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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ALUMNI (CONVOCATION)
Dear Graduate, Congratulations! As a graduate of the University of Newcastle, you and those who have supported you while you studied, are well justified in being proud of your achievement today. I welcome you on behalf of my graduate peers, to the proud tradition that is the University of Newcastle global Alumni Network, our community of graduates that comprises over 110,000 alumni in more than 95 countries. This network is built on strong, collaborative relationships that foster academic, business, social and career opportunities for our graduates and I encourage to you to engage with our Alumni Network. There are alumni groups in many locations around the world, and the Alumni Presidents’ and Coordinators’ in these locations partner with our Committee and the University Alumni Relations office to make connections of value for our graduates – both with each other, and also with our University. The Singapore Alumni Chapter is made up of alumni living and working in Singapore. It was established in 2003 to provide an avenue for graduates and friends of the University to renew old friendships, create new ones and to strengthen the ties between the community in Singapore and the University. New members are always welcome and alumni who may be travelling to Singapore when an Alumni event is scheduled, are invited to attend these events. Check on the alumni website, or contact the Singapore office when you visit. We seek to play a role in maintaining its reputation as a leading research University both locally, nationally and internationally to maintain the currency of our degrees. We are also committed as alumni to supporting the students who follow us, and many of you will have enjoyed the support of scholarships donated by alumni while you studied. As a valued member of alumni, you are also eligible to become an elected member of the Executive Committee, which plays a a vital and rewarding role in advising the University and in engaging and supporting its graduates through the activities of the global Alumni Network. We also confer the prestigious Alumni Awards annually - recognising outstanding graduates from their early careers to life time achievements. Who knows when you might be the recipient of an Alumni Award?