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[February 2008]
- Arthur's Sociopolitical Art
SMU holds an exhibition of renowned eye surgeon Professor Arthur Lim's 32 spectacular works in recognition of his other talent.
TimeOut Singapore
- Arthur's Art
SMU presents works by Professor Arthur Lim at the SMU Gallery, 20 Feb - 9 March, 10am to 8pm daily.
Singapore Tatler
- A Political Viewpoint
Arthur Lim delves into the realms of socio-political art in an exhibition held at the SMU Gallery till 9 March.
Prestige
- A Community in Action
The combined talents of celebrity photographer Russell Wong, the staff, students and graduates of SMU worked together to produce an elegant 18-month calendar featuring SMU personalities in action. The sale of the 6,000 calendars raised $50,000 for the Children's Cancer Foundation.
Angles, Issue 02
- Talent Crunch in Singapore
Professor Francis Koh explains how the wealth management master's programme imparts both hard knowledge and soft skills.
Banking Frontiers
[29 February 2008]
- 53% of ITE grads choose further studies
It took former ITE student Li Lizhen five years longer than her peers, but she made it to an accountancy course at SMU two years ago and is now thinking of post-graduate studies.
The Straits Times
- He'll release your mind from captivity
Kirpal Singh, SMU associate professor of literature and creative thinking and the first non-American elected to the American Creativity Association (ACA) board of directors, says that former Singapore zoo chief Bernard Harrison is conferred the ACA Champion of Creativity award for seeing creativity in others and championing these individuals.
The Business Times
- Fan starts Mosaic Facebook group
SMU undergraduate Mavis Chan Wai Sum is such a big fan of the Mosaic Music Festival that she started a Facebook group for fellow fans last year.
The Straits Times, Life!
[28 February 2008]
- Live, work, play the architect's way
Architect Tan Kay Ngee was part of the design team that raised the SMU campus in many areas to allow a continuous flow of the green plane of its grounds that used to be Bras Basah Park.
The Business Times
[27 February 2008]
- SMU Arts Festival
SMU Arts Festival, 10am to 8pm, till 29 Feb at the SMU basement concourse. Admission is free.
Lianhe Zaobao
- News from the schools
In an overview of MBA programmes worldwide, the Economist comments on the introduction of SMU's MBA programme.
The Economist
[26 February 2008]
- 5 Things you can do today
Attend a talk on making corporate governance work for shareholders at SMU, Conference Hall 1, Administration Building, level 5, 5pm-6.45pm. Free.
The Straits Times
- Time to get real
Five teams from NUS, two from NTU and one from SMU have made the cut for the national finals of L'Oreal's Brandstorm and e-Strat Challenge.
TODAY
[25 February 2008]
- Asian Dragons Rising
Associate Professor John Davis shares his views at a panel discussion about how Asian businesses build their brands on the world stage.
Channel NewsAsia
- SMU Arts Festival
10am – 8pm, till 29 Feb, SMU basement concourse, admission is free.
Lianhe Zaobao
[24 February 2008]
- Love me, spoil me
Dr Ilya Farber, SMU assistant professor of social science and philosophy, says the spoiled attitudes of women revealed in a survey by the Social Development Service, is 'disappointing, since getting rid of that image has historically been an important step in establishing equal opportunity for women.'
The Straits Times
- Sports and Politics: An Indigestible Mix
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented that the mass appeal of sports and the resulting media focus make it a useful platform to publicise issues and concerns.
The Straits Times
[23 February 2008]
- Reactions from Singaporeans and foreigners
Cindy Chin, 20, Singapore Management University undergraduate, who performed at the Youth Olympic Games 2010 host announcement party, said it was an honour to share in the historic moment and hopes to perform at the YOG.
The Straits Times
- Making the cut
SMU director of special projects at the advancement and alumni office, Ms Tan Siok Sun, who was Controller of Undesirable Publications at the them Ministry of Culture from 1973-1976, says censorship here has kept up with the times at a lunch-time talk to some 100 people.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Two creative Singaporeans score a first
SMU is hosting the annual international creativity conference of the American Creativity Association where Associate Professor Kirpal Singh chairs the steering committee.
TODAY
- Foreigners as S'pore ministers?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan felt that the idea of qualified foreigners becoming ministers is pernicious as it implies that political office is only a job, not a calling.
TODAY
- Taxi industry aims to up service standards
The taxi industry was one area surveyed as part of the National Customer Satisfaction Index which is put together by the Institute of Service Excellence at SMU. The results are likely to be out in the first quarter of this year.
The Straits Times
[22 February 2008]
- It's Singapore 2010
Ms Cindy Chin, 20, SMU undergraduate summed up the feeling of the assembled throng when she said: “This is a historic moment. Some of us are having our exams tomorrow including me, but this is more important..."
The Straits Times
- Beat! SMU Samba Masala Fundraising Concert
Singapore Management University Big Steps (SMU School of Information Systems), today 7pm to 10pm. Tickets at $15 (pre-event price) and $20 at the door.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Standing room only on peak hour trains?
Lee Kong Chian School of Business assistant professor Terence Fan comments that he has noticed more empty taxis waiting for passengers during evening peak hours and even after an increase in train frequency from 4 February, trains are experiencing excess capacity.
TODAY
[21 February 2008]
- Youth contest spurs business ventures
SMU Ventures, a youth entrepreneurship society in SMU, will judge the competition, with the winning team taking home a trophy and $1,000 cash.
The Straits Times
- Beat! Samba Masala Fundraising Concert
A night of big sounds and big fun at this concert. SMU Big Steps (SMU School of Information Systems), tomorrow [Friday 22 Feb], 7-10pm. Tickets: $15 (pre-event price) and $20 at the door.
The Straits Times, Life!
- AAA rules in investor relations
SMU adjunct lecturer in investor relations Elaine Lim writes about how companies can embrace accountability, accessibility and availability as the foundation for effective investor relations.
The Business Times
[20 February 2008]
- Creativity in Mega-Businesses
Interview with Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, CEO of the Lego Group, who will be speaking about the company's innovation strategy at the International Creativity Conference from 25-29 February 2008 [hosted by SMU].
938LIVE, The Breakfast Club
[19 February 2008]
- High Commissioner to Australia named
The Government has appointed Mr Albert Chua as Singapore's next High Commissioner to Australia. Mr Chua a currently a member of the Singapore Management University's board of trustees.
The Straits Times
- You can ride his limo for $20
SMU undergrad Elliot Lin took one semester off to start his own limouine company Blackliner Executive Limousine.
The New Paper
[18 February 2008]
- Going for gold - the smart way
Undergraduate Tang Mun Bbill, 21, a member of the research department in SMU's E.y.E Investment Interactive Club, bought a gold certificate last October as a ‘hedge against financial turmoil and inflation”.
The Business Times
- Lessons from a kachang puteh stall
If life were a box of chocolates, then investment would be a kachang puteh stall. That's according to Loh Wei, a second-year SMU accountancy student.
The Business Times
- Arthur's Socio-political Art
Professor Arthur Lim will be showcasing his artworks at The Gallery, Singapore Management University, Wednesday: 7pm, Till March 9: 10am – 8pm.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Arthur's Socio-Political Art
Eye surgeon Professor Arthur Lim will stage his solo exhibition, featuring works cautioning against political apathy among youths, portraits of political figures and various aspects of Singapore society. The show is presented by SMU at The Gallery from 20 February to 9 March.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
- Doing Business - opportunities for women
Amanda Ellis, Lead Specialist for the World Bank Group Gender Action Plan talks about an innovative new approach to solving poverty for women and promoting gender equality as smart economics. She will be speaking at the International Creativity Conference from 25-29 February [hosted by SMU], details at www.smu.edu.sg.
938LIVE, The Breakfast Club
[17 February 2008]
- Academics: Budget should offer more assistance to groups with heavier burdens
SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan points out that suggests the set up of a Post-Secondary Education Account for needy families with children below primary school-going age. SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business Assistant Professor Kenneth Huang hopes more assistance will be given for the housing needs of young people about to start their families.
Lianhe Zaobao
[16 February 2008]
[15 February 2008]
- Singapore Budget 2008
SMU Assistant Professor Eugene Tan provides his analysis on Budget 2008.
Channel NewsAsia
- Varsity fee hike: More students will qualify for aid
Following the tuition fee increases announced on Wednesday, SMU's Dean of Students Professor Low Aik Meng urged students in need of financial assistance to approach SMU to explore aid options.
The Straits Times
- When hikes don't matter
SMU law dean Professor Michael Furmston says that SMU is also able to extend top minds and expertise of its large pool of business and finance professors to the law programme, in addition to its smaller class sizes and interactive, seminar-style pedagogy.
TODAY
- Socio-political art
SMU presents Arthur's Socio-political Art, a showcase of works by eye surgeon Professor Arthur Lim, presenting his observations on Singapore's social and political developments over two decades.
The Business Times
[14 February 2008]
- Varsities up tuition fees by 4% to 20%
The Government announced yesterday that university fees will increase for the new batch of undergraduate students entering NUS, NTU and SMU in August. The increases will be cushioned with more financial aid and the ‘lock-in' system already practiced at SMU.
The Straits Times
- Varsities' new locked-in fees
In the fee revision by the three universities, NUS and NTU have introduced the new locked-in fee structure adopted by SMU since 2006.
my paper
- Top varsity talents, costlier tuition fees
Fee hike at NUS, NTU and SMU, but cohort-based system means fees will be fixed during course of study. Both NUS and NTU will raise fees by four per cent this time for undergraduate courses in the coming academic year.
TODAY
- Koh earns S'pore a spot at the Olympics
Singapore Management University business management student Koh Seng Leong has qualified for the Beijing Olympics. If selected, it will be his second Olympics. He competed in Sydney in 2000.
The Straits Times
- Koh gets it right
After the disappointment of a SEA Games silver, national sailor [and SMU undergraduate] Koh Seng Leong books Singapore a spot in the Laser Standard event at this year's Olympic Games in Qingdao, China, in August.
TODAY
- Bogus social networking sites
Assistant Professor Michael Netzley explained that fake social networking sites are created by scraping data from existing blogs.
my paper
- Varsities consider H3 grades for discretionary admissions
In response to a letter to the editor, Perry Lim, Director of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education commented that since its inception in 2000 SMU has had the flexibility to assess applicants on a broader basis than NUS and NTU.
The Straits Times
- Minister, NAC pay tribute to late artist
The Minister for Information, Communication and the Arts and the National Arts Council (NAC) have paid tribute to the late artist Chua Ek Kay, who held a retrospective exhibition of his renowned street scenes at the SMU Gallery in August 2007.
The Straits Times
- The song of cicada sings on
The late artist Mr Chua Ek Kay donated more than 30 street scenes artwork to SMU and also published Chua Ek Kay: Singapore Street Scenes, Evoking Memories . His works can be viewed at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at SMU.
Lianhe Zaobao, zbNOW
- Asian marketers defend waste claim
Michael Netzley, practice assistant professor of corporate communication at SMU, questioned the findings of the Fournaise Marketing Group report that states 65% of all marketing spend in 2007 had no effect on consumers.
Marketing Magazine - Hong Kong
- Over 800 artists, researchers to attend ISEA in S'pore
The International Symposium of Electronic Arts 2008, co-presented by the NUS, NTU, SMU and the National Museum of Singapore, with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, will showcase creative productions in interactive and digital media.
Channel NewsAsia
- Budget 2008
SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan is quizzed on the 2008 Budget.
938LIVE
[13 February 2008]
[12 February 2008]
- Relive These Scenes
The late Chua Ek Kay's Street Scenes Collection which he donated to SMU will be available for public viewing this week at SMU's Lee Kong Chian School of Business.
TODAY
[11 February 2008]
- A Budget for many tomorrows
Commentary by SMU assistant professor of law Eugene Tan on social expectations and impact of the upcoming Budget, which will be announced by Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam this Friday.
TODAY
Channel NewsAsia
- Chua Ek Kay's legacy lives on
Chinese ink painter and Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay has died at the age of 61. His paintings can be seen at the NUS Cultural Centre, Singapore Art Museum, the Prime Minister's Office and Singapore Management University.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Poverty through our lenses
As part of an awareness campaign against regional poverty held at Singapore Management University, the Poverty Exhibition features contributions from World Vision (Singapore), Habitat for Humanity (Singapore) and photographers from The Straits Times.
The Straits Times, Life!
[10 February 2008]
- Bookends
One of the 13 local artists featured in Singapore Management University's recent Arts Festival, Hazel Lim, comments on books she is currently reading.
The Straits Times
[9 February 2008]
- Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay dies at 61
Chinese ink painter and Cultural Medallion winner Chua Ek Kay has died at the age of 61.
Some of his paintings are on display at the Prime Minister's Office and the Singapore Management University.
Channel NewsAsia
[7 February 2008]
- "Excuse Me, Are We Gracious?"
SMU students Clara Nguyen and John Lim Chin Yuen share their thoughts on whether Singaporeans are a gracious lot.
Channel NewsAsia, BlogTV
[5 February 2008]
[4 February 2008]
- Budding entrepreneurs blaze new trials
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan competition is now into its fourth year and is run by the Lee Kong Chian Scholars Programme at SMU.
The Straits Times
[3 February 2008]
- Cross-examination is... sexy, elusive, tricky
Senior Counsel Davinder Singh spoke to an audience of more than 200 at SMU's Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium on “The Art of Advocacy” - an intellectual discourse on the topic which afforded a rare glimpse into Mr Singh's legal mind and personality.
The New Paper
[1 February 2008]
- SMU Arts Festival
The SMU Symphonia presents Ay Caramba!, a Latin-themed gala closing concert of the SMU Arts Festival at the Victoria Concert Hall today at 7.30pm. Tickets: $15 & $18, e-mail symphonia@sa.smu.edu.sg.
The Straits Times, Life!
- Elements of creative innovation and achieving the impossible
Anthony Le Storti, the keynote speaker of the American Creativity Association's (ACA) annual International Creativity Conference, is interviewed on The Breakfast Club to discuss creativity innovation and achieving the impossible. The Conference is being hosted by Singapore Management University.
938LIVE
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