Building Lifelong Relationships - NUSS

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annual report 2006
Artist’s impression of the redeveloped Kent Ridge Guild House
Supporting the local arts scene
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efforts to connect with its 160,000-strong alumni by joining hands with its largest
alumni body, NUSS.
As NUS’ oldest and largest organised alumni body, the Society strives to achieve this
common goal of inculcating a sense of belonging among graduates by hosting annual
‘NUSS New Alumni Dinners’ in conjunction with the University’s commencement
ceremonies. The year under review was no exception as NUSS hosted a dinner party
at Suntec City Guild House for the NUS Class of 2006 on 22 July.
The Society also rallied around the University’s fundraising efforts by encouraging
members to support the NUS Annual Giving 2006 – a meaningful campaign to
provide financial assistance to needy undergraduates.
With landmark events like the NUS-NUSS Centennial Golf Challenge, notable
developments like the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Alumni Complex and
lasting traditions like the NUSS New Alumni Dinner, the year 2006 witnessed the
strengthening of the symbiotic relationship and close-knit bond that the Society
shares with NUS.
Giving Back to the Community
Steadfast in its philosophy of
contributing to the community,
NUSS has supported the local
arts scene, lent a helping hand to
the less privileged and nurtured
young minds in 2006.
A loyal supporter of the Singapore
Lyric Opera (SLO), the Society
gave generously in support of its
Celebrities Concert in November
2006 and co-presented the
production of All That Jazz in
December 2006. In recognition,
the National Arts Council
presented the Society with the
Arts Supporter Award.
Fun and games on Children’s Day
Continuing our service to society,
NUSS hosted a Chinese New
Year Festive Gathering for senior
citizens from various homes
and a fun-filled Children’s Day
Party for less privileged children. Celebrating Chinese New Year with senior citizens