Veritas Singapura
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.
Rebecca WOO, AB ’89, President (Term Ending 2021)
Titus YONG, EdM ’03, Vice President (Term Ending 2020)
Andrew NAI, GMP ’14, Treasurer (Term Ending 2020)
Allen Chu, AB ‘92, Secretary (Term Ending 2021)
En-Ming ONG, AB ’11, Member (Term Ending 2021)
“KC” CHEW Kheng Chuan, AB ’82, Member (Term Ending 2021)
Michael KOH, MDes ’93, Member (Term Ending 2020)
Nadine YAP, AB ’92, AM ’95, Member (Term Ending 2021)
Stephen JACOB, MPP ’00 , Member (Term Ending 2021)
Join a group in an epic head to head battle of mini-golf against our arch rivals from New Haven, CT. Two teams enter. One team leaves. $20 Cash to play (pay Ming at the event) Each team will be capped at 6 players each. RSVP to On En Ming by Tuesday 20 August Organisers On En Ming (ongem3 at gmail.com)
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RSVP: https://lnkd.in/fYD8FUG The Harvard Business School Club of Singapore invites HUAAS members to a discussion with INSEAD Professor (and HBS PhD) Jasjit Singh. This event is organised in collaboration with the INSEAD Alumni Association in Singapore. Prof Singh will talk about how market outcomes do not always align with societal objectives, such as on issues like environmental degradation or social inequality. Who should be addressing these challenges? We will argue that different kinds of organizations, such as non-profit vs. for-profit,…
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Join Accenture’s Artificial Intelligence Lead and Managing Partner of Knightingale Consulting for lunch. It will be a small gathering to ask questions about AI and machine learning. How might it impact your industry or society as a whole? Come with curious minds and lots of questions in this intimate setting. Lunch graciously provided by Accenture. Seats are extremely limited and open to HUAAS members only. No guests please. RSVP by 5pm on 29 August. Accenture offices #35-00 Raffles City Tower,…
Find out more »The Harvard Business School Club of Singapore invites you to an interactive talk with HBS Professor Ranjay Gulati. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE Professor Gulati regularly speaks to executive audiences around the world. Much of his speaking focuses on helping firms discover growth opportunities in dynamic and uncertain markets. He explores the dilemmas and enablers for building actionable strategies that encompass making strategic choices and architecting organizations to drive chosen strategies. His systemic approach also emphasizes the requisite leadership skills and pipeline…
Find out more »Join us for 'Emily of Emerald Hill', the grand opening show to Wild Rice’s new home at the Funan Mall! CAA Singapore is teaming up with the Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore (HUAAS) and the Penn & Wharton Club of Singapore to bring you exclusive tickets, and you're invited! "Ivan Heng is one of Singapore’s most acclaimed actors. Glen Goei is one of Singapore’s most celebrated directors. Together, they bring to life one of Singapore theatre’s most iconic characters: Emily…
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Please bring the kids with their lanterns for some activities and fun! Food and beverages for everyone (adults too). Please bring your own lantern! Hopefully, we can catch them lit up just after dark (est 7 pm). Space is quite limited, so sign up now! $15 per HUAAS member $20 per non-member Contact Rebecca Woo [email protected] if interested.
Find out more »It’s time for another Wednesday night out! Mix & mingle with alumni from Columbia, Harvard, and UPenn at The Guild! Enjoy their 19 taps of award wining independent craft beer, natural wines and cocktails. With all ingredients sourced locally, check out their tasty food menu including oysters right from Pulau Ubin! Cash bar for food and drinks. Swing by for a night to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. See you all there! Address: The Guild, 55 Keong…
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Join us for our first ever family event at Adventure Cove Waterpark located in Resorts World Sentosa organized by the HBS Clubs of Singapore. Bring your family along and bond with fellow alums over good food and water fun. All tickets are $10. Children 3-years old and under are free and don't require a ticket. HBS Club's premier sponsor Genting is offering free breakfast for all attendees. We will meet for breakfast between 8:30 and 9:45 am at Malaysian Food…
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Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2019 this fall! The College Classes of 2005-2019 will be coming together for Welcome to Your City on October 2. These events are a fun, informal way for recent graduates who may be new to town to connect with other local, recent Harvard alumni. Cash bar (beer and wine) and light bites. Harvard alumni only. No guests please.
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The Harvard University Association of Alumni in Singapore (HUAAS) and the Harvard Business School Club of Singapore are jointly hosting a breakfast with Dean Frank Doyle of the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science and HBS Dean Nitin Nohria. The discussion will be on the Leadership in the Convergence Technology and Business and it is scheduled for October 15th at 8am. The venue is being hosted by GIC at Capital Tower, 38th Floor Auditorium, 168 Robinson Rd. Breakfast will be provided. The event is free for alums and each alum can…
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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...
Alumni from Yale and Harvard met up for a friendly game of mini-golf at Clarke Quay. There was plenty of trash-talking from both sides. While a rematch has not been set, it seems to definitely be in the cards!
Thanks to all who came out last night for the Harvard x Illinois mixer. Special thanks for the Illini for sharing their orange pride!
HUAAS had a very successful, sold out wine tasting event with the Columbia and U Penn/Wharton alumni associations at Parc90 – a specialized wine bar at The Regent Hotel. Over 5 selections of wine and some canapés, the sommeliers explained and discussed the wines; plus it was a wonderful opportunity for different alumni to mix and meet each other – many random small world stories were...
We had the opportunity to host Prof Michael Szonyi at a small group event, put together at short notice, the evening of June 6.
Group Tour at the Private Museum A small but intimate artist walk through at The Private Museum on May 4 had alumni from Harvard, MIT, Oxbridge, and Stanford in attendance. The two local artists – Madhvi Subrahmanian and Nandita Mukand spent over an hour discussing their work with us, their inspirations and creative processes, and graciously engaged in dialogue with everyone...
The recent walk near the Central Catchment Area kicked off with a dim sum lunch at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC). Alumni from Columbia and Harvard mingled over lunch and then had a refreshing hike in the tree tops.
HUAAS hosted our AGM and 2nd annual dinner on March 29, 2019, again generously hosted by Resorts World Sentosa at the Equarious Hotel. GOH Tharman. Outgoing President KC Chew and incoming President Rebecca Woo The AGM Underway The 200+ attendees were treated to a sumptuous Chinese dinner, but the highlights were clearly the Guest of Honor – DPM Tharman – who spoke on his views of the...
Dear Members, Elections are 7 days away ! Below are the candidacy statements we have received (omitting one withdrawal of candidacy). Over the next few days, we will be providing you with more information about the candidates. Watch this space ! Candidate for President Rebecca Woo (AB ‘89) I, Rebecca Woo, have been the Vice President of HUAAS for the last two years, and with the current President...