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News & Events
Almost every week, members of Tembusu College are invited to meet and chat with guests - both local and international - through a variety of hosted events. There is a huge diversity of backgrounds amongst our visitors, who range from politicians to diplomats, artists, writers, poets, and academics. Select an event category on the left to find out more.
Our events and members of our community are also frequently featured by the Press and Media. Visit the Newsroom to read the reports.
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Ethos
Tembusu College’s motto The Home of Possibilities, means we value the development of each individual according to her or his own path through life. At the same time we are a learning community, which seeks to give students an intense experience in a nurturing environment. The college administers (and awards certificates for) the prestigious University Town College Programme (UTCP), which augments students’ regular degree programmes by emphasising breadth, critical thinking, and exposure to inter-disciplinary thinking. Our curriculum includes both seminars and out-of-classroom learning experiences.
The college is not themed. Diversity is an important part of our ethos, and we offer learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of interests. We do, however, have particular areas of strength, which are reflected in the backgrounds of our faculty.
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Education
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College Life
A home away from home, the Tembusu College community is 21 storeys of collegiate spirit known for its friendly and welcoming culture.
Wake up or wind down through casual conversations with your Fellows and peers over meals at the Dining Hall. Sweat it out over sports at the Multi Purpose Hall. Huddle with like-minded individuals at one of the many Student-run Interest Groups & Student-Initiated Projects or start your own. Let loose or let your creativity flow in the well furnished Student Spaces. Be our Student Partners and contribute to the College community.
Need career advice? Stressed? Need help on personal issues? Or simply want catch up with friendly members of our Residential Team? We're here for you.
Tembusu College is much more than a home; it's a Home of Possibilities.
Dr Gene Segarra Navera
Fellow (Honorary)
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
Senior Lecturer
Centre for English Language Communication
National University of Singapore
Centre for English Language Communication, National University of Singapore
Dr Gene Segarra Navera is Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for English Language Communication. Gene has served the University Town Academic Curriculum since 2014 by offering ideas and exposition modules on Oratory and the Public Mind and Discourse, Citizenship and Society. He also teaches a critique and expression module titled Citizen Speak: Persuasion and Polarization in Society at the Ridge View Residential College.
Gene has more than 18 years of experience in university teaching, research, and extension. He holds a PhD in English Language Studies from NUS, and writes in the areas of rhetoric and public address, critical discourse studies, and writing and speech communication pedagogies. Before coming to Singapore to pursue his doctoral studies in 2007, he taught speech communication and argumentative writing courses in the University of the Philippines Los Baños where he was Outstanding Teacher in the Humanities and Social Sciences in 2004.
Gene has published papers and book chapters on Philippine presidential rhetoric and facilitation practices in writing and communication instruction. He is the author of the book The Rhetoric of PNoy: Image, Myth and Rhetorical Citizenship in Philippine Presidential Speeches (2018).
