SMU has appointed Mr Lim Chee Onn as its new Chancellor with effect from Aug 1. Mr Lim, formerly Pro-Chancellor, will officiate at the University's Commencement and Academic Year Opening Ceremonies. He will also preside over all major formal University ceremonies together with Pro-Chancellor Eddie Teo. SMU President Professor Lily Kong said, "SMU is indeed privileged and honoured to have Mr Lim as our new Chancellor and we look forward to his deep wealth of knowledge and experiences to take SMU forward as we approach our 20th year as a global-city university in Asia."