Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,

I have often referred to the CDE community, including in its scope, our students, staff, and the broader community of alumni and partners. Shared experiences and values bind us, and these ties deepen as we grow as a college and community.

This August, several events took place, reminding me of the richness of our connections.

On 14 August, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 80 donors and guests to the launch of the Donor Wall - “Our Circle of Patrons” - a tribute to their invaluable support. Their desire and actions to deliver meaningful impact inspire us. What made this event even more special and further underscored our interconnectedness was that the wall was designed by CDE alum Ms Valeska Tan, Industrial Design, Class of 2023.

NUS Cities held a successful event on 26 August - Towards a Healthy Singapore: Green Building Impact on Public Health. The theme focuses on public hygiene, with activities and programmes encouraging the community to do their part for a cleaner and greener Singapore. It is good to know that this event reached out to school kids and members of the public, connecting all towards a greener and healthier future.

This month was capped by the launch of ENgAGE - the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well on 27 August. ENgAGE, helmed by faculty from the Department of Architecture, is a pivotal step in our commitment to improving the quality of life and well-being of all. By deepening our understanding of how ageing impacts communities across Asia, ENgAGE will lead the way in creating environments that promote health, independence, and dignity throughout all stages of life.

ENgAGE is founded on the belief that we can unlock the tremendous potential to enhance lives through connections and collaboration. A message that resonates with the values we uphold in our CDE community.

Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)