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
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In Conversation with Prof. Tommy Koh

20 Jan 2014 | 5:00 pm |
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IN CONVERSATION WITH TOMMY KOH

Date: Monday, January 20,2014

Time: 5pm to 6pm

Tembusu College. NUS and World Scientific Publishing Company are proud to present “In Conversation with Tommy Koh “. Join Tembusu College Rector Professor Tommy Koh in an exclusive dialogue session on his new book, The Tommy Koh Reader, Favourite Essays and Lectures. Listen to student Rachel Wong Jin Hui and Vinod Ashvin Ravi engage Professor Koh on wide ranging topics such as the arts, culture, environment, diplomacy etc. as well as the major influences throughout his illustrious academic and diplomatics career.

Have your copy of The Tommy Koh Reader autographed by the author himself, at the end of the session.

The dialogue will be moderated by Assoc. Prof. Gregory Clancey, Master , Tembusu College.

To register, please email: clye@wspc.com.sg

About Professor Tommy Koh

As one of Singaporean’s renowned and celebrated public figures, Professor Tommy Koh is recognised for his meritorious public service and achievements. He has been conferred many honours both locally and internationally, including the recent “Harvard’s Great Negotiator Award 2013.” Professor Tommy Koh is the inaugural Rector of Tembusu College, NUS

About The Tommy Koh Reader: Favourite Essay and Lectures

The Tommy Koh Reader: Favourite Essay and Lectures is a rich collection of Professor Koh’s favourite essays and lectures, and provides insight into his academic and diplomatics career. THis volume includes 96 memorable photographs and his essays on diplomacy, international law, art, culture, heritage, nature and environmental issues