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2 records in one weekend!

2008-09-01T04:49:00Z

It was a busy weekend ie. the last weekend of August (30 and 31st).

Hearts United 2008, a project for Citibank-YMCA Youth For Causes, 30 August 2008 Saturday morning, HDB Hub
Ibiza, the first tri-Business School beach and sports carnival, 30 August 2008 Saturday afternoon, Sentosa Tanjong Beach
Nike+ Human Race 10K, 31 August 2008 Sunday evening, Padang

Really happy and proud of the students. 2 Singapore Book of Records in one weekend! (Hearts United & Ibiza)

You should see how TALL the Nike trophy is ;)

NUS Rag & Flag 2008: We Are The Champions Again!

2008-08-08T09:45:00Z

Bizaders

We defended our Championship title! Yes! WE ARE VICTORIOUS AGAIN!!

The victory belongs to you. Thanks to Bizad Club, Rag and Flag Committees. To each and everyone of you students (especially freshmen) who have Flagged from early dawn to midnight, and toiled at the Rag Float. To Friends of Bizad, who have given generously. You are awesome!

Our Winning Shields include:

(1) Overall Champion Chancellor Challenge Shield

(2) Best Flag Collection

(3) Best Per Capita Collection

(4) Best Total Coin Collection

(5) Most Outstanding Progress by Amount

(6) Highest Contribution by Organization

(7) Least Cost Float

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS AGAIN!!

Rag 2008

2008-07-18T03:07:00Z

Our BBA students working hard at the rag site. Make a guess what rag BIZ is building...

Loreal Brandstorm International Finals Paris 2008

2008-06-17T05:44:00Z

Singapore - The Pinnacle, from the National University of Singapore (NUS), just about continued Singapore's remarkable run of results at the L'Oreal Brandstorm Finals by placing third - and in the process winning a trip worth over $5,300 to a city of their choice.

First prize was awarded to the team from the US and prevented Singapore from becoming a repeat winner of the competition which it has won twice (in 2003 and 2007) since participating in 2002. Second place went to the team from Cambridge University who were representing the UK.

The Pinnacle won the right to represent Singapore in this international marketing competition when it beat Singapore Management University's (SMU) Purple Egg at the National Finals in May.

"We are extremely proud that the Singapore team once again proved their creative mettle to clinch third placing amid very stiff competition. I am continuously impressed by the wealth of marketing bright sparks that the competition attracts and I look forward to recruiting more L'Oréal Brandstorm talents in Singapore as we have done with such great success in the past," Jean-Francois Couvé, MD for L'Oréal Singapore, said.

The L'Oreal Brandstorm Finals, now in its 16th year, featured a record 4,617 students from 469 universities from around the world at the 2008 International Finals.

- Marketing-interactive.com

Two BBA Alumni Carry Beijing Olympic Torch in Relay

2008-06-09T02:21:00Z

Two BBA graduates carried the torch in the worldwide Beijing Olympic Torch relay.

Mr Howie Lau (BBA 1993), Executive Director, Relationship Business, Lenovo ASEAN/Korea ran the Bangkok leg of the relay on 19 April 2008 while Ms Janet Ang (BBA Hons 1982), Vice-President, Business Operations, Global Desktop Business Unit of Lenovo Private Limited carried the torch through Jing Gang Shan in China on 15 May 2008.

Both Ms Ang and Mr Lau were selected to be part of the relay based on their contributions to Lenovo, sponsor and Official Computing Equipment Provider for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The company provided more than 20,000 pieces of Lenovo hardware and 580 engineers for the event. The two alumni had progressed steadily in their respective careers after their graduation from NUS Business School, landing them leadership positions in Lenovo where they were recognized for their work.

Adding to the fact that both were part of a select group of people in the world to run the relay, Mr Lau was the only Singaporean to carry the torch in Bangkok while Ms Ang was the first Singaporean to carry the torch on Chinese soil.

Recounting the experience, Mr Lau remembers being treated like a star in Bangkok.

"Leading up to the actual day, there were press conferences and a training session for the torchbearers on how to carry the torch, how to pass the flame, and even advice on how to run slowly, remembering to wave and smile," says the proud father of three.

"There was also a dinner hosted by the Thai Crown Princess, HRH Princess Sirindhorn, for the torchbearers. The dinner was a very grand affair attended by the who's-who of Bangkok."

On the day of the run, Mr Lau was the third last runner along Rama V Road, next to the Thai King's residences. He remembered seeing the Crown Princess looking on from the palace, amidst large cheering crowds, and cameras clicking away. "It felt somewhat unreal," says Mr Lau.

For Ms Ang, her experience in Jiangxi Province, China was equally memorable. Ms Ang's part of the relay took her through where Mao Zedong first conceived his revolutionary ideas, making her experience even more significant.

"I was the 169th torchbearer and my starting point was Mao Zedong Qu Qiu, where the original house in which Mao Zedong convened revolutionary strategy meetings stood. The atmosphere was all very exciting and groups were showing their support for the relay and the Olympics. As I waited for the start, I waved to the crowds, and amongst them stood my husband, Tony, who had flown in to support me," says the happy mother of four whose preparation for the run began in December 2007.

"I am not a good runner but on that day, I felt the extra adrenalin pumping as I sprinted forward to my destination. The 200m seemed so short and all too soon it was over. It was a fantastic experience - this 200m will be remembered as one of the significant moments of my life," cites Ms Ang who believes being an Olympic torchbearer to be something beyond her wildest dreams.

"I feel privileged and honored to have had the opportunity to be part of the passing on of the Olympic torch which symbolizes friendship, peace and harmony and courage," shares Ms Ang, who credits NUS Business School for much of her preparation for life and conducting business in China.

"NUS Business School taught me to be open and flexible and to always consider possibilities and options."

Similarly, Mr Lau attributes his success to his alma mater. "During my BBA days, I was fortunate to have had a good blend of learning - both from the books and lectures as well as from activities outside of studies. The BBA course gave me a great foundation on business management which are basics I still fall back on in running my business today."

NUS Business School congratulates both Ms Janet Ang and Mr Howie Lau for being given the honor to be part of the Beijing Olympics torch relay.

Loreal Brandstorm 2008

2008-05-16T02:16:00Z

Congratulations to all teams! You were superb!! ALL of you were fantastic!!!

Dear Business School Community,

Our students have scored another victory again!

Our BBA students were placed FIRST and second RUNNERS-UP at the L'Oréal BrandStorm National Finals yesterday. In addition, our student won the 'Most Outstanding Presenter - Individual' title.

(From L-R) Mdm Ho Geok Choo, MP for West Coast GRC, Lydia Tay, Jenalyn Liu, Avril Tan (The Pinnacle NUS) and Mr Jean-François Couvé (Managing Director) L'Oréal Singapore and Malaysia.

Our team 'The Pinnacle' comprising BBA students Lydia Tan, Jenalyn Liu and Avril Tan were selected as National Champions ahead of more than 200 students and 81 teams.

Team 'VIChealthY' with members Sherry Goh, Lai Wai Kit and Cheryl Tan followed closely as second runners-up.

Wai Kit also won the 'Most Outstanding Presenter - Individual' title.

The judging panel was impressed with our BBA champions as they had an in-depth understanding of the challenge, and a concept that was original, viable, global in perspective, and that was compelling to youths.

“It has been a challenging and enriching experience for us. We are honoured to showcase our talent in this international competition. As marketing students, it definitely prepares us well for the real marketing world,” commented The Pinnacle.

The team won an all-expense trip to Paris for the International Finals, where they will represent us against the best teams from 37 other countries for the title of L’Oréal Brandstorm International Champion.

This is the second consecutive year that NUS Business School has won the L'Oréal BrandStorm National Finals. In 2007, our National Champions 'Citrus Fresh' went on to become Global Champions.

Congratulations once again and we look forward to hearing good news from Paris!

Photoshoot

2008-05-08T06:04:00Z

Just returned from photoshoot for the upcoming ad. Lots of fun! Guys, here are some of the fun shots!

Watch the guy in the middle ;)

This guy is a swinging eligible bachelor!! Scholar ;-) Drives a Car ;-) Passed CFA Level 1! IRON-MAN!! He's tall (yes!) dark (yes!) handsome?? Er... Fun? (YES!!!)

Match-making service included. I am advertising for him here....

Supply Chain Asia Young Professional Forum 2008

2008-04-10T03:26:00Z

Appeal for fundraising/donations for victims of crane crash at NUS Alumni House Site

2008-02-29T03:41:00Z

While just like yourself, we are relieved that no students were injured in the incident which happened in the midst of lectures and tutorials last Friday afternoon, the incident managed to stir some thoughts and emotions within some of us. The unfortunate lost of 3 lives simply goes to show the frailty of life that we so often take for granted. A few Bizaders’ are looking to kick start this small fundraising effort for the benefit of the families of the victims of the accident. On their behalf, I hope to share a bit on what sparked them into action and hope to have your support in this modest endeavor.

Amidst the school work and CCAs that students' juggle, we get so caught up with our own lives that we neglect the fact that we are extremely privileged to be receiving a first class education, while so many others might not have had the opportunity to even qualify for university, not to mention attend one. With a quality education, comes endless opportunities to make our mark, but for some of these victims, surviving and getting by is more often than not, their top most concern.

For some of you who followed the coverage on local media, you would have realized that one of the victims was just starting work that very day when he passed on. Further reports from the ground indicated that when the victim realized the crane was about to topple over, he made a last-ditch attempt to swing the horizontal boom away from the nearby “university”, thinking for the many students and personnel who might be in the midst of lessons while the victim himself was witnessing the very last few moments of his own life. The end result, with the good graces of God, the boom landed meters away from the bus stop, the very same bus stop we use every day, meters away from the very “university” that houses the many faculty offices, the MBA students’ lounge, the Bizad club room, our indispensible LT16 amongst the many halls of learning we gather every day.

"Some people think only intellect counts: knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy." - Dean Ray Koontz (Writer & Novelist) <http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/4800.html>

So today, a small band of Bizaders’ ask a small favor of you, to perhaps take stock of your time here in NUS Bschool and consider contributing a token sum to our fund. For more details on how to contribute, please visit www.cranevictimsfund.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for your time.

Loreal Brandstorm 2008

2008-02-20T04:14:00Z

Loreal Brandstorm is back! Congratulations to the teams who have made it to the National Finals! All the best!

Aces Mayhem, NUS [Yang Sue Ann, Colin Yew, Ang Zheng Yang]
Spiel, NUS [Divya Bendre, Melissa Loh, Varun Varma]
The Pinnacle, NUS [Jenalyn Liu, Avril Tan, Lydia Tay]
Vestige, NUS [Koh Ze Ting, Sarah Lee, Wilson Ang]
VICHealthY, NUS [Cheryl Tan, Sherry Goh, Lai Wai Kit]
Team Trilogy, NTU
Winsome, NTU
Purple Egg, SMU

CEO Unplugged

2008-01-31T01:14:00Z

FutureBrand FutureTalent Awards 2007

2007-12-18T02:47:00Z

December 2006... Was at London (vividly remember at the Harrods Food Hall, shopping for gifts for colleagues back in the office) when I received the sms from Eliz about the good news that she was the inaugural winner of the first FutureBrand FutureTalent Award. Was so excited texting her, standing at a corner of the Egyptian Hall amidst the strange eyes of the Christmas shoppers. Back now to December 2007: just returned from Amsterdam and heard the good news. Second time is all so sweet, what's making it better is the winning team is a joint effort with a member from our friendly rival down town ;)

Here are the results of the 2nd FutureBrand FutureTalent Awards 2007:

Winner: Lee Cheng Wei (NUS Business School) and Christine Chen (SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business??)

Runner-Up: Jack Kong (NUS Business School) and Oh Shu Wen (NUS Business School)

Joint 3rd Placings: Pamela Tan (NUS) and Roy Chia (SMU)

Joint 3rd Placings: Yow Enning (SMU)

Joint 3rd Placings: Sam Wong (SIM-RMIT)

Early Christmas Presents: Accreditation!

2007-12-18T02:32:00Z

The moment the school has been waiting for... Finally, our BBA (Accountancy) degree program has been awarded the official ACRA-ICPAS Singapore CPA AND CPA Australia accounting accreditation. A double bonus for our BBA(Acct) students!

First thing that comes immediately to my mind:- our first and second cohorts. We have a vision to train a new generation of accountants. Thanks for believing in us, thanks for sticking by us!

Asia Pacific PR Student of The Year

2007-11-19T02:27:00Z

Heartiest congratulations to Alvin Pang and Teo Sue-Mei!

At the awards ceremony in Hong Kong, Alvin emerged as the Grand Champion and Sue-Mei as the Runner-Up.

Truly excited and happy for them. Please join us in congratulating them!

Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific PR Student of the Year (Results) - Breaking News!

2007-11-18T08:54:00Z

Exciting news to share with you! Earlier this month, 6 outstanding individuals were selected across Asia Pacific for the Finals of the Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific PR Student of the Year.

3 of the 6 Finalists selected are from Singapore, and they are all your peers in NUS Business School. They are:

Oh Shu Wen

Teo Sue-Mei

Alvin Pang

The competition was very keen. The 6 Finalists presented their proposals last Friday. The top 3 Winners are invited to the Asia Pacific PR Student of the Year awards presentation ceremony in Hong Kong.

2 of the 3 top Winners who will be heading to Hong Kong are BBAs! Congratulations to Alvin and Sue-Mei, who will be joined by another student from the University of Sydney. They will be heading for Hong Kong for the awards ceremony where the final results of the top 3 positions will be announced.

Cheers!