Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore
Veritas Singapura
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Welcome
As the official club of Harvard alumni in Singapore, the objective of the Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore (HUAAS) is to advance the mutual welfare of Harvard University and its alumni in Singapore. Our motto is “Veritas Singapura” combining the ethos of our alma mater and referencing the national anthem of Singapore. The association’s activity will be focused on three areas: Programming, Outreach, and Structure.
Programming – maintaining an active event calendar for social and professional development activities
Outreach – growing the number of active members in the Club year on year to improve the quality of relationships in the Harvard community
Structure – maintaining a dispersed leadership model allowing for broad participation from various segments within the Harvard community and alumni from the college and different graduate schools and divisions of Harvard University.
Officers (2020/2021)
Rebecca WOO – AB ’89, President (Term Ending 2023)
Titus YONG – EdM ’03, Vice President (Term Ending 2022)
Welly TANTONO – AB ’96, Treasurer (Term Ending 2022)
Allen CHU – AB ‘92, Secretary (Term Ending 2023)
En Ming ONG – AB ’11, Member (Term Ending 2023)
Andrew NAI – GMP ’14, Member (Term Ending 2022)
Arthur LANG – AB ’96, MBA ’01, Member (Term Ending 2022)
Benjamin GOH – HKS ’17 (Term Ending 2023)
Kamal KARMAKAR — OPM ’08 (Term Ending 2023)
Date: April 22 (Friday) I 7:45-9:45 a.m. SGT I Hybrid Location: In person or on Zoom (different prices) There are numerous opinions and insights on the current conflict in Ukraine, […]
Hike and Dinner meet-up at Bukit Timah Hill Now that restrictions are lifted, we are re-starting our hiking and dining series. This month, we will be planning a hike at […]
We will have a lunch discussion on 26th March 2022 with featured alumni member Mr. Koh Buck Song (Mason Fellow, MPA 2004), editor of "One United People" (2022) and Poet-in-residence […]
The Harvard University Association for Alumni in Singapore (HUAAS) is proud to announce that T. Sasitharan of the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) is awarded the 2022 HUAAS Fellow Award. As one of Singapore’s finest theatre actors, Thirunalan Sasitharan’s contribution to the arts and to culture in Singapore is seminal. He was the successor to Kuo Pao Kun’s artistic directorship of the...
We are now in the election season. This year, we have four open Board Positions. These positions are Vice President, Treasurer and two non-executive committee members for the 9 member board of HUAAS. We are also looking for nominations to join the Election Committee. Please submit this form by SGT midnight, 28 Feb 2022. You may contact the Election Committee at election[at]harvard.sg. Board...
In 2019, HUAAS formally adopted annual dues for membership in the association. We operate on the calendar year, but dues can be paid at any point during the calendar year. However, in order to vote at the AGM, you will need to pay your dues by 1 March of that year. There are essentially three tiers of dues: $100 – Alumni/Affiliate; $50 Young Alumni (Harvard College graduate within past 5...
What a show! 25 participants joined us during the evening of November 26th to watch A Spoonful of Sherman at the SOTA. It was an evening for members and their families to enjoy the classic smash hits from a stellar local cast. We enjoyed classic songs from films we have grown up with including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book and many more. We...
The second Ivy League Ball in Singapore took place on Nov 16th, 2019 at the Hilton Ball room, with about 350 alumni and friends ready to compete, eat, drink and be merry!! Funds raised through the auctions are dedicated to two worthy charities – AUW ( asian-university.org ) and AWWA (aww.org.sg ) (donations to the Ivy Ball are still accepted!). HUAAS and the Cornell alumni groups...
Monday Nov 11 – – Our talk on architecture was well attended with about 25 guests who participated in a lively discussion with renowned architects Paul Tange, Nina Yang and Ong Ker Shing moderated by Teo Yee Chin. From formal government planning to environmental issues to small boutique bespoke needs to design … Topics ran the gamut! The whole evening was insightful for...
November 5 – The gathering by the alumni clubs of Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, and Penn brought about 35 alums together for a fun evening of sake tasting and Japanese snacks at Sequoia Sake. Sake sommelier Takuro guided the alums though a tasting of 8 different types of sake. It was a fun night for alums to connect ahead of the Ivy Ball in Singapore.
15 Oct 2019 – The Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore and the Harvard Business School Club of Singapore jointly hosted a breakfast with Dean Frank Doyle of the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science and HBS Dean Nitin Nohria. Over 100 alumni attended the event at the GIC offices. The deans updated us on developments at both schools and the joint programs the two...
In coordination with HAA and global clubs around the world, HUAAS hosted the Singapore “Welcome to Your City” event on October 2.
It was a fun and informal way for alums new to town to connect with other local and expat Harvard alumni in Singapore. The venue at the Suntec Dallas Restaurant was stylish and elegant. Our alums enjoyed great company and a good selection of food and wine.
Guo Pei is an internationally renown designer resident in Shanghai, China. Her dresses have been worn by celebrities such as Rihanna. 20 HUAAS members, Harvard alumni and guests were given a special treat at the Guo Pei exhibition at ACM. The FOM docent, Mrs. Patricia Welch, expertly guided the tour. All were impressed by the fabulous couture, runway and private client creations on display. Guo...
As the official club of Harvard alumni in Singapore, the Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore (HUAAS) was formed on 7 December 2015 under the Registry of Societies. The registration number is T15SS0208H. Our constitution is available here
