July 2012 - ICU-SingSoc - imperial.ac.uk

The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Summer Break Issue 2
by Gabriel Quek 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Updates Hi everyone, How are you all enjoying your summer? Spice it up even more by joining ICSS in our summer events below! Firstly, UKBound: Vogue has arrived! It will be held at *Zouk*, on *15th Sept (Saturday)*. More details can be found below. If you want to wish to help out with the event, you may contact Ting Wei at eventsofficer1(a)ic-singsoc.net. Also back in town, we have the annual Warwick Summer Games! Our sports officer has a fierce hunger for the top spot this year. Do not let his call to arms fall upon deaf ears! It's once again time to take up your weapons, bats, racquets, and sticks, and march to face the challenge! It is time to sound the horn and claim the title which was so nearly ours before. Sign up now! Thirdly, the DPM Dialogue is *this Wednesday, 25th July*. Don't miss out on the chance to engage DPM Teo on social media and its role in shaping society. Last among the events, UKSSC has organised a forum with Minister Chan Chun Sing on the *4th of August*, with our Singapore Identity as a theme. Personally, I find this yet another topic that is close to our hearts, with the recent influx of foreigners and resultant shift in our identity. I would also like to express my appreciation for all those who attended the recently concluded Pre-Departure Talk, on behalf of the Exco. Your continued support is essential to the success of our events and the event really would not have been possible without your dedication to and belief in our mission to create a home away from home for all Singaporeans. Finally, if you recall, we held our Logo Design Competition sometime ago. The results and the new logo is now out! Check it out below. P.S. There will be no real need for bats and racquets at this year's WSG, only floorball sticks, and your hands and feet. And brain. Your faithful secretary, Captain Obvious (Gabriel) ------------------------------ Contents 1. UKBound 2012 - Vogue <#138b42f9a8312c81_item1> 2. Warwick Summer Games <#138b42f9a8312c81_item2> 3. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean <#138b42f9a8312c81_item3> 4. Pre-Departure Talk 2012 <#138b42f9a8312c81_item4> 5. 30th Anniversary Logo Design <#138b42f9a8312c81_item5> 6. Freshers' Walkabout <#138b42f9a8312c81_item6> 7. Point Hope Book Prize <#138b42f9a8312c81_item7> 8. SGin(C) 2012 <#138b42f9a8312c81_item8> ------------------------------ 1. UKBound 2012 - Vogue Hey everyone, Introducing our annual UKBound 2012! This year's theme is Vogue, so dress fashionably and let this be a night for you to dazzle your friends. You can expect our signature beauty pageant, with smashing performances and exciting games for all! This event needs no further introduction, so here are the details: * Date: 15 September 2012 (Saturday) Time: 7-10pm Venue: Zouk* *Price: SGD20 (early bird), SGD25 (at the door)* All guests over 18 with our ticket will be able to stay on in Zouk after the event for free! So feel free to continue to party all the way through the night with newfound friends! Feel free to invite your friends down for a night of mingling fun. For tickets, please email Gabriel at secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net with your name, NRIC, contact number and the number of tickets you require. We are also looking for people to fulfill the following roles: 1. Pageant coordinator (2 positions available) 2. Sales Team 3. Logistics Crew 4. Crowd control/interaction promoters Interested parties can contact me at eventsofficer1(a)ic-singsoc.net. Do**n't miss out on this exciting final event before returning to the UK. See you there! Your friendly events officer, Ting Wei ------------------------------ 2. Warwick Summer Games Sportsmen of ICSS assemble! Warwick Summer Games is upon us once again and the time has come for us to embark on the bitter struggle to clinch our long-deserved champion’s trophy! We lost by a mere 1 point to the champions, Manchester, last year but I am confident that we have the talent and grit to wrestle the championship from them this year!* Details** Venue: Hwa Chong Institution** Date: 25 August 2012** Time: 9am - 5.30pm Games played: Soccer (5-a-side street soccer), Touch Rugby, Basketball, Frisbee, Floorball, Netball, Monopoly Deal, Scrabble* If you are keen on representing ICSS at any of the sports above, please indicate your interest in the following sign-up sheet and you can look forward to training sessions held in both Singapore and London. bit . ly/SportsSign-up<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> If are a complete newbie at sports or you do not intend to participate in WSG, you can still indicate your interest in sports in the sign-up sheet so that you will be kept in the loop regarding any upcoming sports sessions and you will be more than welcome to join us! Your friendly Sports Officer, Kai Qin ------------------------------ 3. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean Our alumni, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS), will be organising a dialogue session with DPM Teo this coming Summer holiday. Here are the details for the event: *Date: 25th July 2012 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Singapore Polytechnic * Cost: SGD20 for early bird ticket, SGD30 at the door The entire session comprises *dinner*, followed by a speech by DPM Teo and a dialogue session on the topic: "Social Media and its Role in Shaping Society". This event is open only to Imperial students and alumni. The last time the ICSS-ICAAS had a dialogue with DPM Teo was 15 years ago, where he launched our old society logo during the event. So this is definitely a chance *not to be missed*! Sign up here at bit . ly/dpmdialogue<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> ! ------------------------------ 4. Pre-Departure Talk 2012 A big thank you to all those who came down for the Pre-Departure Talk held on the 13th of July, Friday, especially all our wonderful Acad Reps! Although the venue may not have been the ideal place for a mingling session, the enthusiasm of the seniors more than made up for it. It is truly heartening to see many of you aiding the freshers in their exciting new journey. In addition, with an encouraging number of sign-ups, we look to be in a good position to claim the Warwick Summer Games trophy this year! Once again, thank you all for your enthusiasm and may we all continue our efforts in building our ICSS family. ------------------------------ 5. 30th Anniversary Logo Design The votes are in, the results have been tallied! We proud to announce that the winner of the 30th Anniversary Logo Design is Arnold Ng! Congratulations Arnold! He will be receiving a £30 Marks and Spencers' Voucher in appreciation of his efforts. Below is the winning design! Based on his original design, the artist has made some improvements and as a result, here we have our new 30th Anniversary Logo! You will be seeing more of this logo around in time to come. ------------------------------ 6. Freshers' Walkabout Remember feeling like a complete blur sotong on your first day in London? Remember how you were led by your amazing seniors around the area, who navigated to all the essential places and good eats as if they had a mini-map in their heads? Well, it's now your chance to be that senior. We are looking for enthusiastic seniors who can commit the entire day of *29th of September* (preferably arriving earlier) and are willing to bring the freshers around on the walkabout. There is a big role to be filled here as you will be giving the freshers their first impression of London. Those with a good knowledge of the places around your previous hall (additional halls are a bonus) and of course, the various routes to Imperial, would be preferred. Needless to say, please make sure that you will be in London at this time! OGLs are encouraged to sign up as the freshers will already recognise you, and so are Hall Seniors as the freshers will be seeing a lot more of you. That said, everyone is welcome. (: If you're interested, please drop me an email at secretary(a)ic-singsoc.netwith your name, SG and UK contact nos., email, date of arrival in the UK and previous halls of residence. The most important thing to note is still that you will be in London on the 29th and can commit the whole day. Thanks! Your faithful secretary, Gabriel Quek ------------------------------ 7. Point Hope Book Prize This year, for the second year running, Point Hope is offering a total of 2 book prizes *exclusively* to ICSS members, with each winner receiving *£500*and an *internship opportunity* with them! Here is an excerpt from their brochure: "Point Hope is an Asia Buyout Fund based in Singapore and one of the first private equity funds in Asia with an integrated philanthropy program, focusing on nurturing future Asian leadership from top UK and Australian universities." To apply, you will need: 1. Completed application form 2. An updated CV 3. Transcript of your recent results Their brochure and the application form can be found on our website: bit . ly/Muacdh<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> These are to be sent to andee.tay(a)phi-co.com by *31st July 2012*. Don't miss out! ------------------------------ 8. SGin(C) 2012 Hi friends, Singaporeans in Conversation, *SGin(C) 2012*, is an annual event organized by The United Kingdom Singaporean Students Council (The UKSSC). SGin(C) is a half-day event that not only attracts Singaporean students from local universities but also those in the UK, USA and China. The forum this year is centred on the notion of the Singaporean identity and what it means to be a Singaporean. We will explore the challenges that our Singaporean society will be facing in the near future and how this would shape our identity. This topic is close to the hearts of Singaporean as we are constantly influenced by both internal and exogenous factors that shape our identity. The dialogue will be geared towards exploring the true meaning of being a Singaporean. This subject seems all the more significant today following the recent spate of immigrant-related issues, ranging from curry to jobs. Date: *4 August 2012* Time: *8.45am-1.00pm* Guest of Honour: *Chan Chun Sing*, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports. Venue: To be Advised Theme: *“The Singaporean Identity: Embracing the Inevitable? The Relevance of Who We Are”.* To sign up for SGin(C) 2012, please register via *http ://tinyurl . com/sgincsignup<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyur…> * For more information do visit our Facebook event page: *https://www . facebook . com/events/380106318713929/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f…> ** *or visit our website: *http ://sginc . ukssc . org/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/2alvs-1ez6m-1mwssrrw1n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsginc.…> * We hope that you can partake in this meaningful discussion with us! See you on the *4th of August*! Best Regards, Grace Fong Regional Director - Greater London The UKSSC ------------------------------ Bursting with feedback? 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S.O.S! Help for UKBound 2012 - Vogue required!
by Ting Wei Lee 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Hi everyone! Well it's not really SOS per se, but we do need help! If you are in Singapore and find yourself zoning out in the summer heat too often with nothing to do, swatting flies in the monotonous heat itching for some excitement, volunteer to help out for UKBound today! Whether you have event management experience or not, this is a great opportunity to learn and make some friends in the process:) If you are interested, check out some of the roles you can sign up for below: *Pageant coordinator (Number of places: 2) * Fancy running a pageant? Pretty sure not many of your friends can boast of such a feat, huh:) as a pageant coordinator, you'll be administrating the pageant all the way from the selection of contestants to the crowning of our new mr and ms ukbound! And you'll get that sweet sweet sneak peak at our glamorous contestants in their gorgeous costumes way before any of us! If this sounds like your kind of thing, sign up today! *Sales Team * Ever missed an awesome event because you didn't even know it was happening? Help other unfortunate souls escape that feeling by being a part of the sales team! As part of this group, you will be moving around and actively informing our clueless freshers about UKBound, while selling tickets to the interested parties. A truly invluable role. *Logistics* Ninjas, assemble! If you wish not to be in the limelight but wish to be equally important as everyone else, be part of the logi- Ninjas! After all, what is an emcee without a mike? Or the contestant without her costume? Or mr ukbound without his crown? Oh the horror. So join the ninjas! Save ukbound from abject despair... *Crowd control/interaction promoters* Calling all socialites and really cool and funky people! UKBound is ALL about interaction and mingling, and what better way to contribute by being part of the audience, jumping into the fray and making friends with tonnes of people? While you won't be involved in the planning, we will be enlisting your help as interaction promoters to help us out during the games to promote participation and to bring strangers together as friends:) free karma up for grabs, yo. Not to mention the number of friend requests on Facebook after;) Help us make UKBound an awesome event for the freshers going to UK next year! If you want to sign up to be part of this exciting team, or have any clarifications, you can contact Ting Wei at eventsofficer1(a)ic-Singsoc.net. See you at UKBound 2012 - Vogue! -- Lee Ting Wei Events Officer Imperial College Singapore Society

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Summer Break Issue 1
by Gabriel Quek 09 Jul '12

09 Jul '12

Updates Hi everyone, So. Its summer and most of us are back in sunny Singapore. I hope everyone is having a good time, wherever you are, waiting in London for the Olympics, travelling the world, or just chillin' at home. Let me cut to the chase and bring you the updates! 1. Pre-departure Talk will be held *this Friday* at *The Treasury*. An amendment has been made to the timing since the previous KnT, sorry for the error. The talk will now start at *7pm*. The website and Facebook page are both correct. All are welcome to attend, but remember, freshers first. 2. There's a Team Sojourn briefing also on *Friday* at *Raffles City Tower*, at *4.15pm*. This is for all OGLs, OGMs and Gamemasters. 3. One can hardly forget that DPM Dialogue is coming up too, on the *25th of July*. If you want to see Ashley dancing on stage, engage DPM Teo on the impact of social media, and have a good dinner all in one night, then do not hesitate to sign up! Okay I'm kidding. Ashley's not dancing, but the other bits are true. 4. We are looking for people to lead the Freshers' Walkabout on the *29th of Sept*. Mark out the date and sign up today! 5. Check out the companies UKSSC has engaged for its career series, namely Lantiq, Exxon Mobil, and Emerson. 6. Finally, there's a new clubbing event organised by the University of Manchester! Details below. Have a great summer! Your faithful secretary, Gabriel ------------------------------ Contents 1. Pre-Departure Talk 2012 <#1386cef312dc862f_item1> 2. FRIENDS <#1386cef312dc862f_item2> 3. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean <#1386cef312dc862f_item3> 4. Freshers' Walkabout <#1386cef312dc862f_item4> 5. Point Hope Book Prize <#1386cef312dc862f_item5> 6. UKSSC Career Series <#1386cef312dc862f_item6> 7. RECESS by University of Manchester <#1386cef312dc862f_item7> ------------------------------ 1. Pre-Departure Talk 2012 *Date: 13th July 2012 (Friday) Time: Registration begins at 6:30pm, talk begins at 7:00pm Venue: Treasury Auditorium, 100 High Street, Level 1, The Treasury, Singapore 179434* Please note the changes in timing! Seniors are welcome to attend to help out and mingle with the freshers. However, please note that the freshers and parents will be given priority for the refreshments provided. If possible, please inform one of the Exco members early if you are intending to crash so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. Thanks and hope to see you there! ------------------------------ 2. FRIENDS Calling Team Sojourn! (OGLs, OGMs, Gamemasters) There will be a briefing specially for you this Friday, 13th July to update you on your roles in Sojourn. You should have received an email with more details. Don't forget to RSVP as indicated in your email! *Date: 13th July 2012 (Friday) Time: 4.15pm Venue: Raffles City Tower, 21st Floor* On a side note, PDT will be held that same evening at The Treasury at 7pm. So, if you want to see the fresh faces of the new batch of Imperial students, let any of the Exco know that you will be coming! ------------------------------ 3. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean Our alumni, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS), will be organising a dialogue session with DPM Teo this coming Summer holiday. Here are the details for the event: *Date: 25th July 2012 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Singapore Polytechnic * Cost: SGD20 for early bird ticket, SGD30 at the door The entire session comprises *dinner*, followed by a speech by DPM Teo and a dialogue session on the topic: "Social Media and its Role in Shaping Society". This event is open only to Imperial students and alumni. The last time the ICSS-ICAAS had a dialogue with DPM Teo was 15 years ago, where he launched our old society logo during the event. So this is definitely a chance *not to be missed*! Sign up here at bit . ly/dpmdialogue<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> ! ------------------------------ 4. Freshers' Walkabout Remember feeling like a complete blur sotong on your first day in London? Remember how you were led by your amazing seniors around the area, who navigated to all the essential places and good eats as if they had a mini-map in their heads? Well, it's now your chance to be that senior. We are looking for enthusiastic seniors who can commit the entire day of *29th of September* (preferably arriving earlier) and are willing to bring the freshers around on the walkabout. There is a big role to be filled here as you will be giving the freshers their first impression of London. Those with a good knowledge of the places around your previous hall (additional halls are a bonus) and of course, the various routes to Imperial, would be preferred. Needless to say, please make sure that you will be in London at this time! OGLs are encouraged to sign up as the freshers will already recognise you, and so are Hall Seniors as the freshers will be seeing a lot more of you. That said, everyone is welcome. (: If you're interested, please drop me an email at secretary(a)ic-singsoc.netwith your name, SG and UK contact nos., email, date of arrival in the UK and previous halls of residence. The most important thing to note is still that you will be in London on the 29th and can commit the whole day. Thanks! Your faithful secretary, Gabriel Quek ------------------------------ 5. Point Hope Book Prize This year, for the second year running, Point Hope is offering a total of 2 book prizes *exclusively* to ICSS members, with each winner receiving *£500*and an *internship opportunity* with them! Here is an excerpt from their brochure: "Point Hope is an Asia Buyout Fund based in Singapore and one of the first private equity funds in Asia with an integrated philanthropy program, focusing on nurturing future Asian leadership from top UK and Australian universities." To apply, you will need: 1. Completed application form 2. An updated CV 3. Transcript of your recent results Their brochure and the application form can be found on our website: bit . ly/Muacdh<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> These are to be sent to andee.tay(a)phi-co.com by *31st July 2012*. Don't miss out! ------------------------------ 6. UKSSC Career Series As part of the UKSSC Career Series, where UK-based students will get the chance to go for a day-tour of the offices of Singaporean companies, more Engineering site visits to various companies have been launched! *1. UKSSC Career Series: Lantiq* With its more than 20 years’ track record of leading industry innovation, Lantiq has a unique capability to combine traditional Wireless technologies with leading-edge Access and Home Networking technologies. Our semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and found in home networks in every region in the world. The details are as follows: Date: 14 August 2012 Company: Lantiq Preferred Students: EEE Engineers Time: 1.30 pm to 3 pm Venue: HR Conference Room, 3rd Floor, East Wing, Infineon Building, 8 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349282 Interested students may sign up via the following link: bit . ly/LbwBO0<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> *2. UKSSC Career Series: Exxon Mobil* ExxonMobil will be holding a Petrochemical Industry Preview for students who are interested to discover what it is like working in a petrochemical company. This will be a half-day event where you will get to visit the Singapore Chemical Plant and network with experienced ExxonMobil engineering professionals who will share what they do in ExxonMobil, some insights on what it takes to succeed in an engineering career and advancement opportunities in ExxonMobil. If you are pursuing an engineering degree and are interested in establishing a long term career in Singapore, we welcome you to register your interest with us. For application to participate in this event, please submit your profile (resume, CV, certificates, transcripts, etc) at our careers website<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsjobs…>by *July 20, 2012*. Given that there are limited seats available, only successful applicants will be notified of further information on the event by August 6, 2012. Application Instructions: 1) Begin your application by clicking on “Search Openings” 2) Click on Employment Type > Students/Graduates Seeking Full-Time 3) Indicate under the section Job Category/Work Interest > All 4) Select the job folder “PetroChemical Industry Preview for Engineers” *3. UKSSC Career Series: Emerson* Finally, we have also brought on board Emerson, a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. They offer a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets through their Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Recognized widely for their engineering capabilities and management excellence, Emerson has approximately 133,000 employees and 235 manufacturing locations worldwide. Details are as follows: Date: 28th Aug 2012 Preferred Students: Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, Precision and Mechanical Engineering Please indicate your interest at: bit . ly/NbSQQO<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly…> ------------------------------ 7. RECESS by University of Manchester Date: 24th July 2012 Time: 10pm onwards Venue: Butterfactory Theme: UNIFORM PARTY!!!! Cost: Standard ticket - SGD25, VIP ticket - SGD30 Every ticket entitles each guest to a complimentary drink from the bar and the opportunity to win an Ipad 3. Ever wondered why “Manchester” is known as the party city of United Kingdom? Here’s an opportunity to experience the unique clubbing scene in Manchester! From the team who brought to you countless parties in Manchester, we are throwing our very first party event in Singapore! The best dressed female and male participant will walk away with cash prize of SGD200 each. Simply nominate your friends or yourself on our event page and the person who gets the most number of “likes” will walk away with the cash prize. Dress to impress, it’s time to show off your creativity! The participant must upload a picture of him/herself in any uniform on the event page and must be present at the party in the same outfit on the day in order to claim the prize. For more information, please refer to their facebook page: www . facebook . com/events/43463278**3223921/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/29k7u-1ez6m-2gojkn6tjn?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f…> For tickets, drop me (Gabriel) an email at secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net with your name and contact number. Thanks! ------------------------------ Bursting with feedback? 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