USC Pitchbook 2016 (B)

CONTENTS Be the Impact.

1President’s Address
2Introduction to the University Scholars Programme (USP)
3About University Scholars Club (USC)

Mission and Vision
Key Initiatives and Sponsorship Opportunities

Welfare
House
Community Life
Freshmen Orientation Programme

4Why Sponsor USC?

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President’s

1Address

In USP, students take on a unique curriculum that included faculty, students and a local hawker, on
is designed to be interdisciplinary and hones topics ranging from Gravitational Wave Theory to
them to be Curious, Critical and Engaged – the three urban farming.
core values of USP. Students in USP are:
Another notable GUI is the Asian Undergraduate
• Adventurous in thought and willing to pursue Summit, which is in its third iteration this year. The
a broad range of intellectual interests which stretch Asian Undergraduate Summit is an international
across different domains; programme that brings together undergraduates
of diverse disciplines from all over Asia and provides
• Intellectually rigorous, deeply reflective and them with the opportunity to engage in meaningful
having a humility born of awareness of the limitations academic, cultural, and social exchange.
of our own knowledge; and
This year, USC seeks to bring this bustling
• Prepared to navigate and help shape a community of students to stand out to create
complex world in a responsible way. and participate in opportunities for greater
intellectual engagement. We hope you will join us
This intellectual stretching is achieved not only in this endeavour and we look forward to forging a
through the efforts of the alumni, but through the meaningful partnership with you.
pro-active efforts of our students: Students in USP
are represented under the University Scholars Club Yours Sincerely,
(USC), and under its Ground-Up Initiatives (GUI) Cheah Wenjie
system, activities are fully initiated, led and run by President
our students. GUIs, as the name suggests, empowers 16th Management Committee
each student to pursue causes and explore interests, University Scholars Club
handing them the tools and support necessary to
transform an idea into a reality.

A notable GUI is USPolymath – a popular frequent
event that features Pecha Kucha-style presentations
by anyone who has something they want to teach
or share with the community. Past presenters have

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Be the Impact.

2tInottrhoeductionhe University Scholars Programme (USP) is a Be the Impact.
Tmultidisciplinary, partially residential, academic

programme for National University of Singapore (NUS)
undergraduates. Each year, USP admits 180 undergraduates
from across seven faculties or schools in NUS (Arts and Social
Sciences,Engineering,Business,Law,DesignandEnvironment,

UComputing, Science). These students take modules from

USP as part of their university level requirements. Today, it is
home to 675 students, 80 international students and a global
network of over 1,000 alumni.

Since 2001, USP offers a globally distinctive university
experience with its broad-based curriculum that balances
both breadth and depth to give students an interdisciplinary
education. This allows students to pursue a broad range of
intellectual interests beyond their major and critically engage
with issues from a Singapore perspective.

With a residential college (RC) component incorporated,
USP provides an integrated residential learning environment
– one of the first to emerge in Singapore. USP students have

Sthe opportunity to take part in a wide and varied scope

of residential activities that encourage breadth, open-
mindedness, and critical thinking. Furthermore, by bringing
people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines together,
the RC creates a dynamic space for ideas and innovations to
thrive, and extends learning far beyond the classroom. This
grows students personally and professionally while honing
leadership attributes.

Even after the completion of their education in NUS,
many USP graduates have leveraged the opportunities made
available through USP and gone on to lead and contribute to

Pvaried fields, such as business, research, media, government,

and the arts.

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Today, it is home to 675 students, 80 Be the Impact.
international students and a global network of

over 1,000 alumni.

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about USC

3 Mission and Vision

The University Scholars Club (USC) is formed by At USC, we seek to promote a vibrant and active
a community of students enrolled in USP. student life while taking care of the needs of fellow
USP students.
The students of USP annually elects USC’s
Management Committee (MC), which manages Our Mission
the club’s programmes and resources. The MC is
responsible for providing direction for the Club, To facilitate the creation of a cohesive community
representing USP students’ interests to the larger of leaders and thinkers through stronger student,
university, and driving Club events and initiatives faculty and alumni engagement.
forward.
Our Vision
USC Committees under the MC manage the
college’s initiatives and facilities. We work closely To Promote Informal Learning
with the USP administration and the Residential To Bridge the Students, Faculty & Alumni
College Leadership. The committees are in charge of To encourage and facilitate ground up initiatives
the following areas:

• Community life
• Finance
• Welfare
• Alumni relations
• Freshmen Orientation Programme (FOP)

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3about USCKeyINITIATIVESAND Be the Impact.
sPONSORSHIP oPPORTUNITIES

Community Life

Ground-Up Initiatives (GUIs)
Interest Groups (IGs)
Major Projects
One-Off Events

Welfare

Welfare Pack
Ad-hoc Welfare Initiatives

Freshmen Orientation PrOGRAMME

Scholaris
Freshmen Orientation Camp
Freshmen Orientation Week
Rag and Flag
Dinner and Dance

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cOMMUNITY lIFE Be the Impact.

1. Ground-Up Initiatives (GUIs)

The Ground-Up Initiatives concept is now at its third
year, aimed to give students of USP opportunities
to develop their skills through real-life experiences.
A GUI Fund is set aside for groups of students
interested in organising events involving both the
USP community and the public. They include:

Academic
• USPolymath, where students share their

knowledge with others as a short, engaging
presentation

Community Service
• Connect Tuition, where USP students volunteer

to provide weekly tuition primary school
students
• UTown Blood Donation Drive

Sports
• Inter-College Games

Social/Cultural
• Laissez Faire II, a night fair where students

provide free services and goods to one another
• UTown Pandemonium 2015, a Halloween

celebration for the residents of University Town

Welfare
• USProvisions Shelves, an initiative aimed to

provide easily accessible snacks for students in
USP

2. Interest Groups (IGs)

Similar to the Ground-Up Initiatives, students are given a sum of money from the GUI Fund to start their own
interest groups. IGs are aimed to help students explore their interests, from learning languages in USPolyglot,
to performing music in LiveCore. There are currently more than 30 different IGs in USP.

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3. Major Projects Be the Impact.

USC also organises many major projects, which often receive news coverage.

USP Productions
USP Productions held its 10th annual production this year, staging a double bill for the first time at the Drama
Centre Black Box. Two original scripts by USP students, “Less Than Three” and “404 Not Found” were staged by a
cast and crew which made up entirely of USP students over four shows. The plays often share common themes
of issues that are prevalent in today’s world.

SEAMConference
In collaboration with theYale Student Southeast Asian
Movement (YaleSEAM), USC organised the inaugural
NUS USP-Yale Student Southeast Asian Movement
Conference (SEAMConference). The conference
brought 100 students from school across Southeast
Asia together to discuss issues and challenges
faced by the region, as well as to connect foster ties
between the youth, and featured prominent speakers
and panelists including U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN,
Nina Hachigian and Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry
of Culture, Community and Youth, Baey Yam Keng.

Asian Undergraduate Summit (AUS)
Following a successful first run, the 2nd AUS was
organised for 100 participants from Singapore
and overseas partner universities from Thailand,
Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. The theme for the
2nd summit was “Leadership in a Complex World:
Smart Cities, Smart Citizens”. Participants attended
workshops and site visits, including a visit to the
World Cities Summit 2016. At the end of the summit,
participants presented their deliverables to a panel
of judges.

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We will Dance

We Will Dance
We Will Dance is a 10-hour charity dance marathon that focuses on raising funds for educational causes,
namely the USP Student Assistance Fund, Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME), Autism
Association of Singapore and SPD. This event involves not only the students of USP, but also members of the
public.

4. One-Off Events

USC also organises many one-off events and talks that occur throughout the semester and are very well-received
by USP students. Through the years, many public figures have also been invited to interact with students of the
USP, including DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister Lawrence Wong and ESM Goh Chok Tong.

Sponsorship Opportunities Be the Impact.

We welcome sponsorships in the form of:
• Cash sponsorship
• Product sponsorship

What we can do for you:
• Logo placement on marketing collaterals
• Email blast
• Posts on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Talks and networking sessions
• Partner with us to organise events for GUIs and iGs

This list is unexhaustive and we are open to discussion upon acceptance of partnership offers.

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Welfare Be the Impact.

1. Welfare Pack

In collaboration with NUSSU, the USP Welfare
Pack Giveaway happens semesterly, cheering
students on during the exam period with
freebies and goodies.
480 welfare packs will be distributed to USP
students.

2. USC-SOSD Exam Therapy Session

USC partnered Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Singapore’s Animal-Assisted Activities wing to organise an exam
therapy session at Cinnamon College for 30 USP students during Reading Week. The Session included a short
sharing by SOSD’s Education & Outreach Officer, interactions with SOSD volunteers and dogs.

3. International Exchange
Students Welcome &
Farewell Parties

Welcome & Farewell parties are an annual
tradition for international students who stay in
USP. They usually include food, drinks, and music.
The whole international student community will
be present, along with their friends from other
colleges.

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House Lohei Be the Impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome sponsorships in the form of:
• Cash sponsorship
• Product sponsorship
What we can do for you:
• Logo placement on marketing collaterals
• Email blast
• Posts on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Company's promotional material on welfare board in Cinnamon College
• Partner with us to organise welfare initiatives for our students!
This list is unexhaustive and we are open to discussion upon acceptance of partnership offers.

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Freshmen Orientation Programme Be the Impact.

The Freshmen Orientation Projects (FOP) are a series of projects that are organized annually in order to induct
and orientate each incoming batch of USP freshmen into the USP Family. In aggregate, in 2015, approximately
145 freshmen participated in at least one orientation event, and approximately 100 seniors helped out, either
as a member of one of the many FOP organizing committees, or as an Orientation Group Leader (OGL).
USC FOP 2016 will involve a large and diverse audience, ensuring effective publicity. About 180 freshmen and
200 student helpers will be involved in the entire series of events.

1. Scholaris

As the first FOP event, Scholaris introduces and gears freshmen up for upcoming freshmen orientation activities
We shall be expecting 100 freshmen, 60 seniors, and 25 faculty members.

2. Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC)

The USC orientation camp is a 4- day social camp where freshmen forge friendships and orientate themselves to
college life. To spice things up, the camp will consist of high-adrenaline activities which are bound to promote
teamwork and trust amongst freshmen; these include beach games, station games, amazing race, war games
and a finale night.
We will be receiving about 150 freshmen. The event will also involve 100 seniors, 50 alumni and approximately
300 USP students.

3. Freshmen Orientation Week (FOW)

The USP orientation week will be a 4- day camp held in Cinnamon College. Activities include academic talks,
alumni sharing, sports games, a carnivalstyle fair to introduce the interest groups in USP and a formal dinner.
We will be expecting about 180 freshmen, 110 seniors, 50 faculty members and various alumni members.

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4. Rag & Flag

Rag is annual event organised by the NUS students union whereby students from each faculty get to stage
dance performances and construct various automated massive floats from scratch. It has been well-received
by the public and the student population of NUS for the past few years. In 2015, the Floating Platform had over
a thousand-strong audience witnessing this performance.

We will be expecting 1000-audience consisting of parents, alumni, staff members, the public and NUS students.
Partnered with 6 different voluntary organisations (beneficiaries) (list?) as part of NUSSU Rag & Flag Day 2016
targeting issues regarding the Environment, the Elderly, Education and Animals.

We are expecting about 180 freshmen, 50 seniors and 5 administrative staff members.

5. Dinner & Dance

As the last FOP event, Dinner & Dance
aimed to allow freshmen to show
appreciation to their seniors as well as
for all involved in orientation to enjoy a
night of good food, music and games

There are usually around 220
attendees, including 10 USP professors
and administrative staff

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Orientation Group in Camp Be the Impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome sponsorships in the form of:
• Cash sponsorship
• Product sponsorship
What we can do for you:
• Logo placement on marketing collaterals and programme booklets
• Logo placement on camp shirts
• Email blast
• Posts on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• Talks during camps
• Partner with us to organise welfare initiatives for our students!
This list is unexhaustive and we are open to discussion upon acceptance of partnership offers.

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4SWphoYyonur Osutroeacrh.Internal Be the Impact.

• There are over 675 USP Students under the programme at any
time.

• Connect to potential customers across different interests - You’ll
get to tap on USP’s multidisciplinary, cross-faculty programme
to reach out to students from 7 faculties!

• Connect with talents - You’ll get to know future graduates with

U a common interest and see strengthened recruitment efforts
with our publicity!
• 80 International Exchange Students
• Reach out to our international exchange students to achieve
international exposure for your brand!

External
• 15 years' of alumni in the Alumni Network
• Connect with our active pool of alumni
• Scholars Programme Alumni Network (SPAN)
• Connect to the public through our media-covered events
• Create awareness for your brand to the public with USP’s highly

SC publicised and featured events on media platforms
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Your Image. Be the Impact.

• Get to present your organisation as student-friendly and having an active presence on campus!
• Associate your brand with the University Scholars Programme and University Scholars Club, consisting of

driven, passionate and all-rounded students.
• Highlight your organization's’ areas of expertise or passion (e.g. philanthropism, environmental awareness)

through partnering us in events!

Your Choice.

Decide how you wanna sponsor us!
We are happy to hear from you with regards to how you want to help us make our events a success or how
you would like to partner us! :)

Be The Impact.

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