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Singapore’s Very Own Co-operative Float

The track at the National University of Singapore Sports and Recreation Centre (NUS SRC) was transformed into a vibrant riot of colours on 8 August 2009, as NUS alumni, students and staff came together for the annual NUS Students’ Union (NUSSU) Rag Day, one of the University’s oldest and proudest traditions.

This year, the event was made special by the inaugural participation of the Singapore Co-operative Movement. Specifically, we and the NUS Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society co-sponsored our very own float, created by one of the six Halls of Residence, Eusoff Hall. Coincidentally, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the latter, which is also Singapore’s well-established campus co-operative. It was thus of little surprise when such an exultant presentation successfully earned the Eusoff Rag Team 2009/2010 three NUSSU Challenge Shields for Halls of Residence – Best Float Design, Best Float Presentation and OSA Most Creative Award!