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Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
Student performers at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
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    David B. Montgomery with Emeritus Professor Award
    David B. Montgomery received the Emeritus award from Asia's Best B-School Awards
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      International Academic Advisory Panel Visit
      Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, presenting plans for the new Singapore Management University to the International Academic Advisory Panel on 11 January 1999. The IAAP advises Singapore’s universities on major trends in university education and research. Photo taken at Singapore Institute of Management.
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        Students exercising on the stationary bike in the gymnasium
        Students exercising on stationary bikes in the gymnasium. SMU gymnasium, conveniently located at the basement of campus, provides facilities and equipment for students to workout conveniently in between or out of classes.
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          Professor Lily Kong, the newly appointed Provost, joins SMU from 1 September 2015
          The Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lily Kong (江莉莉教授) as the University’s new Provost (教务长兼常务副校长).  Professor Kong, who is currently Vice Provost (Academic Personnel) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she also holds the Provost’s Chair Professorship, will join SMU from 1 September 2015.  At SMU, Professor Kong will hold the Lee Kong Chian Chair Professorship of Social Sciences (李光前社会科学讲座教授).
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            Senior Common Room Named
            Left to right: former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee, Dr Lee Seng Tee and Singapore Management University President Ronald Frank. Photo taken at the naming of the Senior Common Room at SMU's Bukit Timah campus for Dr Lee Seng Tee on 17 September 2001.
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              Student band performers at the 2023 National Day Observance Ceremony
              The photograph features members of The Cauliflowers, a band from SMU SoundFoundry, who performed at the 2023 National Day Observance Ceremony. As Singapore Management University’s premier live music student club and co-curricular activity (CCA), SoundFoundry provides opportunities for passionate student vocalists, instrumentalists, and producers to collaborate through jam sessions, live performances, recording projects, and major campus showcases. During the ceremony, the student musicians played a key role in leading the SMU community of staff and faculty in the singing of beloved National Day songs, helping to create a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. Their performance inspired a strong sense of unity, pride, and camaraderie, bringing the community together in celebration of Singapore’s nationhood. A cherished presence at the annual event, SoundFoundry has long contributed its musical talent and youthful energy, making it an integral part of SMU’s National Day traditions and celebrations.
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                Celebrating National Day in 2016 with a burst of streamers
                Staff members of the SMU community join in a festive celebration during the National Day Observance Ceremony on 10 August 2016. Waving miniature Singapore flags, participants gathered in matching national day attire as colourful streamers were released overhead. The occasion demonstrated the community’s enduring spirit and patriotism, with celebrations continuing even as Campus Green underwent redevelopment works.
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                  Flag-raising ceremony at SMU’s National Day Observance Ceremony 2016
                  This photograph captures the flag-raising ceremony during Singapore Management University’s National Day Observance Ceremony on 10 August 2016. Due to redevelopment works at Campus Green, the ceremony was held along the covered walkway beneath the Li Ka Shing Library, where staff members gathered in coordinated red T-shirts to sing the national anthem and commemorate Singapore’s National Day. The image reflects a strong sense of community, unity, and national pride among the university community. Prominently positioned at the front of the gathering are Professor Arnoud De Meyer, President of SMU, and Professor Lily Kong, Provost of SMU, leading staff in this annual tradition.
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                    President Lily Kong joins Sound Foundry on stage during 2022 National Day Observance Ceremony
                    Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University, joins student performers from SoundFoundry on stage during the National Day Observance Ceremony on 8 August 2022. Captured in a light-hearted moment, she poses with a cajón alongside the student musicians, reflecting the celebratory atmosphere of the event. Held following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony marked a welcome return to in-person community gatherings, symbolising a renewed sense of togetherness, optimism, and campus spirit across the SMU community.
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                      SMU community reunites for National Day Observance Ceremony at campus green following the ease of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022
                      The 2022 National Day Observance Ceremony marked one of SMU’s first large-scale community celebrations following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Staff with face masks gathered at campus green and enjoyed the opportunity to interact with Professor Lily Kong, SMU President, reflecting a renewed sense of connection, resilience, and togetherness within the university community.
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                        Career Champions of 2024
                        Corinne Ong, Director, Career and Employability Services (front, 3rd from left) from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) with the Career Champions of 2024. The Career Champions Programme was initiated in January 2013, comprising student leaders trained by staff of DKHMCC to provide basic career coaching such as resume reviews, mock interviews, internship advice, to undergraduate students. Following its success, the programme was extended to Alumni in 2017.
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                          Career centre establishes overseas engagement team in 2016
                          (From L to R) Ms Tara He, Ms Lynette Goh and Ms Joanna Tan formed the newly established team in 2016 from Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) to engage and grow business relationships with overseas employers in selected markets, broadening the opportunities for students in their career journey.
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                            Associate Professor Gary Pan, recipient of the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award in 2018
                            Associate Professor Gary Pan from the School of Accountancy (Right) received the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award from SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong (Left) at the 2018 State of University Address. The award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to teaching SMU-X courses and collaborating with partners from the private, public, or social sectors to integrate experiential activities where students address real-world issues impacting communities and organizations. Prof Pan, along with Prof Venky Shankararaman from the School of Information Systems, bridges accounting and information Systems in the SMU-X Accounting Analytics Capstone, preparing students for future changes in the work landscape. Prof Pan was also acknowledged for being nurturing and supportive in guiding students through their learning progress.
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                              Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
                              Left to right: Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng and Associate Professor Michael Gan at the Evans Road building groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.
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                                Reflections Talent Show
                                Saw Cheng Lim, Lecturer-in-Law, directing the choir at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000. The choir is made up of students from the pioneer class and staff and faculty, including HR Director Amy Tan, Director of Career Services Ruth Chiang, Administrative Executive Lim Lih Yeng, Lecturer of Finance Tan Eng Joo, Assistant Professor of Law Lee Pey Woan, Jason Chiam Chiah Sern, and Deputy Dean of Business Low Kee Yang.
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                                  Student Expedition to Thailand
                                  Ten students from SMU's pioneer class were part of a joint expedition by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Management University. The group helped construct a new building and toilet for students of Hui Yah School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Photo circa 2001.
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                                    Student Expedition to Thailand
                                    Singapore Management University students with students and teachers from Num Baow Luang School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. SMU students took part in an expedition and community service project in Thailand from 8 to 29 July 2002.
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                                      Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                      University librarian Ruth Pagell greeting Dr Li Ka Shing at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
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                                        Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                        Dr Li Ka Shing greeting student recipients of Li Ka Shing scholarships at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.
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                                          Senior executives in front of the structure of Kwa Geok Choo library during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016
                                          Members from Board of Trustees posing in front the dome structure of Kwa Geok Choo library with President Arnoud De Meyer during ground inspection of School of Law construction in 2016. From L: Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Edmund Yeng Lin, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Mr Paul Beh.
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                                            Students performing a dance routine in a concert
                                            Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.
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                                              Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom
                                              Students having small group discussions with Professor Basil Bitas in a classroom. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may engage in smaller group discussions in different conducive settings.
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                                                Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong speaking with students at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
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                                                  Token of appreciation at Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
                                                  Presentation of token of appreciation to Howard Hunter and Susan Hunter
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