“Our donors and the students being supported are indeed passionate about what they do. This has inspired us to open conversations among them in the latest edition of our Annual Giving Report.”
We have a vision to be a leading university for social good. This stems from our belief in the power of education to impart insights and skills that serve and improve society.
We cannot do this alone. Our students and the university are simply parts of a larger community. All of you, our donors and benefactors, are another key player in this community for good. I am thankful for your support towards education, particularly in providing aid to students in need and funding our initiatives for social good.
Spirited Conversations
Together, we can build a vibrant community where our passions and our skills – spanning disciplines from business, law and finance to science, technology, social sciences and the humanities – are used for the greater good.
Our donors and the students being supported are indeed passionate about what they do. This has inspired us to open conversations among them in the latest edition of our Annual Giving Report. Here, they bounce ideas off one another in the areas of their shared interests such as youth empowerment, resilience, environmentalism and the impact of technology.
I am heartened by the conversations. First, they reveal that the support from you does not just provide our students with educational opportunities and skills; it also helps to deepen the students’ conviction in contributing to society. In these pages, I hope you can sense the excitement of the students as they talk about their aspirations to create social impact.
Second, these conversations take us into the minds of our featured donors, who, as change-makers, leaders and visionaries, offer us insights into navigating a post-pandemic world. We have grouped the conversations into three main themes – change, leadership and the future – which we believe are critical for the new normal.
From One Generation to Another
In these trying times, we must make even more effort to connect, keep the conversations going and focus on the good work.
To our donors: We express our deepest gratitude and appreciation once again for your care towards the community. It is a joy to partner with you to advance a worthy cause.
To our students: It is important that you remember the support you have received. When the time is right, we hope that you will go on to help others in your own spheres of influence.
This is how a community becomes stronger: a generation is uplifted, and then it energises the next. All of us are on this meaningful journey together, and each of our contributions will matter.
Professor Cheong Hee Kiat
President, SUSS