, explore opportunities and, possibly even meeting potential investors. Who knows, your next business idea may germinate from this entrepreneurial connection!

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Spotlight on Alumni
jeff chin (MI, graduating Class of 2015)
Back to school after retirement? Why not? For SAF Warrior Jeff Chin, lifelong learning is his cup of tea. Jeff recently completed a SMU postgraduate degree, with classmates 20 years his junior, under the SMU Warriors Scholarship, prior to his retirement. He has since launched a new mobile application. Be inspired! It is never too late to learn and do something new!
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Upcoming events
join us!

19 Nov - Industry Night - Accounting, Audit, Tax and Consulting

23 Nov - RAII Alumni Group Event

26 Nov - Alumni Entrepreneurs Gathering

28 Nov - MBA Alumni Group Homecoming

past events
in case you missed it

5 Sep - Launch of Ayala Master of Tri-Sector Collaboration Scholarship

8 Oct - MPA Alumni Group Wine Appreciation

14 Oct - Alumni Mentoring Programme (11th Run)

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past events
keeping you up-to-date

22 Oct - SIS Day 2015

23 Oct - Alumni Recognition Ceremony 2015

27 Oct - SMU Interaction Night - SMUX

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SMU Alumni Association
enjoy going to the gym? Be a SMUAA member!

SMU Alumnus Desmond Ang enjoys working out at the gym. And what's even better? Being a SMUAA member allows him to use the SMU gym facilities and, at the same time, reconnect with fellow alumni, make new friends and mentor his juniors!

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Lifelong learning USeful information

contacts and links

18 Nov
SMU-SPRING Singapore Sharing Session (Explore how the Capability Development Grant can help your business grow)

21 Nov
MPA Information Session

2016 Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship

Research@SMU

 

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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 from the University, find out more about the 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