Coming Together Building Bonds Office of Alumni Relations
2010
01. CONTENTS 01. Our Mission 02. The Spirit of NUS 04. Building Bonds, Together 06. The NUS Office of Alumni Relations
The 5Cs of engaging alumni 08. Cultivating Bonds, Nurturing Ties 12. Enhancing Connections, Growing Networks 16. Facilitating Collaboration, Harnessing Synergy 20. Fostering Communication, Encouraging Engagement 24. Making Contributions, Deepening Commitments 28. Shaw Foundation Alumni House 32. Calendar of events for 2010 42. 2010 in pictures 48. AlumFacts 2010
Our mission:
To serve and enrich the lives of our alumni and engage them in NUS’ aspirations.
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The spirit of NUS
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Our Alumni, the third pillar of the NUS Community
he President of the National University of Singapore, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, reflects on the spirit of NUS – one that has propelled the 105 year-old University into a reputable global university today.
With the enhanced educational experience at NUS, we are seeing more and more of our young graduates returning as active young alumni. Together with our dedicated senior alumni, they are contributing in diverse ways to the richness of the NUS community.
“An unrelenting, fierce determination to excel despite the odds. The courage to be intelligently different, while keeping true to what we really are. The boldness to break new ground. The Spirit of NUS is manifesting itself in diverse ways throughout our University, as it has throughout our illustrious 105-year history. We see it in our students, faculty and staff; we find it in our alumni. From my careful observations, my diagnosis is that the Spirit of NUS is thriving and is growing strongly. For our graduating class of 2010, I hope you will carry forward the Spirit of NUS as you pursue the paths of your future. It will stand you in good stead, even as you propagate the rich traditions of our history. For our NUS community, talent and expertise are critical for our future. But it will be the force of the NUS spirit that will impel us forward, overcoming difficult challenges, succeeding against the odds. The NUS Spirit burns fiercely - it fills us with passion and great hope that we will together make NUS a leading Global University centered in Asia.” Commencement Dinner 16 July 2010
Today, our alumni form the third pillar which holds our University proudly up, joining the other two pillars formed by our faculty and staff, and our students. State of the University Address 10 October 2008
Professor Tan Chorh Chuan President, National University of Singapore
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Building Bonds, Together
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ith 201,000 alumni in over 100 countries and six percent living abroad, building bonds among alumni and between alumni and their alma mater is a challenging task.
Our mission in Alumni Relations “Every great university has a strong alumni base from which it draws inspiration, wisdom and tangible support. I believe that the NUS spirit exists in every NUS alumnus and the essence of OAR’s mission is to find ways to creatively encourage its expression while striving to make meaningful and lifelong contributions to the lives of alumni we serve.”
Alumni cultivation begins as soon as students enter the University. Besides extending a warm welcome at the NUS Open House and Matriculation Fair, the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) conducts student mentorship programmes, offers bursary awards and organises numerous networking sessions in the hope that students will have a positive undergraduate experience and through it, develop loyalty and affection for the University. At Commencement, every graduand receives a personalised AlumNUS Card which comes with a host of benefits, and AlumConnect, a handbook listing “10 ways to stay connected”. Student email addresses are seamlessly transferred to the AlumMAIL portal, a free and lifelong benefit. OAR maintains open channels of communication through AlumNUS, the quarterly magazine; and AlumNET, the website, and a monthly e-newsletter. Opportunities for personal interaction are created through class reunions, educational and cultural programmes, golf tournaments, and homecoming events at both the Bukit Timah and Kent Ridge campuses. The aim is to nurture mutually beneficial and lifelong relationships. In 2010, we expanded our global presence with the establishment of a new overseas alumni chapter in Chengdu, China. This brings the number of NUS overseas alumni chapters to 15. In Singapore, we have 48 local alumni groups that are either interest-, faculty-, or hall-based, four more than in 2009. As OAR strives to reach further and engage more deeply with new initiatives and imaginative programming catering to the varied interests of alumni across cohorts, campuses and continents, one thing is certain: we cannot do it alone. Hence, we will continue to look to you, our alumni volunteers, NUS colleagues, and partner organizations. Your unstinting support has been pivotal to our success. Building bonds and engaging alumni in the aspirations of NUS is challenging. But together, we can do it!
The AlumNUS magazine, October 2010 issue
Associate Professor Lim Meng Kin Director, Office of Alumni Relations
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NUS Alumni Office
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he NUS Office of Alumni Relations engages 201,000 alumni from around the world. Besides
strengthening the alumni network, the office ensures that alumni are accorded the privileges and services of being part of the NUS community.
The Office’s aims are three-fold: to broaden the base of engaged alumni; to strengthen the core of committed alumni and volunteers; and to foster alignment with and support for the University’s goals and aspirations. Six sections work closely to realise this. The Programmes, Partnerships, Project Management, Communications and Information Management departments engage alumni both in Singapore and abroad. The Operations section ensures that the Shaw Foundation Alumni House, Asia’s first purpose built alumni centre, efficiently provides the services and facilities that meet the alumni’s networking needs.
The Alumni Relations Team: Seated: A/Prof Lim Meng Kin, Director (sixth from left) Lo Tuck Leong, Deputy Director (fifth from left) Yvette Thomasz, Deputy Director (fourth from right) A/Prof Loh Hong Sai, Consultant (fourth from left) Belinda Ng, Associate Director (third from left) Irene See, Associate Director (third from right) Adeline Bek, Head, Partnerships (second from left) Geraldine Wong, Senior Manager, Finance (second from right) Lynette Long, Head, Programmes (extreme right) Poon Sern Yin, Head, Information Management (extreme left) Standing from left to right: Chua Sin Chew, Karin Yeo, Yeo Wei Wei, Ramy Arzilah Bte Dolrasid, Lim Geok Ling, Ida Hj Ithnin, Noreen Kwan, Wendy Ng Lai Chue, Sim May Kim, Jennifer See, Ng Yuen Wah, Josephine Chng, Wendy Ng Yoke Lan, Jerlyn Lim, Susan Seah, Susan Ng, Lisa Lip, Yvonne Cheong, Valerie Vincent, Nichole Yeo, Tan Kar Peng Absent: Goh Huijuan, Josephine Chow, Richard Chong
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Cultivating Bonds, Nurturing Ties
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strong bond between students and the University underpin a strong sense of the NUS identity when students become alumni.
Cultivating Bonds with students Early Connections Cultivating alumni begins as early as when students visit the campus at the Open House and at the Matriculation Fair when they are welcomed as students.
The NUS Office of Alumni Relations had set up a booth at both occasions to showcase the University’s illustrious alumni, student award programmes and services offered to students.
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Bursary Award recipients (back row) with NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan (centre) and senior administrators.
Top: Student mentorship programme featuring Mr Fredrik Härén on the topic of creativity. Bottom: Student mentorship programme held in September 2010.
NUS Alumni Bursary Awards The NUS Alumni Bursary Awards provide the muchneeded support to deserving students. In 2010, 20 students received bursaries worth $1,500 each, made possible through the Bank Affinity Cards Programme. The awards were presented by NUS President, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan on 24 February at the annual Chinese New Year Lohei Dinner for alumni, students, faculty members, senior administrators and corporate partners.
NUS Alumni Student Exchange Awards The NUS Student Exchange Programme gives students the opportunity of an overseas attachment at a partner university. This invaluable experience prepares students for global challenges. In 2010, 20 students received the $2,500 award each.
Welcoming New Alumni Commencement Commencement marks the beginning of life as an alumnus. The NUS Office of Alumni Relations was present at the University Cultural Centre, from 5th to 13th July, to welcome new alumni into the NUS alumni family. The 9,000 new alumni were each given an AlumNUS card, a copy of the AlumNUS magazine, and a passport holder-cum-diary with information on alumni privileges and services to help them keep connected to the University. Class Ambassadors Programme Prof Tan Chorh Chuan welcomed the class of 2010 into the NUS alumni family at the annual Homecoming event held on 10 July. At the event, 184 new alumni were appointed as Class Ambassadors by their faculties to keep their former classmates connected with the University.
Student Mentorship Programme In April 2010, a Student Mentorship Programme was launched. Fifty students benefitted from 10 alumni mentors’ lessons learnt from the challenges of moving from university to life in the workforce. Guest speaker, Mr Fredrik Härén, spoke on the topic, ‘Turning Good Ideas Into Great Business Ideas.’ The talk set the theme for the evening, ‘The C-factor: Creativity.’ A second programme was held in September 2010.
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Enhancing Connections, Growing Networks
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he Office of Alumni Relations creates the occasions for bringing alumni together to deepen ties and to form new connections through a myriad of events for various groups and interests.
UM-NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament The magnetic appeal of sports has drawn people together through the centuries. First held in 1968, golfers from NUS and University of Malaysia (UM) have been meeting every year. From 18 to 20 May, 140 golfers took part in the 2010 tournament. The NUS team was led by NUS Chancellor, His Excellency President S R Nathan. Other members included the
NUS Board of Trustees Chairman, Mr Wong Ngit Liong; NUS Pro-Chancellors, Dr Cheong Siew Keong and Mr Ngiam Tong Dow; and NUS President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan. The tournament concluded at the Istana where President Nathan hosted a dinner for the Chancellor of the UM, His Royal Highness Tuanku Azlan Shah; UM Vice Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Ghauth Jasmon; and all the NUS and UM golfers.
NUS Chancellor, His Excellency President S R Nathan (centre, left) and University of Malaysia Chancellor, His Royal Highness Tuanku Azlan Shah (centre, right) with the 140-member golf contingent at the annual UM-NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament.
14. a monthly free movie screening, held on the last Thursday of every month; Invigorate, a platform that features alumni talent; and 1 to 2, a life-long learning programme. Over 2010, the House saw a total of 2,500 attendees at these events.
19th NUS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament The tournament brought the NUS communities and friends together to reconnect and build new friendships on the green. Jointly organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations and NUS Society (NUSS), a total 134 golfers gathered on 22 October 2010 for the 19th NUS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament held at the Palm Course of Raffles Country Club for a friendly game, strengthening the NUS spirit. TeamNUS in Standard Chartered Marathon A 1,200-strong team of NUS runners, comprising students, staff and alumni represented NUS in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2010 on 5 December. Homecoming at Kent Ridge Homecoming is held yearly to bring alumni from across the years back to their alma mater for a reunion. On 10 July 2010, Homecoming at Kent Ridge saw over 600 alumni return to the Shaw Foundation Alumni House for a host of events to engage and entertain them. This
A/Prof Stella Tan (extreme left) conducted a forensic science session at Homecoming at Kent Ridge.
included a fascinating session on forensic science with Adjunct Professor Stella Tan, Alumni Advisory Board member, and a wine appreciation workshop. The alumni were also treated to an evening of jazz favourites performed by the Peabody Jazz Ensemble, followed by the 5th and 15th anniversary class reunions. Homecoming at Bukit Timah The Bukit Timah Campus (BTC) welcomed back over 500 alumni on 8 July 2010. Alumni came from as far as the UK and Australia as well as neighbouring Malaysia. For many, it was the first time they had returned to the campus since their graduation some 30 to 40 years ago.
Member of TeamNUS at the Standard Chartered marathon.
The year 2010 was also the 50th anniversary for the Class of 1960 and to mark the occasion, a special
exhibition was featured by the National Archives showcasing scenes of Singapore in 1960. This year’s Homecoming at BTC also saw new graduates from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy as well as the Law Faculty joining in the celebrations and being welcomed into the special BTC alumni family. Reunions The Office of Alumni Relations reunites alumni by organising and facilitating reunions to rekindle bonds and form new connections. The Class of 1985 celebrated its 25th year of graduation from NUS with a dinner for 200 alumni from different faculties. It was a fitting occasion to raise funds for their alma mater.
The Art and Culture Lecture To enrich the lives of the NUS alumni, the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, China Society and the Asian Civilisations Museum came together to organise a threeyear series of annual international lectures on art and culture, sponsored by the Shaw Foundation. On 18 June 2010, the second of the three-year series was held when Dr Chou Kung-Shin, Director of Taiwan’s National Palace Museum (NPM), spoke on the history of NPM and its collections dating back to the 10th Century. Alumni Complex Light-Up The year ended with a Christmas light-up of the Alumni Complex on 21 November, jointly organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations and NUS Society. It was attended by about 150 alumni and their families.
Home at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House The Shaw Foundation Alumni House is also home on campus for alumni to gather over a regular slate of programmes. These include Feature Flicks, The NUSS choir at the Alumni Complex Light-Up on 21 November 2010.
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Facilitating Collaboration, Harnessing Synergy
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artnerships and collaborations with various parties are essential to reach the extensive NUS alumni network to bring the best to them.
Associate Directors Scheme Students tend to have a strong sense of belonging to their faculties, schools and halls. As such, Associate Directors are appointed from faculties, schools and halls to develop ties with their respective alumni. In 2010, the NUS Office of Alumni Relations worked closely with 19 Associate Directors to reach a wider network of alumni. The Associate Directors’ meeting is held regularly for them to share their insights and strategies on alumni cultivation and to receive updates from the NUS Office of Alumni Relations on alumni initiatives. The Office also arranges for Associate Directors to attend Advancement Development Training programmes to upgrade their skills in alumni and student cultivation.
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Bank Affinity Card Programme The NUS Office of Alumni Relations offers exclusive debit card and credit card privileges to NUS alumni through DBS Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. Besides giving recognition to cardholders as NUS alumni, the scheme supports financial assistance programmes such as the NUS Alumni Bursary Award, NUS Alumni Student Exchange Award and NUS Overseas Colleges Award. In 2010, a total of 48 awards amounting to $85,000 were given to deserving students.
AlumNUS Card Privileges The AlumNUS Card identifies one as part of the prestigious NUS alumni family. It entitles the cardholder to discounts from participating merchants and a host of benefits such as access to the Alumni House facilities and NUS libraries, invitations to events and many more.
Forging Ties with Universities Overseas In 2010, the NUS Office of Alumni Relations hosted 22 visits by universities, schools, government bodies and alumni chapters from around the world. From the east to the west, delegations came from the University of Cambridge (UK), Curtin University of Technology (Australia) and Pohang University of Sciences and Technology (Korea), to name a few. Through these exchanges, best practices were shared on engaging alumni and through it all, they forged closer ties for future collaborations.
Visit by delegation from Xiamen University.
In 2010, a total of 9,411 cards were issued to alumni, an increase of 8.5% over 2009. Alumni in Jakarta gathered for dinner on 4 November 2010 with NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan (second from left).
Visit by the University of Newcastle. Mr Brian Kennaugh, President, Alumni Relations (centre) and Ms Rosemary O’Neill Thomson, Associate Director, Office of Corporate Development and Community Partnerships (left) with NUS Alumni Relations staff, Irene See.
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Fostering Communication, Encouraging Engagement
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pen and meaningful communication is critical in keeping the NUS identity alive amongst alumni.
Communications Channels The NUS Office of Alumni Relations engages alumni all over the world through multiple channels of communication. From the quarterly AlumNUS Magazine, to the monthly e-Newsletter and the ever present portal, AlumNET, the Office keeps in touch with all alumni and encourages bonding and connectivity.
The AlumNUS magazine is a complimentary quarterly magazine sent to about 140,000 alumni to keep them updated on happenings on campus.
AlumNET keeps alumni around the world connected through cyberspace at www.alumnet.nus.edu.sg. In 2010, there were 58,900 views of the site.
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AlumMAIL is a complimentary, lifelong email account that recognises users as NUS alumni through the email domain@alumni.nus.edu.sg. It is a gift from the NUS Office of Alumni Relations to alumni. AlumMAIL is also the gateway through which our alumni can maintain a lifelong connection with their alma mater. In 2010, AlumMAIL was upgraded to include 10GB of email storage, upto 25GB of online storage, real time chat, and easy contact management, amongst other office tools. By the end of the year, there was a total of 55,644 AlumMAIL accounts, a 12.5% increase over 2009. e-Newsletter More than 85,000 alumni are kept updated on the latest alumni activities, programmes, monthly AlumNUS Card promotions, as well as the latest developments on campus through a monthly e-mailer.
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Making Contributions, Deepening Commitments
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US alumni and volunteers contribute their Time, Talent and Treasure, inspiring others in the same way.
Overseas Alumni Chapters In today’s globalised world, a broad base of NUS alumni live and work abroad. The Office of Alumni Relations keeps them connected with the University through overseas chapters set up around the world. In 2010, a new Alumni Chapter in Chengdu was launched on 5 May 2010, the third in China after
Launch of the Overseas Chapter in Chengdu, China, on 5 May 2010.
Beijing and Shanghai. The chapter helps over 400 alumni studying and working in the Sichuan province to interact and build stronger ties with one another. This brings the total number of overseas chapters to 15, and they are in Auckland, Beijing, Boston, Chengdu, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, New Delhi, Perth, Tokyo, San Francisco, Sarawak, Shanghai, Sydney and Vancouver.
26. The chapters help develop closer ties between overseas alumni and their alma mater through various means. They organise activities ranging from reunions to fundraising; facilitate collaboration between overseas alumni and overseas chapters; and are available to help with the needs of students who are abroad on the Student Exchange Programme and the NUS Overseas Colleges Programme; to name a few. Through it all, the overseas alumni fly the NUS flag abroad, contributing towards making NUS a leading global university in Asia.
Members of the UK Chapter gather for their 10th anniversary on 8 October 2010.
Local Alumni Groups A vibrant network of local alumni groups is critical in keeping the NUS spirit alive. These groups represent their faculties, schools, halls of residence and special interests. In 2010, four new local alumni groups were formed, bringing the total number of alumni groups to 48. The four groups include NUS Radio Pulze, the NUS Graduate Dental Implantology Alumni, NUS Climbing Alumni and NUS Post-Graduate Alumni. NUS Alumni Advisory Board The NUS Office of Alumni Relations is guided by the NUS Alumni Advisory Board to achieve the most effective ways of engaging alumni and to keep them connected with their alma mater. They comprise passionate alumni who further develop NUS’ collaborations with the alumni in Singapore and around the globe, thereby enhancing the global stature of NUS. The University also harnesses the Board’s influence and leadership in philanthropy, student recruitment, outreach to the corporate sector, ties with the Government and advocacy vis-àvis issues that are pertinent to the University.
Members of local alumni groups gather at the 2010 Chinese New Year Dinner.
Members of the Alumni Advisory Board that served in 2010. Seated, from left to right: Ms Jessica Tan, Mr Harry Chan, Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mr Johnny Tan, and A/Prof Teo Choo Soo. Standing from left to right: Mr Koe Khoon Poh, Mr Jeremy Ee, Mr Peter Tay, Mr Arthur Yap, Mr Viswaroopan Sadasivan, Mr Yeo Keng Joon, and A/Prof Stella Tan.
Mr Harry Chan, Mr Arthur Yap and Mr Yeo Keng Joon completed their term in July 2010. Joining the board from July 2010 are Dr Cheah Kim Fee, Mr Navtej Singh and Mrs Tan Suan Imm. A/Prof Lim Meng Kin replaced A/Prof Teo Choo Soo as the executive secretary for the Board in July 2010.
Shaw Foundation Alumni House A home on campus for alumni
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he Shaw Foundation Alumni House was officially opened in March 2009 as home on campus for the NUS community of alumni, students and staff. It is Asia’s first purpose-built alumni centre with facilities, venues and services
designed to serve alumni. The year 2010 was a busy one for the Alumni House. There was a total of 19,270 visitors to the House for a variety of events, a 14 percent increase over 2009. These events ranged from meetings, seminars and conferences; to concerts, social gatherings and reunions, to name a few. The Alumni House is open for bookings to NUS alumni, staff and members of the public. In 2010, bookings for venues had increased from 181 to 231. The NUS Office of Alumni Relations also organises programmes targeting different segments of alumni
The Alumni Service Centre
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The 300-Seat Auditorium
New Facilities The Alumni House caters to the alumni’s social and professional networking needs. In 2010, ‘The University Club: Lounge and Dining Rooms’ was opened at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House, adding to the Alumni House’s range of services and facilities. The Club offers a fine dining experience and lounge with a 600-bottle wine cellar exclusive to NUS alumni, NUS and National University Hospital staff and members of the NUS Society. The Club is run by the Prive Group. Full Range of Services and Facilities The Alumni House’s range of services and facilities includes the Alumni Service Centre which comes with a lounge, discussion rooms, PC workstations and wireless connections. Within the centre, the local and overseas alumni groups, and Associate Directors for alumni relations have a space dedicated for their use called the Alumni Network Hub. By the end by 2010, there were 21,860 visitors to the centre, a 220 percentage increase over 2009. Students have the Student Volunteers’ Hub, a place for volunteers and union leaders to work on projects, conduct training or just to network with each other. State-of-the-art conferencing facilities include a 300-seat auditorium; the Benefactors’ Foyer suited for receptions, exhibitions and dinners; and four seminar rooms.
The University Club
The Waterway is a gallery featuring alumni matters.
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Calendar of events for 2010 January
12 January 1 to 2 This monthly programme was kicked-off with NUS Emeritus Professor Edwin Thumboo speaking on ‘Reflections of a Poet in Singapore’. 14 January Visit by delegation from the University of Tokyo. 20 January NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan met alumni from the NUS Business School. 25 January Visit by delegation from Xiamen University. 28 January Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks A staple calendar item on the last Thursday of every month is the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat which sees a regular but growing group of senior alumni returning
to their alma mater. This is followed by Feature Flicks which screens a wide variety of movies. At the January session of the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Mr Joe Conceicao spoke on the topic, ‘Why it is important for people to engage each other – personally.’ Feature Flicks: ‘G. I. Joe’
February 9 February 1 to 2 Mrs Angie Ng spoke on the topic, ‘Fabulous figs of Singapore’. 22 February NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, met alumni from the School of Design and Environment.
24 February Chinese New Year Lohei Dinner and NUS Alumni Bursary Awards The NUS community gathered at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House to celebrate the Lunar New Year. On the same occasion, 20 NUS Alumni Bursary Awards were given out to deserving students. 25 February Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Mr Ngiam Tong Dow spoke on ‘One People, One Nation, One Singapore’. Feature Flicks: ‘Grease’
March 9 March 1 to 2 Mr Robin Low spoke on the topic, ‘For buddies or business? Leveraging on social media as a business tool.’
10 March Visit by Dr Hans Jaeger, Dr Katja Fink and Dr Roger Tay from ETH Singapore Chapter. 13 March INVIGORATE INVIGORATE is a life-long learning programme to engage and enrich the lives of our alumni. The first programme for the year featured screenings of alumni filmmakers’ movies followed by panel discussions. This event was co-presented with the Asian Film Archive and it was in collaboration with the NUS Arts Festival. 17 March NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, met alumni from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. 23 March CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference 2010 A 15-member delegation from the NUS Office of Alumni Relations attended the conference, held in Kuala Lumpur. The delegation also took the opportunity to visit the University of Malaya.
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29 March Visit by a delegation from CASE comprising Mr John Lippincott, CASE President; Ms Dallas Fisher, Alumni Relations Manager; Ms Leonie Boxtel, General Manager, Alumni Relations; and Ms Hellen Blue, Associate Director, Alumni and External Relations from the University of Melbourne. 25 March Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Mr Lim Ho Hup spoke on the topic, ‘The 1960s - Managing a Difficult Transition - Some Reminiscences’. Feature Flicks: ‘Dark Night’
April 13 April 1 to 2 Prof Chan Tze Law spoke on the topic, ‘Maestro Management: Are conductors CEOs?’
9 April Student Mentorship Programme The NUS Office of Alumni Relations and the NUS Career Centre organised the first alumni-student networking event where 10 successful NUS Alumni served as mentors to students at a sit-down dinner.
Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Prof Ann Wee spoke on the topic, ‘Getting here and learning to swim in unfamiliar seas - Recollections of Singapore in the early 1950s’. Feature Flicks: ‘Stardust’
10 April Visit by Dr Fu Yonglin, Vice Mayor of Chengdu City, China.
May
19 April Visit by Ms Megan Bruns of Alumni Relations and Ms Amy Webb, Campaign Events Officer, Alumni & Development Office from King’s College London.
5 May Launch of Chengdu Alumni Chapter The NUS Office of Alumni Relations launched the Overseas Alumni Chapter in Chengdu, the fourth overseas alumni chapter in China.
23 April INVIGORATE The Singapore Contract Bridge Association conducted a workshop to teach alumni how to play basic bridge and how the game helps to keep the mind active and engaged at all ages. 29 April
11 May 1 to 2 Ms Normala Manap spoke on ‘Aging Successfully’. 13 May Visit by a five-member delegation from Taylor’s University College, Malaysia.
17 May Visit by School Principal, Mr Fentje Palit, and a 40-member delegation from Fawnridge Christian Academy, Indonesia. 18 May Visit by Mr Glen Hutchings, Head of Development from Curtin University of Technology. 18 – 20 May UM-NUS Golf Tournament An annual tradition since 1968, the University of Malaya and the National University of Singapore met in a friendly golf tournament at the Warren Golf & Country Club and Sentosa Golf Club. 20 May Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Ms Christine Khor spoke on the topic, ‘Surviving Singapore: A Penang-born Nonya’s Experience’. Feature Flicks: ‘The Secret Life of Bees’
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21 May INVIGORATE Grand Master Vincent Koh spoke on the basic principles of Feng Shui in ‘Feng Shui – Art, Science or Trickery?’
June 7 June Visit by Ms Katie Rafferty, Alumni Manager from Geelong Grammar School, Australia. 15 June NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, met alumni from the Faculty of Science. 18 June Arts & Culture Lecture Series Dr Chou Kung-Shin, Director of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, was invited as the distinguished speaker and spoke on the ‘History of the National Palace Museum and its Collection’ and the ‘Magic
of Kneaded Clay – History of Chinese Ceramics’. This lecture was jointly organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations, the China Society and the Asian Civilisations Museum, and sponsored by the Shaw Foundation. 24 June Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Prof Lee Soo Ann spoke on the topic, ‘Those who tell stories rule nations (Plato)’. Feature Flicks: ‘Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit’
July 8 July Homecoming at Bukit Timah Campus 500 graduates gathered at the Bukit Timah Campus for a reunion which was also held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1960.
9 July Visit by Mr Don Fellows, CEO of Marts & Lundy and Mr Daniel McDiarmid, Principle Consultant from Global Philanthropic.
13 July 1 to 2 Mr Chung Tze Khit spoke on how to exercise at your desk through the topic, ‘Deskercise’.
10 July Homecoming at Kent Ridge 2010 About 600 graduates gathered at the Kent Ridge campus for a reunion which included the 5th and 15th anniversary celebrations for the Class of 2005 and 1995. It included a concert by the Peabody Jazz Ensemble from the Peabody Institute, John Hopkins University, USA, kindly sponsored by the Shaw Foundation under the “Ones to Watch” series. In conjunction with this event, the NUS Alumni Student Exchange Awards was held. Twenty students received $2,500 each to participate in the NUS Student Exchange Programme (SEP) at an overseas partner university.
14 July Visit by 20 students and staff from West Bengal University of Technology and University of Burdwan.
12 July Visit by Professor Bill Purcell, Deputy ViceChancellor International & Development and Ms Hannah Bone, Development Manager, from University of Technology, Sydney.
15 July NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, met alumni from the Faculty of Engineering. 23 July INVIGORATE Mr Jensen Siaw spoke on ‘The Law of Attraction’ and how to apply it to our everyday lives. 29 July Senior Alumni Tea & Chat A/Prof Lawrence Chia spoke on the topic, ‘Sojourn in Science – Some Struggles and Satisfaction’.
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August
26 August Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Prof Ellen Wong spoke on the topic, ‘Some Controversial Advice Regarding the Intake of Certain Foods’.
6 August Arrival of the Youth Olympic Games Flame and Rag Day The NUS Students’ Union Rag Day was special this Feature Flicks: ‘Singapore Dreaming’ year as it was held in conjunction with the Youth Olympic Games Flame Arrival Ceremony.
September
10 August 9 September 1 to 2 Visit by Ms Melanie Roome, Alumni & Development Tan Bee Thiam spoke on ‘A Golden Age or A New Wave? A Review of Singapore Cinema (2000-2010)’. Manager, from the University of Tasmania. 12 August YOG Flame Relay The YOG Torch passed through campus grounds on its relay across Singapore.
14 September 1 to 2 Ms Chi Pin Lay spoke on the topic, ‘Doodling and Da Vinci: Stretching your ability to be imaginative through drawing’.
20 August INVIGORATE ‘Sipping Luxury – An evening of champagne tasting’ was conducted by Mr Piper-Heidsieck.
17 September INVIGORATE Play Den Production’s theatrical performance piece, ‘Shopping for Chopin’, was presented in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
21 September Visit by Ms Raffaela Arena-Cairney, Manager, Alumni Relations, and Ms Kathryn Moloney, Alumni Programs Coordinator from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. 22 September Global Talent Forum The Global Talent Forum brought CEOs, industry experts and professionals together with students and graduates for the latter to have a better understanding of global skills. The forum was organised by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations and the NUS Career Centre, in partnership with Kelly Services and the Singapore Business Federation. 28 September Associate Directors and Local Alumni Groups Dinner The dinner for the Associate Directors and the heads of the Local Alumni Groups was also a fitting occasion to bid farewell to outgoing Director, A/Prof Teo Choo Soo, and to welcome the newly appointed Director, A/Prof Lim Meng Kin.
30 September Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Dr Francis Pavri spoke on the topic, ‘Technology and Us (those a little older than the rest) - Plugged In but NOT Spaced Out’. Feature Flicks: ‘The Blind Side’
October 8 October Visit by Ms Nathalie Walker, Head of Alumni Relations and Ms Clare Birch, Associate Director, from the University of Cambridge. 12 October Visit by Mr Nicholas Offord, President of The Offord Group and Dr Daniel McDiarmid, Principal Consultant of Global Philanthropic. 12 October 1 to 2 Ms Karen Tan spoke on ‘Think Teal! Fighting the Preventable Cancer’.
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19 October Visit by Ms Amber Trewenack, Manager for Alumni Relations and Ms Cathryn Battersby, Alumni Chapter Coordinator, from Curtin University.
November 8 November Visit by Ms Linda Sprott, Associate Director and Mr Michael Grigoletto, Associate Director, Development, from the Swinburne University of Technology.
22 October 19th NUS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament A total of 134 alumni and friends of NUS came together for a friendly tournament, jointly organized by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations and the NUS 9 November Society. 1 to 2 Ms Lotus Ren spoke on the topic, ‘Fun with INVIGORATE Fondant! Learn the basics of cupcake decorating’. ‘Going Green’ consisted of a screening of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s documentary ‘Home’ followed 20 November by a panel discussion with various environmental 25th Anniversary Reunion agencies on how we can be more green. The Class of 1985 celebrated its 25th year of 28 October Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks At the Senior Alumni Tea & Chat, Mr James Boss spoke on the topic, ‘Portuguese Legacies in South East Asia (1510-2010) and the Culture and Tradition of Kristang’. Feature Flicks: ‘Corpse Bride’
graduation with a dinner for 200 alumni coming from different faculties. 21 November INVIGORATE Together with the NUS Society, the NUS Office of Alumni Relations celebrated the holiday season with a light-up of the Alumni Complex. Food and
various bazaar stalls were set up and alumni were treated to a jazz performance by the Norman Seck Trio. 22 November NUS President’s Dialogue Lunch NUS President, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, met alumni from the the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. 23 November Visit by Mr Brian Kennaugh, President, Alumni Relations, and Ms Rosemary O’Neill Thomson, Associate Director, Office of Corporate Development and Community Partnerships from the University of Newcastle. 25 November Senior Alumni Tea & Chat and Feature Flicks A total of 61 senior alumni gathered for a yearend celebration. Feature Flicks: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
December 1 December Visit by Mr Paul Geswindt, Director for Alumni Relations from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). 2 December Visit by a student delegation from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 5 December TeamNUS in Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore NUS sent out a strong contingent of 1,200 runners with alumni being amongst them. 14 December Visit by Ms Jane Miller, Manager, Alumni Relations and External Relations from the University of Technology, Sydney. 16 December Visit by a delegation from the Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea.
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2010 in pictures
Between 1 to 2
Homecoming at BTC
25th Anniversary Reunion
Homecoming at BTC Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
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Rag Day & YOG Flame Arrival Alumni Complex Light-up Chinese New Year Lohei
Art & Culture Lecture Visit by delegation from University of Malaysia
Standard Chartered Marathon
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Student Mentorship Programme
Senior Alumni Tea & Chat
University of Malaysia - National University of Singapore Golf Tournament
Gathering of NUS alumni at the Oxford and Cambridge club in London, in conjunction with the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) Alumni Directors’ meeting hosted by Cambridge University.
Visits to the Shaw Foundation Alumni House by representatives of universities abroad YOG Flame Relay
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AlumFacts 2010 Arts & Social Sciences 44,196
total number of alumni
201,057
51 – 60 years old
Science 32,965
Architecture, Building and Real Estate 3,545
Medicine 10,360 Law 7,952 Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 540
Dentistry 1,801
School of Computing 11,292 School of Design and Environment 7,183
Japan Alumni: 90
Tokyo
Canada
United States
Alumni: 263
Alumni: 716
Vancouver
Malaysia Kuching
Alumni: 416
New Delhi Australia Alumni: 840
Sydney Melbourne Perth
32.4%
Boston San Francisco
The
AlumNUS Magazine
distribution
Alumni: 5,769
India
31 – 40 years old
Total number of visitors to the Alumni Service Centre: 21,860 Total number of
AlumNUS 120,276 AlumMail 55,644 cardholders subscribers
United Kingdom Alumni: 265 London Beijing Chengdu Shanghai Hong Kong
Total number of bookings of venues at the Alumni House: 231
Total number of participants of events held at the Alumni House: 19,270
41 – 50 years old
Total number of
Overseas Chapters
Alumni: 1,692
19.5%
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music 153
* Alumni who have obtained one or more degrees from that faculty
China
Age below 30 years old
25.7%
Others 17,775
alumni distribution by faculty*
Above 60 years old
12.6% 9.7%
Engineering 41,003 Business 28,803
Usage of the Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Demographics
New Zealand Alumni: 82
Auckland
*Numbers refer to the number of known alumni in their countries of residence. Information accurate as of February 2011.
139,437 per issue
Note: Statistics provided as at end 2010.
NUS alumni who received the e-Newsletter
114,525 per issue
Total number of
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