{"id":3660,"date":"2024-08-30T08:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-alumn-nus.pantheonsite.io\/alumnus\/?p=3660"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:04:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:04:42","slug":"ridge-view-residential-college-celebrates-10-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.nus.edu.sg\/thealumnus\/2024\/08\/30\/ridge-view-residential-college-celebrates-10-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridge View Residential College Celebrates 10 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner was a heartfelt celebration bringing together past and present members of the college community to reflect on a decade of shared memories and growth. The event honoured RVRC\u2019s journey, evoking nostalgia as alumni, faculty, and staff reminisced about the pivotal moments that defined their time at the college.<\/p>

The evening kicked off with a commemorative speech by RVRC College Master Associate Professor Sim Tick Ngee (Arts & Social Science \u201990), who celebrated the college’s decade of achievements. \u201cFrom expanding our community to celebrating our first ticketed musical, the college has achieved so much,\u201d added Mr Cyrus Lim Lek Wee (Science \u201921). \u201cIt was truly heartwarming to witness RVRC’s remarkable growth over the past decade!\u201d<\/p>

Following this, the audience was treated to bespoke musical performances by RVRC’s music interest group Jukebox, and the winners of the RV10 Song Writing competition, Mr Gaston Liew and Mr Aaron Lim. Speeches by RVRC Rector Dr Noeleen Heyzer (Arts & Social Sciences \u201971, MSocSc \u201973) and RVRC\u2019s inaugural Director of Studies, Associate Professor Lee Kooi Cheng (Arts & Social Sciences MA \u201994) highlighted the college\u2019s impact over the years. Guests were further entertained by a vibrant dance performance from the NUS Dance Ensemble.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A video message from the founding College Master, Professor Adekunle Olusola Adeyeye, reminded everyone of the hard work, challenges, and perseverance that went into building the strong foundation upon which the college has flourished.<\/p>

\u201cWitnessing the different generations of the RVRC community come together to honour the college that has served as our home away from home has been a truly heartwarming experience,\u201d said Mr Brandon Lau, Project Director for the RV10 Gala Dinner.<\/p>

The evening culminated in a joyful RV10 cake-cutting ceremony, uniting staff and students in celebration. To end the night, a special video montage showcased cherished memories from both current and past staff, as well as alumni.<\/p>

Reflecting on the evening, Mr Zhang Xiangyu Oliver (Business \u201924) said, \u201cIt was great to reconnect with the people who made my 4-year journey in RVRC memorable, and to celebrate the countless milestones of the college since inception.\u201d As for Mr Javier Chia, a Year 4 resident at RVRC, “Reliving cherished memories, reconnecting with all the friends I have made along the way, and learning about the rich history which brought RVRC to where it is today made the dinner event incredibly special to me.\u201d<\/p>

The College thanks the Student Organising Committee for their hard work in planning the event, as well as the event attendees for commemorating the wonderful journey. Here\u2019s to another amazing 10 years and beyond!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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