ALUMNI INITIATIVES
Inspirational ground-up initiatives by our Alumni are a cornerstone to the CDE community.
Alumni Mentorship Programme
TheĀ College of Design and Engineering, NUSĀ Alumni Mentorship Programme is an initiative to build a strong and dynamic relationship between the alumni and student community, one that is mutually beneficial to both parties professionally. The programme aims to provide opportunities for students to learn about work and life outside university, from established alumni ofĀ College of Design and Engineering, NUS.
The mentorship programme is conducted once or twice a year. Each mentor is matched with one to three students over the mentorship period.
Batch 12 of the Alumni Mentorship Programme has closed!
- Recommended three meetings between mentor and mentees during the mentorship period.
- Average length of each meeting around one hour, or as the mentor sees fit.
- Meetings can also take the form of email exchanges, phone chats, tea/lunch chats, office or site visits, or even attendance at a company event or meeting as the mentor sees fit.
- Meetings to include advice on matters regarding the Mentorās area of expertise, work and life outside the university, career path development, and matters relating to professional practices.
A Welcome and Sharing Session is held at the start of each semester. Mentors and their new mentees are introduced to one another during this session and at the same time, mentees who are joining the programme for the second time will also share their experiences.
We are looking for CDE alumni with at least 5 years of working experience to give back as alumni mentors. Each mentor will be matched by the college on a best-match basis with one or two students over the mentorship period. Click here to apply.
If you have already been a mentor in the past, there is no need to re-apply as we have you recorded in our mentor database and will reach out when there is a match. In the event that there are changes to your personal particulars, please have them updatedĀ here.
Mentor Sharing by Ramya Bhaskar
Listen to what NUS Alumni mentor, Ms Ramya Bhaskar, has to say on building successful Mentor-Mentee relationships.
Mentee Sharing by Ethan Kwong
"The Alumni Mentorship Programme provides insight into the engineering work-life that is typically unavailable to undergraduates. Life experience, company culture and the appropriate skills to pursue are rarely obtainable as an undergraduate and the wealth of advice from mentors will provide a stable outlook on a typically uncertain future."
Class Ambassadors Programme
The Class Ambassadors Programme was launched in 2008 to reach out to young alumni - especially new alumni from each graduating cohort. Class Ambassadors (CAs) are key connectors who ensure continual engagement between the class and Faculty, School, Hall or Residential College and the University after graduation.
Class Ambassadors are formally appointed by the University and represent the Faculty, School, Hall or Residential College. As active alumni representatives, Class Ambassadors receive exclusive invitations to attend signature NUS alumni events and enjoy a rewarding network of friends.
The primary role of Class Ambassadors is to engage meaningfully with classmates and with alma mater. As active Class Ambassadors, you can:
- Engage classmates through social media postings. Set up a Facebook group for your class if you do not have one yet.
- Help connect your classmates toĀ faculty alumni representativesĀ andĀ Alumni Groups. NUS has Overseas Chapters for alumni living abroad who want to keep in touch with fellow alumni.
- Encourage classmates to join you at NUS/CDE events such as theĀ Kent Ridge Alumni Family DayĀ andĀ NUS Cares.
- Update your class aboutĀ NUS news, events and happenings. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters and quarterly e-magazines, and like āNUS Alumniā onĀ Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Inform NUS/CDE Alumni Relations about your classmates' achievements so they can be recognised.
- Check out the latestĀ alumni privilegesĀ and share the best deals with your class.
- Organise an exciting class reunion!
If you would like to do more, contribute your time and talent to NUS/CDE. You can lead or join an Alumni Group, be a mentor to current students, as well as speak or perform at alumni events.
Class Ambassadors are appointed in the graduating year. Essential qualities of Class Ambassadors are:
- Enthusiasm
- The ability to build good rapport
- A magnetic personality
- The desire to contribute back to NUS
šĀ Nomination ofĀ CAs from the Graduating Class of 2025:Ā Click hereĀ
š Application for Class Ambassador (Graduating batches prior to 2008):Ā Click hereĀ
The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) provides the below support to Class Ambassadors in organising class graduation events and reunions.
- Seed funding for class reunions is available for the year of graduation, the year after graduation, and on milestone years (i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th, ...), on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, please complete thisĀ application form.
- NUS Alumni Relations branded gifts and use ofĀ Shaw Foundation Alumni HouseĀ venues for reunions.
- Publicity for your events on our communications channels.
- Special privileges for Class Ambassadors when you attend NUS Alumni Relations events with your class.
Class Ambassador Investiture event
Class Ambassadors Event
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Sharing by Class Ambassador
Alumni Volunteers
The College of Design and Engineering, NUS, organises numerous events every year, and you can be a part of them as an Alumni Volunteer. There are various roles that one can take on as an Alumni Volunteer and so there are different ways for everyone to contribute.
The role of Alumni Volunteers varies depending on the nature of the event. If you have certain skills or experience (e.g. emcee, performing arts, speaker, transportation, photography, etc.), you may indicate it during the sign-up process and we will be able to assign a more suitable role to you for the event.
If you are interested in signing up as an Alumni Volunteer, please submit theĀ Alumni Volunteer Application Form.Ā We will contact you when there are events available.
Alumni Relations Student Ambassadors Programme
The Alumni Relations Student Ambassadors Programme is a dynamic initiative designed to strengthen the bond between current students and alumni of the College of Design and Engineering. Through this programme, student ambassadors play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections, enhancing alumni visibility, and promoting engagement within the CDE community.
As ambassadors, students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and contribute to building a vibrant alumni-student ecosystem. By facilitating events, networking sessions, and outreach activities, the programme empowers students to serve as a bridge between past and present members of CDE, ensuring a lasting and supportive alumni network.
The primary role of Alumni Relations Student Ambassadors is to enhance the connection between current students and alumni by promoting engagement of the CDE community. As active Alumni Relations Student Ambassadors, you can contribute via:
- Assist with the planning and execution of alumni events, such as gala dinner, homecoming and alumni mentorship programme. Responsibilities may include logistics, communication, and on-the-day coordination, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for attendees.
- Organise and lead guided tours of the campus during reunions or special events (e.g. 5 & 10-year anniversaries homecoming). These tours could highlight new developments and changes on campus since their graduation.
- Conduct interviews with alumni and develop content to foster alumni engagement.
If you would like to do more, we welcome you to share your ideas with us to promote greater engagements with alumni and your peers.
Eligibility:Ā Open to all CDE undergraduate students
Application Process:
- SubmitĀ application form
- Attend a 15-minute short interview
- Notification of application outcome within 3 working days
Commitment:
- āÆAmbassadors serve for a minimum of one academic year (two semesters) and will be nominated asĀ Class AmbassadorsĀ upon graduation on an opt-in basis.
- Participate in at least 3 alumni-related activities in a year
Essential qualities of Alumni Relations Student Ambassadors are:
- Ambassadors should maintainĀ good academic performanceĀ to ensure they can balance their studies with ambassadorial duties.āÆ
- Ambassadors should demonstrate aĀ passion for engaging with alumniĀ and enhancing the alumni-student connection.
- Good communication skillsĀ are essential for effectively representing the CDE community and engaging with diverse audiences.
- Ambassadors should be team players and possess aĀ collaborative spiritĀ when working with other ambassadors and faculty members.
- Develop leadership and event management skills.āÆĀ
- Networking opportunities with alumni and industry contacts.āÆĀ
- Remuneration provided for participating in alumni-related events and initiatives.Ā
CDE Office of Alumni Relations
Email: cdealumni@nus.edu.sg
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