[14 March 2002]
Singapore Management University Opens its
Doors to the Bukit Timah Campus to the Public on
Saturday 23 March 2002
Open House will Feature Exhibitions
of Bukit Timah and New City Campuses and Interactive
Activities for Potential Students
The Singapore Management University
(SMU) will hold its first Open House on Saturday,
23 March 2002, to open its Bukit Timah campus to
members of the public. This will be the first public
event held at the newly refurbished campus since
the SMU faculty, staff and students moved in last
year.
The Bukit Timah campus boasts a
long and rich academic history, dating back to 1
June 1928 when it started as Raffles College with
43 students. Many notable leaders of Singapore have
studied at this campus including President S.R. Nathan,
Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Deputy Prime Minister
Tony Tan. At the Open House, members of the public
will be free to roam around the campus or join in
a campus tour, as well as view a special exhibition
at the library, detailing the history of the campus
in words and pictures.
Besides allowing Singaporeans, particularly
those who have studied at the campus, a nostalgic
trip back to their past, the Open House will also
serve as an information venue for 'A' level and polytechnic
students who are considering admission to SMU, and
their families.
Activities at the Open House
are:
- Admissions talks outlining the undergraduate
programmes offered - Bachelor of Business
Management, Bachelor of Accountancy and
Bachelor of Science (Economics) - SMU pedagogy
and admissions criteria. Auditorium: 10.30am,
1pm and 3pm
- Financial talk by SMU's Associate Professor
Benedict Koh Seng Kee on "Personal Financial
Planning"
- Talk on SMU's International Exchange Programme
which caters for up to 70% of students who
wish to study abroad
- Career talk by the Singapore Accountancy
Academy, training arm of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountant of Singapore
(ICPAS) on "What does a Certified Public
Accountant do"
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- Bukit Timah Campus
Trace the historical development of Bukit
Timah Campus, former alma mater of tertiary
institutions in Singapore
- City Campus
Catch a glimpse of the upcoming SMU City
Campus - a totally new and exciting concept
of tertiary life in Singapore, the new
City Campus, located at the heart of Singapore's
civic and cultural district.
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- Enjoy cultural and dance performances
presented by students throughout the day,
such as modern dance, guitar ensemble,
Malay dance and a choral performance.
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- Participate in the various fun games
and activities put up by our students to
showcase the exciting and multi-faceted
aspect of university life, including lawn
tennis, rugby, volleyball, community service
projects and culture appreciation.
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All visitors will also receive a
free limited edition Sasha's Bear produced
exclusively for SMU, while stocks last.
The theme for Open House "Uncover
your Potential!" reflects SMU's holistic approach
to education - adopting a broad-based approach emphasising
team building, leadership, social and communications
skills. SMU's admissions criteria are also holistic,
assessing student's potential not only by academic
results but also the SAT1 test, an interview as a
personal essay.
As limited parking is available
at the SMU campus, members of the public are advised
not to drive to the Open House. A free Open House
bus shuttle service will run between the SMU campus
and Newton MRT station every 15 minutes from 9am
- 4pm on 23 March 2002.
SMU Open House details:
| Date: |
Saturday 23 March 2002 |
| Time: |
9am to 4pm |
| Location: |
469 Bukit Timah Road Singapore
259756 |
| Transport: |
- open house shuttle service between the
campus and Newton MRT Station from 9am
- 4pm every 15 minutes
- Public Bus Services to SMU - 66, 67, 151,
153, 154, 156, 170, 171, 186
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