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Calling All NUS Community! WUJ x NUS Day of Service 2019!

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Hi all,



I am very happy to announce that WUJ will be collaborating with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for their Day of Service this coming September!

As a form of community outreach, participants would get the opportunity to engage with the residents of Pulau Ubin and dwell themselves to learn about the kampong's history, culture, traditions and community while giving back to the residents by lending them a helping hand in keeping the kampong beautiful through a kampong clean-up.

This event is open to the entire NUS community including all students, staff and even alumni! 

So if you happen to be a part of the NUS family, why not jio along your friends and family and join me on Pulau Ubin on September 7th, 2019 from 9 am - 1 pm?

Register now right here!

You may find out more NUS DOS 2019 in the following excerpts taken from the NUS DOS website!

Registration for WUJ's usual monthly Kampong Clean-Up is still open for August to December so sign up now here!

About DOS

The inaugural NUS DOS was held on September 3rd, 2016, and it was a day of significance for the University as the entire NUS community came together to give back to the society. Since its launch, DOS has garnered more support from alumni, students and staff. The third DOS in 2018 saw more than 2,000 participants came together for 42 activities that reached out to 5,000 beneficiaries.

Save the date for DOS2019 and be a Champion or Participant to do our part for our society, environment and the less fortunate among us. Come with your family and friends for this meaningful event!

The NUS Day of Service is a day when the whole NUS family comes together to give back to the community through service and action. This event reinforces NUS' strong tradition of serving and contributing to our country and society.

Dedicate a few hours on Saturday to do your part for a cause that is close to your heart, and discover just how fun and purposeful it can be! You can also meet new friends who share interest in your common cause.

The annual Day of Service takes place on the first Saturday of September every year.

Keep your calendar free on September 7th, 2019!


May Pulau Ubin thrive again, with its people in its heart. 

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