This booklet has offered strategic insights into why we are, where we are, and where we are going, in the midst of the rapid transformation of the higher education landscape both globally and locally. Challenges will be increasingly formidable, and there is little room for complacency. Deep in our heart, we are fully committed to “creating a better world through promoting social justice and interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering vulnerable populations and improving the quality of life for all.” In embracing the University, Faculty, and Department vision, we need to be more proactive and strategic in charting our future and while keeping abreast of the ever-changing environment.
The Award Panel (the Panel) had met and considered each of the 20 nominations. The outstanding achievements of all nominees were highly respected and recognized by the Panel. The Panel eventually decided to grant the Awards to the following seven awardees:
Presentation of the seven Distinguished Alumni Awards was successfully held in the Homecoming Dinner reception on January 17, 2020 (Friday) at Loke Yew Hall. All awardees shared their notes of thanks in person on stage or by video clippings. To share the happy moments of the evening, please access to this link for the pictures and video taken at the Dinner reception cum presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards: https://bit.ly/70thswsahomecomingdinner.