Singapore 鈥 Andrew Tjioe, president of the Restaurant
Association of Singapore and executive chairman of Tung Lok
Restaurants, Ltd., delivered the commencement address to graduates of in September. Mr. Tjioe advised bachelor鈥檚 degree
recipients that their outlook on life will help define their success.
鈥淟earn from every mistake. Your heart can be broken when you
fail, but don鈥檛 let your spirit be beaten,鈥 said Mr. Tjioe,
whose Singapore-based company now owns, manages, and franchises more than 40
restaurants throughout Asia. 鈥淚f you keep being positive about everything, your
life will be full of positive energy. If you aspire to change the society you
live in, then you will live the life of a social activist.鈥
A restaurateur with 35 years of experience, Mr. Tjioe has earned many career honors, including the Ernst
& Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and both the regional Restaurateur
of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the World Gourmet Summit
Awards of Excellence. He also received the International Star Lifetime
Achievement Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and twice
earned Wine & Dine magazine鈥檚
Singapore Restaurateur of the Year Award.
These graduates began their CIA studies in 2013 after
completing a three-year diploma program in partnership with the Singapore
Institute of Technology. Credits from previous business management courses
transferred, allowing students to complete their four-year degree with two
years of the CIA鈥檚 unparalleled
hands-on culinary training and certain required liberal arts courses.
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The Culinary Institute of America, Singapore offers baccalaureate
degrees in Culinary Arts Management for citizens of the small island
nation. The most recent graduation at the CIA's only international
campus was in September 2015. (Photo credit: CIA)
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About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier
culinary college. Dedicated to driving leadership development for the
foodservice and hospitality industry, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers
associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; bachelor鈥檚
degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; and
executive education through its Food Business School. Its conferences and
consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry in
the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, world cuisines &
cultures, and professional excellence & innovation. The college also offers
certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its
worldwide network of 48,000 alumni includes leaders in every area of
foodservice and hospitality. The CIA has campuses in New York, California,
Texas, and Singapore.
About Singapore Institute of Technology
Established in 2009, SIT is an institution funded by the Ministry of Education
offering undergraduate degree programs primarily for polytechnic graduates. In
partnership with various reputable overseas universities, SIT has brought to
Singapore some of the world鈥檚 top industry-focused degree programs targeted at
growth sectors of the economy. Through a unique tripartite collaboration with
its overseas university partners and the five local polytechnics, SIT
represents a new model that is set to become a key pillar of university
education. SIT has been slated to become the fifth public university in
Singapore by the government.
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