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Groundbreaking ceremony for Singapore Management University's new law school building

Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law, breaking ground to mark the start of construction for the new law school building on 20th January 2014.

Viewing the model of the new law school building

SMU President Arnoud De Meyer; Professor Yeo Tiong Min, Dean, School of Law; Attorney-General Steven Chong; Chancellor Yong Pung How; Dr Jonathan Marshall, son of David Marshall; Ms Ho Ching, CEO of Temasek Holdings; Mr Ho Kwon Ping...

Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony

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

Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony

Left to right: Mrs Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and SMU Chancellor Dr Richard Hu at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony

Lion dance by business school students at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong speaking with students at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony

Student performers at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.

Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony

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

Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony

University librarian Ruth Pagell greeting Dr Li Ka Shing at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.

Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony

Dr Li Ka Shing greeting student recipients of Li Ka Shing scholarships at the opening of SMU's Li Ka Shing Library on 24 February 2006.

Li Ka Shing Library Opening Ceremony

Left to right: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Li Ka Shing unveil the commemorative plaque for the new library; it reads, "Knowledge Reshapes Destiny".

City Campus Opening Ceremony

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

City Campus Opening Ceremony

At Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006, left to right, Dean Pang Eng Fong, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam...

City Campus Opening Ceremony

Student performers at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.

City Campus Opening Ceremony

Chairman Ho Kwon Ping addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's city campus opening ceremony on 20 January 2006.

City Campus Opening Ceremony

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

City Campus Opening Ceremony

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

Mongolian Prime Minister Visits

Singapore Management University hosts an entourage of education, business and manufacturing leaders from Mongolia. In centre, from left to right: Mongolian Prime Minster Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Singapore Minister for State for Health...

Student Expedition to Thailand

Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.

Student Expedition to Thailand

Singapore Management University students with students and teachers from Num Baow Luang School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. SMU students took part in an expedition and community service project in Thailand from 8 to 29 July 2002.

Student Expedition to Thailand

Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.

Open House 2002

Provost Tan Chin Tiong (right) explaining the plans for Singapore Management University's upcoming city campus to Chancellor Lim Kim San. They are at the university's open house at the Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.

Open House 2002

One of many student activities on show at Singapore Management University's open house at its Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.

Open House 2002

Demonstrating the teaching and learning experience in a seminar-style classroom. Singapore Management University's open house was held at its Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.

Open House 2002

Prospective students and their families at Singapore Management University's open house at its Bukit Timah campus on 23 March 2002.

Professor Lawrence R Klein

Professor Lawrence R. Klein, 1980 Nobel Laureate in Economics, delivers a lecture entitled, Short-Term Forecasting: Fact or Fiction?, at the Singapore Management University Distinguished Lecture Series on 12 March 2002.

Ho Rih Hua Lecture: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew

Audience at an address by Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew. He gave the inaugural address, entitled An Entrepreneurial Culture for Singapore, at Singapore Management University's Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series...

Ho Rih Hua Lecture: Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew

Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew speaking at Singapore Management University's Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series. He gave the inaugural address, entitled An Entrepreneurial Culture for Singapore. The lecture series presents...

Singapore Expo Exhibit

Singapore Management University’s booth at the Singapore Expo Education Exhibition, a student recruitment fair. Photo taken circa 2001.

Singapore Expo Exhibit

Singapore Management University at the Singapore Expo Education Exhibition, a student recruitment fair, circa 2002. Left to right: Provost Tan Chin Tiong, Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo, Director of Corporate Communication...

Outward Bound

Freshmen teambuilding camp for incoming Singapore Management University undergraduates. Photo taken at Outward Bound Singapore, Pulau Ubin, circa 2002.

Reception for President Ronald Frank

Left to right, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Director of Facilities Management Ho Thim Seng, and President Ronald Frank touring Singapore Management University's newly-renovated Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken 18...

Senior Common Room Named

Left to right: former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee, Dr Lee Seng Tee and Singapore Management University President Ronald Frank. Photo taken at the naming of the Senior Common Room at SMU's Bukit Timah campus for Dr Lee Seng Tee on 17...

Education Minister Visits SMU

Associate Professor Low Kee Yang (on right) welcoming Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean on his first visit to Singapore Management University. The minister met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the...

Education Minister Visits SMU

Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean makes his first visit to Singapore Management University. He met with SMU faculty and staff at the Evans Road building and toured the renovation work on the Bukit Timah campus. Left to right: Minister...

Project Primate

A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organise SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the community service module in their leadership and team building course, they adopted a baby Sumatran...

Project Primate

President Janice Bellace (with flowers), students and faculty at Zouk Club on 13 June 2001. A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organised SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the...

Singapore's Universities Sign Agreement

On 11 June 2001, Singapore Management University signed a student exchange memorandum of understanding with National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. The agreement allows up to 20 undergraduates from each of...

Agreement with SCCI

On 13 January 2001 Singapore Management University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Seated on the left, from left to right, SCCCI Vice President Gan See Khem and SCCCI...

Student Expedition to Thailand

Ten students from SMU's pioneer class were part of a joint expedition by Institute of Technical Education and Singapore Management University. The group helped construct a new building and toilet for students of Hui Yah School in Chiang...

Student Expedition to Thailand

Cross-Cultural Studies

On the occasion of his 90th birthday, Mr Choor Singh, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore, made a donation to launch Singapore Management University's Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies (now known as the Wee Kim Wee Centre)...

Reflections Talent Show

Saw Cheng Lim, Lecturer-in-Law, directing the choir at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000. The choir is made up of students from the pioneer class and staff and faculty...

Reflections Talent Show

Participants at Singapore Management University's end-of-year festivities at the Tanglin Community Club in December 2000.

Student Guitar Ensemble

Guitarissimo, Singapore Management University's student guitar ensemble, was established at the start of the university in August 2000. The photo shows their “jüs müsiq” concert, circa December 2000.

Financial Education Programme

Sunil Sreenivasan, SMU trustee and Citibank's country corporate officer, speaking to Singapore Management University undergraduates on 9 October 2000. His lecture was the first in a financial education programme which is supplementary to...

Financial Education Programme

Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Dean of the School of Business, with Singapore Management University undergraduates at a talk by Sunil Sreenivasan, Citibank's country corporate officer. The talk is part of a financial education...

DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU

Student cheerleaders welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan to Singapore Management University on 8 September 2000. DPM Tony Tan held a press conference and spoke with senior administrators and trustees about SMU’s long-term plans. He...

DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU

Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan visiting with students in Singapore Management University’s library at the Evans Road building on 8 September 2000. Standing, left to right: Dean Tsui Kai Chong, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, DPM Tony Tan, Trustee...

DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU

The university flag is presented to Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan by Singapore Management University’s Class of 2000. This occasion marked the beginning of the university’s student activities. SMU President Janice Bellace and DPM Tony Tan...

DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU

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

First Day of Classes

Dr Isabelle Malique speaking with incoming students on Singapore Management University’s first day of classes, 1 August 2000. Left to right, Chen Hui-Wei, Farhann Ali and Riki Hidajat (background). Dr Malique headed the department for...

First Day of Classes

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

First Day of Classes

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

Agreement with Ritsumeikan University

On the first day of classes, Singapore Management University launched its international exchange programme for students by signing a memorandum of understanding with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University from Oita Prefecture, Japan. This is...

Conference with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Singapore Management University Provost Tan Chin Tiong speaking to the audience at the conference on “Managing Change in the New Millennium”. This conference was held jointly with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania on 28...

Inaugural Matriculation

Singapore Management University’s first students attend matriculation activities to complete their admission into the university. The inaugural matriculation day was held at the Evans Road building on 24 July 2000.

Inaugural Matriculation

Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Faculty and the pioneer class of Singapore Management University undergraduates at talk by Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He gave students an account of his personal life and corporate experiences. The talk was held at...

Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of the Board of Trustees speaking to the pioneer class of Singapore Management University undergraduate students at the Singapore Art Museum on 19 July 2000.

Talk by Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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

First Board of Trustees

Singapore President S R Nathan hosts a reception for Singapore Management University’s first board of trustees and senior management on 15 March 2000. Pictured on the steps of the Istana, front row, left to right: Trustee Kuok Khoon Ean...

SMU's Logo

Press conference held at library@Orchard on 15 December 1999 to introduce Singapore Management University's new logo. Left to right: Associate Professor Tan Lee Chuan, Deputy President Tan Teck Meng, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Provost Tan Chin...

SMU's Logo

Provost Tan Chin Tiong speaking at a press conference introducing Singapore Management University's new logo. The gold and dark blue logo of a lion's face is constructed from the seven geometric pieces of a traditional tangram puzzle. The...

SMU and National Library Board Agreement

The National Library Board and Singapore Management University sign a memorandum of understanding on 3 September 1999. Under the terms of the agreement, NLB will plan and manage library and information services for the university. Seated...

SMU and National Library Board Agreement

Early Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff working on the start-up of Singapore Management University. The picture was taken on 2 September 1999 at the university’s first offices at Wah Chang House on Upper Bukit Timah Road. The team is gathered beside the...

Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement

Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking at the signing ceremony to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. This joint research centre will focus on international business issues relevant to Singapore and...

Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement

Signing ceremony held on 10 June 1999 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. Left to right: SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, Minister for Education Teo...

Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement

SMU and Wharton Sign Five-Year Agreement

Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, and Professor Janice Bellace, Deputy Dean, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, sign a five-year collaboration agreement in the areas of curriculum and course design...

Lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch

Panel discussion following public lectures by guest professors from the London Business School. The event was hosted by Singapore Management University on 15 January 1999. Left to right: Professor Sir James Ball, London Business School...

Lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch

Singapore Management University hosts public lectures by Professors Sir James Ball and John Quelch of the London Business School on 15 January 1999. Left to right, Deputy President and Provost Tan Teck Meng; Chairman Ho Kwon Ping; Minister...

International Academic Advisory Panel Visit

Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, presenting plans for the new Singapore Management University to the International Academic Advisory Panel on 11 January 1999. The IAAP advises Singapore’s universities on major...

Information Session for Prospective Students

Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace speaking at an information session for prospective students in 1999. The event was held at library@Orchard. SMU's start-up team actively worked to introduce the new university to...

DPM Tony Tan with SMU and SIM Representatives

Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan examining a three-dimensional model of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) campus on 5 December 1998. Left to Right: Professor Tan Teck Meng, Deputy President and Provost; DPM Tony Tan; Ho Kwon Ping...

Announcing Location of SMU's Permanent Campus

Speaking on 5 December 1998, Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan announces that Singapore Management University's permanent campus will be built at the Bras Basah area of the city. The announcement was made at the Singapore Institute of...

Start-Up Team with Maps and Model of SMU's Campus

Members of the planning team for the new Singapore Management University posing with maps and a three-dimensional model of the planned city campus. Left to right: Associate Professor Leong Kwong Sin, Wang Wai Yee, Associate Professor Toh...

Taichung Education Fair

Singapore Management University attended a number of overseas education fairs to recruit students to the new university. This photo shows Associate Professor Low Kee Yang, Deputy Dean of the School of Business, and Professor Tan Chin Tiong...

Taichung Education Fair

Sign welcoming attendees to the Taichung Education Fair in Taiwan in November 1998. Singapore Management University attended this event and a number of other overseas education fairs to recruit students to the new university.

Start-Up Team

The team working on the start-up of Singapore Management University. Standing, left to right: Professor Tan Chin Tiong, Associate Professor Low Aik Meng, Associate Professor Tsui Kai Chong, Deputy Director of Human Resources Wang Siew Fu...

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