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[August 2007]
- Singapore makes a big splash with WaterFest 2007
WaterFest 2007 launches at Marina Bay on 25 August, a six-week celebration of Singapore's water-ways and sports. Among the competitive events lined up is the SMU Western Circuit Sailing Regatta.
The Singapore American
- My happiness is bigger than yours
A 2006 study by Professor J Malcolm Dowling, Visiting Professor at SMU, suggests ways to create a happy existence, both from an individual's and a society's perspective.
Wealth Magazine
[31 August 2007]
- Inked to the past
Twenty works from Chua Ek Kay's
Singapore Street Scenes series can be viewed in the exhibition Chua Ek Kay's
Street Scenes:A Gift of History at the SMU Gallery.
I-S Magazine
- World of Batik
Exhibition by Singapore batik artist Sarkasi Said at the Singapore Management Unviersity's Campus Green.
I-S Magazine
[29 August 2007]
- 5 things you can do today
Attend an outdoor concert by the Philharmonic Chamber Choir and
the Alapana Ensemble at SMU University
Square, between Li Ka Shing Library
and Bras Basah Road.
7.30pm-9.30pm. Free.
The Straits Times
- SMU U-Square Concerts
The Philharmonic Chamber Choir will be performing at the SMU U-Square between the SMU Li Ka Shing Library and Bras Basah Road tonight at 7:30pm.
MyPaper
- SMU Fencing Team - triumphant return
15 students from the SMU Fencing Club represented the university in the 6th HKUST International Fencing Invitation Tournament held on July 15 and 16. The SMU team won gold and bronze in the men's individual epee category, gold and silver in the men's team category and gold in the women's team category.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
[28 August 2007]
- 5 things you can do today
Admire paintings by Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay at the SMU Gallery from 22 Aug - 12 Sep, 10am to 8pm daily.
The Straits Times
- Is it game over for hedge funds?
Assistant Professor Melvyn Teo, Director of the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU, said that the day is not over for hedge funds but in fact, many have made money out of it.
MyPaper
- Let more parties have a say in shaping our fourth uni
Shashank Nigam, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, says that to create a new university with a new model, there needs to be a new type of steering committee - one that includes students, teachers and other stakeholders.
The New Paper
[27 August 2007]
- Asia Business Report
Assistant Professor of Management Terence Fan comments on implications of Hyundai chairman's embezzlement trial on Korean business and politics.
BBC World
[24 August 2007]
- It's also about greater choice
When a government panel begins its study of options, we would second the recommendation of Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam that it considers the SMU case.
The Straits Times
- Limited editions go east
Practice Associate Professor of Marketing John Davis expects continued growth for the luxury industry in Asia, with more limited edition products to inspire curiosity and create demand.
The Business Times
- World of Batik
Exhibition by noted Singapore batik artist Sarkasi Said at the Singapore Management Unviersity.
The Straits Times
- RTB hosts forum for Brunei, Singapore uni students
Radio Television Brunei Wednesday night hosted a University Forum with the topic "Survival in an increasingly Globalised World". The speakers comprised eight undergrads including SMU undergrad Siti Syuhada bte Faizal (bottom picture - far right).
Borneo Bulletin
[23 August 2007]
- On a little street in Singapore
Walk down streets that are now mostly a memory in an exhibition by local artist Chua Ek Kay at the Singapore Management University Gallery.
The Straits Times
[21 August 2007]
- What 4th university could be
Mr Tharman Shamugaratnam said the committee, to be headed by Minister of State for Education Lui Tuck Yew, should take a leaf from the Singapore Management University.
The Straits Times
- Fourth varsity in four years' time?
SMU Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said that it would be a “big challenge” to conceptualise a new university in Singapore that would not duplicate existing systems.
TODAY
- Fellow varsities say 4th unit will add diversity
Tan Chin Tiong, deputy president and provost of SMU, says a fourth university will add diversity to local tertiary education and increase options for qualified students to further their studies here.
The Business Times
- Three options for new university
The fourth university could be a new comprehensive university, a liberal arts college or an institution offering specialised degrees. SMU was cited as an example of the approximate three years time frame for the new university to be expected.
The New Paper
- Reaction to changes to CPF
Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan shares his thoughts on the changes to CPF arising from PM's National Day Rally Speech.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Reactions to HDB rules
Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan comments on the HDB buy-back scheme for older owners of old flats.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Sense of achievement
Feature story on SMU Fencing Club highlights the strong team spirit and camaraderie. Also includes an interview with president of the Club Chua Zi Wen on the fencing scene in Singapore.
The New Paper
[20 August 2007]
- Time to trim the sails, analogy hunters
Referring to the final keelboat match between Singapore and India at the Doha Asian Games last year, PM Lee Hsien Loong said: “Both teams used identical boats, but Singapore won”. The Singapore team included SMU student Renfred Tay.
The Straits Times
- Fourth U will be different
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan says a fourth university will help plug the leak of Singaporean talent overseas.
TODAY
- The need for a fourth university
PM Lee said that the fourth university should be different from the existing local universities, just like how SMU started off different with its own strength in attracting students.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Philanthropy by the affluent
PM Lee said that local universities have received generous endowments, an example of which is the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at SMU.
Lianhe Zaobao
- First batch of law students for SMU
SMU welcomed its pioneer batch of 117 law students. The university also welcomed students from South Africa, Holland and New Zealand for the first time. Some 200 students also received scholarships which include the new SMU Study Award.
The New Paper
- To narrow the gap
In his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the Singapore sailing team's final keelboat match against India in last year's Asian Games. SMU undergraduate and national sailor, Renfred Tay, shown in picture.
TODAY
[19 August 2007]
- Face it, Facebook is hot
Sheryl Lee, 18, a law student at SMU, checks in at her Facebook account every day.
The Straits Times
- The need for a fourth university
PM Lee said that the fourth university should be different from the existing local universities, just like how SMU started off different with its own strength in attracting students.
Channel NewsAsia
- Time to trim the sails, analogy hunters
Referring to the final keelboat match between Singapore and India at the Doha Asian Games last year, PM Lee Hsien Loong said: “Both teams used identical boats, but Singapore won”. The Singapore team included SMU student Renfred Tay.
Channel 5
[18 August 2007]
- New scholarship in memory of ex-Citigroup S'pore head
The late Mr Sunil Sreenivasan lived in Singapore for just six years as Citigroup's country head. Now third-year SMU student Mr Tong Jun Jie has become the first beneficiary of a scholarship his family has set up in Singapore.
The Straits Times
- $22 to charity - for each e-mail reply he gets
Mr Darren Tay [SMU Master of Science in Wealth Management graduate], 36, shot off a farewell e-mail to 250 of his colleagues and friends, pledging to donate 11 euros (S$22.90) to the charity for every response he got back.
The Straits Times
[17 August 2007]
[16 August 2007]
[15 August 2007]
[12 August 2007]
- Non-starter law dean
Professor David N. Smith decided not to take up the appointment of Dean of the School of Law due to unanticipated personal reasons.
The Straits Times
[11 August 2007]
- They wholeheartedly seek to improve people's lives
Two people received the Public Service Medal for going out of their way to serve and improve the lives of others in their communities. One of them is SMU Assistant Professor of Economics, Vincent Chua, who pushed for the improvement of transport staff service standards to reduce waiting and travelling times on buses.
Lianhe Zaobao
- Simple, warm and hospitable
Brand and marketing professional Karen Ho is an adjunct lecturer of marketing at SMU and also a project advisor at the UOB-SMU Entrepreneurship Alliance Centre.
The Business Times
[10 August 2007]
[9 August 2007]
- Furmston heads SMU law faculty
Professor Michael Furmston will head SMU's law school, following the withdrawal of Professor David Smith due to unanticipated personal reasons.
The Business Times
- Major donor avoids the limelight
The Lee Foundation's support for education, health and the arts include a $50 million purse to SMU. Foundation Chairman, Dr Lee Seng Gee, received the National Day Distinguished Service Order.
The Straits Times
- Seeing ourselves as others see us
Serena Tay, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Economics, was a wonderful ambassador for Singapore, says a friend whom Serena met while on an SMU university exchange programme in Hungary.
The Straits Times
- Digital media industry buzzing with activity
To fuel demand for human resources in the digital media industry, local tertiary institutes, including SMU, offer undergraduate and post-graduate IDM-related courses.
The Business Times
[8 August 2007]
- So much to learn
Singapore Scholarship holder Vimaly Savannarideth, an economics undergraduate at SMU, hopes to apply the lessons from Singapore's economic development when she returns to Laos.
The Straits Times
[7 August 2007]
- He makes special request to intern here
In an interview with foreign students who have chosen to intern in companies in Singapore, SMU third year Thai student Kriti Mishra says that she's learnt to be persistent to get to people and that has an impact on the way a person behaves.
The New Paper
- The business of getting others to praise yours
Practice Assistant Professor Michael Netzley and Jorg Dietzel, adjunct lecturer at SMU, spoke about blogs, podcasts and other forms of social media at Asia's first PodCamp, held last week at SMU.
The Straits Times, Digital Life
[6 August 2007]
- What is our national identity
Incoming SMU business management student Joel Aw says Singapore's national identity is defined primarily in economic, rather than cultural or political, terms.
The Straits Times
- Kisses for the Nation
Some 500 "Kisses for the Nation" postcards are on display at SMU. Each postcard carries a birthday wish sealed with a kiss. The postcards were put together by volunteers from SMU and the People's Association Youth Movement.
The Straits Times
[4 August 2007]
[3 August 2007]
- Singapore Art Show 2007 opens
Cultural Medallion recipient Chua Ek Kay's Street Scenes: A Gift of History will be exhibited at the Singapore Management University from 23 August to 12 September.
Lianhe Zaobao
[2 August 2007]
- Rolling out major IT projects
Associate Professor Annie Koh and Assistant Professor Michael Netzley shared on the importance of training for IT at the BizIT-In'spire Roundtable.
The Business Times
- SMU Success Story
By investing in Novell Certified Linux Professional certification, the School of Information Systems at SMU gained the internal know-how to run its own Linux courses for students.
Novell.com
- World of Batik
World of Batik is presented by Sarkasi Said in collaboration with Singapore Management University.
Arts Beat
- MBC Special Report on Banking and Finance Industry
Associate Professor of Economics Winston Koh shares his views on recent developments in the banking sector in this Korean-language news programme. He observes that a liberalised financial sector has been critical to Singapore's rapid development into a banking and finance hub.
MBC
[1 August 2007]
- Do hedge funds add value?
Assistant Professor Melvyn Teo shared his research findings that there is not much difference between the market exposure of hedge funds investing in the US versus Greater China.
The Business Times
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