UWAS

University Women's Association (Singapore)

Committed to improving women's contributions to
benefit society, particularly through education.

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President's Message

Ms Genevieve Ng
President,
2008-2010

Dear UWAS members

Thank you for placing your faith and trust in me to be your seventh President.

During my involvement with UWAS’ Exco since 2004, I have participated and witnessed the numerous contribution of the Presidents and their Exco, quietly and unobtrusively behind the scene, laying a sustainable foundation for UWAS and her future. I am grateful to have with me a team of highly regarded, qualified and competent Exco for this term from 2008-10.

The honour to serve the women’s development gives me an opportunity to pass on what I have learnt from fellow women from all walks of life and countries. UWAS is at a historic juncture where investment in her future leadership is crucial. We are glad to have with us the grant recipients of UWAS education grants. Optimising the collective wisdom of these diverse UWAS members, we hope to harness our relevance to the women graduates of today with a balanced variety of programmes that address their concerns. As the national affiliate of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) and a member of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation (SCWO), I believe we have much talent and shared beliefs to collaborate on. Together, we hope to bring a ray of hope to better the circumstances of women and girls in our society. In 2009, we will be hosting the University Women of Asia (UWA) Regional Conference in Singapore. Based on our feedback and interaction with member countries within UWA, there is much common ground and many goals that we aspire to achieve and realize together.

Please give us your views in the UWAS forum, learn a new skill, update your knowledge and share your insights and your talents. Please help us to reach out to new members for UWAS. Together, we can scale new heights of success together!

Kind regards,
Genevieve Ng
President, UWAS 2008-2010
1 July 2008

What's On

Upcoming Events

UWAS Exco Meeting No.03

Date: Wednesday July 7 2010

Time: 6.30pm (dinner followed by meeting)
Venue: Hotel Royal @ Queens, Brasserie Cafe
Address: Queens Road

Getting to Know ...

Genevieve Ng

Profession:
An accounting, finance & HR practitioner.

Background:
I graduated from Curtin University Of Technology in 1991, obtained my CPA from CPA Australia in 1995, graduated with a Master of Business Administration from University Of Western Australia in 1996 and obtained my Fellow of FINSIA in 2005.

Interests/Hobbies:
I read widely, ponder deeply and analyse topics of interest. Helping youth and young adult to realise their untap potential to give their best in their studies and life with hard work and no short cut. Motivating myself to get off the couch to exercise. And volunteer my time to de-stigmatise mental health, which is a turn off conversation topic for many in our society.

Reading now:
Saving The Sun, How Wall Street Mavericks Shook Up Japan's Financial World and Made Billions by Gillian Tett

Favourite Haunt in Singapore
No particular specific haunt in Singapore though I tend to laze around my neighbourhood in the eastside of Singapore during weekends and public holidays.

Interesting fact
A woman of contradiction. Whilst I strive for work life balance, I usually would not refuse challenging tasks. And kind friends would advise me against burnout.

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