NUS Geographical Society
About
The NUS Geographical Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs, welfare and aspirations of students of Geography in NUS; in maintaining a strong and close relationship between the student community and faculty at the Department of Geography; and in promoting the discipline of Geography amongst the Singaporean student community. The Society enjoys a long history and tradition of close ties with the Department, extending back to the days of the former University of Singapore. Today, the Geog Soc (pronounced “JEOG-SOCK”), as it is affectionately referred to, still serves as the umbrella body under which students reading Geography can find both academic and social support. This is achieved through the numerous activities organised throughout the year.
The Society's Logo
The logo captures the dynamism and vibrancy of the Society. The sunflower is used as a metonym for the environment, reflecting the essence of geography. The striking stylised image of the sunflower also captures the spirit of geographic concern with human-environment relationships. The outreaching petals of the flower are representative of students’ quest for greater knowledge as well as the Society’s bid to reach out to all students.
The 58th Management Committee (MC) seeks to serve the NUS Geography community under the guiding motto “Ablaze!”.
A word with an intense and bold undertone, Ablaze! reflects the fiery passion the 58th MC members will carry with them as they serve the NUS Geography community wholeheartedly. It encompasses the 58th’s promise and ambition to maintain and build upon the work of the past 57 MCs, expanding into uncharted territories in search of new opportunities and welfare that may benefit all NUS geographers.
The motto Ablaze! is also a short yet impactful word that represents two core missions of the 58th.
The first mission is “Setting the Heart Ablaze!”. In setting our hearts ablaze, the 58th MC seeks to carry out our duties to serve and lead with integrity and passion, with the needs of our fellow geographers in mind. Through the provision of greater and genuine welfare to reach out to all geographers, we aim to encourage stronger relations between and across cohorts. The fire within our hearts shall fuel our desire and motivation to better the welfare within our community. It is our hope that through our initiatives and enthusiasm, we shall also influence all geographers to set their hearts ablaze and to join us in our mission to mould a sense of belonging and ‘home’ in NUS Geography, nurturing a place for one to derive solace and energy from.
Our second mission “Setting the Path Ablaze!” reflects the 58th’s ambition to light up the path for all geographers so that they may navigate their time in NUS Geography with ease, making it a pleasant and memorable experience. It supports the first mission’s core vision by connecting the paths of faculty members and students, as well as between students, for greater welfare and relations. However, in its own essence, this mission represents the 58th’s goal to discover, explore and forge trails towards new and meaningful opportunities that may enrich an NUS geographer’s student life and bring the reputation of NUS Geographical Society to greater heights. Lastly, it reflects the 58th’s desire to introduce new initiatives or improve current ones, trailblazing for future MCs.
In our term, the 58th MC promises to strive to address the needs of all NUS geographers and to dedicate and commit to our roles in NUS Geographical Society.
Cheong Shi Min (Ms)
President
58th Management Committee | NUS Geographical Society
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore
nusgeographicalsociety@gmail.com (Email)
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