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[October 2006]
- Youths oblivious to brands endorsed on MySpace
Young Singaporean MySpace users do not recall brands they have seen on the social networking site, according to a study conducted by 15 Singapore Management University communication research students.
Marketing
- The changing faces of Singapore
Professor Howard Hunter found the SMU model – a private university but funded by the government – fascinating as it is a potentially exportable idea.
Singapore (Oct-Dec)
[31 October 2006]
- Dedication to Water Colour
Buy water-colourist Ong Kim Seng's works exhibiting at The Gallery at SMU and proceeds go to eight hospices.
The Straits Times, Life!
[30 October 2006]
- Putting their money where their mouth is
Three SMU students and their two friends have set up a think tank under the SMU E.y.E. Investment Interactive club to discuss investing strategies as preparation for a career in investment.
The Business Times
- China-ASEAN Free Trade Area
Associate Professor Edwin Lai spoke on what the setting up of a China-ASEAN Free Trade Area by 2010 implies for ASEAN countries.
RSI
[29 October 2006]
- Doctors going back to school to get MBA
SMU sees a growing demand for its course on hospital management which attracts medical doctors, consultant surgeons as well as CEOs and professionals holding top management positions in regional hospitals.
The Straits Times
- Is a short mortgage tenure the way to go?
Assoc Professor Benedict Koh suggested that for the risk-averse, it still makes sense to invest in fixed deposits and Singapore Government bonds paying more than 3 per cent a year.
The Straits Times
[27 October 2006]
- Fostering an invincible spirit
Explore how leading scientists and explorers blaze new trails at this public discussion by the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Singapore Management University, The Business Times and Channel NewsAsia. Drama Centre @ National Library. Today: 5pm to 7pm. Free.
The Straits Times
- World Psoriasis Day
Show your support for sufferers of the skin disease by tying a ribbon on a tree at Singapore Management University Campus Green. Sun: 9am – noon. The Hope For Psoriasis tree is located near the TCC café on the campus 24 hours till Nov 4. Free.
The Straits Times
- Blogwatch
SMU student and active grassroots leader Ephraim Loy's blog has Minister George Yeo as guest star.
RSI
[25 October 2006]
- A brush with fame
Chua Ek Kay, who has donated $300,000 in artwork to SMU as part of its Visual Arts Initiative is a renowned artist who bridges contemporary and traditional, and the aesthetics of East and West in his work.
TODAY
- 5 things you can do today
Attend a free concert by Singapore Management University's Samba Masala and Symphonia. Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, 7pm.
The Straits Times
[24 October 2006]
- Environmental law essential for future
Pleased to hear of SMU's proposal to have 40 per cent of its law course comprising of non-law subjects, this writer strongly recommends that it consider incorporating Environmental Law into its syllabus
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TODAY
[23 October 2006]
- Wireless Singapore
Howard Hunter, President, Singapore Management University says “Information technology is integral to the education and research activities of SMU. We have a wireless campus and many of our faculty, students, and staff also have wireless capabilities at home but not elsewhere…”
The Business Times
- Gift of Art to SMU
Chinese ink artist and Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay, who donated his Street Scenes Collection to SMU, hopes that the university's students would discover and appreciate both art and Singapore's heritage through his paintings.
Channel NewsAsia
[22 October 2006]
[20 October 2006]
[19 October 2006]
- Art works donated to SMU
Paintings donated by famed local artist and Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay now adorn the walls of SMU's Lee Kong Chian School of Business.
The Straits Times
- SMU-OCBC Business Programme
OCBC Bank and SMU have jointly launched a business programme that puts students in charge of actual business initiatives.
938LIVE
[16 October 2006]
- Free talk on enterprise
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise will be presented in Singapore for the first time this year. In conjunction with the event, the Singapore Management University [and Rolex Awards for Enterprise] is holding a public discussion with the world's leading scientists and explorers.
TODAY
- HP fires training salvo to boost SOE bid
HP has inked an exclusive partnership with SMU and Nanyang Polytechnic to offer course to government officials and consortium staff involved in the Standard ICT Operating Environment (SOE) initiative.
The Business Times
[15 October 2006]
[10 October 2006]
- Five things to do today
Learn more about Europe's aeronautical industry at an exhibition at SMU, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Atrium, Level 1. 10am – 7pm. Free.
TODAY
- S'pore badly needs 6th C - compassion
Singapore has some distance to go when it comes to nurturing compassionate people, writes Shashank Nigam, a final-year student at the School of Information Systems at SMU.
The New Paper
[7 October 2006]
- Top of the pick
SMU's School of Accountancy ad for its MPA programme, "Initials of Aspiration", is one of five shortlisted for advertisement of the month.
TODAY
- Reaching for the stars
24 year-old Darren Lim [SMU graduate], who decided to start a scholarship in his parents' names out of his first pay cheque was singled out by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech this year.
The Straits Times
- Act of kindness to honour his parents
Darren Lim [SMU graduate], the 24 year-old behind the Ee Seng and Claire Lim Accountancy Scholarship, explained: “I wanted to thank my parents for what they had done for me and to thank the school because it gave me exactly what I needed and exceeded all my expectations."
The Straits Times
- Having fun going places
Lavina Tan, 24, took a semester off her marketing and law course at SMU and headed to Phuket to get her diving certification in just five days, before taking off for the ride of her life.
The Straits Times
- Got culture?
Literature professor and poet Kirpal Singh [Associate Professor, SESS] related an episode experienced at the lobby of a Hong Kong hotel some years back as one form of proof that there is a distinctive Singaporean culture which ‘never stops evolving'
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The Straits Times
[6 October 2006]
- Rewarding enterprise
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise encourage and endorse the advancement of knowledge and well-being. This year's awards, held in Singapore, include a public symposium, "Fostering an Invincible Spirit", held in conjunction with SMU, The Business Times and CNA.
The Business Times
- Tatas, SMU tie up for cross-cultural benefits
Speaking to The Ecomonic Times , Professor Howard Hunter, president, SMU, elaborated on the need for an official relationship and its benefits for SMU as well as the Tata Group. NB: Incorrect reporting re the set up of SMU courtesy of a $50M grant by the Lee Foundation.
The Economic Times
- Tatas ink pact with S'pore varsity
The Tata Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Management University (SMU) for partnership in various areas.
Business Standard
- Tata, Singapore Management University sign MOU
Extensive reporting of the executive education agreement was covered regionally in Indian journals, including Business Standard, Financial Express, Echo of India, Hindustan Times and The Economic Times.
Indian media
[5 October 2006]
- Art tour heading nowhere
Hunt for 95 badges of different designs at the Singapore Biennale and take it to the information centre at SMU to stand a chance to win attractive prizes.
The Straits Times, Life!
- 5 things you can do today
Admire photos from the aeronautical industry at an exhibition organised by the French embassy and EADS, and held at SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Atrium (Level 1) from 5-18 Oct, 10-7pm.
The Straits Times
- MoU in management research and executive education
Picture of R Gopalakrishnan, executive director, Tata sons, and Professor Howard Hunter, president, Singapore Management University, signing an MoU in management research and executive education, in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Business Standard
- Tata Group, S'pore varsity in research pact
The Tata Group has signed an MoU with the Singapore Management University (SMU) for collaboration in research, internships and executive education. The MoU was signed here on Wednesday by R Gopalakrishnan, Executive Director, Tata Sons, and Professor Howard Hunter, President, SMU.
The Economic Times
- Tata, SMU alliance to boost executive training
Coverage of the MOU signing by R Gopalakrishnan, Executive Director, Tata Sons, and SMU President, Prof Howard Hunter appeared in regional editions of Business Standard, Deccan Herald and The Economic Times.
Indian media
[4 October 2006]
- Teaching docs to become CEOs
For doctors who may have years of experience, but still need to upgrade on their managerial roles, SMU offers the Hospital Management Programme under its Executive Education office.
The New Paper
[3 October 2006]
- Youth leadership
SMU Student Association's President Timothy Tio shares his views on youth leadership and how such skills are developed and nurtured.
938LIVE
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