Inaugural Convocation
Some of the 306 incoming bachelor of business management students at Singapore Management University's inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. This convocation marks the opening of the university, the beginning of the academic year and the start of the business school. Ceremonies were held at Bras Basah Park, the site of the Singapore Management University’s future city campus. Male undergraduates wore SMU ties and the female undergraduates wore SMU scarves.


    Convocation 2001
    Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean speaking at Singapore Management University’s second convocation, held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 August 2001. The Minister announced that SMU will start its third school—the School of Economics and Social Sciences—with an initial intake of 50 students for the bachelor of economics degree in 2002.


      Convocation 2003
      Dean of Students Low Aik Meng (centre) with students at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


        Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
        Chairman of the Board of Trustees Ho Kwon Ping welcoming Lee Seng Tee, son of Lee Kong Chian, at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


          Convocation 2008
          Student emcees at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


            Convocation 2009
            Some of the 1800 incoming students at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


              Convocation 2009
              Student group, Eurhythmix, performing at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                Convocation 2010
                Samba Masala, Singapore Management University's fusion Asian/Brazilian percussion band, in action at the university's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                  Convocation 2013
                  SMU's Senior faculty including President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Rajendra Srivastava at the opening of SMU Convocation 2013


                    Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
                    A large air-conditioned tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.


                      Convocation 2003
                      Students and their parents and guests arriving at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                        Convocation 2003
                        Convocation 2003, left to right, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean Roberto Mariano, President Ronald Frank, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Tan Chin Tiong. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                          Convocation 2004
                          Left to right: President-designate Howard Hunter, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Ronald Frank. Professor Hunter officially takes office on 1 September 2004. Photo taken at Singapore Management University’s Convocation 2004 held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 18 August 2004.


                            Convocation 2008
                            SMU Chamber Choir performing at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                              Convocation 2009
                              Guest of honour Dato' Sri Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia, addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


                                Convocation 2010
                                Student group, SMU Muay Thai, performaning at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                  Convocation 2010
                                  Symbolic handover of leadership to incoming president. Left to right: Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, President-designate Arnoud De Meyer, Pro-Chancellor J Y Pillay and President Howard Hunter at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                    Convocation 2010
                                    President-designate Arnoud De Meyer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's eleventh convocation. Professor De Meyer officially takes office on 1 September 2010. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                      Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
                                      A large air-conditioned marquee tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.


                                        Inaugural Convocation
                                        Closing procession of Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. The procession is led by SMU President Janice Bellace carrying the mace which symbolises scholarship, research and innovation. She is followed by Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Lim Kim San.


                                          Inaugural Convocation Dinner
                                          Gala dinner at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000 to celebrate Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation. Left to right: SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping (partial view), Singapore President S R Nathan, SMU Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, SMU President Janice Bellace and Teo Soon Hoe, Group Finance Director, Keppel Corporation.


                                            Inaugural Convocation Dinner
                                            Gala dinner at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, on 29 July 2000 to celebrate Singapore Management University’s inaugural convocation.


                                              Convocation 2003
                                              Student dance performance at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                                Convocation 2008
                                                Guest of honour Noeleen Heyzer addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Dr Heyzer is the under-secretary-general of the United Nations and the executive secretary of the Economic and Social Commissions for Asia and the Pacific. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                                  Convocation 2008
                                                  Students at the entrance to Convocation 2008. The welcoming ceremony for incoming students was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


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