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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 02/2015
by Benjamin Chin 26 Apr '15

26 Apr '15

Digest Hey Everyone! We hope you enjoyed reading the inaugural issue of The Kaya & Toast Times! After testing out our new design and gathering feedback, we have further updated the look of the newsletter, and here is our final product! Just a few days ago, the 33rd Executive Committee organised our first event - *KitKat*! For those who came down to Hyde Park to play some games and take a break from mugging, thanks for supporting us! For those who couldn't make it, you were missed and we hope to see you at our next event - *Singsoc Farewell Party*! It will be a night of free food and games, to bid farewell to all graduating seniors and exchange students. It will be happening on 22 May 2015 (Fri), 7pm at EEE LT509, so if you haven't signed up yet, don't forget to do so HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> ! We would also like to call for nominations for *Academic Reps*, who will serve as the point of contact for the incoming batch of freshers, should they have any queries on the courses they are entering! If you have been nominated by your coursemates, please fill in a form HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! Finally, we are in the process of publishing the new *Sotong Guide*, so if you have any tips to share with the juniors, do tell us! I know that everyone is probably in the midst of mugging for exams, but press on and we will see the light at the end of the tunnel very soon! All the best and good luck! :D Your lovely Secretary, Benjamin Chin (: Content 1. Take a Break, Have a KitKat! <#14cf7f11bc247454_1> 2. Singsoc Farewell Party <#14cf7f11bc247454_2> 3. Academic Reps <#14cf7f11bc247454_3> 4. Sotong Guide 2015 <#14cf7f11bc247454_4> 1. Take a Break, Have a KitKat! We would like to thank everyone who came down last Thursday for the 33rd ExCo's first event, KitKat! It was an awesome morning with great weather and lots of fun, where everyone got to enjoy themselves with the various sports and games. We hope that this had been a good break from all the studies and you all are now fully recharged to own those exams :) If any of you are interested in the sports that you have tried out during Kit Kat, feel free to contact me or the respective sports reps. Meanwhile, all the best for your exams! Your awesome Sports Officer, Paxton 2. Singsoc Farewell Party Hello all graduating seniors and exchange students! This is a quick reminder for you guys to sign up for the farewell party that we have prepared just for you! This year, ICSS is organising a Singsoc Farewell Party (SFP) for both the graduating seniors and the exchange students. SFP will be the last event of your ICSS journey and serves to provide a platform for you to reminisce about your time in Imperial College as well as to thank you for your contributions to ICSS. There will be delicious food, exciting games, photobooths and live music performances! (Ohh and did I forget to mention polaroid booths? Yes! There will be polariod booths!) Details of SFP are as follows: Theme: *Nostalgia* Date: *22 May 2015, Friday* Time: *7pm – 10 pm* Venue: *Electrical and Electronic Engineering Building, LT 509* Dress Code: *Piano *(This is entirely up to your own imagination!) The sign up link for SFP is HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! We have extended the deadline for the sign up to *7 May 2015 *so please do sign up by then! All year 1’s and 2’s are highly encouraged to participate in SFP as well! For members who are interested in performing for SFP, feel free to contact me at eventsofficer2(a)ic-singsoc.net. We hope to make your last event in ICSS something to remember for a lifetime (or at least for a long long time). Your buff Events Officer, Tan Wei Yan Pic Credits: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb9h4ijG6s1rncdgao1_500.jpg 3. Academic Reps Hello soon-to-be Year 2s! This message goes out to you, the current Year 1s, or *soon-to-be Year 2s*! That's right, once exams are over, we'll officially be Year 2s! Do you remember meeting your Academic Reps during the breakout sessions of the *Pre-Departure Talk* (PDT), or approaching them as and when you had questions about your course? It must have been daunting entering a new course in university, and I'm sure your Academic Reps played a big part in helping you ease into your course! Well, we now need you to do the same for your juniors, the new batch of incoming freshers! The role of the Academic Reps will be to serve as the *point of contact* for the ICSS freshers entering your course when they have queries or need advice. While it would be ideal for you to be able to attend this year's PDT which is tentatively on 4 July 2015, it's okay if you can't make it as you can still ask someone to stand in for you! Please *nominate* one person amongst your course or group of courses as specified below, and fill in a form HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by *10 May 2015*: - Aeronautical Engineering - Biochemistry & Biotechnology - Biology, Ecology & Microbiology - Biomedical Sciences & Biomedical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemistry - Civil Engineering - Computing - EEE & EIE - Geology & Geophysics - Materials Science & Engineering - Mathematics - Mechanical Engineering - Medicine - Physics If you have any queries, feel free to contact me at secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net. Thank you! Your lovely Secretary, Benjamin Chin (: 4. Sotong Guide 2015 Hi friends! The time has come once again to produce our most beloved publication - The Sotong Guide! The Sotong Guide has helped many of us when we were freshers to prepare for life in London and Imperial, and it will be no different for the upcoming batch of freshers! We would like to extend to all of you the opportunity of contributing to this exclusively-SingSoc publication! If you have useful information you wish you had known when you were a fresher, to offer to our juniors or any tips and handy tricks which might come in useful, please do share them with us by sending an email to admin(a)ic-singsoc.net <admin(a)ic-singsoc.net?subject=Sotong%20Guide>! Thanks in advance! Your kiasu Liaisons Officer, Ivan Tee Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Inaugural Issue
by Benjamin Chin 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

Digest Hey Everyone! Firstly, thank you for your faith and confidence in voting in the 33rd Executive Committee. We will do our best to continually make ICSS a better place for everyone! As you may have already noticed, we have revamped The Weekly Kaya & Toast, with a new name, new banner and new platform! With that, we would like to officially introduce the inaugural issue of the *The Kaya & Toast Times*! We hope that it will provide some reading pleasure, so do keep a lookout for it! (: In this issue, we would first like to present an address by the President of the 33rd ExCo, Tham Wan Qing. Following that, there are a few important announcements that you should take note of: - *KitKat* is an informal sports and games event to let everyone take a break from mugging, which will happen on *23 April 2015 (Thu)*, *10am* at *Hyde Park*! - *Team Sojourn 2015* is recruiting, and we would like everyone interested to join us in welcoming the next batch of freshers into ICSS! You can sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>, *Meet & Greet* sessions will take place on *23 & 25 April 2015*. - *Singsoc Farewell Party* is a party to bid farewell to and thank all graduating seniors and exchange students, which will take place on *22 May 2015 (Fri)*, *7pm* at *EEE LT509**.* It will be a night of fun and games, so do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> ! - We have gathered your feedback, and by popular demand, *Major Event 2016* will be a *stage production*, and we are now calling for *scriptwriters*! It doesn't matter if you have had prior experience, everyone is welcome to share their ideas (: - This year is also a special year as we will be publishing *Retrospect*, our triennial yearbook. We need people to help out with publishing, so if you are interested, please sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! These are all awesome opportunities to get involved, have some fun and contribute back to ICSS, so don't hesitate! For more details, please read on! Your creative Secretary, Benjamin Chin (: Contents 1. President's Address <#14ca85c8ed69407f_1> 2. Take a Break, Have a Kit Kat! <#14ca85c8ed69407f_2> 3. Team Sojourn 2015: Meet & Greet <#14ca85c8ed69407f_3> 4. Singsoc Farewell Party <#14ca85c8ed69407f_4> 5. Major Event 2016 <#14ca85c8ed69407f_5> 6. Team Retrospect <#14ca85c8ed69407f_6> 1. President's Address Dear ICSS, On 18th March 2015, you carefully casted your votes to decide the 33rd Executive Committee. Today, we stand strong as one united body in our endeavour to build the ideal home away from home – a place of support, fun and identity. We are grateful for the faith you have placed in us to do our best to achieve this vision. We recognize the weight of our decision to be a member of the Executive Committee and promise to be fully committed to making ICSS the best place it can be. In return for the support you gave us, we strive to make you proud at the end of our term. Looking forward, we anticipate your active participation in the events to come! With my greatest foresight, I envision that there will come a time when you get so tired from studying (or travelling) that you just need a break. This will be when you munch out some time to have a good rest with your friends at *KitKat*! Playing sports and chilling around are definitely not enough. As exams draw near and the stress and boredom from studying build up, you will start to reminisce the good times you had when you were in your OG, and wonder how you can be part of Team Sojourn as an OGL, game master, secret fresher, ninja or publicity team. Fret not, we will be holding *Meet & Greet* sessions to form *Team Sojourn*! You can also consider being part of* Team Retrospect*, where you will get to weave and eternalise the memories in Imperial into a triennial yearbook. Well, if both Team Sojourn and Team Retrospect are not enough to interest you, how about getting your creative juices flowing by *script writing* for *Major Event*? I also know that many of you feel an intense need to thank the awesome seniors for their time in Singsoc, especially for their help in events like Sojourn and Major Event, so we got that covered as well in the upcoming *Singsoc Farewell Party*! We will be inviting graduating seniors and exchange students to come back to enjoy good food and play games together with us as a beautiful closure to the wonderful time they have had here. I believe it is the friendships forged and the good times spent with friends that will ultimately make the journey in Imperial worthwhile. It was this belief that gave me the enthusiasm to participate in many Singsoc events and all of them brought life to my time here as a fresher. Immersing yourself in ICSS events is the golden opportunity for you to have the best time of your London life and to be part of a family that will always be there for you when you need support. There is no need to hesitate to join us on this amazing journey! Once again, thank you for electing the 33rd Executive Committee into office, and we hope to see you at our events! Your interesting President, Wan Qing 2. Take a Break, Have a KitKat! Looking for something to do with your friends in the midst of mugging for your exams? Why not take a break with KitKat! Enjoy a few hours of the warm spring sunshine, relaxing and having fun at our annual event in Hyde Park. For those who have been itching to get active, various sports will be ongoing during the event. Card and board games will also be available for those looking for a less physical and more serene break. Feel free to bring along your own games as well! And what is a break without FREE food and drinks right? KitKat will definitely be a fun and enjoyable break from all the exam stress. Details are as follows: Date: *23 April 2015, Thursday* Time: *10am - 12pm* Venue: *Hyde Park Old Football Pitches* Sign up for this event HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> ! For more updates, refer to the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1591284587777328/ <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Remember, taking a break helps to prepare for a longer journey ahead. See you there :) Your smart Sports Officer, Paxton 3. Team Sojourn 2015: Meet & Greet As we approach the last term of our academic year, it is time we get ready for another batch of young blood entering Imperial. This means Sojourn is just around the corner, and we are opening signups for Team Sojourn 2015! If you think you have the enthusiasm and passion to be part of the team involved in Sojourn 2015, then we want YOU! If you are approachable and passionate to guide our next batch of freshers, then join the *OGL* sub-committee! We also require dedicated and hardworking people to handle our logistics, and if you think you've got the guts, join the *Ninjas*. Join the *Game Masters *if you think you've got the smarts and the know-how to master The Game. We also require talents with the creative and artistic flair, as well as an eye for the perfect photograph! Definitely indicate your interest in the *Media & Publicity* team if you are such a person. Last but not least, if you think you're good at acting, we are looking for our very own James Bond(s) to be part of our *Secret Fresher *sub-committee! Signups can be done HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! We will also require you to indicate your availability for our Meet & Greet sessions held on the 23rd and 25th of April. Don't fret if you are unable to make it for these dates, we will contact you to make sure that we don't miss out anyone who wants to be a part of Team Sojourn. Hope to see you! Your cool Events Officer, Gao Ming 4. Singsoc Farewell Party As many of you know, seniors in their final year as well as exchange students will be leaving Imperial College at the end of this academic year. Though farewells are sad and inevitable, we can help make their final moments in ICSS fun and memorable! This year, ICSS is organising a Singsoc Farewell Party (SFP) for both the graduating seniors and the exchange students. SFP will be the last event of their ICSS journey and serves to provide a platform for the seniors to reminisce about their time in Imperial College as well as to thank them for their contributions to ICSS. There will be delicious food, exciting games, photobooths and live music performances! Details are as follows: Date: *22 May 2015, Friday* Time: *7 – 10 pm* Venue: *Electrical and Electronic Engineering Building, LT 509* The sign up link for SFP is HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! Do sign up by *23 April 2015*! All year 1’s and 2’s are highly encouraged to participate in SFP as well! For members who are interested in performing for SFP, feel free to contact me at eventsofficer2(a)ic-singsoc.net . Let’s make SFP the most unforgettable and beautiful last chapter of the graduating seniors’ and exchange students’ ICSS story. Your buff Events Officer, Tan Wei Yan P.S. For graduating seniors, Contact Singapore would like to request some details from you as they would like to give a "welcome home" gift to those who are returning to Singapore to work, and help those who want to go back to Singapore to work but are unable to find jobs by linking you up with potential employers, both private and public. Please fill in a simple short survey HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>, thanks! 5. Major Event 2016 Hello Singsoc!! Is MAJOR EVENT 2015 becoming a distant memory for you? A mere nostalgia that you can only hope to relive? Well, based on the overwhelming positive response, we have decided to go full steam into MAJOR EVENT 2016, as a stage production! ;) As we take our first BIG step towards MAJOR EVENT 2016, we have a big announcement to make! We're looking for scriptwriters! Your script will ground the whole production and set the theme for our next Major Event - imagine your story, brought to the big stage! So what are you waiting for! Because we're waiting for you to hop on board! If you have any concerns regarding the deadlines, or personal commitments, do let us know! The deadline's early this year so that we can give your hard work a good look through, but its negotiable, so don't worry! ;) More details can be found through the online flyer, and if you're interested or have more questions, you can contact me at 07518555076, or at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net. And stay tuned for more!!!! ;) A new journey has begun! Your sexy Major Event Officer, Nicholas 6. Team Retrospect Dear Friends! We are looking for people to join Team Retrospect in publishing Retrospect for the next academic year! Retrospect is a triennial publication from ICSS chronicling and celebrating our achievements and events from the past three years. For the most, it will contain memories from the very beginning of your Imperial College life as a fresher in Sojourn to day-to-day living in London. Thus, it will be the piece of our Singsoc and Imperial College experience that we can take home when we eventually graduate! To learn more about Retrospect, you can take a look at https://www.facebook.com/ICSSRetrospect2013 <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for some sample pages of the previous edition of Retrospect! Be part of this exciting project! Fill in the form HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> and we will contact you shortly to have a chit chat session with us on either the 24th or 26th of April. Your friendly Liaisons Officer, Ivan Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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