SUSScribe No. 40 | Dec 2017 | Page 6

The Graduation Celebration event is special for every new batch of graduates as it celebrates the fruition of their efforts, as well as the dawning of a new chapter in their lives. The Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2017 was especially special for three reasons. First, it marked the inaugural batch of graduates from the new and autonomous Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Next, it also saw the launch of the SUSS alumni logo and the exclusive SUSS alumni digital card. Interestingly, SUSS is the only university in Singapore to have its very own alumni logo. It is the pride of our alumni to have this distinction! From the word “go”, when Professor Cheong Hee Kiat, President of SUSS, pressed the button to unveil the logo, it was marvelous fun. And what an emcee Mr Simon Soo was, filling the afternoon with side-splitting laughter. Mr Soo created an interactive and lively atmosphere effortlessly, and the fun and games proceeded seamlessly from one to an- other. Aside from the games, the food catered from Red Tail – the food and beverage arm of Zouk – was superlative with many guests going for second helpings. Another hot favourite food item was the churros from the specially set-up booth where one could choose from a range of condiments to accompany the fried dough pastry. Graduates simply flashed their newly downloaded digital card to redeem the churros for free.