Written by Brigitte Wong Dear readers, Issue #50 of SUSScribe features Light – within the community, here at SUSS. Of staff, students and alumni, all tiding through and against these seemingly dark times. Enjoy this unique collection of anecdotes from our SUSS community; perhaps in reading one of these submissions, you’ll find one that you

As the Circuit Breaker rolls into Week 6, it’s no wonder that our days are beginning to blend into one another. In between working, eating and sleeping, all within the same four walls, all we crave is a bit of engagement, and a little something to keep our spirits up as we trudge on. In

“I actually enjoy this Circuit Breaker (CB),” Jaszarel shares gleefully. “After studying at SUSS for so many years, I finally get to spend more time with my kids!” We’re sure that this sentiment can be similarly shared amongst so many of us as well, full-time and part-time students and graduates alike. Whether it is in

We are featuring a submission from alumna Ng Jin Ling, about how she has been spending her Work-From-Home (WFH) days. Being the first of multiple insightful submissions, let’s check out what Jin Ling has been up to these past couple of weeks: Surely enough, Jin Ling has been spending her #WFH fruitfully, filling her days

A fund providing contingency support to SUSS students facing sudden and immediate financial hardship, arising from unexpected family and life situations. It aims to give early and timely assistance to students falling into sudden financial difficulty while they look for alternative long-term solutions. This support provided is to complement and not replace other community assistance

Whether you’re a sewing enthusiast or seasoned professional, we want you to be our mascots’ wardrobe designer and producer. This is a paid opportunity. You can send us your quotations. Drop an email to alumni@suss.edu.sg with the subject title ‘I am ready to SEWsha’ and we will get back to you speedily.

It’s easy to get carried away with trudging through tough times, especially amidst COVID-19. Sometimes, we forget the quiet comfort of stillness. We challenge you to participate in our #SUSSpend Photo Challenge! Between 10 April – 15 May, snap a photo of a moment of stillness, of something (or even someone) suspended in the air

As Singapore continues to battle COVID-19, a new narrative has risen. Instead of focusing on our new cases, the world is now taking notice of Singapore’s efficiency at crisis management and transparency with daily updates on the virus situation. Speaking to The Epoch Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Laurie Garrett mused that Singapore’s efforts will

“A positive attitude can destroy every negative obstacle.” – Terry Mark Dear Alumni, 2020 has started equal parts monumental and challenging. We would like to encourage all alumni to find strength in this adversity and to come up stronger than before. This disease will not define us. Our actions will. Stay healthy, stay strong! We

Happy Friyay! We are featuring a submission from alumnus Zack Tan and Angela Ng. They are the first to send us a video entry! They interacted because of a common BUS105 Statistics module. What are the chances of that happening! Let’s dive into their story: Both Zack and Angela enrolled in January 2015 in different

Happy uAlentine’s Day! ? We are featuring a submission from alumnus Joseph Khu, an engineering alumnus with a flair for narration. The office teared a little when we first read his entry! Let’s launch right in: Joseph met fellow alumnus Angela even before their University days, but their first date was landmarked at the bus

Written by Zachary Ong Hey there, I am Zachary, a recent graduate from the Class of 2019 Bachelor of Accountancy (Full-time) programme. The past four years were filled with a bunch of memorable moments that were fun, wholesome, and sometimes downright bizarre. From having my face plastered on a two-story bus, to perfecting assignments at

The Advancement Office of SUSS was set up in 2018 to lead the university's development in terms of matching the philanthropic goals of its various schools and departments with donors. As part of this remit, the Office maintains close relationships with donors, both current and prospective, with the aim of growing or starting their giving

SUSS Alumni Relations wish you a great festive season and a happy new year!

A newsletter from the Business Analytics interest group

It was a cosy get-together as School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences (SHBS) graduates from the 2015 to 2019 batches caught up with each other and made new friends…

It was an aptly mesmerizing, captivating and momentous affair as fellow graduands revel in the spirit of tenacity and accomplishment at the Graduation Celebration 2019…

Embroidery may be a better-known craft than goldwork embroidery. Goldwork embroidery is the most regal and luxurious of embroidery…

If you passed away without leaving a Will, your assets will be distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act

Written by Zulkarnain Bin Zainiddin As renowned and influential artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life”. That was precisely the vibe and ambience at Lionheart Studio on 2 November 2019 as over 20 participants gathered at the first ever SUSS Alumni Canvas Art Jamming Session. It

Written by Ng Pui Ling Cracking your head over the perfect present for a special occasion? Well, instead of the usual meal treat or another pretty mug, we have an idea for you. If the person for whom you are looking for a present is a dessert-lover, here’s something different you can gift – handmade

The attendees were engaged in the seminar as the topic were closely related to their day-to-day jobs …

36 SUSS students and alumni signed up for the OSIM Sundown Marathon through the Alumni Relations Department …

SUSS had the privilege of hosting the first SUSS Ministerial Forum on 4 September 2019 with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gracing the occasion …

Written by Ivan Lim Ms. Jess Tan, Senior Lecturer from the School of Business, conducted a workshop on visualisation using Tableau (a business intelligence and analytics software), accompanied by four wonderful student volunteers who guided the alumni participants in this hands-on workshop. Armed with personal laptops installed with the Tableau software, the alumni listened attentively

Written by Nicole Lee Ever walked into a Yankee Candle store, drawn in by the beautiful scents cocooning your senses in a loving embrace, only to see the price tag and having your stress levels shoot right back up? Our alumni must have found that relatable and hence resolved to take matters into their own

Written by Nicole Lee Over the years, thousands of alumni have continued to fly our university flag high with their plethora of achievements. Out of these alumni, a distinctive group has been growing in size every year – founders of start-ups. Every year, more of our alumni choose to strike out on their own, some

Written by Phay Po Lin One leisurely Saturday morning, a group of alumni went behind the scenes at ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre (ACRES). The sun, the greenery and the wildlife were a welcome sight away from the concrete jungle. We were greeted by an ACRES volunteer who briefed us on the general environment and safety

Some tips for you to practise at home to discover your singing breath!

Ever thought of creating your own terrarium but not sure how to begin or what to look out for? If so, you’re at the right place.

Senior Sports Day is an initiative from SUSS Gerontology alumni members and helmed by the dedicated alumnus Mr. Sng Hock Lin …

Five tips for a fuss-free JB trip …

Written by Brigitte Wong Rui Zhi 20 July 2019 saw yet another instalment of the Alumni D.N.A. series; this time, on SCRUM methodology led by Dr. June Tay and Dr. Ivy Chia – after breakfast, of course! In essence, SCRUM is an agile-process used for project-management typically in software-development featuring dynamic-cycles of non-linear workflow. After

Written by Ivan Lim It was 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning of 17 Aug 2019. 18 SUSS students and alumni had gathered at the Ang Mo Kio AWWA Centre as they prepared to bring 15 wheelchair bound seniors to the Changi Jewel Airport on a much anticipated outing. Prior to this, they had each

A newsletter from the Business Analytics interest group

Can you smell what I’m smelling?
No worries, close your eyes…

Volunteer Appreciation Night 2019 is SUSS’ way of thanking alumni and current students for their dedication and contributions to the university.

A handful of alumni were among the lucky few to catch the screening of ‘Still Human’, the opening film for this year’s Singapore Chinese Film Festival (SCFF) at the Golden Village Suntec City on 20 April 2019.

由新跃社科大学（跃大）的新跃中华学术中心与新加坡电影协会携手合办的第七届新加坡华语电影节于2019年4月18日至28日在嘉华院线、旧国会大厦艺术之家和丰合电影院线举行。

On 27 April 2019, over 550 alumni and their guests gathered at VivoCity GVMax for the action-packed finale of the Avenger series.

by Dennis Tan In January 2019, Ms. Agnes Kwang succeeded Associate Professor Yip Woon Kwong as the Registrar of SUSS. What is her vision for the university? Let’s find out! • From the perspective of the Registrar, with insights from your other directorships, how do you hope to see the evolvement of the Alumni community? I

 by Jocelyn Huang Add a mesmerising touch to your nights with this 3D paper lightbox powered by USB. It comes in dual-coloured lamps that exude beautiful hues of gradience, creating a lovely ambience in your living space. If you are uneasy about having to create your own art pieces or worried about not having nimble

by Nicole Lee We kicked off March with our sold-out workshop, Elevating Life with Essential Oils! For most of our alumni participants, it was their first time concocting their own signature scent. But thankfully, Ms. Wai Teng (from Soaprise) was here to guide them through! Wai Teng began with a quick introduction to scents and

by Ivan Lim Myth has it that the term “spring cleaning” was coined because spring was the best season to freshen the house after several months of “hibernating” during winter. But how does this apply in Singapore with its warm summer weather all year round? It was a Saturday morning, and while most of us

On 27 April 2013, the SUSS alumni community had gathered at Golden Village VivoCity for the movie screening of Iron Man 3, which did not disappoint the sell-out crowd as it enthralled all with exhilarating and futuristic battle scenes. Our senior management team had also attended, sharing light-hearted moments, as well as on-going developments at

By Ivan Lim We had wanted to do our part for the environment, something #SUSStainable, and many suggestions came to mind. At the same time, we had also anticipated various hurdles. After some thought, we decided that the most important thing was to start somewhere, to do something, no matter how insignificant that effort may