SMU CIRCLE - September 2016

 
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Yip Pin Xiu, SMU SOSS Final Year student, wins 2 Gold Medals at Rio 2016 Paralymics!

Pin Xiu triumphs at the 2016 Paralympics at Rio de Janeiro with 2 gold medals. In the women’s 100m backstroke S2, she splashed her way to victory setting a new world record. In the 50m backstroke S2, she struck gold again clocking 1min 00.33sec, ahead of China's Feng Yazhu (1:02.66) and Ukraine's Iryna Sotska (1:17.22). Pin Xiu goes into the history books as the first Singaporean to win multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games.

Congratulations, Pin Xiu, you have made your family, SMU, and Singapore very proud!

If you would like to express your thoughts and appreciation to Pin Xiu, please click on the image above to drop your congratulatory message. It will mean a world to her and also to celebrate #SMUPride.

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smu industry night - media, advertising, public relations & marketing

class of 2011 5th year reunion - a starry homecoming class of 2006 10th year reunion 
Technology has profoundly changed the way companies market their products and services. To capitalise on this, many SMU alumni have seized the opportunities and made their way into the media and marketing industries. Take the opportunity to network with peers and industry professionals at Industry Night for the sector on 27th October at Angie’s Oyster Bar, as you discuss the latest developments and strategies in media, digital media, branding, marketing, etc., over food and drinks, whilst enjoying splendid views of Marina Bay. Register now! Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, 5 years have passed! It's time for the Class of 2011 to meet and reconnect! The 5th Year Reunion is planned for 22nd October. A group of your peers have been meeting regularly to plan the programme and to ensure that you have a jolly good time! See familiar faces again, of your classmates, faculty and friends! So come wine and dine at the Class of 2011's Starry Homecoming and relive the memories of good times! At The Basement (former Frujch), SIS Building Concourse. Register now!

If 5 years is long, a decade is much too long! Many things may have changed, but friendships should not! It is time to reconnect, renew ties, strengthen the bonds, and catch up on what has transpired in your lives over the past decade! So Class of 2006, let’s meet again to reminisce -about the good old days at the old Bukit Timah Campus, the big move to the city, etc. Mark your calendar - 19th November 2016. Spouses, partners, and kids are welcomed. Separate arrangements will be made for your kids to be entertained. Details will be on its way to you shortly.

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Spotlight on Alumni Entrepreneurs
benjamin twoon (bbm, 2013) 
An outstanding individual with a good mind, a great communicator, and extremely generous, Benjamin Twoon can be successful anywhere. But he knew what he wanted and took the road less travelled. He became an entrepreneur. Benjamin, together with his good friend Jeff Tung (featured in the August issue of SMU CIRCLE), donated S$1 million in 2015 to establish a new entrepreneurship fund at SMU to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs. We catch up with Benjamin as he shares his experiences from his entrepreneurial journey.
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Benjamin Twoon (above right) received the Alumni Pride recognition from SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer at the Alumni Recognition Ceremony 2015

SMUpreneurs Presents: Outthink Fintech - Cognitive and Blockchain on 25th August

 

Upcoming events
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16 Sep - SMUslims Alumni Networking Night

22 Sep - SMU Industry Night - Technology

29 Sep - SMU Travel & Hospitality Alumni Group Leadership Series

6 Oct - SMU Women Alumni Group Event

7 Oct - MWM Anniversary Dinner

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upcoming events
See you there!

13 Oct - Bondue Alumni Networking

20 Oct - OIKOS Connections

21 Oct - SMU Interaction Night: SMUX

22 Oct - Class of 2011 5th Year Reunion

27 Oct- SMU Industry Night (Media, Advertising, Public Relations & Marketing)

1 Nov - Professional Development Workshop for Alumni Mentors

5 Nov - Professional Development Workshop for Alumni Leaders

19 Nov - Class of 2006 10th Year Reunion

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About 30 alumni from the SMU Chapter in Yangon, Myanmar gathered at Peperoni Pizzeria Myanmar on 10th August 2016 for a casual night-out and to celebrate Singapore’s 51st birthday. The alumni were joined by current SMU students who were back in Yangon for their summer vacation. Alumni based in Mymmar can find more about the Chapter from the Chapter's Facebook Group here.

The SMU Alumni Chapter in London, United Kingdom held an informal networking event on 30th July 2016 to celebrate an early Singapore's National Day with a picnic at Hampstead Heath - a park in the Northern part of London, with great views overlooking the city. More than 40 alumni partook in a hearty meal catered from a Singaporean restaurant - Singapore Garden, and also relived SMU days by playing ultimate Frisbee. Alumni based in London can find out more about the Chapter from their Facebook Group here.
past events
in case you missed it

28 July - SMU Charity Golf Classic

11 Aug - SMU Interaction Night (SSU)

16 Aug - SMU-Accenture Alumni Meet

25 Aug - SMUpreneurs Presents: Outthink Fintech

25 Aug - SMU Business Families Alumni Group Event

27 Aug - SMU Travel & Hospitality Alumni Group: TERN

26 Aug - New SMU Gym: Tour & Demonstration for Alumni

31 Aug - Alumni Mentoring Information Session

6 Sep - Alumni Professional Development Series: Managing Self and Others: A Different You!

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career opportunities
alumni job board

- Associates / Senior Associates / Senior Consultant (Pricewaterhouse Coopers) 

- IT Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst (Liberty Insurance)

- Portfoilio & Category Strategy Senior Analyst, AMEA (Mondelez Asia Pacific)

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SMU Alumni Association
B3 - Burger, Beer, Bistro

Here’s where you can get your drinks at Happy Hour prices all evening long! B3, your Alumni Bistro, is the newest watering hole at SMU! Choose from a selection of Erdinger, Heineken, and Guinness Stout at prices starting from $6 per half pint! Other alcoholic options include a fine selection of whiskey, red and white house pour, and an array of cocktails to accompany your dinner. Like the B3 Facebook page to receive updates and promotions. See you there! At B1 Concourse below the School of Information Systems, next to BIG STEPS!

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

Asian Management Briefs (September)

Research@SMU (Issue 40)

Rolling Arrays Graduate Programme

CALLING ALL SMU ALUMNI RESIDING IN NEW YORK/USA

- Connect with fellow SMU alumni to support and foster a strong alumni community in the USA! Email alumnus Teo Hong Han (New York) or Angela Kwok (San Francisco) or join the Facebook Group here.

CALLING ALL SMU ALUMNI RESIDING IN MALAYSIA

SMU and YTL Foundation will be organising an evening event on “The Future Economy: Digital, Jobs and Education” on 21st October 2016 at The Majestic Hotel. For alumni residing in Malaysia, who might be interested in attending the evening’s discussion, please reach out to Beatrix Lim at beatrixlim@smu.edu.sg for more information.

3, 10 & 17 Sep
Global Wealth Management Operations & Technology
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

10 & 17 Sep
SMU Certificate in IT Risk, Governance and Security (IBF Level 1) 
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

10 Sep-26 Nov
ACI-SMU Financial Markets Certificate (ACI Singapore Financial Markets Training Fund available)

17 Sep
Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Symposium and Workshops: Young Investors - Time Is On Your Side. Yesterday's Lessons, Today's Inspirations, Tomorrow's Opportunities.

22-24 Sep
Digital:works 2016
- 15% off for SMU Alumni with code SMUA16

26-28 Sep
Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC) Workshop
- 15% off for SMU Alumni with code SMUALUM(Year of Graduation (eg. SMUALUM2008) beside name at registration

27 Sep
Presidential Distingushed Lecture Series: SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong

29 Sep
Anti-Money Laundering & Its Ecosystem
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code SMUA

5-7 Oct
Corporate Banking Operations and Technology
- 10% off for SMU Alumni with code: SMUA

13 Oct
LKCSB Corporate Communication Symposium - Open to all MCM Alumni

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