SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping was awarded the Distinguished Service Order at the National Day Awards ceremony on 5 November. Mr Ho, founding chairman of SMU since 2000, has grown SMU from a pure business school to one that includes other disciplines and research opportunities. He emphasised an entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility among students, and many alumni are now young leaders and entrepreneurs here and abroad. According to the citation, “Mr Ho’s vision and leadership of SMU have helped to redefine the university landscape in Singapore.” Mr Ho received his award from President Halimah Yacob at the ceremony.