To all our loyal donors, thank you.

100% of your gift goes to your gift purpose. Every garden of When we nourish plenty had humble the seeds of talent, beginnings. It all we will grow the began with a seed green forests of of hope. the future for generations.

Photo by Mr Chua Keng Soon Department of Biological Sciences Lee Chian Natural History Museum NUS Faculty of Science

Wings on the fruit of the keruing gombang merah (Dipterocarpus kunstleri) Rice seedling from the “Rice for the Future: Novel Strategies help to disperse the seed farther away from the parent tree. This native tree to Develop Elite and Improved Varieties for Sustainable Rice species is listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Production” study that was led by Professor Prakash Kumar. Red List of Threatened Species as critically endangered.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 2 Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a time ago.

— Warren Bufet

Shade from a Tembusu tree (Cyrtophyllum fragrans) NUS Bukit Timah Campus

Over the next three years, more than 10,000 trees will be planted throughout NUS. The trees are expected to cool down surrounding areas by about 1°C.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 4 Contents President’s Message 9 What’s New 10 Education 14 Healthcare 24 Social Mobility 32 Appreciation 40 Giving in Numbers 46 Trustees’ Circle 48 President’s Circle 50 Reciprocation 52 Annual Giving 62

Photo by Mr Rory Gardiner The Net-Zero Energy Building, SDE4, at the NUS School of Design and Environment. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear friends and partners,

I am moved each time I see how the support of The bursaries that have been established have our caring benefactors impacts lives. What starts helped more than 2,800 deserving but fnancially from you is a purposeful beginning that is sown disadvantaged students to reap the full benefts of with our students, faculty and staff, diligently the University’s holistic educational experience. nourished and grown, and subsequently extended to the wider community we serve. Thanks to donors like the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, our School of Continuing and Lifelong Last year, we awarded more than 1,600 Education helps our students and alumni to stay scholarships and established three new named competitive in today’s fast-changing environment, professorships. These help our brightest through upskilling and reskilling courses. students realise their potential, and enrich the intellectual vibrancy of our campus. I hope that you will be inspired by the heartwarming stories in this year’s Giving Report. Each section Your generosity also boosted our thought gives a glimpse of how donors like you have leadership. Donors such as NEO Global Capital empowered our community to step up and enable our CRYSTAL Centre at the NUS School embrace positive change towards a brighter future. of Computing to be one of the world’s foremost think tanks in blockchain technology, where Your gifts matter. I am immensely grateful for your some of its key fndings have shaped the support, which has helped shape the University into blockchain ecosystem’s development. a world-class institution today.

With your contributions, we continue to make Let us continue our shared vision of working a global mark in research. In healthcare for together to sow the seeds that nurture growth, example, the Children’s Cancer Foundation’s gift inspire achievement, and build future generations. supports paediatric cancer research that saves young lives. Gifts from individuals like Mr Assaad W Razzouk, who contributed to geriatric care With sincere thanks, research, likewise make a difference and will beneft our ageing population. Professor Eng Chye (’85) President National University of Singapore

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Advancing Enterprise The University continues to grow our NUS Lifelong Learners entrepreneurial and innovation network. Programme Three new BLOCK71s — our distinctive The National University of Singapore incubator concept and global connector — (NUS) has made a commitment to were established in Yogyakarta and Bandung our students and alumni with the (Indonesia), and Suzhou (China). NUS Lifelong Learners (NUS L³) programme. More than 750 modular The University launched the Graduate Research and short courses from 12 categories Innovation Programme which connects NUS’ such as data analytics, arts and social talented pool of graduate students and research Block71 Bandung sciences, engineering, healthcare and staff with industry veteran partners. With a medicine, public policy, and thinking focus on scientifc and high-tech engineering series are available for learners to advances, the programme aims to co-create up upskill and stay competitive in our to 250 companies over the next fve years. fast-paced local, regional, and global economies. The CRYSTAL Centre For our undergraduates, the Stephen Riady Young Entrepreneur Scholarship has a The CRYSTAL (Cryptocurrency, component that provides seed funding for Security, Tools and Algorithms) business ventures. Besides access to a one- Centre, NUS School of Computing, semester Student Exchange Programme with aims to be the world’s leading one of NUS’ overseas partner universities and academic research laboratory and an NUS Overseas Colleges internship, graduates think tank for blockchain research may apply for up to S$50,000 seed funding to and technology. The team’s start a business venture within six months of experts already have their work graduation. implemented in some of the world’s leading companies and created two spin-offs in the blockchain ecosystem.

By facilitating more scientifcally grounded debates in the community and in anticipating short-term and long-term issues, the Centre is at the forefront of many projects and discoveries that advance the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Block71 Suzhou

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Khoo Teck Puat — National University Children’s Medical Institute The Khoo Teck Puat — National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI) is the principal teaching and clinical service facility of the Department of Paediatrics in the NUS Yong Loo School of Medicine. The Institute is housed in the new Khoo Teck Puat — National University Children’s Medical Institute Building, a 10-storey facility made possible by the generous donation from the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat.

The KTP-NUCMI consolidates the National University Hospital’s outpatient paediatric services — medical, nursing, and clinical support services such as art therapy, child life therapy, dietetics, and

rehabilitation — under one roof. The therapeutic Photo by Mr Rory Gardiner environment is child-centric and family-friendly, with an overall “playscape” design that is inspired by nature. Apart from providing undergraduate Net-Zero Energy Building — SDE4 and postgraduate medical education in paediatrics On 30 January 2019, the NUS School of to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, Design and Environment (SDE) launched KTP-NUCMI is also very committed to advancing its Net-Zero Energy Building, SDE4 — paediatric scientifc research in Singapore and the the frst of its kind in Singapore, where Southeast Asia region. it consumes only as much energy as it produces. SDE4 uses the energy that is harvested from 1,200 photovoltaic panels on the rooftop and draws from its power grid in the absence of solar energy, thus achieving net-zero energy consumption over the course of the year. SDE4’s design serves as a living laboratory and teaching aid that inspires staff, students, and collaborators to explore innovative ideas on sustainable developments.

Photo by Mr Rory Gardiner

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 12 Grounded in EDUCATION educational excellence

Even the most fertile of minds would be just another plot of land if seeds of knowledge were not planted. Here at NUS, we believe in the creation and dissemination of knowledge, and that education should be afordable and accessible to all deserving students.

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Forging Solidarity From left: Mr Jeffrey Stuart Allan, Director; Mr Edward HY Wong, Managing Director; Mr Edward Wong The Sri Solidarity Jaya Scholarship Mr Goh Thong, Director; and Managing Director Mr Wong Lin, Director of AWP Pte Ltd. enables Malaysians to study at NUS AWP Pte Ltd and gain a world-class education. Its name refects the Yoonhee Annhow As a pioneer frm of architects, AWP Foundation’s desire to encourage greater unity and solidarity among celebrated its 60th Anniversary by establishing Malaysians. the Alfred Wong Scholarship in honour of its founder. This is to support the advancement of knowledge, foster innovation, and nurture the next generation of talents to continue our never-ending service of nation building.

Thanks to the Scholarship, Mr Chin Shen these young Malaysians are Founder able to focus on and excel in Yoonhee Annhow Foundation their studies at NUS. Celebrating Heritage As Singapore’s frst-generation architect, Mr Alfred Wong I strongly believe that NUS is distinctively committed to excellence designed many notable buildings, including the National in undergraduate education and the education of future leaders. It is Theatre, the Hotel Malaysia (later renamed as the Marco Polo my humble wish that these students will be future leaders who respect Hotel) and the Church of St Bernadette (now a conserved cultural differences, aspire for social harmony, and bring greater unity building). His practice continues in the designing of cutting edge projects. The Alfred Wong Scholarship was established at the among our countrymen. NUS School of Design and Environment to attract outstanding students to study and excel in the feld of Architecture.

Paying it Forward Professor Anne Pakir started the university-wide Pakir Scholarship in honour Ms Yong Liew Chin of her late husband, Mr Pakir Singh, who was the former chief executive of the Singapore Hotel Association. One of her students, Professor Low Ee Ling, Dean I love music, but during my younger days, of Teacher Education, National Institute of Education, is a frm supporter of the music degrees were not available in Singapore. Scholarship and has contributed to it as well. My parents gave me the opportunity to pursue music in the Trinity College of Music, London, Professor Anne Pakir (’71) where I thoroughly enjoyed music with my Associate Vice President fellow peers. With the Scholarship, I wish that University and Global Relations, NUS young music students will similarly get the My late husband and I beneftted greatly from the opportunity to enjoy music at NUS. bursaries and scholarships that were given to us. believed in opening doors for others who were in need and I felt that establishing this Scholarship was a meaningful way of giving Sharing the Love of Music back, and of continuing his legacy of helping others. I hope the Ms Yong started the Yong Liew Chin Music recipients will be able to pursue their dreams and learn to give Scholarship at NUS to propagate the love and back to NUS and society with their time and talents later on. appreciation of music for future generations.

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Mr Liew Mun Leong (’70) Chairman, Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong Group Chairman, NUS Business School Management Advisory Board, and NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) Industry Advisory Board Provost’s Chair Professor (Practice), NUS Business School, NUS Faculty of Engineering, and School of Public Policy Rector, Ridge View Residential College

Mr S Dhanabalan was an eminent political and business leader in the early formation days of Singapore. He served eminently in several ministerial positions in Singapore and Honouring Mr Lee Kuan Yew helped to shape the foreign and economic development of Singapore. The Dhanabalan The Lee Kuan Yew Fitzwilliam–NUS PhD Scholarship will be awarded Scholarship was created to honour him for chairing the frst NUS Business School to PhD candidates at Fitzwilliam College and NUS. Recipients will have Management Advisory Board from 2009 to 2017. He guided the School in the direction opportunities to leverage academic and research resources at the two institutions and contribute to the growing collaboration between them of producing effective and caring business leaders with high integrity and the right core as well. values. At the same time, he supported high impact research, so that the School could be at the frontier of world-class business education.

Dr Lee Suan Yew, BBM (L) MBBChir (Cantab) FRCP (Glasg) F.C.F.P. (S) Developing Leaders Who Serve The Dhanabalan Scholarship pays tribute to one of our My brilliant eldest brother studied at Raffes pioneering leaders by way of fnancially supporting College, which eventually became the National talented students from humble backgrounds to gain a university education. This Scholarship aims to develop University of Singapore. Later, he was a student effective and humble future leaders who exemplify of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Mr S Dhanabalan’s spirit of servant leadership, where the which contributed to his formative years as a main goal of a leader is to serve the people. barrister. The Lee Kuan Yew Fitzwilliam–NUS PhD Scholarship is fttingly named and is a welcomed way of honouring him. Kuan Yew always felt that education was critical to the growth and success of Singapore. Contributions to the Scholarship’s endowed fund ultimately help to expand the capabilities of the recipients and contribute to shaping the world.

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Enduring Values

Mr Goh Geok Khim A bequest to the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to establish The GL Louis Executive Chairman Programme in Religious Studies is a meaningful way for Mrs Ellen Louis and her G. K. Goh Holdings Limited daughter to honour Mr Gnanapragasam Louis’ memory. The programme will explore the phenomenon of religions through a professorship, PhD scholarships, and events My wife, Madeline, studied such as lectures, conferences, seminars, and workshops. piano at and graduated from the

Royal Academy of Music in London. Ms Wendy Marilyn Louis (’73) She taught music and gave piano Daughter of Mr Gnanapragasam Louis lessons in Singapore before joining Retired Educator me in the stockbroking industry in the late 1960s. My son Yew Lin Driven by poverty, my father migrated to Singapore to and I are delighted to establish provide for his family. He was a very hardworking man of faith the Madeline Goh Professorship in and believed strongly that education is critical in enabling one to Piano in her honour and in support fnd his or her place in the world. He taught us and our relatives to of music, which has been a constant embrace the gift of education to reach our full potential. From left: Mrs Ellen G Louis passion in our family. We hope that and Ms Wendy Marilyn Louis. the gift will nurture new generations of students to grow their artistry and their impact on the community. Becoming Lifetime Friends of IPS On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, IPS reached out to its friends for renewed support of the Institute and its work, and for Enhancing Music-Making a conference to mark the occasion. The conference, “Diversities: New and Old”, attracted over 1,300 public and private sector The Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano is an endowed leaders, academics, representatives from civil society, and gift made by Mr Goh Geok Khim and Mr Goh Yew Lin students. Fifteen organisations, which contributed S$100,000 or in support of piano education at the Yong Siew Toh more to IPS, became Lifetime Friends of IPS. Many more made Conservatory of Music. The inaugural Professorship other contributions. will be held by Professor Thomas Hecht, the Conservatory’s founding Head of Keyboard Studies.

Mr Janadas Devan (‘78) Director Institute of Policy Studies

In the course of three decades, we have done some worthwhile things — some of a seminal nature, with many commendable works as well. In terms of resources and capacities, we are in better shape than we have ever been before in our short history.

From left: Mr Goh Yew Lin; In terms of human strength — our researchers, our admin staff, our feld unit of Mrs Madeline Goh; and interviewers at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Social Lab — we are in good shape. Mr Goh Geok Khim. Above all, we have a record to build on, a proud body of work to give us ballast, a team of researchers with suffcient experience to continue to produce insightful studies and help train a new generation of researchers. We shall not cease from striving to do better.

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Enabling Thought Associate Professor Prateek Saxena Leadership Dr Aline Wong Co-Director Wife of the late Professor John CH Wong The CRYSTAL Centre, NUS School of Computing The CRYSTAL (Cryptocurrency, Security, Tools and Algorithms) Centre is an academic research My late husband devoted a lifetime’s interest and research efforts Cryptocurrencies and blockchains are spurring laboratory and think tank aiming in studying the dynamic development of China and East Asia, and an ecosystem of decentralised applications and to be at the forefront of blockchain Singapore’s relationships with this region. The family hopes that, through innovative systems. There are many challenges faced research and technology. The Centre the John CH Wong Distinguished Public Lecture series, his dedication to by these spaces, from security and privacy issues provides scientifc clarity to technical ideas, enables more scientifcally knowledge lives on at the NUS East Asian Institute, where he spent nearly to scaling implications for the ecosystem, and also grounded debates, and anticipates three decades of his professional life. fundamentals behind cryptocurrency pricing and new challenges as the technology economics. Our goal is to improve the interaction continues to evolve through a new between those armed with intuition and those with model of engagement with the community. scientifc rigour. As a newly established think tank, we are very grateful to our initial sponsors, which include Honouring a Loved One Zilliqa, NEO Global Capital, Quantstamp, Kyber The Wong Family gave towards the John Network, Tateru, Chainfund, the X-Order Institute and CH Wong Endowment Fund for the East Polychain to help us achieve our goals. Asian Institute in his honour, where the John CH Wong Distinguished Public Lecture series was established. Eminent speakers will be invited on a regular basis to deliver lectures on and foster greater understanding of the political, economic, and social development of contemporary China.

The CRYSTAL Centre’s co-directors, Assoc Prof Prateek Saxena (second from left) and Assoc Prof Keith B Carter (extreme right).

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 22 Advancing HEALTHCARE healthcare and research

Rooted in the quest to enhance our quality of life, NUS researchers pursue research excellence with a passion. They actively discover and create new knowledge, which in turn generates new ideas and approaches to solve the world’s problems.

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Improving Elderly Care The Oon Chiew Seng Professorship in Medicine, Healthy Ageing and Dementia Research will greatly enhance the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s effort to provide quality medical education and undertake translational research in the felds of ageing and dementia. It has garnered the support of many individuals, including Ms Ho Ching, who have been inspired and touched by Dr Oon’s spirit and humanitarianism. Ms Neo Lay Tin (‘78) Executive Director Children’s Cancer Foundation Ms Ho Ching (’76) Chief Executive Offcer Temasek Holdings The Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) is committed to our mission of improving the Saving and Improving Lives Meeting Dr Oon for the frst time when I visited the Apex quality of life of children and families affected by Harmony Lodge some years ago, I was very impressed that at The Children’s Cancer Foundation Paediatric cancer through enhancing their emotional, social, Oncology Fund for Research and Education over 80 years old, she went around the world to study homes for and medical well-being. By supporting clinical was established at the NUS Yong Loo Lin elderly dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. The Lodge was very trials and research in Car-T Cell Immunotherapy, School of Medicine. It aims to improve the cure rates and quality of treatment for children thoughtfully designed, and it refects not just the care, but also CCF hopes to push the boundaries of paediatric the meticulous thinking and drive of Dr Oon. with cancer, thus bringing positive changes cancer treatment to improve the survival rates and joy to the children’s as well as their and care of children with cancer. families’ lives.

Minister for Education, Mr Ong Kung (right) presenting the 2019 Alumnus of the Year award to Dr Oon Chiew Seng from the Class of 1948.

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Advancing Geriatric Care Mr Razzouk made a gift towards ageing research and initiatives at NUS Medicine, where advances in understanding the biology of ageing and translating research discoveries into benefts for patients raise the bar for geriatric care in society.

Professor Lai Poh San (’89) Research Associate Professor Mr Assaad W Razzouk Department of Paediatrics, Member NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Advancing Cutting-Edge NUS Medicine International Council (NIC) Technology We are grateful to the Templeton World The gift from the Templeton World Charity It is a privilege to be associated with a world-class Charity Foundation for supporting our research Foundation supports the research project, university like NUS and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School in applying cutting-edge technologies to seek “Honesty, Humility and Humanity: How the of Medicine. It is important to support ageing research Epigenome and Mindfulness Shape Moral a deep understanding of the neurobiological because ageing is a critical challenge for Singapore and Decision Making” at NUS. It involves a multi- foundations of human behaviour. It has collaborative effort between the Departments Asia. One of the greatest successes of public health in facilitated a multidisciplinary approach using of Psychology (Professor Richard Ebstein) and the past decades was adding years to our lives. biology, psychology, and economics to address Economics (Professor Chew Soo Hong) at the Our current challenge is ensuring that those added NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with the big questions in the science of moral years are healthy and productive to society. the Department of Paediatrics (Professor Lai decision making and human virtue. Poh San) at NUS Medicine.

Enhancing Geriatric Dental Care Dedicated to enhancing the profession of dentistry, the Singapore Dental Association (SDA) made a gift to the NUS Faculty of Dentistry to support training scholarships and service opportunities for dental students, as well as research into geriatric dentistry.

Dr Lim Lii President Singapore Dental Association (SDA)

The Singapore Dental Association is honoured to partner the Faculty in projects of signifcance. With the silver tsunami fast approaching Singapore, we applaud the Faculty for the foresight to launch the Geriatric Oral Health Care Initiatives. We will continue to play our part for an all-inclusive oral health master plan for Singapore.

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Professor CN Lee (‘75) Professor, Department of Surgery, NUS Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, National University Health System

With strong support from the Lee Foundation, our surgery department was able to bring surgical outreach programmes to our neighbours such as Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, and Yunnan. The team included medical students, nursing staff, and residents learning through real- Honouring Parents world challenges. We aim to nurture a spirit of volunteerism and encourage Dr Chen Deah Chien established the Mr and Mrs Chen Sing Bursary at the NUS Saw Swee Hock our healthcare professionals to go School of Public Health, in honour of her late beyond comfort zones. parents. Dr Chen believes that each of us should give back to society when we are in a fnancial position to do so. The lack of fnancial resources should not be a barrier for the training and Healthcare Beyond Borders betterment of healthcare professionals. Professor Lee, the champion behind charity medical mission Project SOUL (Surgical Dr Chen Deah Chien (’73) Outreach for Underprivileged Localities), saw Founder an opportunity to bring top-notch medical Harvest Prime Corporation services to regions that lack world-class surgical facilities and expertise. Many donors, including the Lee Foundation, believe in this meaningful I have made it my mission to help prevent programme and continue to support it. chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart problems, so that the need for treatment does not

Dr Sujith Wijerathne (left) treating a boy with arise. I hope that this gift will enable more aspiring Assoc Prof Mikael Hartman comforting the young patient. professionals to pursue the Master of Public Health at the School. As future leaders, they will be well- positioned to develop and promote disease prevention programmes to improve the health of the public.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 30 Providing equal SOCIAL opportunities

Just as plants grow towards MOBILITY sunlight, education enables students to move onwards to a brighter future. Education is a tool of empowerment that provides beneficiaries with the knowledge and capabilities to make a diference for themselves and the world at large.

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Building a Culture of Giving Giving back to the community — be it through making donations, organising fundraising activities, or doing voluntary work — is ingrained in the ERA Singapore corporate culture. To commemorate the company’s 35th anniversary, it made a gift to establish the ERA Student Foundation Bursary to support access to education for the less privileged.

Mr Jack Chua (’84) Chief Executive ERA Singapore

At ERA, we truly believe in education and training. As part of our culture of giving back to society, we want to encourage and support more students to embark on a tertiary education and help those without fnancial means, who

might otherwise have to cut short their The Khoo Family From left: Ms Khoo Whee Leng, Katherine; Ms Quik Lee Lee; Mr Khoo Hye Tin; Mr Khoo Hock Tin; educational journey. Ms Khoo Hoon Gim; Mr Khoo Chwee Tin (‘71); and Our late parents believed that Ms Khoo Whee Luan. education was the key to a better life. With this new gift, we hope to continue the family tradition Mr Andrew Tan Chairman and Managing Director and provide fnancial assistance to TAK Products and Services Pte Ltd help talented students pursue and thrive with a liberal arts and science I have always had a passionate desire to assist education. We believe that as the needy students to get out of the poverty cycle. world is becoming more connected, May all the recipients of the TAK Bursary be successful Yale-NUS provides opportunities Giving Again, in society and may they reciprocate by assisting the for students to connect across many Enabling Again needy and helping to shape a better tomorrow. cultures and disciplines. And we The Khoo Family set up the Khoo Teck Quee hope that they will work hard, remain and Tan Phek Wan Study Award for the Yale-NUS grounded, and actively serve the College. Previously, the family had established Passing it On disadvantaged and less privileged in the Khoo Teck Quee and Tan Phek Wan Bursary at NUS. Both bursaries were set up in honour of The TAK Bursary is available to fnancially challenged students across the community. their late parents who championed education for the various faculties and schools of NUS. Without the worry of fnancial deserving students. constraints, it is hoped that the recipients will be able to fully participate in their university life and internships. It is also hoped that they, as future working professionals, will pass on the kindness that they have received.

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Mr Benedict Cheong Chief Executive Temasek Foundation International

With programme collaborations in areas ranging from university leadership and public policy to student exchange, NUS and Temasek Foundation have enjoyed a steadfast and mutually benefcial partnership for more than 10 years. Through our programmes, NUS has played a key role in equipping current and future leaders in the region to play pivotal roles in advancing their respective communities.

Shaping Communities Through Long-Term Partnership Temasek Foundation continues to support the Mr Hsieh Hua (’73) University through many innovative and important Founder programmes that create positive change at the BinjaiTree personal, societal, and regional levels.

When it comes to giving, one can do so at any time, or contribute only at the ideal moment, which could be put away for a very long time. I had learnt, very early on, from my parents to share readily. BinjaiTree provides A Portfolio of Causes form and structure for sustainable giving. BinjaiTree made gifts to the Wong Ngit Liong It refects my sense of purpose and how I feel Professorship; the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Development Fund; the NUS Faculty of Arts and about my journey in life. I try to look at both Social Sciences Alumni Bursary; the John CH general and specifc giving to support a variety Wong Endowment Fund; and Operation STAR, of worthy causes. a project that engages children whose parents Mr Benedict Cheong (second row, second from right) with leaders from universities or relatives have been incarcerated. in the region at the Temasek Foundation — NUS Programmme for Leadership in University Management (PLUM) Southeast Asia Leaders’ Summit 2019.

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Mr Maurice R “Hank” Greenberg Dr Stephen Riady Chairman Executive Chairman The Starr Foundation OUE Limited The Starr Foundation is proud to support Yale-NUS Entrepreneurs are drivers of innovation, and they College — a community that fosters a spirit of creativity, will play an increasingly signifcant role in Singapore’s curiosity, and critical thinking. We want to ensure that economic progress, especially in the digital age. It is my the best and brightest students around the globe enjoy hope that this new Scholarship could cultivate the next opportunities to live and learn in Asia. It gives us great wave of entrepreneurs who can help Singapore to stay pleasure to invest in generations of liberal arts and science ahead amid challenging times. graduates who are poised to take on the challenges of our ever-changing world.

Spurring Entrepreneurship Investing in a Bright Future To promote entrepreneurship and innovation The generous contribution made by The Starr Foundation to the Yale-NUS among our undergraduates, Dr Stephen Riady College Endowment gives the College a promising boost in helping to attract made a gift to establish the Stephen Riady Young the most talented students and providing them with a unique education. Entrepreneur Scholarship that is open to students from all disciplines at NUS. The Scholarship includes options in the form of a one-semester Student Exchange Programme with one of NUS’ overseas partner universities, an NUS Overseas Upskilling for a Growing Economy Colleges internship, and an opportunity to win The JPMorgan Chase Foundation Mid-Career Professional Transition Program seed funding to start a business venture within six aims to transform the workforce with a comprehensive retraining strategy. months of graduation.

Mr Edmund Lee Senior Country Offcer for Singapore J.P. Morgan

At J.P. Morgan, we believe in empowering people to contribute to, and share in the rewards of, a growing economy. One of our priority areas in achieving this is a focus on jobs and skills, and we are partnering with NUS to provide displaced PMETs with the necessary reskilling and upskilling to stay relevant and employable. With our partnership, the NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education will help retrain affected PMETs and place them in participating organisations under this Program. NUS students Ms Kee Ling (left) and Ms Lynette Lau (right) are two of the six inaugural recipients of the Stephen Riady Young Entrepreneur Scholarship.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 38 APPRECIATEAPPRECIATION Thank you Planting seeds of goodwill will invariably lead to the growth of more goodness. We are thankful for your unfaltering support that has enabled positive change to take root within our community.

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Annual Giving Appreciation Night The Annual Giving Appreciation Night brings together donors, bursary and scholarship recipients, Commencement Class Champions, and faculty and staff members.

The highlight of last year’s dinner was the sharing by an NUS bursary recipient. She credited her NUS education for helping her overcome her childhood trauma. Many present were moved by her strength and courage. Most importantly, the student recognised that the education she received was because of the generosity of NUS donors. The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine clinched the Top The genuine gratitude she exhibited Achievement Award for highest participation in the Commencement was most heartwarming. Class Giving campaign in 2018. Dr Lee Wei Siang, one of the fundraising champions, received the award on behalf of his class. NUS Benefactor Campus Experience From a Japanese Tea Ceremony and Incense Workshop to sneak previews of Innovation 4.0, the SDE4 Net-Zero Energy Building, and the National University Centre for Oral Health (NUCOH), the two-day immersion experience brought benefactors on a lifelong journey of an NUS education both inside and outside the classroom.

The Tan Jiak Kim Circle Appreciation Events Mr Tan Jiak Kim led the Chinese community to raise funds to establish Singapore’s frst medical college in 1905 and thus laid the foundation for an institution that would later become NUS. In honour of Mr Tan, the Tan Jiak Kim Circle was established to recognise donors who have made an annual gift of S$10,000 to below S$100,000 to the University. Tan Jiak Kim Circle members were invited to unique NUS experiences such as front row seats at the Visiting Artists series — Paul Lewis concert at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, an inside look into the KEIO-NUS Centre, and a curated tour of the NUS Baba House.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 42 45 APPRECIATION Thank You “The fnancial aid is a privilege made possible by your compassion for students, who are essentially complete strangers to you. Yet, you have reached out to help us.”

— Mr Ting Alvin James

Good evening Dean Prof Chua, Engineering Faculty The fnancial aid is a privilege made possible by your members, fellow students, and distinguished guests. compassion for students, who are essentially complete My name is Ting Alvin James and I am truly honoured to be strangers to you. Yet, you have reached out to help us. able to share my story and express my heartfelt thanks to my There is no way I can return this kind favour to any of the bursary donors. donors at present. However, I aspire to help others in similar situations should I make good one day, starting with my less I am currently a Year 4 Chemical Engineering student. privileged younger cousins. My industrial attachment was an enriching and rigorous experience! I see myself working in the energy, chemicals, I am eager to graduate soon, so that I can fnd a good job pharmaceutical, or process-oriented sectors in the near and give my mother a better life. My industrial attachment future. However, I am also open to becoming an engineer has whetted my appetite for success. I truly look forward to outside the traditional sphere of chemical engineering. becoming a productive member of society and passing on the kindness that I have received from you. Thank you for My family has always been saddled with fnancial giving me this chance to dream without being encumbered diffculties. I grew up with the constant reminder of our grim by fnancial liabilities. circumstances and experienced these hardships with my parents. My father was unable to hold a job for long in the Last but not least, I would like to express my profound past. Though my mother’s part-time salary helped to defray gratitude to you, the donors of the Bursary, and in my case, some of our living expenses, our family savings dwindled Matcor Technology & Services Pte Ltd, for helping students over time. As an only child, I resolved to work extremely hard like me reach our goals. Your generous contributions have to get my family out of this predicament and provide my helped not only the students, but their families as well. parents with comfort. It is always said that “no child should be denied a university education because he is poor”. It is only because of your Fortunately, I was accepted into NUS and into a course most unwavering support that this idea has been translated into suited for me, but the school fees were too onerous for my concrete reality. parents. As if that was not enough, my father eventually lost his life to a sudden bout of pneumonia last year. This dark I hope that all recipients will remember what our alumni have episode threatened to plunge my family into greater fnancial done for us and pay it forward after graduating. Thank you, uncertainty and I was prepared to switch to a part-time work and enjoy the rest of your evening. study programme to deal with this situation. Thankfully, NUS, through the generosity of donors like you, was able to award me with bursaries to tide me through the four years. Through the ENG@82 Bursary Fund — Matcor & Sim Heng Mr Ting Alvin James Wah Bursary, my mother can fnally see me graduate this (extreme right) with Thank you speech of bursary recipient, Mr Ting Alvin James, fellow students. semester without any more anxieties about money. delivered at the NUS Engineering Appreciation Dinner 2019.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 44 47 GIVING IN NUMBERS We would like to thank you, our 11,272 donors, for Gifts by GIVING IN your generosity in giving to NUS. You gave a total of NUMBERS S$261,361,446 in gifts in FY2018, from 1 April 2018 Purpose to 31 March 2019. (BASED ON GIFT RECEIPTS)

Academic Support – others 4 % Gift Receipts FY18 261.4 (S$ MILLION) Student Support FY17 276.8 % 58 % 14

Academic Medicine FY16 156.7

FY15 227.0 20 %

Unrestricted FY14 168.8

% Research Support FY18 8,237 11,272 4 Number of Donors FY17 8,570 11,812 In Academic Year 2018, Alumni Donors 4,496 undergraduates Total Donors received fnancial support: In Financial Year 2018: FY16 8,875 12,515 2,855 We established 3 FY15 7,967 11,623 Bursaries new named professorships 1,641 We now have 116 named professorships made FY14 7,705 10,797 Scholarships possible by benefactors

At the time of publication, gift receipts for FY18 are unaudited and exclude Singapore government matching grants.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 46 49 TRUSTEES’ CIRCLE We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the TRUSTEES’ following key benefactors who have given S$5 million CIRCLE and above cumulatively to the University since 1980.

National University of Singapore (1980—Present) Dr Aline Wong Wife of the late Prof John Wong

Lee Foundation* Alice & Peter Tan * Donors who have supported the University for the past fve or more Singapore Turf Club Stephen Riady Group of Foundations* fnancial years consecutively.

Economic Development Board Siemens Medical Instruments Pte Ltd* † Hon LLD refers to Honorary Doctor of Laws. Glaxo Singapore Research Fund Martua Sitorus Hon DLitt refers to Honorary Doctor of Letters. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple* Chua Thian Poh The Shaw Foundation Pte* Far East Organization Names appear in the order in which the benefactors are welcomed Tote Board* Singapore Airlines Limited into the Trustees’ Circle. Kuok Group of Companies Singapore SingHealth Foundation* Estate of Koh Choon Joo Parkway Pantai Limited ExxonMobil Asia Pacifc Pte Ltd* Keppel Care Foundation The National Kidney Foundation Singapore Exchange Limited Yong Loo Lin Trust Lee Foundation States of Malaya Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore* National University of Singapore Society Estate of Lee Hiok Kwee VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer Saw Swee Hock (‘56), Hon DLitt (‘15)*† United Overseas Bank Limited* Tan Chin Tuan Foundation Wan Boo Sow, Family of* Agnes Tan Kim Lwi Singapore National Eye Centre NOL Group NCC Research Fund* Khoo Teck Puat Foundation The Mrs Lee Choon Guan Trust Fund* Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat Ong Sin Seng and Lim Kie Ka-shing Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Lippo Group Kewalram Chanrai Group Lien Foundation* Lloyd’s Register Foundation , Hon LLD (‘01)† SingHealth Fund Limited Oei Hong Leong Anonymous (5) Goh Foundation Tanoto Foundation Phang Djun Phin (Prajogo Pangestu) Yung-fa Peter and Mary Fu GSK-EDB Trust Fund Keppel Group of Companies Wilmar International Ltd Low Tuck Kwong The Ngee Ann Kongsi* Temasek Foundation International* Della Suantio Lee Tahir (‘76)

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 48 51 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE We are also grateful for the generosity of those who Organisations PRESIDENT’S have given between S$1 million and S$5 million CIRCLE cumulatively to the University since 1980. Accountant-General Department, Singapore Lloyd’s Register Asia Banco Santander, S.A.* Lum Chang Holdings Limited Barclays Bank PLC Media Corporation of Singapore Private Limited Bataua Scholarship Fund Microsoft Corporation* Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Mitsui & Co Ltd BinjaiTree* Monetary Authority of Singapore* Boustead Singapore Ltd Musim Mas Holdings Pte Ltd Individuals Canon Singapore Private Limited National Trades Union Congress CapitaLand Limited* Ngiam Wu Po Kin Jean Trust* Chen Lan Trust Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anthoni Salim Tan Kwang Hwee* Children’s Cancer Foundation NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited Chan Hong Joo, Alan Mr and Mrs Tang See Chim China Medical Board of New York, Inc Osim International Limited (‘61), Hon LLD (‘10)*† Tang Wee Sung City Developments Limited* Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited* Charles M. P. Lim (‘73) Tay Liam Wee ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited Parkway Group Healthcare Private Limited Chen Ai Ju Terence Anthony McNeice The Courage Fund Prima Limited Family of Chen Chong Swee Tommie Goh Thiam Poh D.S. Lee Foundation PSA Corporation Limited Reef Holdings Private Limited Choo Chong Ngen Wee Cho Yaw, Hon DLitt (‘08)† DBS Bank Limited Ripple Labs Inc. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara (‘88) William Lim Siew Wai Dymon Asia Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd* Estate of Foo Hee Lim RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Private Limited Elaine Low (‘14) Wong Hock Boon (‘52) Estate of George Reginald Wadsworth Sembcorp Industries Limited Ella Cheong Wong Ngit Liong (‘65)* Estate of Irene Tan Kheng The Silent Foundation Ltd Feng Lun (‘13) Wu Hsioh Kwang Family Estate of Lim Seng Tjoe SingHealth Fund (SHF-KKH Fund) Franky O Widjaja Sheng Jian Estate of Mrs Williams Tryntje Dina Margaretha SingHealth Fund (SHF-SGH Fund) Fu Chong , Peter Anonymous (9) Estate of Tan Yew Hock Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Goh Wee Hock, Raymond (‘90)* Fok Chu On Family Charitable Foundation Singapore Eye Research Institute * Donors who have supported the University Herman Ronald Hochstadt (‘57) Fraser & Neave (Singapore) Private Limited Singapore Pools (Private) Limited* for the past fve or more fnancial years Singapore Press Holdings Limited* Jane Jie and John Wu Jiong consecutively. Georgette Chen Trust Kay Kuok GIC Private Limited* Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd † Khoo Boo Chai (‘54) Hon LLD refers to Honorary Doctor of Laws. Glaxo Wellcome Manufacturing Private Limited Spice Global Holdings Pte Ltd Hon DLitt refers to Honorary Doctor of Letters. Standard Chartered Bank Khoo Teck Puat Glaxochem (Pte) Ltd GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte Ltd Suntec City Development Pte Ltd Kuok Khoon Hong (‘72) Names appear in alphabetical order by Government of Brunei Darussalam Tan Ean Kiam Foundation* Kwa Chong Guan (‘68) surname or given name in the format used by the donors when making the gift. Haiyi Holdings Pte Ltd Tee Yih Food Manufacturing Private Limited Kwa Kim Hwa (‘73) The Head Foundation Limited Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited* Lam Kun Kin (‘86) The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc Templeton World Charity Foundation* Lee Hoo Leng (‘52) The Hillhouse/ Foundation Toh Kian Chui Foundation † Lee Seng Tee, Hon DLitt (‘09) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp Ltd Tsao Foundation Lee Seng Teik Hong Leong Foundation* University of Southern California Lee Ying HSH Properties Pte Ltd The Verdant Foundation Loh Boon Chye (‘89)* Ian Peter Windle through the MILK Fund Victor and William Fung Foundation Limited Friend of M. Amaladass Japan Foundation The Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund Muhammad Alagil Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited The Wellcome Trust WEM Foundation Family of Ng Teng Fong John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Wing Tai Foundation Oon Chiew Seng (‘48) John Templeton Foundation* Kaneka Singapore Co (Pte) Ltd Woh Hup (Private) Limited Rita Lucia Balachandran Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited Yoonhee Annhow Foundation Ron Sim Chye Hock Kidney Dialysis Foundation Limited* 26th Icoh2000 Conference Organizing Committee Sat Pal Khattar (‘66)* KSL Corporate Services Pte Ltd Anonymous (2) Seow Li (‘50)

* Donors who have supported the University for the past fve or more fnancial years consecutively.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 Names appear in alphabetical order by surname or given name in the format used by the donors when making the gift. 50 RECIPROCATION Remembering ALUMNI our roots

The origins of a plant can be traced back to its roots. Demonstrating the value that they place on their NUS education, generation after generation of alumni have chosen to give back, so that future cohorts will enjoy an enriching journey at NUS.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 52 55 RECIPROCATION Alumni Giving

Professor Ho Teck Hua (‘85) Ms Winnie Cheah (‘92) NUS Senior Deputy President and Provost Managing Director Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor Win Advisors Pte Ltd

Excellence is at the centre of everything that NUS stands My father passed away in my frst year for. As Provost and an alumnus, I fully believe our students of junior college and I had to raise funds for are positioned to reach their fullest potential with the my university fees through giving tuition and rigorous and transformative education they receive here. working part-time. Therefore, I understand how diffcult it is to have a less-than-fortunate family My hopes are for the scholars to become captains of industry, The knowledge gained at NUS gave and provide real solutions for society’s pressing concerns. background and I believe my little contribution Ms Cheah a robust foundation and will make that difference to someone in the helped her start her career with same, if not lesser, predicament as mine. I hope confdence. With the hope of giving that the benefciary will be able to enjoy the more students a better university experience, she has set up the Win valuable experiences that I had missed when Advisors Scholarship at the NUS Professor Ho has been a I was a student. Business School. loyal donor for many years. He established the Teo Cheng Kim Scholarship at NUS Engineering to honour his late mother.

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Mr Raymond Lau (‘92) NUS Engineering Alumnus

Mr Yap Wai Ming (’86) Director One of my greatest happiness is the ability Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC to share God’s blessings to me with those students who may be in need due to their family I know what it’s like to worry circumstances. I experienced it when my father about fnances when you’re passed away during my NUS days and I want to studying. But help from others help students who go through similar hardships. got me through diffcult times. My life experience has shaped my philosophy about giving. By supporting students today, Mr Lau established the Raymond Lau Bursary at NUS Engineering to help his juniors I hope that I, too, can infuence beneft from a world-class education. them to help others in the future.

Mr Yap is a committed philanthropist who has repeatedly given back to his alma mater. Initiated by the NUS Society (NUSS), Mr Tan helped to establish His latest gift goes towards supporting Law the NUS Alumni Bursary Fund in July 2013 to help needy students. Mr Johnny Tan (’82) students in mooting and related activities, Under his leadership, numerous fundraising projects had garnered especially their participation in local and Former Chairman of the Alumni Student Advancement Committee (ASAC) wider alumni support. In his new role as Co-Chairman of the overseas moots and similar competitions. NUS Alumni Advisory Board, he continues to serve as an alumni volunteer leader. It is never too late to get connected and be an active Members of ASAC in 2018: part of our growing graduate From left: Mr Soh Yi Da (‘14); Mr Yeo Keng Joon (‘85); Mr Johnny Tan (‘82); community. It is our university and Mr Seah Cheng San (‘82). after all and we have all beneftted from our education at NUS. As alumni, we can certainly help infuence the future and build a stronger alumni community that we can all be proud of.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 56 59 RECIPROCATION Group Giving

Mr Daniel Chia (‘03) Head, Human Resource Samsung Asia Pte Ltd

Many students with fnancial diffculties will need to juggle between school work, personal expenses, school expenses, and school fees. Mr Chia fervently champions fundraising for Personally, I have witnessed the impact bursaries for students in the Food Science Members of the FASS 90th & Technology (FST) Programme at the NUS Anniversary Charity Golf of a bursary on past recipients and as a Organising Committee: Faculty of Science. Thanks to supportive result, I’ve become a strong advocate alumni and friends, S$431,811 was raised at From left: Mr Stanley Lim (‘84); Mr Adil Yashir (‘94); for this cause. the FST Charity Golf 2019 event. Ms Sandra Soon (‘92); Mr Simon Er (‘94); Mr David Ho (‘72); and Mr Seah Cheng San (‘82).

Mr Simon Er (‘95) General Manager, Business Events & Marketing Global Travel Pte Ltd

We have been blessed in many ways — in terms of our family, career, and friends to name a few — and hence, we thought it’s only right to give back and do something to help the next generation. To a certain extent, it’s a way of paying forward the blessings that we had received. Hopefully, the benefciaries of this Bursary will help others too in the As an alumnus and a member future. We hope that this inspires others to of the Organising Committee of the NUS Faculty of Arts step forward to contribute in whatever way and Social Sciences (FASS) possible. After all, no effort is too small and Charity Golf Event, Mr Er is every drop of water helps to fll a cup. a committed champion who actively fundraises for the FASS Alumni Bursary.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 58 61 RECIPROCATION Class Giving

Mr Alan Heng (’88) Executive Vice President Pavilion Energy Loyal donor and Class Champion, Mr Heng galvanised classmates of the NUS Class of 1988 Mechanical Engineering to give back and managed to hit the target for a class bursary Over the last decade, I have given in three months. to NUS because I believe education is a great social leveller and we should provide assistance to the less privileged. So I thought, why not reach out to classmates and see if we can meet the target and help the class leave a nice legacy?

From left: Mr Lim Chee Kiang (‘83); Ms Chua Swee Foon (‘83); Mr Tan Seng Chuan (’83) and Mr Tan Seng Chuan (‘83). Managing Director TEMBUSU Asia Consulting Pte Ltd

We spent quite a lot of time discussing amongst ourselves and the Faculty on how to create maximum impact for our society with the funds raised, and we decided to establish the Endowed Class Scholarship. This allows the Faculty to support deserving students in perpetuity through scholarship awards. We hope this effort is able to support good and talented students, especially those coming from families that are not An esteemed alumnus of NUS Engineering, Mr Tan, together well-to-do, to pursue engineering as with his classmates, played an their career and become leaders in the instrumental role in driving future development of Singapore. fundraising for the Engineering Class of 1983 Scholarship.

Mr Heng’s class gathering in 1998.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 60 Bringing ANNUAL ambitions to fruition GIVING One tree can start a forest; GIVING one gift can make a diference for generations to come. By freeing less afuent students from financial worries, your contributions go a long way in supporting their educational journey at NUS.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 62 65 ANNUAL GIVING Thank you to our 9,047 donors who generously Thank You ANNUAL gave S$4,201,738 to the Annual Giving 2018 GIVING Campaign. Your gifts are helping our students to utilise the many opportunities on offer at NUS and 2018 achieve their potential. Ms Chandrasekaran Hema Year 1, NUS School of Computing Recipient of Annual Giving Scholarship

I used to feel guilty about using up my parents’ life savings for my university studies. Receiving the Scholarship was a huge relief and I am able to focus on my studies without worries. I am also very grateful for the opportunity to do a project using the skills that I have

Commencement learnt to help the community. Class ‘18 18 %

Alumni 58 %

% Friends and 16 organisations

Mr Choo Zhe Jun % Year 2, NUS Engineering 8 Recipient of Annual Giving Bursary

Faculty and staff Life had been diffcult fnancially for my mother who was single- handedly taking care of my two siblings and me for 24 years. I was very worried that I would increase her fnancial burden due to the hefty university fees. Fortunately, I was awarded The Silent Environment Bursary and I could pursue my dreams without any economic worries! To join the Annual Giving community in helping students in fnancial need, visit www.nus.edu.sg/nusgiving/how-to-give/annual-giving.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 64 67 ANNUAL GIVING Alumni Family Day Alumni Giving

Mr See ShunWei (‘08) Mr See is a young alumni donor Senior Treaty Underwriter who is giving back early in the Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company, Singapore branch hope that more will enjoy an NUS education. I frmly believe that education is an important aspect of, and a fundamental right in life. It will be a great pity for young aspiring students to give up on higher education due NUS Annual Giving Campaign to fnancial constraints. I am grateful Alumni, students, and faculty and staff members visited to have the privilege to complete the successful Kent Ridge Alumni Family Day 2018 held at my NUS education. I hope my University Town in August. While enjoying a fun-flled day of small contribution will help future carnival games and food, many visited the NUS Giving booth generations continue to enjoy the to lend their support to the Annual Giving campaign. fruits of tertiary education.

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Ms Ng Geok Peng (’95) Senior Assistant Director (ICT Governance) Science and Technology Group

During my NUS days, my mum worked as a school cleaner while my dad held different odd jobs to support the family, and my siblings would chip in too. I had applied for a bursary in my frst year but the application was not successful. Despite that, I have the means to give back to NUS now and hope that more students who need fnancial assistance can have access to it, so they would not have to worry about completing their studies.

Having lived through hardship, Ms Ng Mr Lim Sing (’04) Mr Lim has been a loyal is empathetic to students who struggle Managing Director donor to the Annual Giving with fnancial diffculty and gives back to GL Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd campaign since 2007. alleviate their burden. I believe that nobody should be denied an equal chance to education because of their fnancial constraints. As an alumnus, I feel that I have a duty to give to NUS student bursaries to help those who need fnancial assistance in their education. I hope my small donation can go a long way to help those in need and inspire them to do the same once they graduate.

Ms Ng with her family.

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Ms Lee Yisi Genevieve (’12) Assistant Manager, Dean’s Offce NUS School of Design and Environment

As a social leveller, education plays an important role in our lives. It opens our eyes to the world, allows us to explore our capabilities, and pushes our limits. I was privileged to receive a much-coveted NUS education and I am now making my small contribution to society. Giving back to my juniors would allow them the chance of obtaining education and knowledge, and the ultimate goal of doing good for the community.

Professor Woon supports future generations Grateful for the education of law students by being a loyal staff donor that she had received, Ms Lee to the University for the last 10 years. returned to her alma mater to do good for the community. She hopes that her juniors will also enjoy the same Professor Woon Cheong Ming Walter (’81) David Marshall Professor opportunities that she had NUS Faculty of Law then and give back to society in the future. Over the years, I have taught over a thousand students, some of whom come from less affuent backgrounds. Students should not have to worry about funding during their time in university. Those fortunate enough to have the means to do so should support the less well-off students. It is the least that we can do.

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As sisters, fellow alumni, and colleagues, Drs Betty and Clara Mok are shining Dr Mok Yuen Yue Betty (’81) & examples of how philanthropy often runs Dr Mok Yuen Pun Clara (’83) Senior Lecturers in the family. NUS Faculty of Dentistry

We believe in giving back to the Faculty as it has played a major role in our lives. As undergraduates, we beneftted from high training standards that laid a strong foundation for our careers. Now as staff members, we enjoy opportunities to develop ourselves both professionally and as individuals. Contributing to the Faculty’s development fund is our way of giving back, and we wish to show our trust in the Faculty to continue in its mission to train dentists of high quality for our nation.

Professor Wei Kwok Kee Seated from left: Prof Wei Kwok Kee; Prof Lam Khee Poh; Dean Prof Ho Teck Hua (’85), Senior Deputy President & Provost; Prof Danny Quah; Prof Chong Yap Seng (’88); NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education Prof Simon Chesterman; and Prof Patrick Casey (representing Prof Thomas M Coffman).

Coming from a less Standing from left: Prof Mohan S Kankanhalli; Prof Teo Yik Ying; Prof Chua Kee Chaing (’87); Prof Shen Zuowei; Prof Wong Limsoon; privileged community should Prof Robbie Goh (’88); and Prof Andrew K Rose. Ms Saadiah Binte Awek not deprive any aspiring Management Assistant Offcer The following were not present: Prof Patrick Finbarr Allen; NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health student from receiving a quality Prof Thomas M Coffman; Prof Kang Hway Chuan; Prof Bernard Lanskey; and Prof Tan Tai Yong (’85). university education. NUS offers Education is not just about some of the fnest programmes. acquiring knowledge and skills. I believe in making available It is also about widening one’s such learning opportunities for horizons and learning important our students, so as to nurture the In FY18, all of NUS’ Deans made personal gifts to the values such as empathy, next generation of capable and University in support of the causes closest to their humility, and sincerity. I give to compassionate leaders. hearts. Their giving is a testament to their collective belief that they can make a difference in transforming support bursaries, so that no lives through their work and fnancial contributions. NUS student will miss out on the opportunity to beneft from a Having given to NUS for almost as long as she has worked here, Ms Saadiah contributes so that every deserving holistic education and become student may have access to a quality NUS education. a well-rounded individual.

NUS GIVING | GIVING REPORT 2018/2019 72 75 ANNUAL GIVING Student Contributors Commencement Class Student Donors

Commencement Class Giving is a longstanding tradition of graduating Ms Rachel Peh Hui Di (‘18) Top Fundraising Champion classes coming together to enable their Mr Goh Jun Wei Commencement Class Giving 2018 juniors to enjoy the same education Student Donor, PhD Candidate NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine that they received. This year, 110 Class Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Champions rallied the Class of 2018 to NUS Faculty of Engineering raise more than S$60,000 in support of As the Class of 2018, students in fnancial need. we are grateful for the Receiving my tertiary education here in opportunities that NUS NUS has played a pivotal role in deciding Medicine has given us, and what I would like to do in the years to come. are happy to give back in our The guidance and education received own ways. allow students like me to achieve our fullest potential, especially with the numerous opportunities and programmes offered. I hope that my small contribution will also allow benefciaries to embark on fruitful and Mr Kalyanasundaram Ragavendra (‘18) meaningful journeys that I have been blessed Top Fundraising Champion Commencement Class Giving 2018 with during my undergraduate years in NUS. NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Being a Class Champion made me realise the importance of paying it forward. It was truly heartening to see that this was something the student body believed in too. If we don’t look Mr Pheeraphol Chew out for our juniors, who will? Student Donor NUS Faculty of Engineering

Giving to NUS is a way of paying it forward, because Ms Tan Li Hui Desiree (‘18) I myself was a recipient of fnancial aid from NUS. It was Top Fundraising Champion the generosity of others that allowed me to focus on my Commencement Class Giving 2018 Department of Pharmacy, NUS Faculty of Science studies and early career development without being overly burdened by school fees. Now that I have the means, it’s only right that I help the next batch of students. Having beneftted from what the Pharmacy Department has provided for us, I wanted to highlight the signifcance of giving back through my role as a Class Champion. I was fortunate to be part of a bonded cohort with open minds and generous hearts. Individual efforts may seem tiny, but they add up and amount to something signifcant. We hope to enable those in need to enjoy the same opportunities to learn and grow.

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Phonathon Callers

Ms Irmalisa Bte Dol Mat (’19) NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This Phonathon experience has enabled me to be more informed than ever on the many bursaries and scholarships Our Phonathon that exist in NUS to help the undergraduates who are callers work hard deserving. Overall, I feel especially glad to be a part of the throughout the year to Phonathon team, knowing how the donations will go a long reconnect with alumni way in helping students. It has been a meaningful venture in and donors and to seek support for the helping to foster a culture of giving among the fresh graduates NUS Annual Giving and alumni of NUS. campaign.

Mr Hein Htet (‘19) NUS Faculty of Engineering

Having made calls as a student caller for over a year, I have learnt to cope with different responses. Although it can occasionally be diffcult, knowing that I am helping deserving students makes this job worthwhile. As I have gained knowledge by studying at NUS, a prestigious university, being a Phonathon caller is my way of giving back early to my alma mater.

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