January 2012 - ICU-SingSoc

The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Week 3: Singapore VS Malaysia Food festival tomorrow!
by Shun Ying Luar 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Updates Contents 1. Singapore VS Malaysia: Who boleh? - The final showdown (27 Jan 2012)<#1351c626488c36de_item1> 2. Solemates recruitment: Looking for lighting crew!<#1351c626488c36de_item2> 3. UKSSC Inter-university Captain's Ball League(1 Feb 2012)<#1351c626488c36de_item3> ------------------------------ 1. Singapore VS Malaysia: Who boleh? - The final showdown (27 Jan 2012) To the hardiest, toughest, and bravest fighters for our nation's pride, The time has come. At last, the long-awaited finale to our epic clash with MSoc in the Who * boleh*? Series has finally arrived: the Food Festival. This time, get set to battle over our country's favourite past-time: FOOD! Get your game face on, and prepare yourselves for our final showdown with the Malaysians to show them we mean business over several food-based competitions. Here's the details: *Date: 27 Jan 2011 * *Time: 1930-2200 h** * *Venue: Union Activity Space (opposite Union Dining Hall) * *Note: *This is a *POTLUCK* event, so please bring your best dishes and let our 'friendly neighbours' have a taste of the true Singaporean flavour. If you're kiasu enough to come early and queue, you'll hopefully get a taste of Chin our Iron Chef's die die must try competition entry that's going to be the best in Singapore, JB, and some say Batam! <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> What're you waiting for? Email Joshua at president(a)ic-singsoc.net to sign up today and take the Malaysians on! (or get some free food :P) Let's take this chance to stand up for Singapore, and show them that the Little Red Dot *boleh. ** * ------------------------------ 2. Solemates recruitment: Looking for lighting crew! Here's a message from our Major Event Officer, YiJing: Hello everyone, Are you passionate about joining your friends in this year's Major Event, Solemates, but cannot find the right team to join? Well here is your chance, we are recruiting our very own *lighting crew*. This job comes with its very own perks: you will be getting a VIP view of the entire musical while playing your role in it! (Not even the actors or dancers get the chance to do so, HA.) Having experience with stage lighting is a bonus, but if you do not have any, fret not; just come with an open mind to pick up some new skills! All you have to do is just to drop me an email at *majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net *to indicate your interest. Join us in ICSS's event of the year, Solemates! :) ------------------------------ 3. UKSSC Inter-university Captain's Ball League(1 Feb 2012) Here's a message from our Sport Officer, Yuxiang: Hey sports/Captain's Ball enthusiasts, The much-awaited details of the UKSSC Inter-University Captain's Ball League fixtures and details are finally out! For those who still have no idea what is going on, here's a heads up: over the next 5 weeks (1 Feb - 7 Mar), there will be an *Inter-university Captain's Ball League held every Wednesday at Wilson House*. <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> ICSS will be sending a mixed team of 12, and recruitment is still *open*! So interested people who have yet to secure a place in the team, contact me at sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net now**! Our fixtures are as follow: *Date* *Opponent* *Time* 01-Feb LSE 4-5pm 08-Feb Queen Mary 4-5pm 22-Feb KCL 5-6pm 07-Mar UCL 5-6pm All are welcome and no experience is required! As for those who are not keen in playing the sport, feel free to come down to Wilson House to cheer our athletes on and also be entertained by the exciting action. With a strong team and (hopefully) home-ground support, we would defintely be expecting some good results. Team Imperial needs *you*. Sign up now! ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/si****ngapore/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/m**ailman** /listinfo/icu-singsoc<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailm…> Powered by GroupSpaces<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>- Manage your group online<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1t30k-1ez6m-20ghzzgigr?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Week 2: New term. New Beginnings... Happy Chinese New Year!
by Shun Ying Luar 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Updates This e-mail has attached files - see below <#134f37b6b29738e0_attachments> ------------------------------ Contents 1. Welcome to Spring term! <#134f37b6b29738e0_item1> 2. CNY Carnival 2012 (21 Jan 2012) <#134f37b6b29738e0_item2> 3. Overseas Societies Committee International Fair: Melting Pot (25 Jan 2012) <#134f37b6b29738e0_item3> 4. Singapore VS Malaysia: Who Boleh? - The final instalment<#134f37b6b29738e0_item4> 5. UKSSC inter-university Captain's ball competition (25 Jan 2012)<#134f37b6b29738e0_item5> 6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Internship <#134f37b6b29738e0_item6> 7. GIC Internship Programme <#134f37b6b29738e0_item7> ------------------------------ 1. Welcome to Spring term! Dear Brothers and Sisters, Welcome back! I hope that everyone has had a fun-filled and lively Christmas break, and that we're all raring to go for the new year ahead. For all those who've had exams or are still sitting for them in these first few weeks, here's wishing you all the best in your papers and soon, we can all celebrate the end of stress! Another Year, Another Term. Or so we thought? Although the Spring Term looks to be just one more term of studying and preparing for exams, there's much more happening in ICSS that you can be a part of. First up, our big ICSS family will come together for our *annual CNY Dinner* this Sunday, followed by the festivities of *Melting Pot*, the colouful and vibrant International Fair held in Beit Quad on Wednesday 25 Jan, and finally rounding up this week's events is the final clash with our 'friendly neighbours' MSoc in the *Food Festival of the Who boleh series *next weekend. To top it all off, this Term has *MAJOR EVENT *on the 18th of February! Many thanks to the dedicated Cast & Crew who have been working hard to perfect their moves, memorise their lines or harmonise their voices over the past two months. For those of us who missed out on the chance to be part of the Cast and Crew, don't fear! You'll have the opportunity to be a part of 'Solemates', a delightful and light-hearted story of Singaporeans in a fairytale land, on the 18th itself as tickets are now available! Feel free to approach any member of the Cast and Crew to get your tickets today! Stay tuned to K&T for more details :) <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> Finally, here's wishing you a prosperous Year of the Dragon! <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> 新年快乐，万事如意，龙马精神，心想事成，学业进步，五福临门，龙腾**虎跃！ Much love, Joshua ------------------------------ 2. CNY Carnival 2012 (21 Jan 2012) Hello everyone! The annual Chinese New Year Carnival is three days away! <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> Here are some exciting updates for this event: - *Great British Bag *are joining our event, and will be giving out specially designed CNY cards, each containing a Selfridges gift card! The gift cards range in value from £1 to £500!! Stand a chance to win by coming for the event and indicating your attendance at the registration booth! - *Ping Pong restaurant* will be gracing this event, providing Dim Sum and Chinese Tea samples! The event details are as follows: *Date: 21st January 2012 (Saturday) Venue: University College London, North and South Cloisters Time: 1100 – 1400 h* <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> Find out more about this event at:http ://www . facebook . com/event** s/200250666734544/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fa…> Best Regards, CNY Carnival 2012 Organising Committee ------------------------------ 3. Overseas Societies Committee International Fair: Melting Pot (25 Jan 2012) Hello there! Here's a message from the *Overseas Societies Committee *to promote the event *Melting Pot next Wednesday*! Do come down and support the *ICSS booth *in *Beit Quad. *Don't forget to bring your friends along to purchase our Major Event, Solemates, tickets. Of course, be sure to have a taste of home again with our Singapore snacks like love letters and muruku up for grabs. See you there! <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> --- In conjunction with One World Week, two exciting events will be taking place next week on 25 January 2012 (Wed) at Beit Quad. The purpose of this campaign is to promote a greater awareness of the cultures and traditions of Imperial's International students. Details of the events are as follows: THE MELTING POT An initiative pioneered by the Malaysian Society, this intercultural fair promises to showcase some of the most exquisite cultures from all around the world. Similar to Fresher’s Fair, The Melting Pot will present Historical Heritage, Music, Dance, Tourism, Arts & Crafts, and most importantly, delectable Food and snacks! There will even be a Lion Dance Performance at 12.45pm that is not to be missed! Participating Societies: 1. Malaysian 2. Bruneian 3. Vietnamese 4. Mauritius 5. Pakistan 6. Spanish 7. Portuguese Speaking 8. Singaporean 9. Palestinian *Venue: Beit Quad, Union Dining Hall, Activity Space 1 Time: 1000 - 1600 h* FREE MOVIE SCREENING Three international movies will be screened for FREE courtesy of ICU Cinema and Imperial College Union. With a 33-foot wide screen and surround sound system, what better way could there be of spending a Wednesday afternoon? *Venue: Union Concert Hall (UCH)* Schedule: 1000 h: Three Idiots 1230 h: Kite Runner 1500 h: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Be sure to join in the fun! The Facebook event page can be found here: https://www . facebook . com/events/**207890949304201<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f…>. Do invite all your friends to the event! See y'all there! ---* * Much love, ICSS Exco ------------------------------ 4. Singapore VS Malaysia: Who Boleh? - The final instalment To the hardiest, toughest, and bravest fighters for our nation's pride, *The time has come. * At last, the long-awaited finale to our epic clash with Malyasian Society in the Who *boleh*? Series has finally arrived: *the Food Festival*. This time, get set to battle over our country's favourite past-time: FOOD! Get your game face on, and prepare yourselves for our final showdown with the Malaysians to show them we mean business over several food-based competitions. The Food Festival's likely to be held at the end of next week, but given the hectic schedule which both societies face, details are in the works so do *stay tuned to our Facebook page and website* for more updates! What're you waiting for? Let's take this chance to stand up for Singapore, and show them that the Little Red Dot *boleh.* See you there. <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> ------------------------------ 5. UKSSC inter-university Captain's ball competition (25 Jan 2012) Getting tired of your sedentary lifestyles? Beginning to miss playing sports with ICSS? Don't worry, although the final big sporting competition on our calendar is long over, here's another chance to represent ICSS in a tournament! Upcoming is a *Captain's Ball tournament *organised by the *UK Singapore Student Council (UKSSC)*. <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> Requiring a full mixed team of 12 players, the matches will be played starting from 25 Jan, and every subsequent Wednesday until the 4th week of February. People who are interested, sign up with Yuxiang at sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net fast before the slots run out! Keep a look out on Kaya & Toast for more details. :) ------------------------------ 6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Internship Greetings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)! We are pleased to announce that applications for our Undergraduate Internship Programme are now open. We would like to invite all undergraduate students to log on to our website at www . mfa . gov . sg/career<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mf…>to find out more about our internship programme and to apply online. Regards, Annie D/O Benjamin Anthony Ministry of Foreign Affairs ------------------------------ 7. GIC Internship Programme Here's a message from GIC: The GIC Internship Programme gives interns a headstart in fund management. As an intern of the programme, you will take on projects that offer challenging opportunities and insights to the fund management business. Through the internship, you will also forge relationships through organised events and build a network of mentors and friends for the future. At the same time, you will experience first-hand GIC's culture and working environment - it is an avenue for you to find out about us, and vice versa. We will offer you a place after you complete your studies if you perform well during the internship and believe that GIC is the place for you. We welcome interns who have consistently achieved good grades and are eager to learn, with a balanced approach to life and a good range of interests. You should either be: - An undergraduate student in your penultimate year - A postgraduate student available during your summer vacation The location of your internship in the GIC can be either at your home country or your country of study depending on our business needs. Apply online now at www . gic . com . sg<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gi…> . In addition, the GIC is also soliciting participation in the GIC Essay Prize. See attached poster for more information! Best regards, Sean Tan Human Resources Government of Singapore Investment Corporation ------------------------------ Attachments The following file is attached to this e-mail: *GIC Essay Prize 2011.12a.pdf* 2.72Mb View<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> Download<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/si****ngapore/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/m**ailman** /listinfo/icu-singsoc<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailm…> Powered by GroupSpaces<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>- Manage your group online<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1s2yg-1ez6m-1u21i6jyci?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- New Year Special: Happy 2012!
by Shun Ying Luar 01 Jan '12

01 Jan '12

Updates This e-mail has attached files - see below <#1349b75861528aa5_attachments> ------------------------------ Contents 1. ICSS Chinese New Year dinner (22 Jan 2012) <#1349b75861528aa5_item1> 2. CNY Carnival 2012 <#1349b75861528aa5_item2> ------------------------------ 1. ICSS Chinese New Year dinner (22 Jan 2012) The ang moh New Year is over. No lion dances, visits from otherworldly spirits, ang paos, or pineapple tarts. How lacklustre. But Chinese New Year's coming up! And... that means it's time for the annual ICSS Chinese New Year dinner! <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> This year, it's going to be held at *Top of the Town*, in Chinatown! Yes, we've specially secured the highest point in Chinatown justtttt for your happiness and prosperity. The rest of the details are as follows: *Date: 22 Jan, 2012 (Sun) Time: 1800 - 2100 h** Cost: £16 for ICSS members, £20 for non-members* * * The dinner will consist of 9 courses, with Chinese tea. Other drinks are not included, and will have to be purchased separately, before the dinner itself. Please refer to the price list below for the full details of the drinks prices. To facilitate our planning, priority will be given to people who sign up in groups of ten, to form a table. We have 17 tables available, all on a first-come-first-served basis, so hurry and book fast! If you don't have a group of ten, fear not, just let us know how many people you're booking for, or if you're signing up for yourself, and we'll save you a seat. Please note that groups of less than ten may be split up, depending on when you sign up, so do act fast! Please have your representative email Shun Ying (secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net) and Joel (treasurer(a)ic-singsoc.net) with the names of the people in your table, drinks, and any dietary requirements. Abalone and shark's fin soup are not considered dietary requirements, unless people call you 皇上 on a daily basis. Instructions for payment will be given out at a later date, so keep an eye out for that. *Drinks price list:* - Tiger beer: £25 / carton - Remy Martin: £32 / bottle - Jack Daniel: £28 / bottle - Coke: £12 / carton - Diet coke: £12 / carton - 7Up: £12 / carton - Tango: £12 / carton - Mineral water: £12 / carton - House red/white wine: £8 / bottle Remember, each carton consists of 24 cans, so don't get one carton for each person. Happy New Year, everyone! ------------------------------ 2. CNY Carnival 2012 Hello everyone! Hope you are enjoying your long-awaited winter holidays, whether back home in sunny Singapore, or here in the UK! As you might already have heard, HCOSG(UK), RU, VinE and DHSYA(UK) are jointly organising the CNY Carnival 2012 @ UCL, to provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet up with your friends from all over the UK, and to immerse yourself in the festive CNY atmosphere even when you're 7000 miles away from home! The event is going to be bigger and better this year, as it will stretch across both the North and South Cloisters at UCL. As part of this event, we would like to invite you to set up stalls selling anything from food and drinks to souvenirs and accessories, or even game stalls to add to the carnival cheer. You will find attached a sign-up form. The details of the event are as follows: *Date:* 21 Jan, 2012 (Sat) *Venue:* University College London, North and South Cloisters *Time:* 1100 – 1400 hrs (tentative) *Registration Fee:* £18 (by 7th January 2012) Best Regards, CNY Carnival 2012 Organising Committee ------------------------------ Attachments The following file is attached to this e-mail: *Stalls Application Form_2011.doc* 66Kb Download<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.…> ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/si****ngapore/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/m**ailman** /listinfo/icu-singsoc<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailm…> Powered by GroupSpaces<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>- Manage your group online<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/1qc7k-1ez6m-1tkxp15p7x?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>

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