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[May 2007]
- Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge - Exploring Partnerships
Presented by the World Dance Alliance and Singapore Art Festival with partners Singapore Management University and Singapore National Museum, the Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge 2007 aims to further dance awareness and cultivate connectivity and alliance among the art community within Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Singapore Arts Festival
- Animal Planet
On 3 March, SMU's campus green played host to more than 200 people and 60 dogs for the university's first Animal Day, a gathering to address the welfare needs of animals.
SALT
- Research
SMU's Associate Professor Brian Rodrigues, together with faculty from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, investigate a global sourcing problem in the presence of free trade agreements and tariff structures.
Industrial Engineer
[31 May 2007]
- He got into university via poly route
SMU undergraduate Tan Boon Han earned a place in SMU after his polytechnic studies and will be graduating in July to work in a bank.
The Straits Times
[30 May 2007]
- This book's for you
From Boys To Men, an unofficial recruit's guide to Basic Military Training in the Singapore Army is the work of SMU students Mr Lester Chee and Mr Teh Wei Cheng and NUS student Mr Tan Jun Da.
The New Paper
- Performance of PAP government
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented on how the PAP government has lived up to their promises after the general elections.
938LIVE
[28 May 2007]
- Israel stay an eye-opener for SMU student
SMU student Elvis Chiu is the university's first undergraduate to go on an exchage programme to Israel at the Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya.
The Business Times
- A mentor who wears many hats
Dean of Students Assoc Prof Low Aik Meng oversees everything concerning students – outside the classroom.
TODAY
- Learn fast, implement fast
Associate Professor Annie Koh, dean of executive education at SMU, says SMU's executive education curriculum is customised and kept current through constant interaction with industry bodies and associations.
The Edge Singapore
[27 May 2007]
- Bringing forth an action plan
Mr Michael Fung Jin Lung, SMU's Associate Director (Office of Strategic Planning) says that the 1990s have seen a rise in competitive giants like China and India so the need to move into a knowledge-centred economy is timely.
New Sunday Times
[26 May 2007]
- Changing face of universities
SMU president Howard Hunter says that the government's high level of funding enables the chiefs of Singapore's universities to focus on improving education quality, rather than on worrying about the bottom line.
The Straits Times
- Was it bad marketing?
In contrast to UNSW Asia's limited marketing efforts, SMU entered the market with a distinctive advertising campaign that focused on how its students were different from those at other universities.
The Straits Times
[25 May 2007]
- New trading institute to be set up
The government has partnered firms including BP and Standard Chartered Bank to kick-start an International Trading Institute to be housed at the Singapore Management University.
The Straits Times
[24 May 2007]
- Closure of UNSW Asia
Professor Howard Hunter said that SMU will offer our assistance to UNSW students who may need advice and counselling about their options.
Lianhe Wanbao
[22 May 2007]
- An instant success for SMU
Professor Howard Hunter expects a number of SMU's future law graduates to go into the wider corporate world due to the inextricable link between business and law.
TODAY
- Commodity traders may be monitored by MAS
Associate Professor Annie Koh said that the legislative move to have MAS regulate commodity trading will align the cash market to the futures and derivatives area.
The Business Times
- Know-IT-alls have winning edge
At SMU, both undergraduate and graduate courses at the School of Information Systems combine classes in both IT and business.
The Straits Times, Digital Life
- Crunch on IT in banking and finance sector
SMU's Master of IT in Business (Financial Services) trains students in business operations, technology solutions and strategies of the financial services industry.
The Straits Times, Digital Life
[21 May 2007]
- A very S'porean drinking game
SMU Business undergraduate Lester Chee and NUS dentistry student Tan Jun Da (JD), directors of Game Theory Pte Ltd, created a drinking game Kinda Naughty but Nice (KNN), together with two other good friends – SMU accounting undergraduate Benjamin Koh and SIM University student Loh Chung Jiat.
The Business Times
- An instant success for SMU
SMU's new School of Law has seen strong demand from applicants and support from the legal community.
Channel NewsAsia
[20 May 2007]
[19 May 2007]
[18 May 2007]
- Singapore Aids Candlelight Memorial
The annual memorial will be held this Sunday (May 20) to remember those who have died from Aids and fight Aids discrimination. 7pm at the SMU Conference Hall 2 at the School of Accountancy.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Museum-hop til you drop
Life! suggests a whole day museum hopping itinerary that ends with a mug of beer at Ice Cold B's at SMU.
The Straits Times, Life!
[17 May 2007]
[15 May 2007]
[14 May 2007]
- All in the family
SMU students and siblings Alvina Teh and Trevor Teh are already directors of a printing company even before they graduated.
The Business Times
[13 May 2007]
- Learn or I'll crush you
Assistant Professor Margaret Chan believes it is important to motivate her students to be joyful about life.
The Straits Times
- A different type of branding
Eugene Tan, Assistant Professor of Law at SMU, says that although the F1 is desired, it is not original. He hopes that the authorities will be able to come up with something that is truly original, living up to the "Uniquely Singapore" slogan.
Lianhe Zaobao
[11 May 2007]
[10 May 2007]
- Business Study Mission
32 SMU students are headed to the Middle East for a week-long Business Study Mission.
Suria
- Like SIA, banks should offer best deals to all
Associate Prof Themin Suwardy says banks could learn from SIA's customer service approach, which rewards valued customers by ensuring they receive the best available offers.
The Straits Times
- Why Taoist god is named Datuk Kong
Practice Assistant Professor Margaret Chan belongs to an online group that helps explain Singapore's Taoist traditions and heritage in English.
The Straits Times
[9 May 2007]
- Wee defers studies for shot at judo gold
Wee Pui Seng is deferring his studies at the School of Accountancy by one year in order to train full-time in Japan for the SEA Games in December.
The Straits Times
- Campus security
The SMU city campus is open to the public but has security measures in place for its teaching facilities.
Channel NewsAsia
[8 May 2007]
- Don't just feel bad, reach out to needy
Shashank Nigam, a final-year SIS student at SMU, writes that not many people he knows would jump at the chance to make a difference to someone after reading a news story.
The New Paper
[6 May 2007]
- Write of passage
Associate Professor Kirpal Singh is quoted in an article that examines how the works of foreign-born writers reflect the migrant nature of Singapore society.
The Straits Times
- Sports on his mind
Gary Lau, director of the Fico Sports Hub, is passionate about nurturing Singapore's young footballing talents, including the SMU women's soccer team, who are regulars at the facility.
The New Paper
[5 May 2007]
[4 May 2007]
[3 May 2007]
- School of style
Campus fashion is no longer about ratty tees and flip-flops. Margaret Chan, former actress and assistant professor at SMU's theatre / performance studies, observes that campus style has become more dapper over the past few years.
The Straits Times
- Model students
Urban waylays some students on their way to class and finds out there is no uniform look. Melissa Soh, first-year economics student at SMU is one of the students featured.
The Straits Times
- Bilingualism
Assoc Prof Kirpal Singh spoke about the merits of the bilingualism policy. d.
938LIVE
[2 May 2007]
- Couple marries in first-ever wedding ceremony at SMU campus
It is definitely not your ordinary run-of-the-mill wedding location - the Singapore Management University (SMU) city campus has been added to the list of unusual places in Singapore to get hitched. Newly-wed couple Eunice and Adriel Lim helped SMU write its history books by becoming the first couple to get married on the campus grounds.
MyPaper
- Students doing investments
Incoming President of SMU Investment Club Lam Zhao Bin and Lee Xin Hong share about making money through investments.
RSI
[1 May 2007]
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