SMU CIRCLE - November 2017

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NOVEMBER 2017     alumni.smu.edu.sg / alumni@smu.edu.sg

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SPOTLIGHT ON Alumni mentoring programme SPOTLIGHT ON
THE alcove

 

SPOTLIGHT ON OVERSEAS ALUMNI CHAPTERS

The SMU Alumni Mentoring Programme was launched on 31 October 2017, with over 130 alumni mentors and 180 student mentees who have signed up for this programme. 

The mentors and mentees mingled and made connections with each other across the following broad categories such as Technology, Banking & Finance, Public Sector, Media & Marketing, and Services & Other Sectors. 

The Office of Alumni Relations thank the alumni mentors for volunteering of their precious time, and 'paying it forward' to their juinors!

Interested alumni or students may still sign up for the programme; the deadline has been extended till 25 Nov 2017.

The ALcove, your new event space, is now open for bookings! Located at SIS's basement concourse, The ALcove is the only event space in SMU that comes fully equipped with catering, projector and sound systems, a pool table and dart machines. With a capacity of 120 pax, The ALcove is  perfect for workshops, panel discussions, gatherings, and celebrations.

The ALcove is an alumni space managed by the SMU Alumni Association on behalf of the Office of Alumni Relations. All SMU alumni, students and staff are welcome to utilise The ALcove for your club activities or office events.

Check it out today!
Contact (65) 64932261 or
thealcove@smuaa.org.sg

Have you relocated overseas for work or perhaps moved to another country for love? You could also be an international undergraduate or postgraduate student who has gone home after completing your studies. Whatever the case, we want to keep in touch with YOU.

Did you know that there are eleven Overseas Alumni Chapters and six Overseas Alumni Representatives in various parts of the world, such as Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America?

If you would like to start an Overseas Alumni Chapter in the city where you live, find out how! Write to Sam Wu, Assistant Director overseeing international alumni and overseas alumni chapters.

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spotlight on alumni entrepreneurs

kevin robertson tang
(bbm, 2009)

Co-founder,
yardstick coffee

Hailing from The Philippines, alumnus Kevin Tang (BBM, 2009) spent four years of his university life at SMU, a decision he never regretted. Being in Singapore exposed him to the local coffee culture, leading him to start Yardstick Coffee with two other SMU alumni in Manila. Currently the President of The Philippines Alumni Chapter (an overseas alumni group for all SMU alumni living in The Philippines), he generously provided all the coffees for the SMU Industry Leaders Dialogue event in Manila in October 2017. 

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SMU alumni

Kevin (above), the co-founder of Yardstick Coffee, discovered his passion for coffee culture whilst studying at SMU as an international student from The Philippines. Kevin is also the President of the Philippines Alumni Chapter, as well as a member of the International Advisory Council The Philippines. 

SMU alumni

Vanessa (above) was named one of 2017 Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 for co-founding Freedom Cups, an enterprise with the aim of improving the lives of women in underprivileged communities via the creation of reusable menstrual cups.
inspiring alumnus

VAnessa paranjothy (bsocsc, 2012)

co-founder, freedom cups

Recently named as one of 2017 Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30, Vanessa Paranjothy (BSocSc, 2012) deserves every accolade thrown at her. Taking the path less trodden, Vanessa has ventured into a fairly taboo space of menstruation and periods; Freedom Cups is a ‘feminine hygiene’ start-up that creates reusable, silicon menstrual cups. For every cup purchased, Vanessa will donate one to women in underprivileged communities, perfect for women in areas where there are no toilets, running water or electricity. Whilst she is loath to name her company a social enterprise, this is an entrepreneur with a big heart and an even bigger desire to improve the lives of impoverished women. Is it a wonder that this 28-year-old is one of Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30?

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upcoming events
join us!

16 Nov Professional Development Series: Global Megatrends and Innovations for Tomorrow’s Businesses

16 Nov - Sino Alumni Group Presents: "The Future of Wealth Management"

18 Nov - SMU Alumni Collective (Group Launch)

22 Nov - SMU Real Estate and Alternative Investment Alumni Group

22 Nov - Appreciation Lunch for Student Leaders @The ALcove

1 Dec - SoundFoundry Alumni Group Annual Year-End Gathering 2017

3 Dec - Sunday Futsal for SMU Postgraduate Students and Alumni

8 Dec - SMU Industry Leaders Dialogue - “Leading Businesses Amidst the War for Talent”, & Launch of SMU International Advisory Council in Vietnam

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smu alumni, class reunion 

SMU’s Class of 2007 returned for their 10th Year Class Reunion on 11 November 2017 (Saturday)! It was a time of catching up, reconnecting and making new vows to stay in touch! 

 

 

SMU alumni, hospitality

The Alumni Professional Development Fireside Chat on 12 October 2017 with a fireside chat with Dan Lynn, Co-Founder of ZUZU Hospitality Solutions and board member of Swiss-based Movenpick Hotels & Resorts. The topic was "Setting Career Objectives as Principles, not End Points".
 
PAST events
see what you missed!

8 Sep - SMU Interaction Night for ACF Alumni

12 OctProfessional Development Series: Setting Career Objectives as Principles, not End Points 

20 Oct - SMU Interaction Night for SMUX Alumni & SMU Diving Alumni Group Launch

31 Oct - SMU Alumni Mentoring Programme Launch

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past events
in case you missed it

3 Nov - SMU Career Champions Alumni Group Launch

8 Nov - SMUpreneurs' Launch of BizHub

9 Nov - SMU Industry Night: Technology

10 Nov - The Mentoring Circle Panel Discussion

11 Nov - 10th Year Class Reunion

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smu alumni, diving, SMUX

The SMU Interaction Night for SMUX Alumni on 20 October 2017 was a particularly special one: it witnessed the launch of the SMU Diving Alumni Group. Celebrations were in order! The SMU Interaction Night was, in addition, the very first event held at the newly-opened The ALcove, formerly The Basement at the Concourse.

ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Office of Alumni Relations with SMU Academy, present 'Global Megatrends and Innovations for Tomorrow’s Businesses' - 16 November 2017
 
In today’s economy, global megatrends force businesses to go through continuous, often irreversible and unprecedented periods of transformation.
 
This talk offers insights on how global megatrends create potential threats and at the same time open new growth pockets to be reaped by innovation. Dr Siegfried will present his thoughts on how managers can successfully enable organisational change in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
 
 
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career & professional development
courses by smu academy

- Storytelling for Organisations, Brands & Leaders
- Leadership and Communications
- Transformative Strategy
- Data Analytics
- Digital Media
- Digital Marketing

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alumni job board

 - UI Developer (Millenium Capital Management)

- Senior Analyst, Digital Solution Development (Avanade)

- Senior/Principal Geospatial Assistant Manager (Singapore Land Authority)

- Client Engagement Associate (StashAway)

- APAC Technical Manager (RAPP)

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SMU Alumni Association
associate memberships

The Associate Membership by SMU Alumni Association (SMUAA) is another category of alumni membership, one with another connection to SMU where you also enjoy privileges exclusively granted to alumni.

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alumni privileges  lifelong learning / overseas chapters

contacts and more links

Access your virtual Alumni Card on the SMU Mobile App to enjoy the following privileges and more.  Click here for more information.

B3 Alumni Bistro

15% off F&B for SMUAA members, 10% off for SMU Alumni/Staff/Faculty/Students

Sign up for SMUAA Membership here

NEW MERCHANTS

Edes Spa  - Enjoy 30% off any ala carte menu item at Edes Spa Horse City 

Patisserie Glace @Square 2Enjoy up to 10% discount for cakes at Patisserie Glace

Yakun Family Café @SMUEnjoy 10% off any purchase at Yakun Family Café @ SMU

 

21-22 Nov
Accenture Change Management Programme
 

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Asian Management Briefs (November 2017)

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[NEW]  Alumni Representative in Belgium

Looking to travel or relocate to Belgium and would like more information? Contact our SMU alumni representative in Brussels, Belgium:

Mr. Joses Wong

Thank you, Joses, for stepping up to be our Belgium Alumni Representative, our newest overseas representative!

 

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