The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia

Student Partners

At Tembusu College, we believe in forging a vibrant learning community that embraces diversity in interests and passions. There are several key student partners which work closely with the college fellowship.

COLLEGE STUDENTS’ COMMITTEE

College Students’ Committee (CSC) is the highest student leadership body in Tembusu College and the CSC is committed to ensuring that all Tembusians get an exceptional student life experience in Tembusu. They manage Tembusu’s Interest Groups (IGs), and plan student life events such as Halloween, Arts Week, tShop, Tembusu House Games (THG), Tembusu-Takes-A-Break (TTAB) and many more!
 

 

Tembusu Ambassadors

The Tembusu Ambassadors are a group of students who represent our College to promote and showcase our college to prospective students and parents during outreach events, such as at various JCs/polys, during NUS Open Day or Admissions interviews. On special occasions, Tembusu Ambassadors also suit up to host local and foreign Ambassadors and diplomats when they visit Tembusu College or UTown!

Tembusu Ambassadors aim to:

  1. Connect with prospective students
  2. Welcome visitors and distinguished guests
  3. Conduct campus tours around Tembusu College
  4. Assist in managing college events (e.g. Tembusu Forums)
  5. Promote residential college education

Take a look here at our promotional video for the College

Tembusu Moderators Group

The Tembusu Moderators Group (TMG) is a team of Tembusians who facilitate meaningful and engaging conversations between invited speakers and students at Tembusu Conversations, Master’s Teas, and Fellow’s Teas, among other events. The group enriches the intellectual life of the College by encouraging students to be curious in and share diverse perspectives on a wide variety of topics. Through training workshops, mutual learning, and research, the TMG nurtures professional and confident moderators.

 

 

Education Working Group

The Education Working Group (EWG) is a small team of passionate Tembusians working closely with the Director of Studies. It endeavours to be the bridge between students and fellows in relation to the academic aspects of the college experience. The EWG aims to keep students informed about the various seminars on offer and about the ideas behind the academic programme. It also seeks to promote interaction between fellows and students on how the design and teaching of courses can best support students’ learning. The group acts as a partner to the fellows and the course allocation team in Tembusu, through the sharing and implementation of constructive ideas.

Alumni Working Group

The Alumni Working Group (AWG) is a team of dedicated Tembusians who work closely with the College to create various platforms to connect Tembusu Alumni to the alma mater and community. It seeks to create opportunities for Alumni to give back to the College and interact with current residents through meaningful conversations on topics ranging from career development to personal interests. Hence, enriching the lives and experience of the Alumni and the residents.