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[August 2008]
- The United Nations of Students
In a look at who are the ‘new' Singaporeans adding colour to the city, Jonathan Meur from Mauritius has made Singapore his ‘second residence' and studied at SMU as he did not want to limit himself to a professional career in a French-speaking world.
Time Out Singapore
- Visiting scholars and interns
SMU undergraduates Zeenath Binte Jaleel, Faith Hu and Chan Jingzhong are recognised for having completed their internships with the Gulf Research Center in Dubai.
Gulf-Asia Research Bulletin
- SMU Alaska Expedition
Cycling magazine SPIN Asia talks to the Zero Limits to Alaska team about their preparations for the expedition before their departure.
SPIN Asia
- Ride from the Heart – Phuket Expedition
Twelve varsity students [including SMU] flew to Phuket, Thailand and then cycled 1,600km back in 14 days to Singapore to raise money to help children from lower income families with school-related expenses.
SPIN Asia
- Cycle of Dreams – A Race to Raise Awareness
SMU community service group !nspirar organised Cycle of Dreams in July to help raise awareness about the sport of handcycling and its rehabilitative benefits for both disabled and able-bodied people.
SPIN Asia
[31 August 2008]
- Orientation - just fun or plain lewd?
Professor Low Aik Meng, dean of students at SMU, said: “SMU does not feel that ragging will help our students achieve the objectives of building collegiality, team spirit and a sense of belonging.”
The Straits Times
- From fun to sleaze
SMU law student Yvonne Ong shares her views on orientation forfeits.
The Straits Times
- Passion comes first for Gen Y
Of Singapore Management University's 711-strong class of 2007, some 3.5 per cent – or 21, up from 11 in 2006 – chose to be self-employed.
The Straits Times
[30 August 2008]
- Creating a fertile field
SMU President Professor Howard Hunter says that we need a comprehensive review of the core undergraduate curriculum to create a real liberal education for all our students.
The Straits Times
[29 August 2008]
- US elections
SMU Assistant Professor Ilya Farber shares his views on the US elections.
Channel NewsAsia
[28 August 2008]
- Key role for MICE sector
The Singapore Business Events Awards (SBEA) on Sept 2 will see a line up of 21 international judges, including the deputy president of Singapore Management University Professor Tan Chin Tiong.
The Business Times
- US elections
Associate Professor John Davis was interviewed, as the Democratic National Convention drew to a close, on how the various Democratic players can stay united.
Channel NewsAsia
- Beijing Olympics
Associate Professor John Davis said that the Olympics helped China introduce itself to the world again even though the problems it faces will not go away.
Channel NewsAsia
- By election debate in parliament
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan cautioned that we may risk sacrificing principles of representative democracy on the altar of expedience and efficacy.
938LIVE
[27 August 2008]
- Banking on neo-Confucian capitalism
Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of SMU Board of Trustees wrote that as East Asia emerges as a major economic region, it should create its own alternative model based on the socio-ethical tradition of communitarian, family-focused webs of mutual obligations.
The Straits Times
- There's light despite lowly finish
The six-member Singapore sailing team competing at the Beijing Olympics, which includes SMU undergraduate Koh Seng Leong, finished creditably in Qingdao despite facing erratic weather conditions and a very strong field of competitors.
The Straits Times
[26 August 2008]
[25 August 2008]
- Scholarships, an uneven playing field
With a laudable eight in 10 of students who made it to university last year coming from public housing roots, why are heartlanders under-represented in the top ranks of scholar elites? SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan pointed to the enrichment classes and travel opportunities that well-off parents can provide.
TODAY
- "Them vs Us"
SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan says that the government should stop calling new immigrants “foreign talents”, making the locals feel inferior.
Lianhe Zaobao
- School is only a prelude
SMU incoming student Eef Gerard Van Emmerik, now in his second year of national service, thought it was myopic of him to complain about stress back in school then, for there is more lying in wait in the real world.
The Straits Times
- Can or not?
Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan comments on several issues relating to Singaporeans that could be reviewed and possibly changed, including organ trading, dual citizenship and National Service for women.
The New Paper
[23 August 2008]
- Ban on political films to be eased
SMU law lecturer Eugene Tan welcomed the move as he felt the current rules were too quaint and too quixotic for the global city that we aspired to be.
The Straits Times
- Painting a better future
SMU volunteers played the role of supervisors at the Centre for Adults in Jalan Tembusu for people with mild intellectual disability who painted works to be sold to raise $50,000.
The Straits Times
- Lights, politics, action?
SMU law lecturer Eugene Tan expects an early spike in interest in political films and outdoor protests that will, however, peter out before too long.
The Straits Times
- US elections
Assistant Professor Ilya Farber said that running mate Senator Biden's gift of the gab would be an asset to the Obama campaign.
Channel NewsAsia
[22 August 2008]
- A Nations Cup test for netball's youngsters
SMU undergraduate Lin Qingyi [Lee Kong Chian School of Business] will be guiding her less experienced team mates in the netball Fisher & Paykel Nations Cup 2008 between 31 August and 6 September 2008.
TODAY
- Giving back: Not by money alone, says SMU
Wong Hur Ming, President of the SMU Alumni Association, explains that while each graduating class gives a senior class gift, individual alumni also make donations to create scholarships.
The Straits Times
- Sailing through the storms
Despite the challenges, the SMU undergraduate Koh Seng Leong perseveres in the sport which he fell in love with 15 years ago.
The New Paper
- Meet Singapore's poker pros
SMU undergraduate Nathanael Seet is one of a small group pf educated young professionals who are poker enthusiasts drawn to the game not just for the money but to make a name for themselves.
my paper
- How your business can help save the world - and reap the benefits
In an interview with New York Times bestselling author Tim Sanders, he made reference to a 2004 Stanford study by former Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at SMU, Professor David B. Montgomery which found that almost 97% of the top MBAs in the country would work for less money for a company “with a better reputation for corporate social responsibility and ethics”.
US News and World Report
[21 August 2008]
- Jaya receives law academy top honour
The Singapore Academy of Law bestowed its highest honour, the title of Honorary Member for Life and Fellow for Life on Professor S. Jayakumar for outstanding contributions to the legal and judicial system and the legal profession in Singapore. During his tenure as Law Minister, he helped set up the country's second law school at SMU.
The Straits Times
[20 August 2008]
- Keeping and growing the family fortune
Speaking at the inaugural Ngee Ann Kongsi Annual Lecture in January, Dr Sanjay Goel, an Associate Professor at Minnesota University's School of Business, said that typically a family business starts to lose its entrepreneurial edge by the third generation.
The Straits Times
- Mother Courage
Speaking at a session with student leaders at SMU last week, Mrs Joni Ong, President of I Love Children, expounded on values she cherishes.
The Straits Times
[19 August 2008]
- Faces of growth
The gung-ho attitude of SMU graduates Ms Crystaline Tan, Ms Neng Rafidah Abdul Rashid and Mr David Aw, earned praise from Prime Minister LOutdoor protests ok, but only at Speakers' Corneree Hsien Loong: “They are taking risks, venturing, seizing opportunities and launched off onto an international career.” The three graduates are based in Dubai working as management associates with Fullerton Financial Holdings.
The Straits Times
- Goodness gracious me, trays uncleared
President of the SMU Student Association Andrew Wong said after PM Lee's speech at the National Day Rally that, “If enough people start to clean up after themselves, it will become a habit here. As for being gracious, I think you will have to keep encouraging people, but not shove it down their throats, especially when it comes to the younger generation. A way to change mindsets is to celebrate “unsung heroes.”
The Straits Times
- New rules for politics in cyberspace?
Mr Andrew Wong, 24, president of SMU Students' Association said: “whether we like it or not, any individual can create content and publish it online..."
TODAY
- Changes 'pragmatic'
Ephraim Loy, Vice-chairman, Young PAP at Bedok Reservoir-Punggol ward [SMU student] writes that the political landscape of the region is changing. The government knows the power of the online media cannot be ignored.
TODAY
- For the sake of the S'pore story
Take Ms Crystaline Tan, 23, for example. The SMU graduate would have been content with a decent, stable job; today, she's happily working in a financial firm in Dubai.
TODAY
- Stories of Singaporeans
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong raised the examples of three SMU graduates who are working in Fullerton Financial Holdings in Dubai and enjoying far more opportunities than what their parents ever did.
Lianhe Zaobao
[18 August 2008]
- In response to NDR
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan comments on the issues arising from the announcements made by PM Lee in the National Day Rally speech.
Channel NewsAsia
- Singaporean stories
The gung-ho attitude of SMU graduates Ms Crystaline Tan, Ms Neng Rafidah Abdul Rashid and Mr David Aw, earned praise from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.
Channel NewsAsia
- Textbook route to romance
Final-year business student at SMU William Tham said that the Social Development Unit is a godsend.
The Straits Times
- Singapore scorecard
SMU undergraduate Koh Seng Leong placed 33rd in a 43-boat field in Race 6 of six races at the Beijing Olympics.
The Straits Times
- Phelps will get richer, at least in the short term
SMU Practice Associate Professor of Marketing John Davis shares his views on whether Michael Phelps, record eight gold-medalist at the Beijing Olympics, will be able to reach the heights of golfer Tiger Woods or even Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James.
MSNBC
[17 August 2008]
- If I were the next PM...
Kirpal Singh, associate professor of English Literature at SMU, says that if he were the next PM, he would overhaul the education system, make sure that kids at 2 do not have to learn how to spell university…
The New Paper
[16 August 2008]
- Give to varsity? No, thanks
The lone bright spot among universities in Singapore who are enthusiastically supported by their alumni is SMU. About half of this year's graduating class gave back financially to the University.
The Straits Times
- 42 years of rallying the nation
Noting the uphill task of each National Day rally, SMU law professor Eugene Tan said: “With an increasingly sophisticated and diverse population, the PM has increasingly to justify and explain his policy measures, and persuade people they will work for the greater good.”
The Straits Times
- Singapore scene a harder act
In a discussion resulting from a songwriting contest that was held to encourage youth to embrace Islamic values through music, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies Hoon Chang Yau said he expects music with Islamic themes to continue rising regionally.
The Straits Times
[15 August 2008]
- Will expected baby bonuses beget more babies?
Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan says that baby bonuses schemes that make working mothers concerned by the impact on their job prospects and career advancements can backfire and whether policy makers are willing to keep to set policies even if birth rates rise slowly.
938LIVE
- Economy, baby blues likely topics
Eugene Tan [SMU Assistant Professor of Law] does not expect major announcements at this year's National Day Rally Speech “although we can expect hints of how the Government intends to meet Singaporeans' desire for alternative voices in Parliament."
The Straits Times
- Meet the '880,000 won' generation
According to the National Statistical Office, many young South Koreans take an average of 11 months to secure a job. In comparison, the latest batch of SMU graduates got a job within six months of graduation and some were offered jobs even before convocation.
The Straits Times
- Terror on the Web
With growth of online connectivity, bullies unleash their malice on the Internet. Being victimised in a place where parents cannot help 'can force a teen to develop extreme coping strategies such as withdrawal, self-mockery and rage', said Dr Ilya Farber, assistant professor of social science and philosophy at SMU.
The Straits Times
- Rewind.Pause.Forward (Fashion Showcase: Malay Costumes)
Students from SMU Malay Language & Cultural Club and Lasalle College of the Arts present a contemporary fashion showcase on the theme of 'Baju Melayu, Embracing Modernisation' depicting Malay wear in the past, present and future.
The Straits Times
- Olympics TV clip made in S'pore
[SMU undergraduate] Ephraim Loy who was quite surprised at the achievement, said: “It is a simple concept which was able to combine elements of Chinese culture with sports. The animation must have taken a lot of effort to produce.”
my paper
[14 August 2008]
- Politics and the Olympics
Associate Professor John Davis joins a discussion on how politics and commercialisation are intricately interwoven into the Beijing Olympics.
Channel NewsAsia
- Raising Singapore's birth rates
Assistant Professor Huang Fali commented that major mindset changes are necessary before Singaporeans can be persuaded to have more children.
Lianhe Wanbao
[13 August 2008]
- Their lives are an open (Face)book
Dr Chung Wai Keung, Assistant Professor of Sociology at SMU, attributed part of the popularity of social networking sites to the accessibility of technology and advises parents to take charge if they are concerned about its effects.
The Straits Times
- New magazine on charity sector launched
The inaugural issue of the magazine, Social Space, produced by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at SMU, was launched by Mr Gerald Ee, member of the Lien Centre Board.
Straits Times.com
- Sponsorship and the Olympics
Associate Professor John Davis explained why as companies become increasingly sophisticated, they want to cash in on what used to be a relatively unexploited brand name – the Olympic Games.
BBC
[12 August 2008]
- Can we have inspiring name this time?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented that SMU has the word ‘management' in it but it offers more than only management-related courses.
The New Paper
[11 August 2008]
- Poet in motion
SMU Associate professor of English literature and creative thinking Kirpal Singh said that poet and professor emeritus at NUS, Professor Edwin Thumboo's “impact on Singapore literature on the whole, and on the poetry scene in particular, cannot be overestimated. More than anyone else, he did most to bring it into vital life.'
The Straits Times
- Survival of the fittest
Associate Professor Melvyn Teo commented that despite the widespread underperforming of Asian hedge fund managers, those with global macro, CTA and volatility trading strategies are doing well this year.
The Edge
[10 August 2008]
- Strong winds blow her off bicycle
SMU student Lesley Fu, 20, who was cycling with seven other team mates as part of the Zero Limits to Alsaka expedition, was thrown off her bicycle in Alaska. Thankfully, she was wearing a helmet which saved her life.
The New Paper
- 20 things to do for free
Students from SMU [Malay Language and Cultural Club] and Lasalle College of the Arts put up Baju Jurung Fashion Showcase, a multi-disciplinary showcase of traditional Malay dress at the Arts House Chamber this Sunday 17 August at 8pm. Email mlutfi.2006@business.smu.edu.sg for an invitation.
The Straits Times
[9 August 2008]
- T-shirts, bike trip raise $44k for kids
Twelve students from SMU and NUS flew to Phuket, Thailand and then cycled 1,600km back in 14 days to Singapore to raise money to help children from lower income families with school-related expenses.
The Straits Times
- Time to celebrate our talent
SMU law lecturer Eugene Tan commented that it is more difficult to get a grip on whether the constant promotion of foreign talent has sidelined local talent.
TODAY
- Director benefited from Spring-SMU programme
Director of Exystus Technology, Mr Mohamad Haneefa Tajudeen, believes in investing time to attend the SME Leaders Advanced Management Programme offered by SMU and Spring Singapore.
Berita Harian
[8 August 2008]
- Right to stay not a matter of entitlement
SMU undergraduate Mr Myo Myint Maung [Lee Kong Chian School of Business] said they had expected social visit pass applications would have gone smoothly because the students facing unexpected immigration issues were applying with valid reasons to stay in Singapore.
TODAY
[7 August 2008]
- Farewell to multilateralism
Associate Professor Locknie Hsu of the SMU law school argued in these pages that it was ironically the WTO's dispute settlement system that 'may have made some members think twice about making ambitious new commitments'.
The Straits Times
[6 August 2008]
[5 August 2008]
[4 August 2008]
- The Olympic Games Effect
Associate Professor John Davis was interviewed on sports marketing, the biggest sporting event in the world – the Olympic Games – and his new book, The Olympic Games Effect.
938LIVE
- All are acquaintances
Owen Yeo, who has a place to read Social Sciences at SMU, writes that while social networking tools such a s dance or languages classes seem like good ways of expanding our social circles, is this really the truth?
The Straits Times
- Wait-and-see attitude
Final year business student at SMU, William Tham, writes that with increased networking options, it is just too easy for us to make new friends everywhere.
The Straits Times
- Nations' resolve waver under weight of the law?
In an article written by Locknie Hsu, Associate professor at the SMU School of Law, she says that ironically, the strength of the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement system may have made some members think twice about making ambitious new commitments.
The Straits Times
- Profiting from FX trade simulation
Fourth year Accounting and Finance undergraduates at SMU emerged champions at the Citi Foreign Exchange Challenge trading competition for tertiary students.
The Business Times
- A driving passion to change the world
Inez Yang and Terence Tham from SMU Initiatives for Social Enterprise presented on the social enterprises they were involved in at the Students Network Forum 2008 on Social Entrepreneurship – Innovative Solutions to Alleviate Social Problems.
The Business Times
- SMU raised close to $30,000 for two charities
A fundraising project by students from the TriTouch ConneXion of SMU called Project Summer on Sand has raised over $27,000 for the Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home and EN Community Services Society.
Lianhe Zaobao
[3 August 2008]
- Culture chameleons
SMU which opens up to two elective Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu classes each semester, has had full enrolment so far.
The Straits Times
- Masters then and now
Lifestyle tracks down some of the cast members of the English language drama series, Masters of the Sea, including SMU practice assistant professor Dr Margaret Chan and find s out what they are up to.
The Straits Times
[2 August 2008]
- Road to Beijing: A belief that runs deep
The six Singapore sailors, including, SMU undergraduate Koh Seng Leong, who left Singapore for the Olympics on Thursday, have a genuine belief that they have a shot at an Olympic medal.
TODAY
[1 August 2008]
- By-election: Pragmatism or Principle?
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented that the key is whether the voters in a ward will be short-changed, and the more under-strength a GRC is in terms of MPs, the more that is likely to be the case.
The Straits Times
- S'pore sailors in Qingdao
SMU undergraduate and National sailor Koh Seng Leong had 10 SMU schoolmates to send him off to the Qingdao Olympic Village in China.
The Straits Times
- A silver lining, perhaps
When it comes to major Games, [SMU student] Koh Seng Leong's story has so far been one of near misses.
TODAY
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