Singapore Management University Opens its Doors to the Bukit Timah Campus to the Public on Saturday 23 March 2002

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Singapore Management University Opens its Doors to the Bukit Timah Campus to the Public on Saturday 23 March 2002

By the SMU Corporate Communications team

[14 March 2002]
Singapore Management University Opens its Doors to the Bukit Timah Campus to the Public on Saturday 23 March 2002

Open House will Feature Exhibitions of Bukit Timah and New City Campuses and Interactive Activities for Potential Students

The Singapore Management University (SMU) will hold its first Open House on Saturday, 23 March 2002, to open its Bukit Timah campus to members of the public. This will be the first public event held at the newly refurbished campus since the SMU faculty, staff and students moved in last year.

The Bukit Timah campus boasts a long and rich academic history, dating back to 1 June 1928 when it started as Raffles College with 43 students. Many notable leaders of Singapore have studied at this campus including President S.R. Nathan, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan. At the Open House, members of the public will be free to roam around the campus or join in a campus tour, as well as view a special exhibition at the library, detailing the history of the campus in words and pictures.

Besides allowing Singaporeans, particularly those who have studied at the campus, a nostalgic trip back to their past, the Open House will also serve as an information venue for 'A' level and polytechnic students who are considering admission to SMU, and their families.

Activities at the Open House are:

1) Talks
  • Admissions talks outlining the undergraduate programmes offered - Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science (Economics) - SMU pedagogy and admissions criteria. Auditorium: 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm
  • Financial talk by SMU's Associate Professor Benedict Koh Seng Kee on "Personal Financial Planning"
  • Talk on SMU's International Exchange Programme which caters for up to 70% of students who wish to study abroad
  • Career talk by the Singapore Accountancy Academy, training arm of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Singapore (ICPAS) on "What does a Certified Public Accountant do"
2) Exhibitions
  • Bukit Timah Campus
    Trace the historical development of Bukit Timah Campus, former alma mater of tertiary institutions in Singapore
  • City Campus
    Catch a glimpse of the upcoming SMU City Campus - a totally new and exciting concept of tertiary life in Singapore, the new City Campus, located at the heart of Singapore's civic and cultural district.
3) Performances
  • Enjoy cultural and dance performances presented by students throughout the day, such as modern dance, guitar ensemble, Malay dance and a choral performance.
4) Fun Games and Activities
  • Participate in the various fun games and activities put up by our students to showcase the exciting and multi-faceted aspect of university life, including lawn tennis, rugby, volleyball, community service projects and culture appreciation.

All visitors will also receive a free limited edition Sasha's Bear produced exclusively for SMU, while stocks last.

The theme for Open House "Uncover your Potential!" reflects SMU's holistic approach to education - adopting a broad-based approach emphasising team building, leadership, social and communications skills. SMU's admissions criteria are also holistic, assessing student's potential not only by academic results but also the SAT1 test, an interview as a personal essay.

As limited parking is available at the SMU campus, members of the public are advised not to drive to the Open House. A free Open House bus shuttle service will run between the SMU campus and Newton MRT station every 15 minutes from 9am - 4pm on 23 March 2002.

SMU Open House details:
Date: Saturday 23 March 2002
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: 469 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259756
Transport:
  1. open house shuttle service between the campus and Newton MRT Station from 9am - 4pm every 15 minutes
  2. Public Bus Services to SMU - 66, 67, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 171, 186