03/09/2026
✨August 2026 In Review
From gallery tours and thought-provoking conversations to student send-offs and alumni gatherings, August was full of Columbia moments worth celebrating. Here’s a look back:
🎨 Maria Tan (CC’22): First Light Exhibition
An intimate private gallery tour with Maria Tan (CC’22) at Columns Gallery, where she shared the inspiration and stories behind her first solo exhibition in Singapore, First Light.
🍸 Princeton × Columbia Alumni Mixer with Prof. Jose Scheinkman
An evening of thought-provoking conversation with Prof. Jose Scheinkman, exploring climate finance, forest protection, and the road to COP30.
🦁 Columbia Summer Student Send-Off Reception
A warm welcome to the newest members of the Columbia family as they begin their journey at Columbia!
🦁 Columbia SSA Send-Off After Party
Keeping the celebrations going following the CAA Singapore Send-Off!
🚀 Unplugged × SGX: Capital, Growth & Leadership
Columbia alumni were invited to join Walter Tan (GS ’16), who spoke as a panelist at SGX’s session on Singapore’s Mainboard listing landscape, capital, and opportunities for growth.
🍷 Monochrome & Merlot: Private Dinner
An evening of wine, a three-course dinner, and great company at 67 Pall Mall.
🎤 [PENN Invite] Asia after Hormuz: Integration & Resilience with Dr. Parag Khanna
An engaging lunchtime conversation with renowned geopolitical strategist Dr. Parag Khanna on Asia’s evolving geopolitical landscape, followed by a four-course lunch at The American Club.
📚 [INSEAD Invite] Fireside Chat with Professor Tommy Koh
An inspiring conversation with Prof. Tommy Koh, one of Singapore’s most respected diplomats and former Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations, on the Straits of Hormuz, leadership, and Singapore’s role in a rapidly changing world.
That’s a wrap on August — see you at the next Columbia gathering! 💙