ISSUE (51) JANUARY 2005PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE ISSN: 0218-2459

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NTU Designs Lab in VietnamNBS 2004 graduates come outtops in Business Plan Competition

NTU Designs Lab in Vietnam

PRESIDENT’S AWARDFOR TRAINEE TEACHERPRESIDENT’S AWARDFOR TRAINEE TEACHER

NBS 2004 graduates come outtops in Business Plan Competition

PRESIDENTDr Su Guaning

CHAIRMANNTU 21st Century FundMr Ch’ng Jit Koon

DIRECTORAlumni Affairs OfficeMr Soon Min Yam

ADVISORAlumni Affairs Office andDevelopment OfficeMr Eddy Seet

EDITORSadia Roohi Rafiq

CONTRIBUTORSWilson AngLakshmy BhaskarSteven ChanLam Seng YipLau Ai LingDolly LeowLim Dan LiKelly LooeJanice TanTricia TanTing Chee KheongWang ShujuanDiane WongElita WongJeanne WongMelissa Wong

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ContentsAlumni Associations

Director’s Message

Cover StoryNTU Alumni Day 2004-Ties That Bind

FeaturesCornell University Hotel School andNanyang Technological University signcontract to establish joint Master’s programin Hospitality Management

PE Teachers Attain Firsts

NTU lecturer first in Singapore to receiveRoyal Holloway/Chevening scholarship

Trainee teacher honoured with prestigiousPresident’s Award

Building ties with alumni in China

NTU and Universiti Sains Malaysialeverage mutual strengths for excellence ineducation and research

NTU designs Vietnam’s first virtualreality laboratory

NTU innovation in video processing helpsprevent drowning

NBS 2004 graduates top Business PlanCompetition in Seattle

1st batch of undergraduates to undergomulti-country Global ImmersionProgramme

News Round UpRecord Turnout at MBAAA 2004 AGM

Meeting with Presidents of AlumniAssociations representing specialinterest groups

NTU Buddhist Society Alumni Dinner 2004

SME Alumni Association Finance Seminar

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Around The SchoolsMPE triumph in IMechE ResearchCompetition

MSc (Financial Engineering)

Prestigious Engineering AchievementAward for 3 CEE Dons

Nantah alumnus in 2004 ScientificAmerican Top 50

CEE Don Joins Top Water ResourcesJournal Editorial Board

Major in Translation

Research Scholarships in EnvironmentalEngineering, Maritime Technology andProtective Technology

Technopreneurship & InnovationProgramme (TIP)

AnnouncementsAIESEC Internship

Class of 85 20th anniversary

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Movie Screening for NTU alumni

Upcoming MPE Events

Services for NTU alumni

Nanyang Executive Centre

NTU Alumni Sports Fiesta

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NTU Hall Of Residence Six AlumniMr Chua Kok Wei5 West Coast Way, Singapore 126988http://www.ntu.edu.sg/studorgn/h6jcrc

NTU Hall Of Residence Eight AlumniMr Goh Nai ShinBlk 533Jurong West St 52#17-439Singapore 640533http://www.ntu.edu.sg/studorgn/h8jcrc/

NTU Hall Of Residence Ten AlumniMr Tan Wee HongC/o Nanyang Technological UniversityHall Of Residence TenJunior Common Room CommitteeNanyang AvenueSingapore 639798http://www.ntu.edu.sg/studorgn/h10jcrc

SCHOOL-BASED ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONSNanyang Business School AlumniAssociationMr Loh UantchernC/o Nanyang Business SchoolNanyang Technological UniversityNanyang AvenueSingapore 639798nbsalum@ntu.edu.sghttp://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/alumni/exec_com.asp

Nanyang MBA Alumni AssociationMr Terence ChanC/o MBA OfficeNanyang Business SchoolNanyang Technological UniversityNanyang AvenueSingapore 639798terence.chan@cadit.com.sghttp://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg

NTU School Of Civil & EnvironmentalEngineering Alumni AssociationMs Lee Bee WahC/o LBW Consultants42C Horne RoadSingapore 209066lbw@lbw.com.sghttp://www.ceealumni.org.sg

NTU School Of Electrical & ElectronicEngineering Alumni AssociationMr Inderjit SinghC/o School Of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore 639798eeealumni@ntu.edu.sghttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/home/eeealumni

School Of Communication StudiesVirtual AlumniMiss Samantha Santa MariaC/o School Of Communication & InformationNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore 639798ssmaria@getasia.com

School Of Computer EngineeringAlumni AssociationMr Raymond WeeC/o School Of Computer EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798scealumni@ntu.edu.sghttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/sce/scealumni

School Of Materials EngineeringAlumni AssociationMr Ting Chee KheongTelok Blangah Post Office Po Box 376, Singapore 910910ckting@trustadvisory.comhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/sme2/alumni/

Technopreneurship & Innovation ProgramAlumni Association (TIPA)Mr Roderick ChiaC/o Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre50 Nanyang Dr Research Technoplaza2nd Storey Borderx Block, Singapore 637553roderick@spiralcomms.com

The Association Of NanyangUniversity GraduatesMr Chia Ban SengRobinson Road, PO Box 0768Singapore 901518http://www.nantahalumni.org.sg

The Nanyang University AlumniAcademic SocietyDr Choong Chow Siong10 Anson Road, #12-15 International PlazaSingapore 079903

School Of Mechanical & ProductionEngineering Graduates ClubMr Lim Swee Kwong, JessonC/o School of Mechanical & Production EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore 639798jesson992002@yahoo.comhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/others/alumni

INTEREST-BASED ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONSAIESEC Alumni Singapore (NTU)Mr Ng Vern Shion28 Yunnan CresentSingapore 638338aalumnisg@yahoo.comhttp://www.aiesec.org.sg

Nanyang Technological UniversityAlumni ClubMr R SinnakaruppanNTU Alumni Town Club6th Floor, River Valley Building179 River Valley RoadSingapore 179033Tel: 6336-6588Fax: 6337-7433ntua@ntualumni.org.sghttp://www.ntualumni.org.sg

NTU Archery Alumni AssociationMr Ng Keng BoonC/o Alumni Affairs OfficeNanyang Technological University60 Nanyang View#02-21 Nanyang Executive CentreSingapore 639673ntuaaa2001@yahoo.com.sg

NTU Buddhist Society AlumniMr Toh Hong SengBlk 603 Yishun St 61#04-355Singapore 760603toh_hong_seng@moe.edu.sghttp://home.pacific.net.sg/~ntubsa

NTU Chinese Society AlumniMdm Gan Chui GohBlk 602 Elias Road #10-242Singapore 510602chuigoh@tp.edu.sg

NTU Symphonic Band AlumniMr Chua Swee Leong, EricC/o Alumni Affairs OfficeNanyang Technological University60 Nanyang View#02-21Nanyang Executive CentreSingapore 639673ntusba@ntusbalumni.org.sghttp://www.ntusbalumni.org.sg

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SOON MIN YAMDirector

but whose thoughts still remain with their alma mater. Withour strong local and overseas alumni network, we can worktowards achieving the University’s vision to be a GlobalUniversity of Excellence.

The University will be turning 50 this year, and it is anoccasion that deserves much celebration. 2005 marks the 50thyear since the founding of Nanyang University, and we will beembarking on a year-long series of events to celebrate the goldenjubilee.

As part of the celebratory events, we have planned yetanother interesting get together for our alumni, and this time,through sports and games. Come together with your fellowalumni and take part in our NTU Alumni Sports Fiesta, to beheld on 13 March 2005, at the NTU campus. Alumni, staff andfinal year students are invited to take part in team competitionsfor sports and games such as 3-on-3 basketball, badminton, six-a-side soccer, table tennis, tennis, bowling, international chessand xiang qi. I hope that you will support our NTU AlumniSports Fiesta, and I look forward to your active participation.

Wishing you good health and happiness for the New Year.

It was definitely a homecoming to remember, when we celebratedour NTU Alumni Day 2004 – Ties That Bind on 27 November2004. Many thanks to our alumni for taking your precious timeto join in the revelry at the NTU campus. I was delighted tosee the rousing attendance of 2600 alumni, staff, students, andtheir family members, which was the biggest turnout for ourannual alumni homecoming to date. Our alumni who participatedin the tree planting have instilled a piece of their memory oncampus, and will remember the day.

Alumni also had the opportunity to listen to Dr Su Guaning,where he spoke on NTU’s recent achievements and futureambitions. Dr Su informed all alumni that the University willbe setting up an Alumni Council which will unite our alumnito work with the administration in advancing the Universitystanding. For those who missed the homecoming, Dr Su’s speechis on page 8 for your easy reference.

The Alumni Affairs Office is now located in the brand newNanyang Executive Centre (NEC). I invite you to visit us andmake use of the various excellent facilities such as guest rooms,auditorium, lecture rooms, seminar rooms and many more. Asa special privilege, our alumni will enjoy special concessionaryrates. While we engage our alumni intellectually and socially,we encourage you to stay linked up with us. The Office providesa suite of web-based services through www.ntu.edu.sg/alumni,where you may apply and own a lifelong email account.

We have close to 90,000 alumni living all over the worldand many of them are working or doing business abroad. It isimportant for us to keep in touch with our alumni overseas whoplay a vital role in the globalization of the University. Duringmy recent trip to Shanghai and Beijing, I met up with ouralumni and a few alumni groups which are being formed.Through these alumni groups, we will be able to maintain aconstant link with our alumni who may not be in Singapore,

Director’s Message

Dear Alumni,

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2004, return to the NTU campus andcelebrate the annual homecoming, NTUAlumni Day. There was a record turnoutthis year, when 2600 alumni, staff, studentsand their family members gathered at theNanyang Auditorium for the Alumni Lunch.It is a day all alumni have come to knowas when they get together as alumni ofNTU and meet up with their old Universitybuddies and catch up with their formerlecturers and tutors, some of whom theymight not have met in years.

While guests started streaming in, theYew Tee Community Club ChineseOrchestra played a few beautiful pieces onstage, awaiting the arrival of Dr SuGuaning, President of NTU. Lunch wasserved soon after Dr Su’s arrival, and whilethe guests enjoyed their lunch, they weretreated to a variety of stage performances,specially put up by NTU students’performing groups. Ms Xian Hong, a guestperformer, serenaded the guests withChinese and English songs from yesteryear.

In his speech to guests, Dr Su spoke onthe developments in NTU. These includethe transformation of the University intoa full fledged University with theestablishment of new Schools. TheUniversity is also developing a holistic NewUndergraduate Experience that will offerthe undergraduates a wide range of choicesin courses and subjects and alsoopportunities to participate in team andgroup activities, build character and spirit,and develop leadership qualities. Dr Su

It was that time of the year, once again,as per past traditions, when alumni ofNTU, from as far back as the Nantahdays to alumni who just graduated in

for Jurong GRC, together with Dr AmyKhor, Mayor of South West District, andDr Su Guaning, President of NTU andMr Ang Mong Seng, MP for Hong KahGRC, planted Saga trees in NTU’s YunnanGarden. Prominent alumni, such asMr Inderjit Singh (EEE, 1985), MsLee Bee Wah (CEE, 1985) and Mr RSinnakaruppan (MPE, 1985), A/P QuekJin Jong (TTC, 1965) and Zaqy binMohamad (EEE, 1999) also participatedin the tree planting ceremony togetherwith the President of the NTU Students’Union, Mr Taiyabi Ahmad Shadab.Representatives from Nantah, NIE, the8 Schools from NTU, and AlumniAssociations also planted trees at 2different plots in the NTU campus.

In total, 57 trees were planted by morethan 100 alumni, students, staff, as wellas grassroots leaders from South WestDistrict, symbolising a strong and unitedcommunity spirit shared by all. Inaddition to the tree planting ceremony,NTU and South West CDC organised afun-filled carnival. Close to 4,000participants were treated to an afternoonof fun with the various games stalls,children’s workshops, nature walks, belly-dancing, wine-tasting, musicperformances and even speed dating.

Tours around the NTU campus werealso conducted, allowing alumni andresidents to discover more of NTU. It wasa good opportunity for a group of 20 currentNTU students, who were guides for thesetours, to point out interesting sights andshare first-hand, the NTU NewUndergraduate Experience of a broad-based education and a vibrant campus life.

also spoke on developing a seamless pathbetween research, inventions andentrepreneurship. The University will alsobe working with the various alumni groupsto set up an Alumni Council to unite allalumni groups to work with theadministration in advancing the universitystanding. Dr Su enlightened guests thatthe University will be embarking on a year-long series of events to celebrate NTU’s50th Anniversary which will be celebratedin 2005.

You may read Dr Su’s full speech onpage 8.

As part of the day’s celebratory events,the 2004 Alumni Service Awards werepresented by Dr Su Guaning, President ofNTU to the deserving recipients – Mr AllanNg Wai Yee (EEE, Class of 1985), Mr RogerTan Kay Chia (MPE, Class of 1985), MrSimon Lee Zee Sye (CEE, Class of 1989),Mr Simon Wong Kee Siang (MPE, Class of1991), Dr Nicholas G Aplin (NIE, Class of1999) and Mr Ng Siau Yong (NBS, Class of2001). These alumni have renderedoutstanding service and contributed infostering interests of the University andits alumni. Some of their contributionsinclude fundraising and organising events– wine appreciation and networkingsessions – to foster closer ties among thealumni, students and staff.

For the first time, NTU and South WestCommunity Development Council (CDC)collaborated on a tree planting ceremony,held in conjunction with the Alumni Daycelebrations. Guest of honour and analumna of the University, Mrs Yu-Foo YeeShoon, Minister of State for CommunityDevelopment, Youth and Sports and MP

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NTU Alumni Gatherto Celebrate theAnnual Alumni Dayin Grand Fashion.

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Mr Zaqy bin Mohamad,alumnus from EEE 1999,says;

“I feel very excited. I haven’tbeen back to NTU for a year,and especially to catch upwith old friends as well asNTU staff whom I’ve beenacquainted with over my 2stints at NTU. It is a privilegeto be able to leave a markon one of NTU’s famedlandmarks — the YunnanGardens. Visiting ‘my tree’,will definitely be a newitem on my list of ‘to-do’seach time I visit NTU fromnow on.”

Mr Steven Chan, alumnusfrom Nantah 1979, says;

“I feel some sense ofbelonging of coming backto NTU on Alumni Day everyyear, and I feel great to havethe opportunity to plant treeson behalf of our Nantahalumni. This is the place thathas made me into a bettergraduate, and I loved theplace when I was astudent there.”

Recipients of the Alumni Service Awards 2004, with Dr SuGuaning. From left; Mr Richard Oh (receiving on behalf ofMr Ng Wai Yee, Allan, EEE 1985), Mr Ng Siau Yong, NBS2001, Dr Nicholas G Aplin, NIE 1999, Dr Su Guaning, MrWong Kee Siang, Simon, MPE 1991, Mr Lee Zee Sye,Simon, CEE 1989 and Mr Tan Kay Chia, Roger, MPE 1985.

Mr Taiyabi Ahmad Shadab,President, NTU Students’Union says;

“Alumni Day reminds me ofthe rich heritage of NTU whichdates back all the way toNantah days. The enthusiasmand the pride to be associatedwith NTU is easily seen on thefaces of all the Alumni, staffand students attending theevent and it was indeed a bigsuccess. The tree plantingevent held at Yunnan Gardenslater during the afternoon sawthe big NTU family comingdown together for a noblecause and even the rains couldnot dampen their spirits.”

Mr Jesson Lim (MPE, 1999),President of the MPEGraduates Club, says;

“There was a great turn outby the old ‘boys and girls’,along with their family. Theyshared with their children theroots that they have developedwith the Schools. This wasespecially significant with thetree planting event. It isalways a wonderful experienceto return to the familiar placesin NTU, which I do every year.”

Guests helpingthemselveswith freesnacks anddrinks at theCarnival atYunnan Garden

Alumni and guests enjoying lunch and moments to rekindle old friendships

Having fun at thegames stalls!

Guests touring the exhibitions at the carnival

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Guests doing a bit of line-dancing at the NBS gazebo

Mr Eric Chua (SCI, 2003),President of the NTUSymphonic Band Alumnisays:

“We’re very glad that such ameaningful event isorganized by the Universityevery year….three cheers!The planting of the treessymbolises our attachmentto NTU, deeper andstronger, day by day, yearby year!”

Mr Vincent Lim (EEE,2003), Vice President of theNTU Buddhist SocietyAlumni says;

“The NTU Alumni Day is ajoyous occasion for all alumniand the NTU BuddhistSociety Alumni. It is nice tomeet our old friends overlunch and we got toreconnect the fondmemories of ourundergraduate days. Thetree planting is somethingnew, marking a newmilestone and may ourrelationship with NTUblossom with the goldenpenda (name of tree plantedby the Association).”

Ms Tan Gim Hian (NBS,1990), who together withfellow members,represented the NTUChinese Society Alumniat the tree planting, says;

“It is nice being back to NTUfor Alumni Day. I take thisday to rekindle bonds withthe old friends and bindnew knots with youngfriends…..a day when oldand young togetherinvigorate the everlastingspirit in the campus.”

Mr Lee Chang Hsien(SCE, 1992) who wasthere with his wife and2 kids, says;

“My two little kids wereoverjoyed and excitedthroughout the day. As formy wife who is here at NTUfor the first time, it is alsoreally an experience too.And of course, for me, whileit is nice to meet up withold friends again, it is alsointeresting to see howmuch we have aged sincegraduation.”

Guests doing a bit of line-dancing at the NBS gazebo

Dr Su Guaning, President,NTU planting a Saga tree

Dr Amy Khor,Mayor of SouthWest District,adds another treeat Yunnan Garden

Guest of honour, Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State for Community Development,Youth and Sports and MP for Jurong GRC (third from left) planting a Saga tree at YunnanGarden. Supporting her are, from left, Mr Inderjit Singh, President, NTU EEE AlumniAssociation; Dr Su Guaning, President, NTU; Dr Amy Khor, Mayor of South WestDistrict; Professor Cham Tao Soon, University Distinguished Professor, NTU and Mr AngMong Seng, MP for Hong Kah GRC

Alumni participating in the tree planting

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Speech By Dr Su Guaning, President, NTU, at NTUAlumni Day 2004 — Ties That Bind on 27 November2004 At Nanyang Technological University

Members of the NTU Alumni family, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome all ofyou back to campus for Alumni Day 2004.

Things are moving in NTU.The TIMES Higher Education

Supplement recently published the first everWorld University Rankings. It created quitea stir in academic circles. Although numerousprevious ranking tables have been publishedfor various parts of the world, particularlyfor the United States, this is the firstcomprehensive ranking of universities donefor the whole world.

NTU came in at 50th position, rankedabove many well-known names such as DukeUniversity, Purdue University, BrownUniversity, and Tsinghua University. All ofus in academic circles know that rankingsare quite imperfect measures of the standingof a university and have to be taken with apinch of salt. We are certainly not about togloat or to think we are superior to thefamous universities I mentioned. We aregratified to learn that the high position ofNTU came with a strong showing in the peerreview score.

This confirms my own anecdotal evidencethat our partner universities, among themtop ranked MIT, Stanford, Caltech andCornell, regard our academic staff and ourprogrammes with high respect.

All our alumni can be justifiably proudof this recognition and achievement.Singapore as a nation can be very proud forhaving produced two of the top 50 universitiesin the world, matching Hong Kong andSwitzerland. We are certainly not resting onour laurels. Much work lay ahead of us.

First, we are hard at work transformingourselves into a comprehensive university.Our three new schools are well on the wayto full operation. Preparations to take in ourpioneer students are well advanced.

Second, we are developing a holisticNew Undergraduate Experience that offersour undergraduates not just a wide rangeof choices in courses and modules, majorsand minors, but also offers them theopportunity to participate in team andgroup activities, build character and spirit,

and develop leadership qualities.Third, we are developing a seamless path

between research, inventions andentrepreneurship, paving the way for NTUto become a key driver of the new knowledgebased economy that Singapore is developinginto. NTU is set to climb further up the ranksin future years. But we are not going to chasethe tail of NUS. Instead we are charting ourown directions and developmental path. Onthe one hand, this offers Singapore studentsmore choice and diversity, and a richer highereducation scene. On the other hand, thisoffers us clear pathways to overtake.Universities are very complex communitiesof scholars, administrators and students. Weare holding our own in many areas againstNUS, and in some of them we are better. Butour competition is not NUS but out there inthe world at large. Both NTU and NUS woulddo well to keep our eyes on the ball and noton each other, for the benefit of Singaporeans.

This year, I am gratified to see atremendous attendance figure among ouralumni and their families, rising from 1500last year to 2600 this year. This bodes wellfor the future of alumni bonding with ouruniversity and for the future of the university.Our alumni are key stakeholders in thisinstitution. We are working on building theframework for a more united and strongeralumni body, as well as ways to engage thealumni better in the operations and visionof the university.

Six outstanding alumni are beingrecognized today for contributions to theuniversity and its relationship with thealumni. I look forward to seeing many moreof you helping bring us together for the benefitof future generations. We have appointed anew Director of Alumni Affairs, Mr Soon MinYam, who is a graduate of NanyangUniversity. This afternoon, we shall welcomeMinister of State Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon,another alumna, as Guest of Honour for ourCarnival and Tree Planting ceremony.

Trees are being planted in many partsof the campus, not least in Yunnan Garden,to symbolise the university mission of

developing future leaders, or in Chinese,Among the trees we are

planting will be the ones, which seeds are , of Saga seeds to enhance theromantic atmosphere on campus. We arealso working with our alumni groups to setup an Alumni Council to unite all alumnigroups to work with the administration inadvancing the university standing.

Next year, the year 2005, will be the 50thyear since the founding of NanyangUniversity, our predecessor institution thatfirst planted the seeds of knowledge inYunnan Garden. It is also the year in whichall our three new schools, Humanities andSocial Sciences, Physical and MathematicalSciences, and Art, Design and Media, go intofull operation. It is a milestone year in thehistory of NTU.

The University will be embarking on ayear-long series of events to celebrate NTU's50th Anniversary. We shall celebrate thecolourful mosaic and tapestry that is the NTUof today, the talents of our students, theachievements of our professors, and therichness of campus life. We shall celebratethe history and legacy of our predecessorinstitutions, Nanyang University,Engineering, Accountancy, and Education.We shall celebrate the achievements of ouralumni going back 50 years to the foundingof Nanyang University, and highlight theircontributions to Singapore, the region andindeed the world.

Through these celebrations, the people ofSingapore will discover a gem of a university,set in a garden campus, full of life, learningand leadership opportunities, the choice ofthe discerning who want to be the difference,who want to lead, in the high technologyworld of tomorrow. We fully expect, in theyear 2015 when we celebrate our 60thAnniversary, that we will have climbedfurther up the league tables and done ouralumni and the people of Singapore proud.

I know I can count on your support aswe continue our drive to excel, as a GlobalUniversity of Excellence.

Thank you.

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On 2 November at the Cornell University, Ithaca, NewYork, NTU President Su Guaning and CornellPresident Jeffrey Lehman signed the final contractsto create a joint Master of Management in Hospitality

programme – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The jointgraduate degree will be administered bythe Cornell-Nanyang Institute ofHospitality Management (CNI), housedat the Nanyang Business School in theNTU campus in Singapore. This flagshipprogram of the CNI is aimed at cultivatingfuture leaders for the Asia’s growinghospitality industry.

At the signing ceremony, PresidentLehman called the agreement “historic”and recognised it as “the next step inCornell’s efforts to become a trulytransnational university in the 21stcentury.” President Su said, “We expect the new programme tochange the face of hospitality management in Asia.”

To mark the signing of the agreement, President Lehmanpresented President Su with a Swarovski crystal pineapple – theworld symbol of hospitality as well as one of prosperity in Singapore.

President Su, in turn, presented President Lehman a framed,preserved orchid plated in pure 24carat gold, representing“something precious and of great value,” he said. The techniqueof dipping flowers in gold was perfected in Singapore, PresidentSu told President Lehman.

The inaugural class for this graduateprogramme will commence in mid 2006.Up to 50 students per class will spend equalperiods of time at NTU’s campus and atCornell’s campus in Ithaca, NY. Accreditedby the American Assembly of CollegiateSchools of Business, the programme isdesigned to enable graduates to return tothe hospitality industry as leaders with ahigher level of responsibility due to theknowledge and exposure they have gained.

The Cornell-Nanyang Institute ofHospitality Management will train future

hospitality industry leaders for Asia, which is currently experiencingenormous growth in travel and tourism and expansion byinternational hotel companies due to a more affluent middle class;increased trade; and China’s entry into the World TradeOrganisation.

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...the next stepin Cornell’s efforts tobecome a trulytransnationaluniversity in the21st century.

Cornell President JeffreyLehman, left, and NTUPresident Su Guaning,

in the Statler Hotel’sTaylor Room Nov.2,

signing the contracts tocreate a joint hospitality

management master’sdegree programme,

the first of its kind inSoutheast Asia.

Cornell UniversityHotel School andNanyangTechnologicalUniversity SignContract to EstablishJoint Master’sProgram inHospitalityManagement

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By Assoc Prof Joan Fry, Physical Education & Sports Science

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physiology significance, Shu Juan providedan assessment instrument measuringperceived physical effort by local Trim andFit club members after substantiating thevalidity of an exertion measuring scalewith obese male adolescents.

By identifying a Singapore schoolteacher’s innovative approach in teachinggames based on the national PE syllabus,Anthony was able to generate keysuggestions for the best practice forteachers and teacher educators. Withsupport from the Ministry of Educationand Lee Foundation, he presented hisfindings at the 2004 pre-Olympic scientificconference in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Dissertation supervisors of Shu Juanand Anthony attributed both successes to

12 and 13 August 2004. Besides their firstclass Bachelor of Science with Diploma inEducation (Physical Education (PE))qualifications, Ms Cai Shu Juan and MrAnthony Leow were also recipients of keyacademic prizes. Shu Juan earned theSingapore Sports Council Gold Medal forbest PE trainee teacher, while the Lee KuanYew Gold Medal and Singapore NationalOlympic Council Gold Medal for best PEtrainee teacher were awarded to Anthony.

These young teacher-academics eachinvestigated an issue of local andinternational significance. In the exercise

Two students stole the “honours” forthe Physical Education & SportsScience Academic Group at theTeachers’ Investiture Ceremony on

exemplar work ethics and their ability tothink beyond usual limits in resolvingmethodological and logistic issues in theirresearch. Insofar as hard work and makinggood chances that were given accountedfor their accomplishments, “counselling”,and “support and guidance” from dear onesmade all the difference in stressful timesand lonely all-nighters. They also readilyacknowledged parental sacrifice in allowingthem to take up their places at NIE andfollowing through into the fifth-yearhonours programme.

Shu Juan and Anthony have assumedtheir school appointments and are ideallyplaced to practise their knowledge andskills as PE teachers. Both have aspirationsfor further studies.

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NTU lecturer first in Singapore to receive RoyalHolloway/Chevening scholarship for PhD programme

From left to right: Assoc Prof Lau Chiew Tong, Head, Division of ComputerCommunications, SCE; Mr Leung Ho Yin, Adrian, Lecturer, SCE; HE, Mr AlanCollins, British High Commissioner to Singapore; Prof Er Meng Hwa, DeputyPresident 2 and also Dean, EEE.

Engineering, where he has been a lecturer since 2003.His love for teaching extends towards younger students as

well. Mr Leung recently supervised a team of junior college studentson the 2005 Technology and Engineering Research Programme(TERP) and successfully steered them towards achieving a goldmedal in the TERP 2005 symposium.

Mr Leung received his scholarship from the British HighCommissioner, HE, Mr Allan Collins on 1 December 2004.

The scholarship will see the 29-year-old Mr Leung pursuedoctoral studies in Information Security at the renownedInformation Security Group of the Royal Holloway College,University of London.

Says Mr Leung, “I am confident that the PhD Programme willequip me with specialised knowledge and research skills tocontribute to the advancement of the field of Information securityand help realise my aspirations of becoming a leading researcherand academic in this exciting subject. I am indeed grateful to theBritish Foreign and Commonwealth Office and The Royal HollowayCollege for this magnificent opportunity.”

Mr Leung teaches a final-year undergraduate course in“Cryptography and Network Security” at NTU’s School of Computer

anyang Technological University (NTU) lecturer, MrAdrian Leung Ho Yin, is the first in Singapore to beawarded the Royal Holloway/Chevening Scholarship topursue a PhD programme in the United Kingdom.N

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continual learning and enterprise. Theyare those who, through word and deed,inspire both their students and peers.Together with four other primary andsecondary school teachers, 30-year old SiewHong received her award on 1 September2004 from Singapore President S R Nathanat the Istana.

Upon completion ofher Diploma inEducation in 1996, SiewHong was posted for twoyears to teach at Yio ChuKang Primary School.She subsequently spentthe next six years inAdmiralty PrimarySchool, first as a teacherand then as SubjectHead for NationalEducation and SocialStudies. Prior toembarking on the degree

President’s Award for Teachers (PAT) 2004.This prestigious award is presentedannually on Teachers’ Day to teachers whoare deemed models of commitment to

NIE is honoured that second yearBachelor of Science (Education)trainee teacher Ms Goh SiewHong was a recipient of the

programme at NIE in July 2004, she wasHead of Department for Citizenship. Herdecision to enrol in the programme,specialising in Biology, is testimony of hercommitment towards lifelong learning andprofessional development.

So what won Siew Hong the honours?In her own words, “I believe that I had theability to touch the hearts of many of mypupils and fellow colleagues. My greatestachievement in teaching is to have playeda critical role in the transformation of boththe attitude and view of my students. Withmy constant guidance and by providingthem ample opportunities, my pupils havediscovered their strengths and havedeveloped them to the fullest.” When askedfor her advice to fellow aspirants of theaward, Siew Hong adds with a chuckle,“Just make sure that you make a lot oftime and create opportunities to interactwith your pupils beyond the confines ofthe classroom.”

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A ShiningExampleTrainee teacher honoured with Prestigious President’s AwardBy Asst Prof Low Ee Ling, Sub Dean, Degree Programmes

A ShiningExample

Proud PAT recipient, Ms Goh Siew Hong, seen here with Prof Lee Sing Kong,Dean of Graduate Programmes & Research

Also speaking at the occasion,Assoc Prof Li Zhi-Feng, Director ofEMBA Programme, welcomedstudents of the 3rd EMBA courseand congratulated them on theformation of the Alumni Association.He urged the alumni to supportNTU on its 50th Anniversarycelebration. The Chairman of theAlumni Association, Mr Yang Yuthanked fellow alumni and studentsfor taking their precious time toattend the gathering. It was anevening of laughing, toasting,bonding, making new friends andphoto taking.

During the trip, Mr Chong andMr Soon had discussions and

exchanged views with the senior staff of Student and Alumni AffairsOffice from Peking University and Shanghai Jiaotong Univeristy.They also visited the 2 proposed NTU’s offices in ShanghaiZhangjiang High-Tech Park and Beijing Zhongguancun SciencePark, which will be used as a contact point for alumni in China.

for the celebration. The NTU IEMBA AA was formed on 29 October2004 with the main objectives of providing a platform for membersto network and build ties, developing the NTU EMBA brandingas well as offering career and business opportunities for alumni.

Mr Chong updated the alumni and students on the latestUniversity’s developments and encouraged them to maintain astrong connection among the alumni and with their alma mater.They also enjoyed watching the VCDs featuring NTU’s latestachievements and the students’ life on campus.

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Building Ties With Alumni In China

At a gathering held on 9 December, in a Singaporean-ownedChinese restaurant in Shanghai, Mr Chong and Mr Soon werewelcomed by key members of an alumni group, Singapore NU-NTU (China) Alumni, which was formed on 15 October 2004. Thealumni group, led by Mr Teng Chiang Fong, a Nanyang Universityalumnus (1970), currently has 70 members. The group has beenmeeting regularly throughgatherings to provideopportunities for alumni fromacross generations and differentSchools who are working or doingbusiness in Shanghai to networkwith each other.

The gathering was indeed agreat time for building ties amongalumni, some of whom have notmet each other for 30 years.Alumni were briefed on the latestdevelopments at NTU and wereencouraged to maintain a closelink and continue to support theiralma mater.

On 15 December 2004, MrChong and Mr Soon attended thedinner in celebration of the 3rdNanyang EMBA Course Opening Ceremony cum NTUInternational EMBA Alumni Association (AA) InaugurationCeremony held at the Friendship Hotel, You Yi Palace. It was arare occasion of seeing an overwhelming turnout of 120 EMBAalumni and students from various provinces to gather in Beijing

uring their visit to China in December 2004, Mr ChongPeng Jek, Vice-President (Student Affairs Office) andMr Soon Min Yam, Director (Alumni Affairs Office) metwith NTU alumni in Shanghai and Beijing.D

Mr Soon and Mr Chong (seated, 1st and 2nd from right respectively) meetingkey members from the Singapore NU-NTU (China) Alumni in Shanghai on9 December. Also present were, (seated, from left) Mr Jeffrey Lau, Mr TengChiang Fong, Secretary and President of the Singapore NU-NTU (China)Alumni respectively; Assoc Prof Lok Tat Seng, Sub-Dean, CEE

Alumni renewing ties over dinner

Mr Chongaddressing guestsat the dinner heldon 15 December

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Since 1948 AIESEC is an independent international non-politicalorganisation that aims to promote cultural understanding,entrepreneurship and leadership.

With corporate support from 89 countries AIESEC has successfullybeen able to achieve its goals by realising more than 3500exchanges each year. Visit our website at www.aiesec.org

About AIESEC

Wanting to experience working abroad? Ever wondered whatcrossing borders really felt like?

From open sky policies to free trade agreements, the boundarieswithin which countries and companies operate in are fastdiminishing. The Asian continent is to emerge as the most powerfulin the coming years, say some experts.

Each country brings about an industry that is attracting moreand more foreign investment, be it textile industry for China,water treatment for Singapore or information technology for India.How could you play a bigger role in shaping these developments?

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in India to work with the leaders in the IT consulting space. Makeyour career and work for these companies in any of their officesaround the world by gaining the initial training and experiencefrom the land that breeds information technology — India.From positions that start from entry levels and lead to managerialposts, take yourself to the level that you deserve.

An introduction session about AIESEC’s India-SingaporeProgramme will be held on 14th of January 2005. Priorregistration is required through singapore@aiesec.net byJanuary 12th.

There will be information sessions held each month from Januaryto June 2005. Please e-mail us with request for notifications. Allcandidates must be below age 35.

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side teach and conduct joint research. A likely research focus ispharmaceutical engineering.

The NTU-USM academic exchange will complement an existingarrangement established in 1997 by the two universities for theexchange of undergraduate and graduate students for study andresearch.

Says Prof Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Vice-Chancellor, USM,“We look forward to exploring new ideas of collaboration betweenUSM and NTU given the various academic and cultural experiencesthat the two institutions have developed over time. In a globalisedenvironment, educational institutions especially universities havea lead role to play in enhancing diversity as part of the educationexperience that students and faculty members can look forward toenrich themselves.”

Dr Su and Prof Dato’ Dzulkifli signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on 18 November 2004 to formally acknowledgetheir commitment for joint research and education. Alluding tocordial ties between the two universities, the MOU also caters fora social exchange between the two tertiary institutions throughinter-varsity games.

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and UniversitiSains Malaysia (USM) will put in place an arrangementfor the exchange of academic staff. This academicexchange will see academic staff members from either

JOINING FORCESNTU’s Links with Malaysian Universitiesin Education and ResearchBesides the collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia, NanyangTechnological University (NTU) also collaborates with otherMalaysian universities.

Collaboration between NTU and the University of MalayaNTU signed an MOU with the University of Malaya in 1997 tocooperate on the:• Exchange of information and materials• Exchange of academic and administrative staff• Exchange of research staff• Exchange of visiting scholars• Exchange of students• Provision of briefing services for visitors from the other institutions

In 1999, NTU and the University of Malaya also signed a specificMOU on student exchange.

Collaboration between NTU and New Era CollegeNTU signed an MOU with the New Era College in 1997 tocooperate on:• Teacher and student exchange visits• Information exchange• Joint activities between NTU’s Centre for Chinese Language &

Culture (CCLC) and New Era College• An arrangement for New Era College students to attend selected

subjects at the National Institute of Education (NIE)• An arrangement for graduates of New Era College to pursue

postgraduate studies at CCLC or NIE’s Division of ChineseLanguage & Culture

Collaboration between NTU and Universiti Putra MalaysiaNTU signed an MOU with the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in1999 to cooperate on:• Visits by and exchange of graduate and undergraduate students

for study and research• Visits by and exchange of staff for research, teaching and

discussions• Exchange of information• Joint research activities

In the same year, NTU and UPM also signed a specific MOU onstudent exchange.

JOINING FORCES

Dr Su Guaning, President, NTU with Prof Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak,Vice-Chancellor, USM

NTU and USM Leverage Mutual Strengths for Excellence in Education and Research

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Nanyang TechnologicalUniversity’s (NTU) School ofComputer Engineering (SCE)is helping to design Vietnam’s

first virtual reality (VR) laboratory, whichwill be set up at the Vietnamese Academyof Science and Technology’s (VAST)Institute of Information Technology (IOIT).

A team of 10 NTU professors andresearchers has been working with theIOIT since January 2004 to design andset up the laboratory. The effort includeda week-long technical workshop in March2004 in Hanoi, during which NTUprofessors shared their research findingsin VR technology. NTU will continue tohave a role in the laboratory even after it

applications that are designed by theNTU team. Equipped with suchcapabilities, the laboratory will also beable to employ virtual reality as a tool forteaching and education.

Says Assoc Prof Seah Hock Soon,Dean of NTU’s SCE, “Our school ispleased to share our expertise in virtualreality research and development withIOIT, whom we value as a researchpartner.”

“The working relationship betweenSCE and IOIT has been excellent and weare now finalizing details for a long-termcollaboration between SCE and the IOIT,which will take off after the opening ofthe virtual reality laboratory. Such apartnership will further pave the way forour school to collaborate with ITinstitutions in Vietnam.”

is set up as it would still be providinghuman resource training and technicalsupport to the IOIT.

Dr Le Hai Khoi, the Director of IOIT,says that the IOIT Virtual RealityLaboratory is part of Vietnam’s NationalKey Lab on Network Technology andMultimedia, and represents a major thrustfor Vietnam in IT research. Says Dr Le,“We are impressed with NTU’s reputationfor and expertise in virtual reality andaugmented virtual reality, and more sowith their willingness to share theirexpertise.”

The IOIT Virtual Reality Laboratory,which will be opened in April 2005, willbe equipped with VR technology and

An innovation by professors andresearchers from NanyangTechnological University (NTU)looks set to help prevent

incidents of drowning in swimming pools.Assoc Prof Tan Yap Peng from NTU’s

School of Electrical and ElectronicEngineering (EEE) exploited videoprocessing technology to develop anintelligent surveillance system, which candetect and decide if a swimmer is in dangerof drowning, and sound an alert, all in fiveseconds or less. This was done togetherwith EEE students who have sincegraduated and Asst Prof Yau Wei Yun, thena researcher at EEE and now seconded tothe Institute of Infocomm Research.

Designed as an aid for lifeguards,particularly those monitoring crowdedpools, the system uses a real-time video

attention of the lifeguard while the camerafocuses on the swimmer in trouble, andrelays a real-time image to the monitorthus helping the lifeguard identify instantlyand exactly which swimmer is in dangerof drowning, even if the pool is packed withswimmers.

While such swimming pool surveillancesystems are not new, the version developedby the EEE team is unique in its design,for which a patent was filed in Singaporein 2002. Rigorous trials in swimming poolsput the false-alarm rate of the systemdeveloped by NTU at less than 3%. In fact,the ability of the system to “see”, “analyse”and make a decision, establishes it firmlyas a first for Singapore.

Assoc Prof Tan says there iscommercialisation potential and welcomesinterested parties to contact him. Beyondcommercialisation, Assoc Prof Tan hopesto take this technological feat in videoprocessing technology further into otherareas of surveillance. On the cards is asystem to detect sudden falls by analysinghuman motion patterns, with hospitalsand homes for the disabled and seniorcitizens in mind as the end-users.

analysis method, incorporating a cameramounted above water, to detect and capturereal-time videos of a swimmer who looksto be in danger of drowning. The system’ssoftware analyses the motions of thatswimmer comparing them against motionsand behavioural patterns associated withdrowning. A positive identification triggersan audio alarm in the system calling the

or SwimNTU innovation in video processing helps prevent drowning

Tracking and analysis of multiple swimmers forpossible incidents of drowning

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The NBS education has beenessentially helpful in preparing me todeal with real business issues faced. The foundation in marketing,strategic management, globalmarketing and international businessmanagement has also given me abetter edge in understanding complexbusiness issues. The intensivepresentation series back in theundergraduate days served to beextremely important in giving megreater confidence and preparationin public speaking.

Alongside Farah in the same competitionwere fellow 2004 Business graduates,Nurhidayati Yahya (Yati is also anotherMarketing graduate) and Michelle LimMeiyi (from the Applied Economicsspecialisation), who won Third Prize withtheir start-up Cerebus. Their company aimsto be the world’s leading computer-aideddetection neurological imaging business.

Yati has this to say about being anNTU alumni:

Su Guaning, President of NTU, explains therationale for such a programme, “The GIPis an integral part of our New UndergraduateExperience. It is designed to groom futureleaders to excel in a global environment byoffering them a multi-country educationand experience, right from theirundergraduate days.”

The GIP has proven to be very popularamong NTU students. To cater to thisdemand, NTU plans to expand the programme– it hopes to send up to 20% of its under-graduate cohort overseas in five years’ time.The university is also assessing the feasibilityof sending its students to other fast-growingeconomies such as India and otherneighbouring countries as well as selectedcountries in Europe.

The pioneer batch of students, who willleave for China and the US in Jan 05, hasestablished a club to enable all GIPparticipants to network with one another.They also plan to set up a mentoring systemwhere they can share their experiences withfuture GIP participants.

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overseas. Under the university’s flagship GlobalImmersion Programme (GIP), over 180 studentshave been selected to study and/or work in theUS and China for up to six months.

To commemorate the occasion, a send-offceremony was held at the Nanyang ExecutiveCentre, NTU, on 17 December 2004 for thestudents. The event was attended by Ministerof State for Education, Mr Chan Soo Sen,representatives of the Chinese and USembassies, representatives of some of thecompanies which are participating in GIP,NTU senior management and faculty membersas well as students.

The GIP is part of NTU’s initiatives todevelop leaders for Singapore and beyond. Dr

tudents from the NanyangTechnological University (NTU) willnow have the opportunity to immersethemselves in fast-growing economies

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NTU has opened many windowsof opportunities for me, from myenriching experience during myundergraduate ProfessionalAttachment at Gemplus Technologiesto this wonderful chance to be part ofTIP. I walk around with pride that Iam an NTU/NBS graduate.

And the prize money for our victoriouswinners? Farah’s Stentsys Inc. wasawarded a total of S$15,000, while Yati’steam of Cerebus Inc. walked away withS$5,000 as reward for all their efforts andhard work. Our heartiest congratulationsto all three NBS graduates! Indeed, theirsuccess at the competition is a truetestament of NTU’s vision to be a globalUniversity of excellence, arched in ideals,creativity, passion and entrepreneurialism.

A Feather In Our CapContributed by Dolly Leow, Principal Manager (UPO)

Programme (TIP). The competition took placeat the University of Washington’sDepartment of Bioengineering in earlyOctober as part of their four-month full-timegraduate diploma TIP course, jointlyorganised by both universities.

Pitching to more than 30 US venturecapitalists and competing against six otherteams in the competition, the winning feelingwas “simply overwhelming”, as expressed byFarah Adila Fami, a Business Marketinggraduate. Farah was part of the team thatbagged the coveted First Prize in the event.The winning team formed a company,StentSys Inc., a set-up engaging primarilyin the development, marketing and sales ofin-vivo medical devices, specifically stentsand other related medical devices.

Farah has this to say about thecontributions of her NBS undergraduateeducation:

Three 2004 Business graduates, whoconvocated in July 2004, topped theBusiness Plan Competition in NTU’sTechnoprenuership & Innovation

FarahAdila Fami(right) andNurhidayati Yahya

NBS 2004 Graduates Top Business Plan Competition in Seattle

SNTU GROOMS INTERNATIONAL TALENTFirst batch of undergraduates to undergo multi-countryGlobal Immersion Programme

Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State for Education,and Dr Su launching the send-off ceremony for thestudents heading to China and the US.

And they’re off!

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Class of 1985

Calling all alumni from the Class of ‘85…. get together for a day of reminiscing

and revelry as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the pioneer batch.

To be held on 26th November 2005 at the NTU campus, you can enjoy

many interesting and fun activities such as a telematch, BBQ dinner, jam

session and many more! Your family is also invited!

So mark this date, and look out for more information coming your way very

soon! You may also surf by our website, www.ntu.edu.sg/alumni.

20th Anniversary Celebration

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RECORD TURNOUT AT MBAAA 2004 AGM

Meeting withPresidents ofAlumni Associationsrepresentingspecial interestgroups

On 9 November 2004, Director of AlumniAffairs Office Mr Soon Min Yam, togetherwith colleagues Sadia and Pik Lian, met upwith the Presidents and members of theAlumni Associations representing specialinterest groups.

During this informal get-together,representatives from the NTU SymphonicBand Alumni, NTU Buddhist Society Alumni,NTU Chinese Society Alumni and NTUArchery Alumni Association had a discussionwith Mr Soon during which they enlightened

everyone on the activities and operations oftheir Association. Through this meeting, therepresentatives also highlighted some of theirconcerns to Mr Soon.

Mr Soon highlighted to the representativeson the scope and�future directions ofthe�Alumni Affairs Office. He informed thatthe Office will work closely with the AlumniAssociations to achieve the new strategies andinitiatives. He expressed his appreciation tothe members who had attended, and thankedthem all for their opinions.

Mr Soon (standing, third from left)together with the representatives of theAlumni Associations, and colleaguesfrom the Alumni Affairs Office. Sitting,from left: Sadia Roohi (AAO), Pik Lian(AAO), Sharon Au (Treasurer, NTUSymphonic Band Alumni), Gan Chui Goh(President, NTU Chinese Society Alumni),Tay Swee Hoon (Secretary, NTU ChineseSociety Alumni)Standing, from left: Vincent Lim (VicePresident, NTU Buddhist Society Alumni),Kenneth Koh (Member, NTU SymphonicBand Alumni), Mr Soon Min Yam, EricChua (President, NTU Symphonic BandAlumni), Ng Wee Boon (Member, NTUArchery Alumni) and Low Kian Mong(Member, NTU Chinese Society Alumni)

A Night ToRemember

The MBAAA also took the opportunityto express appreciation to Professor NeoBoon Siong, former Dean of NanyangBusiness School for his leadership andguidance and presented him with a setof Chinese calligraphy.

It was an evening where old friends gotto meet new ones. And a big thank you to MrTerence Chan who sponsored the wine forthis event!

A toast by the old and new exco membersto a good year ahead!

grand total of 80 alumni,participants and faculty graced theprestigioous Nanyang BusinessSchool MBA Alumni AssociationA

The 2003 committee members were:

Mr Terence Chan PresidentMr Ng Siau Yong Vice-PresidentMr Yap Tee Peng Honorary TreasurerMr Ramesh Veeramuthu Honorary SecretaryMr Yau Khai Cheong Committee memberMr Wong Nee Tat Committee memberAssoc Prof Choo Teck Min Honorary AuditorMr Xia Zhiqiang Honorary Auditor

The newly elected committee members are:

Mr Terence Chan PresidentMr Tan Kim Leng Vice-PresidentMr Joseph Teo Honorary TreasurerMs Lilian Tan Honorary SecretaryMr Jeffrey Seah Committee memberMs Zhao Haiyan Committee memberMr Lim Chee Kiong Honorary AuditorMr Marc Besserer Honorary Auditor

Mr Soon engaging the representatives in a lively discussion.

A Meeting Of Minds

(MBAAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM)at Meritus Mandarin on 31 August.

Mr Terence Chan, who was re-nominated as the President for theassociation, expressed his pleasure atthe recognition of effort, “Themembership has increased 20-fold to itscurrent number of 300. I want to thankthe current committee for their hardwork and dedication. I believe the newlyelected committee will bring theassociation to new heights.”

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A Snapshot Of MemoriesBy Lam Seng YipNTU Buddhist Society Alumni Dinner ’04

t was a quiet Saturday evening on 4 Dec ‘04 and the settingwas that of an idyllic holiday resort. Children played at pool-slides amidst swaying palms and lush green view enjoyedfrom the cool comfort of luxurious sofa sets – the perfect setting

to meet up with old friends and enjoy a meal together.On the second floor of Yishun SAFRA Club, the

atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as gueststrolled in for the NTU Buddhist Society AlumniDinner – Snapshot. Oohs and aahs aboundedas old friends met and new additions wereintroduced.

At 7.45pm, the lights were dimmed andthe alumni were treated to a slide showtracing their undergraduate days with theBuddhist Society all the way from the 1980s.From the lens of manual analog cameras to autofocus cameras to digital cameras, history waspresented and memories relived. The first surprisefor the night were received with smiles and laughter asthe alumni found pictures of themselves and their familiestaken just outside the dinner hall shown in the slide show.

The dinner then switched gear as the music started to

Remember our first date — eating popcorn, exchanging smiles andwatching Spiderman 2 in the dark of the cinema hall?

WELL, THE TIME HAS COME AGAIN FOR US TO MAKE A DATE!

pulsate. As if on cue, dancing “waiters and waitresses” burst intothe room making their way to the tables. The waiters and waitresseswere none other than the representatives of the Buddhist Societyand Alumni management committee. They brought with themanother surprise. The first “dish” of the night was a camera withparty poppers for each table.

After a short speech, the Alumni Vice President Mr. LimKien Chuan led the guests to kick off the dinner with the poppingof the party poppers. The rest of the night was filled with fun andlaughter as guests indulged themselves in goodfood, great company, wonderful games and fabulous lucky drawcontests. The free cameras came in handy for guests to capturethe happy moments.

The happiest person at the end of the day had to be Ms.Christina Kwok who bagged the grand prize – a DVD player!

Amongst of the memorable moments of the night includeslittle three-year-old Xinying who won a prize twice

her size – fortunately Daddy and Mummy cameto her rescue. Other surprises included three

alumni (including our Alumni President Mr.Toh Hong Seng) rushing to join the dinnermid-way from the airport.

As the dinner officially came to a close,the guests were reminded of the next comingevent on 18 Dec ’04 – the Open House cum

Bursary Award Ceremony of our Alumni’svery own Little Bodhi Student Care dedicated

to providing quality student care for lower incomefamilies.

The Alumni looks forward to see all the old faces andmany new faces for next year’s dinner. Till we meet again, you’llhave those snapshots to keep you company and remind you of amarvellous night of family and friends...

MOVIES!MOVIES!MOVIES!

Gettingfrom the other schools in NTU. The seminar was held on 24September 2004 from 7pm at LT4 in NTU. SME supported theseminar by assisting the SMEAA with the venue arrangement.

The evening provided an informative overview of the coreaccounting and financial concepts. The seminar facilitator, Mr.Daniel Tan, was able to weave these concepts into paradigms thatcould easily be understood by the attendees, thus breathing lifeinto an otherwise dry subject.

SMEAA frequently organises such professional developmentseminars for its members. Often, these seminars are also openedto alumni from the other schools to enable all NTU alumni to takeadvantage of these learning opportunities.

decided to step in and organise a “Finance Seminar for Non-Finance Professionals” in September 2004. Its primary objectivewas to approach central themes in Finance and Accounting froma layperson’s perspective for attendees to appreciate how financeconcepts are applicable to their own personal lives.

SMEAA invited Mr. Daniel Tan – a lecturer at the SingaporeInstitute of Management – to conduct the Finance Seminar.Besides SME Alumni, the seminar was also opened to alumni

ost engineers are petrified when they hear financejargon at work – balance sheets, P&L, Debit andcredit often overwhelm all of us. That’s why the Schoolof Materials Engineering Alumni Association (SMEAA)

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IMechEResearchCompetition

MPE Triumph in

For the second year running, the Andrew Fraser Prize has beenawarded to a postgraduate student from the School of Mechanicaland Production Engineering at NTU. The prize aims to recognise thework of researchers in the field of Mechanical Engineering and isawarded annually. From a pool of 24 research students from NTUand NUS, 6 students were selected for the final round of the competition.The entries came from fields as diverse as biomaterial processing,machining, operations research, and MEMS (Micro-Electrical-Mechanical-Systems).

In the final round, the students were required to submit a researchpaper and give a 20 minute presentation of their work. The competitionwas won by Mr Marcos, of NTU, for his presentation entitled:“'D2Frequency Dependent Electroosmotic Flow in a Closed EndRectangular Microchannel”'D3.

In his presentation, a novel usage of the electroosmosis principlein a mechanical actuator was demonstrated. Preliminary work toassess the feasibility of this actuator was presented. A US provisionalpatent has been filed based on this design.

Marcos is currently pursuing research in microfluidics towardsthe degree of Master of Engineering under the supervision of AssociateProfessor Ooi Kim Tiow and Assistant Professor Charles Yang Chun.

For more information, please contact:Mr MarcosTel: 6790 6174Email: Marc0002@ntu.edu.sg

In the field of BioMEMS, electroosmosis phenomena have alwaysbeen an integral part of its research due to its abundant applications.For instance, electroosmosis has been utilized widely as a powerfulpumping means to precisely transport and manipulate liquid samplesin microfluidic devices. In this work, an unconventional usage ofelectroosmosis principle in a mechanical actuator will bedemonstrated. In its simplest form, this actuator consists of anelectrolyte filled non-conductive microchannel with one end closedand another end acting as a piston. When an electric field is appliedtangentially along the channel, a high backpressure gradient isinduced along the channel, such that the piston end will be subjectedto a higher pressure and the closed end to a lower pressure. Toallow the piston to actuate, an alternating (AC) electric field can beemployed. This concept is not restricted to only applications inmicro systems but it can be extended to conventionally sizedenvironments. Preliminary work to assess the feasibility of thisactuator is presented in this paper.

This paper presents an analysis of the frequency dependentAC electroosmotic flow in closed-end rectangular microchannels,which is not only relevant to the development of the newmicroelectrophoretic approach but also provides insight into thedevelopment of a novel electrokinetic microactuator. Since themicrochannel is closed, the AC electroosmosis should have adifferent frequency response due to the superposition of the viscouswaves generated by the electroosmotic flow and the inducedcounter-flow. In the present study, the Navier-Stokes equationgoverning AC electroosmosis is solved analytically using theGreen’s function formulation in combination with a complex variableapproach. With the Debye-Hückel approximation, the electricaldouble layer potential distribution in the channel is obtained byanalytically solving the linearized two-dimensional Poisson-Boltzmannequation. The effects of frequency-dependent AC electric field onthe oscillating electroosmotic flow and the induced backpressuregradient are studied.

The results show that the AC electroosmotic flow is stronglydependent on the frequency of the applied sinusoidal electric field.Moreover, it is found that the induced back pressure increases withincreasing frequency of applied electric field or decreasing channelsize. It is concluded that such a phenomenon is a feasible proposalfor actuation applications.

FrequencyDependentElectroosmoticFlow in a Closed-EndRectangularMicrochannel

ANDREW FRASER PRIZE ABSTRACT

Mr Marcosreceiving his prizefrom John Nuttall,Hon. Secretary ofthe SingaporeBranch

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Excellence In EngineeringPrestigious Engineering Achievement Award for Three CEE Dons

Science & Engineering, had worked with a team of CEE professorson an innovative project for biological wastewater treatment. Hereceived the award in absentia.

Associate Professor Lawrence Koe, received the award as theFounder and Chairman of his company, Aromatrix Pte Ltd, forthe development of Bioscrubbers, a cost-effective andenvironmentally friendly alternative to chemical scrubbers. Thisproject also garnered the ASEAN Outstanding EngineeringAchievement Award, which will be presented at Sedona Hotel onSunday 19 December 2004 in Yangon, Myanmar during the 22ndConference of ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organiations.

Our heartiest congratulations to you!

(IES). The award presentation ceremony was held on Friday 5November 2004 at The Ritz Carlton Hotel during the IES 38thAnnual Dinner & Dance.

These annual Awards recognise the outstanding achievementsof engineers and the organisations responsible for outstandingprojects in Singapore. The winning projects by NTU demonstratedthe outstanding engineering achievements which have madesignificant contributions to the engineering progress and the

hree Professors from the School of Civil & EnvironmentalEngineering have done us proud by winning thePrestigious Engineering Achievement Award 2004conferred by the Institution of Engineers, SingaporeT

Associate Professor Lawrence Koe(left) from CEE, receiving his Award

Professor Pan Tso-Chien (left),another CEE Don being awarded

quality of life in Singapore.Professor Pan Tso-Chien, Director

of the Protective Technology ResearchCentre collaborated with a team fromthe Defence Science & TechnologyAgency — with key contributions fromProfessors Zhao Jian and Lu Yong — on an outstanding project formaximising land use through the useof underground space and minimisingthe sterilised land for surfacebuildings.

Professor Tay Joo Hwa, Head,Division of Environmental and WaterResources Engineering and Directorof the Institute of Environmental

Dr Beng Ong,�our NTU alumnus whograduated from Nanyang Universityin Chemistry (Class of 1970), hasbeen named as one of the BusinessLeaders in Scientific Americanmagazine’s prestigious list whichrecognises outstanding acts ofleadership in science and technology.The annual list, 2004 ScientificAmerican Top 50, cited Dr Ong as aBusiness Leader in Chemical andMaterials for his leading researchand milestone contributions inplastics electronics.

Prof Lee Soo Ying, our Dean-designate of NTU’s new School of

Physical and Mathematical Sciences(SPMS) said that Dr Ong‘sentrepreneurial approach toChemistry R&D is clearly a good rolemodel for our students at NTU'sSPMS, which will have its pioneerintake in 2005. He said that theSPMS wishes to impart to ourstudents the entrepreneurial sideof Chemistry.

Dr Ong visited NTU in October2004 where he met senior staff fromthe Schools and Administration. Hegave a presentation on “PlasticElectronics” at the School of MaterialsEngineering on 18 October.

NantahAlumnusin 2004ScientificAmericanTop 50

NantahAlumnusin 2004ScientificAmericanTop 50

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at Three Gorges Dam, China. He also recently won the J.C.Stevens award from the American Society of Civil Engineers in2004 – an award which recognises excellence in a paper publishedby the ASCE. In the same year, he was also invited to speak atthe International Symposium on Urban Water Cycle inCheonggyecheon Watershed held in Seoul, South Korea.

Prof Wong joins a group of eminent water resourcesresearchers and professionals who serve on the EditorialBoard. The journal Advances in Water Resources provides aforum for the presentation of scientific advances in theunderstanding of water resources systems. Based on the impactfactor of more than 50 water resources journals, Advances inWater Resources has been ranked first and second respectivelyby the Institute for Scientific Information in the 2002 and2003 Journal Citation Reports.

published one book and more than 50 journals and conferencepapers.

Prof Wong is also active in promoting research locally in hiscapacity as the co-chairman of the NTU-NEA (NationalEnvironment Agency) Joint Research Management Committee.His research work has also been recognised worldwide. Since1998, his biography has been cited in Who’s Who in the Worldpublished by Marquis Who’s Who, USA.

In 2003, he was a member of the International SteeringCommittee for the International Conference of GIS and RemoteSensing in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment held

ssociate Professor Tommy Wong has accepted aninvitation to join the Editorial Board of the Advancesin Water Resources. Being specialised in drainagedesign and flood hydrology, Prof Wong has sinceA

CEE Don Joins Top Water Resources Journal Editorial Board

Hot MPE Events Coming Up!

Don t forget to check regularly at our website athttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/Others/alumni for more details of the upcoming events.

Hot MPE Events Coming Up!MPE Alumni members, get ready for more sizzling hot events, which willbe coming up in 2005! We are planning for the following events:MPE Alumni members, get ready for more sizzling hot events, which willbe coming up in 2005! We are planning for the following events:

MarchSkyquest Cash Flow Game

AprilScuba Try-Out

MayGo-Kart and During Tour in Johor

June3D/2N Island Trip to PulauDayang, West Malaysia

Don t forget to check regularly at our website athttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/mpe/Others/alumni for more details of the upcoming events.

JulyProfessional Talk Behavior-Based Safety

AugustMPE Old Boys/Girls Night

SeptemberWhite-water Drafting

OctoberA charitable event (TBA)

March

AprilMay

June

July

August

September

October

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http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/chinese_eng/chinese_translation.asp

clwmtham@ntu.edu.sg

6790 6305

The “Permanent” E-mail AddressPmail Forwarding ServiceSay bye to the hassle of having to inform your friends over and overagain when you change your e-mail address. Register for Pmailtoday! A service for our students and graduates, like you, Pmailprovides for maintaining a “permanent” e-mail address with theUniversity. Furthermore, you get to specify your very own aliaswhen creating the following address ending with @pmail.ntu.edu.sg!All emails sent to your Pmail address will automatically be redirectedto your personal email address. Example: All emails tojohn@pmail.ntu.edu.sg (permanent Pmail given by CITS) will beredirected to “john@pacific.net.sg” (personal email address). Whenyou change your destination e-mail address (personal e-mail address),simply go to our website http://www.ntu.edu.sg/alumni to updateand you will find all your e-mails reaching you again. It’s that simple!So no matter how many personal e-mail addresses you have, thecontrol is always on your side to direct it to the account you want.The very reason why Pmail is a Permanent e-MAIL address!

As NTU alumni, you are entitled to various services and privileges. H

Free Alumni Email Service for LifeNTU has provided a host of email services to you from the timeyou were a student all the way till after your graduation whenyou become an alumnus of NTU. The NTU Mailbox was issuedto you as a student and if you have just graduated, you nowhave the option to keep this mailbox. This new service is nowin place, thanks to the Centre for IT Services, NTU. You cannow keep your mailbox forever - nothing will change (only yourdomain name will move from STUDENT to ASSOC). You willcontinue to have access to selected Public Folders and to theiGEMS portal.

If you have graduated from NTU some years ago, you can alsoapply for a free alumni mailbox, which you will keep for life. Youwill be given an email address ending with @ntu.edu.sg. This willrecognize you, our alumni, as part of NTU. With this alumnimailbox, you can now identify yourself as the privileged Alumniof NTU and keep in touch with all your fellow Uni mates! Toapply, click to http://www.ntu.edu.sg/alumni/alumni_privileges.htm

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Environmental Engineering Research Centre (EERC), MaritimeResearch Centre (MRC) and Protective Technology Research Centre(PTRC) are offering postgraduate Research Scholarships to pursuea MEng or a PhD degree in the School of Civil & EnvironmentalEngineering (CEE) in Nanyang Technological University. Financialsupport is awarded on a competitive basis. Successful applicantswill enroll as full-time students to read subjects and complete aresearch thesis in one of the fields listed here:

in Environmental Engineering, Maritime Technologyand Protective Technology

Research Scholarships

s. Here are some of them:

Environmental Fluid Mechanics

Hydrology

Water Resources Management

Port and Maritime Technology

Maritime Hydrodynamics

Fluid-Structure Interactions

Bunker Fuel

Marine Environment

Advanced Protective Technology

Blast Response of Structural Components and Systems

Post-Blast Fire Effects on Structural Components andSystems

Soil and Rock Dynamics

Ground Shock Effects on Structures

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/program/phd.asp#MSC

For more information, please contact:CEE Graduate Studies OfficeEmail: ceepostgrad@ntu.edu.sg

Alumni ScholarshipNTU�has established�the Nanyang Alumni Fund which is part ofNTU 21st Century Fund. The objective of the fund is to providescholarship awards, the ‘Alumni Scholarship’ to alumni andundergraduates who are children or siblings of the University’salumni. Alumni can apply for the scholarship for any full timegraduate programmes conducted by the University. Eligible fulltime undergraduates of all years of study and in all Schools�mayalso�apply. To find out more, visit our website atwww.ntu.edu.sg/alumni

Continue to use the NTU Library!You can join the NTU Library as a Graduate Member for an annualsubscription fee of $51.50 (inclusive of GST) and continue to borrowyour favourite books! However, NTU graduates will enjoy asubscription waiver for the first year upon graduation. For moreinformation and application form, please refer tohttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/info/member.htm#registration. More

details about membership application instructions are available athttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Library/Membership/ Outside/Graduate.htm

Your Centre For Lifelong LearningCentre For Continuing Education (CCE)All alumni are entitled to a discount of up to 25% for selected coursesorganised by the Centre for Continuing Education, NTU! Coursesavailable can be found in issues of the NTULink and the CCEwebsite at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cce .

Environmental Engineering/Science and Water Resources

Water Reclamation

Environmental Biotechnology

Waste Reclamation

Environmental Remediation

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Technopreneurship & InnovationProgram (TIP)Started in 2002, the 16-week full time TIP is designed to provideeach participant with a truly wholesome entrepreneurship learningexperience. It is modeled against the entire venture creationcycle by systematically imparting to participants the knowledge,the skills and the mindset - through “real life” applications andexperiences.

Besides classes at NTU, the�TIP Program included�1 week ofseminar sessions at Stanford University as well as corporate andstart-up visits at�Silicon Valley, and a�5-week immersion programat�the University of Washington (UW), Seattle USA.

The design of TIP curriculum is well supported by experientiallearning and the vital components of an entrepreneurshipecosystem (for both segments in Singapore and in US), whichinvolved interaction with entrepreneurs, mentors, innovators,intellectual-property attorneys, venture capitalists, privateinvestors, business leaders and relevant government agencies.

Before lessons begin, TIP participants are sent to OutwardBound School (OBS) to build strong team spirit. Based onparticipants’ feedback, the OBS experience bonded all of themtogether and further spurred them to leave their comfort zones,be resourceful and react quickly to adversity — the traits of asuccessful entrepreneur.

The collaboration with UW also provides TIP participants anexcellent opportunity to work more closely with US inventors.The work includes conducting in depth technology and intellectualproperty (IP) evaluations, and producing business plans basedon the inventions. These business plans will then be judged by~ 40 judges who are from venture capitalist and businesscommunities in US. In addition, an arrangement was also madewith UW for TIP graduates, who are interested, to exploit the IPwith new startups.

TIP offers only a maximum of 50 placements each year tomaintain the quality of interaction and the level of dynamism inthe learning process. The program has been well received. Since

Applications to Nanyang Technopreneurship Centerhighly sought-after

Graduate Diploma Technopreneurship & Innovation Program 2005 (TIP 2005)

TIP has a unique pedagogy which employsthe following elements:1. Lessons are conducted by academics with venture experiences,

and practitioners e.g. venture capitalists, entrepreneurs andIntellectual Property lawyers.

2. Participants are encouraged to present their analysis on casestudies and team-based projects through role-play, skit or drama. Besides facts and figures, the learning derived also emphasizeon critical, creative and integrative thinking; teamwork; learningskills; and deep social awareness. For project work, teams areformed to consist of participants with different educationaldisciplines, cultural background and experiences.

3. Experiences of instructors and participants are brought into theclassroom to make learning more active, interactive and engaging.

4. Use of online business simulation game, aptly namedMarketplace . Teams invest electronic money to form companiesto compete in a new and fast-growing global computer industry.

5. Entrepreneurship ecosystem for participants to network with andto learn from business communities e.g. venture capitalists inSeattle, Silicon Valley and Stanford University, and locally inSingapore.

6. Business Plan Competition organized by UW for the TIP segmentin US, where participants gain through mentoring by leading USinventors and conducting in-depth technology evaluation.

7. Internship for TIP participants, upon graduation, with companiesin China, US and Singapore.

Log on to:  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NTC/programs/TIP for more information & applicationTel: +65 6790 5902 / 5782 / 6029, Fax: +65 6792 0467, E-mail: ntc@ntu.edu.sg

2003, the program started to attract a growing pool of youngworking professionals including entrepreneurs, members of venturefinancing community and some with postgraduate qualifications.

The TIP Class of 2005�will commence�their program on 6 June2005, and will�conclude with a grand finale S$30,000 BusinessPlan Competition at the University of Washington, Seattle.�AllTIP graduates will be conferred a joint NTU-UW graduate diplomaat the end of the Program.

Excited?!!��To find out more about the revolutionary and thoroughlyexhilarating TIP Program!!

ARE NOW OPEN!

Log on to:  http://www.ntu.edu.sg/NTC/programs/TIP for more information & applicationTel: +65 6790 5902 / 5782 / 6029, Fax: +65 6792 0467, E-mail: ntc@ntu.edu.sg

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alarm-cum-radio clock andbroadband Internetconnection. ExecutiveLounges, which featurereading and sitting areasfor interaction andintellectual exchange, arealso accessible on eachfloor for the in-houseguests.

A stone’s throw awayfrom NEC, there arelifestyle facilities such asthe NTU Sports andRecreation Centre withits Olympics-sizedswimming pool,basketball courts,gymnasium and runningtrack. Also, there is theNTU Staff Club with itsown fitness centre,

restaurant, bar lounge and otheramenities such as supermarket, postalagency, hair salon and clinic.

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Rooms and Function Room that canaccommodate anything ranging from asmall meeting to a conference size of 200people. The teaching facilities here are well

equipped with automated, user-friendly�touch screen systemcontrol panel, state-of-the–artaudio-visual equipment andbroadband Internet connection.

Over at the GuestroomWing, there are 166 ExecutiveRooms and two ExecutiveSuites. These rooms are alltastefully furnished, completewith room service andamenities such as televisionand cabled channels, bar fridge,

NANYANG EXECUTIVE CENTRE

Centre (NEC) is the home of NTU'sExecutive Programmes and continuingeducation. This Centre is designed to caterfor both accommodation and conferencefacilities suited for in-residence programmesand short term courses.

NEC has a total of�45 ConferenceFacilities, which include Auditorium,Lecture Rooms, Seminar Rooms, Breakout

Nestled amongst the greenery,hills and lakes of the NanyangTechnological University (NTU)campus, the Nanyang Executive

Being strategically tucked away fromthe hassle and bustle of the city, NECreally offers a unique and discreet settingfor business meeting, seminar,informative�workshop, retreat, functionsdinner and more.

Special concessionary rates will begiven to alumni who book the facilities.

For booking information, please callthe front desk at +65 6790-6697 or visitthe website at www.ntu.edu.sg/nec.

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Children’s Day Celebration1 October 2004

At The NTU Alumni Club

152 members andchildren turned up forthis special event. Therewas excitement aplenty, includinggames, a fancy dress competition andeven the appearance of Mr Sunshine. Giant ball games, comedy magic justfor kids, great food, superb door giftsand fantastic lucky draw prizes madethe occasion a fun time for both parentsand children.

Members and their spouseshad a wonderful time duringthis talk cum workshop. Theobjective is to learn a set ofcore values that demonstrateshow simple and easy it is toinspire creativity passed onfrom parents to their childrenthrough simple activities suchas arts and crafts to createstrong family bonding.

Creative Parenting4 November 2004

Alumni Group Gathering23 Sep 04 and 24 Nov 04These two extremely fruitful sessions brought togetherdedicated alumni for networking, problem-solving and goodfellowship. On both agen das: a chance for the various groupsto come together, network, and exchange everything fromideas to contacts to name cards. As an added incentive, thehard work was accompanied by a generous buffet dinner andan even more generous free flow of beer!

The Toastmasters Club wasformed for the purpose ofhelping people shape up theircommunication skills. Inaddition, the Club does awonderful job of helping peopleacquire leadership as well asorganization skills. To create agood first impression, unlessone is born with this talent, onehas to learn and acquire thisunique but importantcommunications skill; thesooner the better.

To find out more, pleasevisit the NTU Alumni

Toastmasters Club website atwww.ntualumni.org.sg/toastmaster/ or contact Julian at6336 6588.

Toastmasters ClubEvery last Tuesday of the month

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Style with substance,A place where sharp minds meet,Driving the intellect to exploration and discovery.A networking niche for success and aspiration,A restful retreat for the senses,Sweeping away the rigors of work.

NTU Alumni Club at One-North is an oasis of greenery — acosmopolitan tertiary club bringing forth a world of like-mindedintellectuals to be part of this exclusive fraternity. With an objectiveto nurture professionals through business networking, along witha balanced lifestyle for the elite and their families, this newClubhouse will serve as a platform to bring together the graduatesof Nantah, NTI & NTU. In forming this fraternity, the alumnuscan look forward to forging stronger bonds; tying their past, presentand future together as our alumni matures through the years.

Graduates of NTU can get a sneak peek of the new facilities to becompleted in 2005. As a member, this club is available to you, yourfamily and friends. Start living it!

Please call any of our membership services staff at 6336 6588 or email sales@ntualumni.org.sg for membership enquiries or application.

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