STARS Awards and Lohei Dinner 2015

Alongside the myriad of awards honouring members of the Faculty, the FASS STARS Awards and Lohei Dinner (2015) also saw the inauguration of the Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Award. Befitting NUS’ 110th and Singapore’s 50th year respectively, the inaugural recipients comprise eight outstanding alumni from FASS whose illustrious achievements and careers have shaped the landscape of the Faculty, University, Singapore and beyond.

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Prof Lily Kong, Vice-Provost (Academic Personnel) (fourth from left) poses with the recipients of the Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards, including (from left): Prof Mahbubani, Prof Wang, Mrs Tan, Mr Edmund Baker (who received the award on behalf of his father Prof Baker), Prof Yeoh, Ambassador Chan, Mr Hochstadt and Mr Yap

The Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Award (Lifetime Achievement) was conferred upon former President Mr S R Nathan (Class ‘54) for his outstanding contributions. Seven other exceptional alumni were also recognised. They are:

  • Professor Maurice Baker (Class of ’41)
  • Professor Wang Gungwu (Class of ’53, ’56)
  • Mr Herman Ronald Hochstadt (Class of ’58)
  • Mrs Tan Suan Imm (Class of ’61)
  • Ambassador Chan Heng Chee (Class of ’64, ’74)
  • Mr Yap Boh Tiong (Class of ’69, ’73)
  • Professor Kishore Mahbubani (Class of ’71)

Additionally, 124 FASS STARS (Service, Teaching, Alumni, Research and Long Service) Awards were presented to faculty and staff to celebrate their remarkable achievements and years of dedication. The Faculty Research Award recognises excellent staff achievements and encourages quality research; the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award is given to faculty members who have displayed a high level of commitment to their teaching; the FASS Service Award honours administrative staff for their excellent service attitude; and the Long Service Award commemorates the long-term commitment and loyalty of employees who have achieved significant milestones with the Faculty.

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Faculty members, staff and guests alike joined in the tossing of Yu Sheng

The 2015 STARS Awards coincided with the Faculty’s Lunar New Year Lohei celebrations and the entertainment provided for the evening augured well with it. A roving silhouette artist, Mr Welles Tan, expertly cut out guests’ side profiles within seconds. FASS’ alumni Jonathan Leong (Class of ’07) belted out Maybe Tonight (whose melody and lyrics he wrote) and the popular Mandarin song Xin Bu Liao Qing.

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Silhouette Artist Mr Welles Tan

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Jonathan Leong and Jourdan Chang

The highlight of the performances was certainly by mask-changer Li Quanlin. Mr Li piqued the interest of the crowd with his entrance and costume, later on indulging them with a teasing performance; he changed his “face” without touching it!

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Mask-Changer Mr Li Quanlin even donned “faces” of popular characters!

All in all, it was a very enjoyable night with good food and great company. Congratulations to all our STARS winners!

These are the names of the recipients for the rest of the awards:

Faculty Research Award Winners

 

Name  

Department

 

Award for Excellent Researcher

 

A/P Davin Chor

 

Economics

 

Award for Promising Researcher

 

Dr Jessica Pan

 

Economics

 

Dr Daniel Friess

 

Geography

 

Dr Woon Chih Yuan

 

Geography

 

 

Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Winners (FTEA)

 

Name Department
Ms Sasiwimol Klayklueng Centre for Language Studies
A/P Chin Kwee Nyet Centre for Language Studies
Ms Rungnapa Kitiarsa Centre for Language Studies
Mr Yuzuru Hamasaki Centre for Language Studies
Dr Ho Chee Lick Chinese Studies
A/P Lee Cheuk Yin Chinese Studies
Dr Iccha Basnyat Communications and New Media
A/P Lee Seow Ting Communications and New Media
Dr Zhang Yang Economics
Dr Aamir Rafique Hashmi Economics
A/P Chia Ngee Choon Economics
Dr Susan Ang English Language and Literature
Dr Gilbert Yeoh English Language and Literature
Prof Goh Boon Hua Robbie English Language and Literature
Dr Anne M. Thell English Language and Literature
Dr Graham Wolfe English Language and Literature
A/P Michelle Lazar English Language and Literature
Dr Tania Roy English Language and Literature
Dr Yosuke Sato English Language and Literature
Dr Daniel Friess Geography
Dr Harvey Neo Geography
Dr Woon Chih Yuan Geography
Prof Brian Farrell History
A/P Maurizio Peleggi History
Dr John P. Dimoia History
Dr Donna Brunero History
A/P Timothy P. Barnard History
Dr Chris Mcmorran Japanese Studies
A/P Noor Aisha Abdul Rahman Malay Studies
Mr Chin Chuan Fei Philosophy
Dr Terence Lee Chek Liang Political Science
Dr Ryan Hong Psychology
Dr Cha Yeow Siah Psychology
Dr Jia Lile Psychology
A/P Trevor Penney Psychology
A/P Esther Goh Chor Leng Social Work
Dr Peace Wong Yuh Ju Social Work
Dr Feng Qiushi Sociology
A/P Joonmo Son Sociology
A/P Irving Johnson Southeast Asian Studies

 

 

Special Teaching Award Winners

 

Name Department Award
A/P Timothy P. Barnard History Educational Leadership Award
A/P Lim Sun Sun Communications & New Media Innovation Award
Ms Sasiwimol Klayklueng Centre for Language Studies Pedagogy Award
Dr Gilbert Yeoh English Language & Literature Students’ Choice Award
Dr Zhang Yang Economics Students’ Choice Award
Dr Suriani Suratman Malay Studies Versatility Award

 

FASS Service Award Winners (Outstanding Award)

Name Department
Mdm Asma Bevi Binte Abdul Majid Dean’s Office
Ms Loh Poh Yee Psychology
Mrs Rajamani Subramaniam Sociology

FASS Service Award Winners

Name Department
Miss Chan Guek Hong English Language and Literature
Ms Chan May Ling, Karen Undergraduate Studies
Ms Gayathri d/o Dorairaju Communications and New Media
Ms Jamunarani d/o Danakkody Administration
Ms Kanaga d/o Muthuveloo Communications and New Media
Ms Lee Bee Ling Japanese Studies
Mr Lee Choon Yoong Geography
Miss Lee Pei Ying Centre for Language Studies
Mdm Norizan Binti Abdul Majid Communications and New Media
Mdm Shazlina Binte Sahlan English Language and Literature
Miss Soh Gek Han Geography
Miss Wong Pauline Undergraduate Studies

Long Service Award (10 Years)

Name Department
Ms Malwina Baranska Centre for Language Studies
A/P Donald Francis Favareau Communications and New Media
Ms Shirley Koh See Liew Dean’s Office
Mr Teng Mah Kiong Dean’s Office
Mr Jagan s/o Sinnasamy Dean’s Office
A/P Barbara Therese, Ryan English Language & Literature
Dr Tania, Roy English Language & Literature
A/P Wang Yi-Chen Geography
Dr Tang Weng Hong Philosophy
A/P Eddie, Tong Mun Wai Psychology
Mdm Suraya Binte Ahmad Social Work
Dr Muhammad Arafat Bin Mohamad Southeast Asian Studies

Long Service Award (15 Years)

Name Department
A/P Lo Yuet Keung Chinese Studies
A/P Shi Yuzhi Chinese Studies
Ms Karen Chan May Ling Dean’s Office
Ms Colleen Chen Hian Ngo Dean’s Office
Mdm Gayathry Devi d/o Silvarasan Dean’s Office
Mdm Foo Peck Jia Dean’s Office
Ms Susan Khoo Poh Siok Dean’s Office
Mdm Wong Khuan Heng Dean’s Office
Ms Irene Nai Hai Ling Dean’s Office
Mr Tan Eng Tian Dean’s Office
Ms Lim Meng Woan Economics
A/P Shin Jang-Sup Economics
A/P Liu Haoming Economics
Ms Audrey Lee Li Khim English Language & Literature
Mdm Lim Lay Hoon English Language & Literature
A/P Michelle M. Lazar English Language & Literature
A/P Timothy Gwyn Bunnell Geography
A/P Matthias, Roth Geography
Ms Rona Foo Yoke Ling History
A/P Timothy Percy Barnard History
A/P Ian Lewis, Gordon History
A/P Gregory Kevin Clancey History
Mdm Ng Lai Leng Japanese Studies
A/P Hendrik Carl Meyer-Ohle Japanese Studies
A/P Noor Aisha Bte Abdul Rahman Malay Studies
Mr Chin Chuan Fei Philosophy
Mdm Nur Jannah Binte Mohamed South Asian Studies Programme
A/P Gyanesh Kudaisya South Asian Studies Programme
Dr Rajesh Rai South Asian Studies Programme

Long Service Award (20 Years)

Name Department
Mdm Ng Siew Hua Dean’s Office
A/P Grant, Shen Guangren English Language & Literature
Mdm Rohani Binte Sungib Southeast Asian Studies

Long Service Award (25 Years)

Name Department
Mdm Yuen Sau Yoong Centre for Language Studies
Mdm Normah Binte Osman Dean’s Office
Mdm Ng Choai Hia Dean’s Office
Prof Sun Yeneng Economics
A/P Albert Tsui Ka Cheng Economics
A/P Walter Lim Swee Huat English Language & Literature
Dr Peter Tan Kok Wan English Language & Literature
Dr Barnard E. Turner English Language & Literature
A/P Chng Huang Hoon English Language & Literature
Dr Mohd Maliki Bin Osman Social Work

Long Service Award (30 Years)

Name Department
A/P Ismail Talib Bin Said English Language & Literature

Long Service Award (35 Years)

Name Department
A/P Hussin Mutalib Political Science
A/P Bilveer Singh Political Science

Long Service Award (40 Years)

Name Department
Prof Basant Kumar Kapur Economics
A/P Yong Mun Cheong History

 

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