David B. Montgomery with Emeritus Professor Award
David B. Montgomery received the Emeritus award from Asia's Best B-School Awards


    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.


      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.


        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.


          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.


            Staff at National Day Observance 2018
            Staff at National Day Observance 2018.


              Token of appreciation at Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
              Presentation of token of appreciation to Howard Hunter and Susan Hunter


                Information Session for Prospective Students
                Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace speaking at an information session for prospective students in 1999. The event was held at library@Orchard. SMU's start-up team actively worked to introduce the new university to students, parents and principals, both in Singapore and abroad.


                  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.


                    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.


                      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.


                        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.


                          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.


                            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.


                              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.


                                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.


                                  Students performing a dance routine in a concert
                                  Students performing a dance routine in a 2015 concert.


                                    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.


                                      Students learning business concepts via a game in a lecture
                                      Students learning business concepts via a game "Co-Founders of the North" in a lecture. Gamification padagogy was adopted as early as 2015. Co-Founders of the North is a multi-player strategy game developed for various business courses to teach concepts such as strategic decision making, long-term investment planning and risk management.


                                        Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015
                                        Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SMU in 2015. From L back row: Mr. Jaime Augusto Miranda Zobel de Ayala, Professor Ng Swee Lian Ivy, Mr Lim Tse Ghow Olivier, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin, Mr Robert Michael Tomlin. From L front row: Professor Arnoud de Meyer (President), Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Timothy Chia, Mr Anil Thadani, Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Professor Thomas S Robertson, Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Edmund Yeng Li, Professor Rajendra K. Srivastava (Provost and Deputy President).


                                          First Day of Classes
                                          Lecturer-in-Law Saw Cheng Lim teaching business law on Singapore Management University’s very first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Classes were held in the Evans Road building. Faculty welcomed SMU's very first students by handing out Fuji apples.


                                            First Day of Classes
                                            Visiting Economics Professor Jinook Jeong and students on Singapore Management University’s very first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Classes were held in the Evans Road building.


                                              First Board of Trustees
                                              Singapore President S R Nathan hosts a reception for Singapore Management University’s first board of trustees and senior management on 15 March 2000. Pictured on the steps of the Istana, front row, left to right: Trustee Kuok Khoon Ean, Trustee Victor Fung; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping; Singapore President S R Nathan; SMU President Janice Bellace and Trustee Han Cheng Fong. Middle row: Dean Tsui Kai Chong; Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Trustee Fang Ai Lian, Trustee Gan See Khem, Trustee Seah Jiak Choo, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Deputy Dean Low Kee Yang. Back row: Trustee Latiff Bin Ibrahim, Trustee Loo Choon Yon, Trustee John Niland, Trustee Jaspal Singh, Trustee Ong Keng Yong, Trustee Sunil Sreenivasan.


                                                DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                                Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking with students on his first visit to Singapore Management University on 8 September 2000. Dr Tan also held a press conference where he announced that SMU would offer an accountancy program in 2001.


                                                  Education Minister Visits SMU
                                                  Associate Professor Low Kee Yang (on right) welcoming Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean on his first visit to Singapore Management University. The minister met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work being done on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Professor Phang Sock Yong, Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean of Students Low Aik Meng, Associate Professor Low Kee Yang and Professor Tan Lee Chuan. A map of the SMU’s planned city campus Is displayed on the wall behind the group.


                                                    City Campus Opening Ceremony
                                                    Singapore Management University's student ambassadors at the university's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                                                      Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony
                                                      Left to right: Dr Li Ka Shing and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.


                                                        Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden
                                                        Professor Wang Heli having a discussion with two students in a roof top garden. In addition to seminar-style teaching, students and faculty may interact in small group discussions in conducive learning spaces around campus.


                                                          A professor conducting a lecture in a seminar room
                                                          A professor conducting a lecture. Instead of big lecture theatres, students in SMU are taught in seminar rooms in classes of not more than 45. Students are encouraged and guided to speak up and present their opinions and arguments cogently, enabling them to learn from both the professors and peers.


                                                            Groundbreaking for the Evans Road Building
                                                            Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and President Janice Bellace showing the architect’s design for the Evans Road building at the groundbreaking ceremony on 12 January 2000. Singapore Management University operated out of the Evans Road building for the first academic year.


                                                              Professor Lily Kong at the SMU President State of the University Address 2019
                                                              SMU President Professor Lily Kong with Faculty and staff at the SMU President State of the University Address 2019.


                                                                Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010
                                                                Inaugural address by SMU President Arnoud De Meyer on 12 October 2010


                                                                  Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him
                                                                  Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, SMU President Arnoud De Meyer and incoming SMU Chancellor J.Y Pillay pose together with former Chancellor Yong Pung How at an appreciation dinner to thank him for his contributions to SMU


                                                                    Farewell for Robert Mariano, Dean of School of Economics on 29 June 2010
                                                                    Farewell for Robert Mariano, Dean, School of Economics (2002-2010) where Howard Hunter presented a framed photograph. From L-R: Pang Yang Hoong, Robert Mariano, Howard Hunter, Rajendra Srivastava, Howard Thomas


                                                                      Farewell for Howard Hunter, SMU president (2004-2010)
                                                                      Howard Hunter making his address at the farewell. Howard Hunter was SMU president from 2004-2020.


                                                                        DPM Tony Tan with SMU and SIM Representatives
                                                                        Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan examining a three-dimensional model of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) campus on 5 December 1998. Left to Right: Professor Tan Teck Meng, Deputy President and Provost; DPM Tony Tan; Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Committee chairman and Campus Development Committee chairman; and four members of SIM. Photo taken at SIM. In the early days before Singapore Management University had a campus, some major activities were held at the Singapore Institute of Management campus.


                                                                          Lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch
                                                                          Singapore Management University hosts public lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch of the London Business School on 15 January 1999. Left to right, Deputy President and Provost Tan Teck Meng; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping; Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng; John Yip, CEO and Executive Director SIM.


                                                                            Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees
                                                                            Students from Singapore Management University's pioneer class of undergraduates with questions for Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of SMU’s Board of Trustees. The talk was held at the Singapore Art Museum on 19 July 2000.


                                                                              SMU’s First Graduates
                                                                              Singapore Management University’s first-ever graduates are twenty-one students who earned master of science in applied finance degrees. Photo taken at SMU's Bukit Timah campus on 19 July 2003.


                                                                                Topping Out Ceremony for City Campus
                                                                                Trustee Loo Choon Yong, Chancellor Richard Hu, Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, and President Howard Hunter viewing the three-dimensional model of Singapore Management University’s new city campus. Picture taken on 18 October 2004 at the city campus topping out ceremony.


                                                                                  City Campus Opening Ceremony
                                                                                  Students waiting at the campus green for Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                                                                                    City Campus Opening Ceremony
                                                                                    Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.


                                                                                      A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace
                                                                                      A performer dive onto an exciting audience after a Starry Nite performace in 2015. Starry Nite is a large scale campus-wide concert that marks the end-of-semestser with the community and serves as a platform for SMU's musicians to showcase their talents.


                                                                                        Students performing on stage in a concert
                                                                                        Students expressing their talents by performaing on stage in a 2015 concert.


                                                                                          SMU State of University Address on 20 August 2010 staff award
                                                                                          Howard Hunter at the SMU President State of University Address on 20 August 2010, giving an award to a staff


                                                                                            SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018
                                                                                            SMU Chancellor Mr J Y Pillay presented the SMU University Professorship certificate to SMU President Professor De Meyer at the SMU President's Farewell and Handover Ceremony 2018 at SMU Hall, on the right is SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping.


                                                                                              Start-Up Team with Maps and Model of SMU's Campus
                                                                                              Members of the planning team for the new Singapore Management University posing with maps and a three-dimensional model of the planned city campus. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Wang Wai Yee, Associate Professor Toh Tian Ser, Associate Professor Low Aik Meng, Professor Tan Teck Meng, Professor Tan Chin Tiong, Eddie Wee, and Grace Cheng. Photo taken at SIM on 5 December 1998.


                                                                                                Early Faculty and Staff
                                                                                                Faculty and staff working on the start-up of Singapore Management University. The picture was taken on 2 September 1999 at the university’s first offices at Wah Chang House on Upper Bukit Timah Road. The team is gathered beside the three-dimensional model of SMU's proposed city campus on the occasion of President Janice Bellace's birthday.


                                                                                                  Students at Bukit Timah Campus
                                                                                                  Singapore Management University students at the Bukit Timah campus in 2000. Classes were held on this campus beginning in August 2001, the start of SMU’s second academic year.


                                                                                                    Financial Education Programme
                                                                                                    Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean of the School of Business, with Singapore Management University undergraduates at a talk by Sunil Sreenivasan, Citibank's country corporate officer. The talk is part of a financial education programme, supplementary to the SMU core curriculum, which provides practical lessons in finance, banking and economics.


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