Columbia University Club - Singapore

✨May in Review

🎮 UCL’s Rewind: A 90s Social Afternoon
Nostalgia, games, laughter, and new connections with alumni from 18+ schools.

🎓 [INSEAD x MIT Invite] In Conversation with MIT Professor Emilio J Castilla
A fascinating discussion on meritocracy, talent, and career mobility in today’s world.

🌿 Health, Wellness & Longevity Talk
An inspiring evening with Berkeley and HBS exploring how to live healthier, longer, and better.

🎨 [UCL Invite] David Hockney IMBA Exhibition
Immersive art, engaging conversations, and a leisurely lunch with fellow alumni.

🏐 [Harvard Invite] All Ivies + Oxbridge Beach Club & Volleyball
Beach volleyball and networking with alumni from the Ivies and Oxbridge.

✨Hong Kong Ivy Ball
A glamorous evening at the Regent Hong Kong, where CAA Singapore organized a table and connected with Ivy alumni from across the region.

Here’s to a month filled with learning, culture, wellness, and community—and even more exciting events ahead. 🌏💙

Sharing a full circle moment for our Columbia Alumni Association of Singapore community✨

26 June 2025: CAA SG hosted the book launch for our alum Jemimah Wei (MFA ’22) and her novel The Original Daughter.

22 April 2026: CAA SG welcomed CBS Prof Adam Galinsky for a book talk on Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.

2 May 2026: Both books were featured on The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers list, each ranking #3 in their respective categories (fiction and non-fiction).
🔗Article Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/the-straits-times-weekly-bestsellers-may-2

Moments like this remind us how powerful this community really is 🤍

✨April In Review

CVC Drinks with David Chou (CBS ’95) 🍸

‘Inspire’ Book Talk with CBS Professor Adam Galinsky 📚�An evening with Adam Galinsky as he shared three powerful insights on leadership and human nature, inspired by his latest book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.

Newly Admitted Student Reception
An afternoon of conversations with students, alumni, and parents.

CBS Industry Speaker Insight | AI: Beyond the Hype 📊�An engaging discussion on AI Adoption Fundamentals for Leaders—moving beyond the noise to explore what enterprise AI actually looks like.

[INSEAD Invite] Fashion & Sustainability: Rethinking the Future of Style 🏫�“Reset Fashion” brought together operators, industry leaders, and tech innovators to unpack the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion.

Whether it’s learning, unwinding, or bringing the family along—we’ve got something for everyone in the months ahead.

See you at the next one 🦁💙

✨April In Review

CVC Drinks with David Chou (CBS ’95) 🍸

CBS Professor Adam Galinsky Book Talk 📚�An evening with Adam Galinsky as he shared three powerful insights on leadership and human nature, inspired by his latest book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.

CBS Industry Speaker Insight | AI: Beyond the Hype 📊�An engaging discussion on AI Adoption Fundamentals for Leaders—moving beyond the noise to explore what enterprise AI actually looks like.

[INSEAD Invite] Fashion & Sustainability: Rethinking the Future of Style 🏫�“Reset Fashion” brought together operators, industry leaders, and tech innovators to unpack the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion.

Whether it’s learning, unwinding, or bringing the family along—we’ve got something for everyone in the months ahead.

See you at the next one 🦁💙

✨March in Review

UCL Invite: Film & Culture Quiz Night 🎬�A sold-out evening inspired by The New York Times’ 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century — blending film, culture, logic, and general knowledge in mixed-school teams.

Columbia Asia Alumni Spring Outing 🌸�Over 18 attendees from CAA Singapore — co-hosted across cities, brought together by one community 💙

Annual General Meeting (AGM)�New faces, fresh ideas, and an exciting new term ahead!

Grateful for a month of strong partnerships, vibrant energy, and community across cities 🌏

Join us for an evening with Adam Galinsky as he shares three powerful insights on leadership and human nature, inspired by his latest book, Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.

A renowned professor at Columbia Business School, Galinsky is an award-winning researcher, celebrated educator, and TED speaker with over 7.4M views.

🗓 April 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕖 6:30PM to 9:30PM
📍The Nanson, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay by IHG, 1 Nanson Rd, Level 3, Singapore 238909
🎟️ $68 public | $18 Columbia members
Includes book talk, Q&A, and signing. Canapés provided; drinks pay-as-you-go. Books available for purchase at a discounted price.

🔗 More Details: https://singapore.alumni.columbia.edu/inspire_book_adam_galinsky

🌍 Evening Dialogue on Climate, Finance, and Energy

Join us for an intimate evening of dialogue and insights with Alexis Abramson, Dean of the Columbia Climate School, and Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, on cutting-edge interdisciplinary climate initiatives, climate finance, and energy efficiency shaping the global transition.

Enjoy free-flow canapés and drinks in a private dining setting at Mandala Club.

Event Details
🗓 January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
🕖 7:00PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Mandala Club – Popi’s Penthouse Private Dining Room (Level 2), 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845 (near Outram Park MRT)

🎟️ Pricing
• SGD $78 (CAA Singapore & Mandala Club members)
• SGD $88 (Non-Members & Guests)

🔗 https://singapore.alumni.columbia.edu/an_evening_conversation_on_climate_finance_and_energy