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[July 2007]
- Separate but equal?
Michael Fung, associate director of strategic planning at SMU says: “My take is IT has become far more strategic to the business, whereas in the earlier years it was all about automation."
CIO
- Investing in yourself
Assoc Prof Annie Koh, dean of executive education at SMU, says that employers today are hiring people with relevant job skills, not just qualifications.
Q Magazine
- Picture Perfect
SMU's "A Window to Our Soul" calendar has grown into a significant community service project. 3,527 calendars were sold in less than three months raising over $50,000 for the Children's Cancer Foundation.
SALT
[31 July 2007]
- When searching for ideas, almost Anything goes
Shashank Nigam, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, says his experiences as a student entrepreneur give him an appreciation for the determination and passion of the creators of the “Anything” and “Whatever” canned drinks.
The New Paper
- The HSBC Forum - Singapore Fastest Growing 50
Dean of Executive & Professional Education and Associate Professor of Finance (LKCSB) Annie Koh was among the four panellists discussing the challenges and opportunities for businesses to go regional and beyond.
Channel NewsAsia
[30 July 2007]
- Around the earth in Jurong
SMU students among the participants from several schools and institutions helping to complete 100,000 laps of Jurong JC's 400m running track to raise awareness & funds for student volunteers and disability sports.
The Straits Times
- No break anywhere for these nomadic dancers
SMU had to chase a group of dancers from the concourse two weeks ago and said that while it supports the promotion of arts, culture and youth activities on campus, the security and well-being of students were priority.
The Straits Times
- World of Batik at SMU
Batik master Sarkasi Said who will present World of Batik in collaboration with SMU this Thursday talks about the art of batik. The exhibition will be held at SMU Campus Green.
Channel NewsAsia
[29 July 2007]
- Blood buddies
Blood donation drive organizer Aaron Tan, President of SMU's chapter of the Red Cross Humanitarian Network highlighted how new fun elements such as having a ‘live' band and mini-bazaars at blood donation drive will help make the activity a more enjoyable event for donors and their friends.
The Straits Times
- SMU Dominoes of Dreams 2007
SMU students will get the public to adopt dominoes at $2 each to raise funds for the Disabled People's Association, the EN Community Services Society and Thong Kheng Welfare Services Society.
The Straits Times
- Project EntreVisi
Project EntreVisi, a community service initiative by the SMU-Malay Language & Cultural Club (MLCC), has managed to attract close to 100 participants in its 3-staged program, aimed at inculcating the spirit of enterprise amongst the youths.
Suria
[28 July 2007]
- SCCCI pledges $135k in scholarships
NUS, NTU and SMU signed an MOU with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to receive scholarships from the SCCCI Foundation worth $5,000 each for students pursuing business degrees, and from this year onwards, to students pursuing Chinese studies.
The Straits Times
- SCCCI continues to provide scholarships to the three universities
The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) will continue to provide scholarships to outstanding students from the three local universities. Three students from NUS, NTU and SMU will receive an annual scholarship worth $5,000 each for the next three years.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Adopt a domino
Students from Singapore Management University will set up 50,000 dominoes in a chain and topple them.
The Straits Times
[27 July 2007]
- Dominoes of Dreams 2007 (Adopt-A-Domino drive)
Adopt any of 50,000 dominoes at $2 each and the money will go to the Disabled People's Association, the EN Community Services Society and Thong Kheng Welfare Services Society. Organised by volunteers from SMU.
The Straits Times, Life
[26 July 2007]
[25 July 2007]
- Accountants fail numbers test...
Associate Professor Pang Yang Hoong, Dean of SMU's School of Accountancy, observes that when small accounting firms audit clients for many years, they may develop a sense of familiarity and acceptance at the expense of objectivity.
TODAY
- He just couldn't take it anymore
The article mentions NUS and SMU's efforts to help international students adjust and highlights SMU's new international students handbook Not the Stuffy Guide.
The New Paper
[24 July 2007]
- CIOs must consider social computing
Two SMU undergraduates Tay Kang Xun and Ma Weiyi told a group of chief information officers that youth watch TV, chat over the Internet and talk on their cellphones while doing their homework.
The Straits Times, Digital Life
[23 July 2007]
- A guidebook by garang soldiers for clueless recruits
“From Boys To Men”, an unofficial recruit's guide to Basic Military Training in the Singapore Army, is the work of SMU student Mr Lester Chee, SMU alumnus Mr Teh Wei Cheng and NUS student Mr Tan Jun Da.
TODAY
- Train locals in all professions
Kenny Tan, second-year economics student at SMU writes that our open-door policy on foreign talent, though well-intentioned, may pose problems.
The Straits Times
- Singapore's Core Values
Associate Professor Kirpal Singh and Assistant Professor Margaret Chan talked about what are core values for Singapore.
938LIVE
[22 July 2007]
- Not nuts about doughnuts
She is happy to share her food experiences online but food blogger Chen Yixiao [SMU student] will not spill ink over doughnuts.
The Straits Times
[21 July 2007]
- The lucky lot of 2007
Two offers and both waved pay cheques of slightly over $5,500 a month. This delectable dilemma confronted Mr Shawn Heng [straight A accountancy student at SMU], 26, in March, two month before he graduated.
The Straits Times
- Rosy 2007
Business management graduate Lin Peimin [23 year-old from SMU] sent her resume to 10 employers and received three job offers within three months.
The Straits Times
- Private banking is hot, hot, hot
Though fresh out of university, Ms Nelly Yong [accounting and finance graduate from SMU] earns more each month then most accountants and engineers who have been working for three to four years.
The Straits Times
- Cool club by the young for the young
SMU student Sheryl Lee is one of the “young bosses” of NTUC Club's new lifestyle club nEbO, which provides a platform for youths to share their interests and aims to instill social awareness amongst youngsters.
The New Paper
[20 July 2007]
- Singapore needs to create unique brand of service
Tan Suee Chieh, co-chairman of the governing council for the recently launched Institute of Service Excellence@SMU (ISES) says: “I think the Singapore brand stands for effectiveness and efficiency. Things work in Singapore.”
The Business Times
[19 July 2007]
- Institute for service excellence opens
The Institute – a combined effort between WDA and SMU – aims to take the “Go the Extra Mile for Service” (GEMS) movement to the next phase.
The Business Times
[18 July 2007]
- China hedge funds not riskier
The report, Hedge Funds in Emerging Asia, found that hedge funds that invest in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, offer decent returns without substantially higher risks, partly because of the ability to sell short in the Hong Kong market, said SMU assistant professor Melvyn Teo.
TODAY
- China hedge funds less risky than thought
Hedge funds linked with Greater China are not as risky as might be thought, say a study commissioned by Fullerton Fund Management and conducted by SMU on hedge funds investing in Emerging Asia
The Business Times
- When should you start planning?
In reference to letter from Mr Gilbert Goh Keow Wah, " Teach youth retirement plans" (July 12). Mark O'Dell (President, Life Insurance Association, Singapore) writes: It is heartening to note that SMU includes financial and retirement planning in its curriculum.
TODAY
- Why is Ngee Ann City using our name?
The generous spirit of the pioneering Teochew merchants lives on in today's Teochew community, which provides strong support for education. Teochew business leader Li Ka Shing donated $19.5 million to SMU in 2002.
The New Paper
[17 July 2007]
- SMEs go back to school at SMU
It was back to school of a different kind of some 300 members of the SME community, sponsors and clients, as the UOB-SMU Entrepreneurship Alliance celebrated its second anniversary with a full-day boot camp.
TODAY
- It's time to modernise cricket into a 2-hour game
Shashank Nigam, a recent graduate from SMU's School of Information Systems, says that cricket administrators should remain in touch with the needs of their busy audience, just like businesses cater to the needs of their customers.
The New Paper
[16 July 2007]
[15 July 2007]
- SMU holds 4th Commencement Ceremony
SMU honours Mr Yong Pung How with the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa and Dr Lee Seng Gee with the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Valedictorian Alvina Teh puts a lucrative career in the corporate world on hold to grow the family publishing business she set up with her siblings.
Lianhe Zaobao
[14 July 2007]
- Top SMU grad all set to build own business
SMU Valedictorian Alvina Teh could have had her pick of high-paying jobs at investment banks, but she decided to join her brother to run a publishing house.
The Straits Times
- $1 million for Singapore Art Show
As part of Singapore Art Show 2007, Chua Ek Kay's exhibition at SMU's art gallery is one of the solo exhibitions to catch.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
[13 July 2007]
- Ex-Harvard don to head SMU law school
The former vice-dean of Harvard Law School, Professor David N Smith, has been appointed the new dean of SMU's School of Law Also joining the faculty are Professor Yeo Tiong Min, SMU's first Yong Pung How Professor of Law, and Professor Michael P Furmston, the former Law Dean of the University of Bristol.
The Straits Times
- Former vice-dean of Harvard Law School joins SMU
As the new dean of SMU's School of Law, David N Smith, says that the school will build on SMU's holistic, interdisciplinary approach to education, focusing on the intersection of law and business.
The Business Times
- India and Singapore tie research knot
The Indian School of Business, in Hyderabad, and SMU have signed an agreement to conduct joint research in information systems, along with annual workshops and research seminars.
FT.com
[12 July 2007]
- SMU appoints new dean to its law school
A former Vice-Dean of Harvard Law School has been appointed as the head of the school of law at the Singapore Management University. Professor David Smith takes over from interim Dean, Associate Professor Low Kee Yang.
Channel NewsAsia
[11 July 2007]
- SMU-KAIST introduces the first ‘3+2 joint degree program’ in Korea
SMU and KAIST Business School in Korea launch a joint degree program, comprising a three years bachelor’s degree program in Singapore Management University and two years master’s degree in KAIST. It will be introduced in 2008. President Hunter said, “The world’s economic center is already shifting to Asia. Studying in SMU will help students to become experts specialized in the Asia region.”
Korea Economic Daily
[7 July 2007]
- UOB eyes SMEs expanding regionally
Since 2005, the UOB-SMU Entrepreneurship Alliance has provided consulting services from SMU students to Singapore SMEs.
The Business Times
[5 July 2007]
[4 July 2007]
- We want to be heard on S'pore's airwaves
SMU's student-run radio station broadcasts daily from a fully-equipped studio on campus. The four-hourly broadcasts include music, humour, and news and are available to staff and students through the university's intranet.
The New Paper
[3 July 2007]
- Two stories, two outcomes, one lesson
Shashank Nigam, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, recounts a friend's unconventional and difficult path to success as a reminder that there are people who have had to go through much more to get what most of us take for granted.
The New Paper
[2 July 2007]
- Asian financial crisis anniversary
Assistant Professor Peter Nicholas Kriz talks about the impact of China at the 10th anniversary of the Asian financial crisis.
Channel Newsasia
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