Digest
Hey everyone!
I hope everyone has had a great time celebrating Lunar New Year and
enjoying the food, friends and festivities!
It is less than 3 weeks to *Major Event 2017* and our participants all
can't wait to put on the show! It will be held on *18 Feb, Saturday*,
from *1900
- 2230* at the *Great Hall*. Tickets can be bought at *£10* HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>,
or from any of our cast and crew! Do show your support and check out our
Facebook page HERE
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!
Our annual *Chinese New Year Dinner* was held last Wednesday, and we hope
that everyone will have a prosperous year ahead!
Next, we have a message from one of our sponsors, the *Singapore Economic
Development Board*, about the programmes they have on offer for
undergraduate students! You can find out more HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>,
and in the attachments in this email!
Lastly, we are co-organising a series of events with the Imperial College
Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate the *35th Anniversary
of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of ICAAS! Do provide feedback HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>
for
any events/activities which might interest you!
That's all for this week's issue of The Kaya & Toast Times! Do enjoy the
rest of the issue below!
Your prosperous Secretary,
Hui Chiang
P.S. Today is Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday! Roosevelt was an
American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of
the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. He dominated his party
after 1932 as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century,
and directed the United States government during an era of worldwide
economic depression and total war.
*"The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The
world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity -
or it will move apart."*
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3. Economic Development Board
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1. Major Event 2017
HELLO EVERYONE!!!
Major Event is just three weeks away! Our performers and crew all can’t
wait to put up this show for you! So do come down and support us! We have a
showcase of *8 original songs with 6 incredible dance numbers*! It will
truly be a show to remember!!
For more information and to get updates on your show do check out our
Facebook page HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>!!
Also do check out our amazing trailer for the show HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
!!
*An encounter between a rising star, Eunice, and an aspiring songwriter,
Jesse, at a fateful Getai performance develops into something more. Eunice
takes an interest in Jesse’s talent and offers him a job writing songs for
her. Their relationship soon develops. However, when a crime lord threatens
to destroy Eunice's livelihood, she'll do whatever it takes to survive,
even if it means tearing her relationship with Jesse apart. Will our Eunice
and Jesse find their happy ending?*
Tickets are selling at the Imperial College Union Website HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
at *£10* each! Alternatively you may approach any of our cast and crew to
buy your tickets!
Details of the show are as follows:
*Date: 18 Feb 2017, Saturday Time: 1900 to 2230 Venue: Great Hall,
Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London Ticket Prices: £10*
So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!! Do invite your friends
from Imperial and all around the UK to come down for this spectacular show
too!
We hope to see all of you there!!
Your Forever-High Major Event Officer,
Jasper
2. Chinese New Year Dinner
Happy Lunar New Year everyone!
Hope we all had a good time at our *Chinese New Year Dinner* last
Wednesday, with good food, good singing and great entertainment! May our
CNY away from home be a little less lonely and a little more warm and
familiar (:
祝 新年快乐 万事如意 事事顺利 青春永驻
Wishing everyone a happy Lunar New Year! All the best for this year's
endeavours, and stay youthful!
Your festive Events Officers,
Yuan Rong & Yan Tong
3. Economic Development Board
Dear ICSS members and alumni
Planning ahead for your summer, or looking for jobs after graduation?
The *Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)* has 3 enriching programs
catered specifically for different undergraduate levels, that you might be
interested in. Click on the attached files to learn more about the programs
and apply for them on the EDB Careers
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website!
*Who*
*What*
*Apply*
1st or 2nd year undergraduates *Emerging Leaders Program*
A 3-day experience program at EDB HQ. All ELP participants will be
considered for the EDB scholarship and fast tracked for EDB’s Summer
Internship.
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Penultimate year, or at least 6 months away from graduation *Summer
Internship*
10-week internship in EDB HQ working on real life industry problem
statements.
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Final year and recent graduates *Associate Program*
1-year program, structured to ensure that you have the right foundation to
set you up for career success.
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4. ICSS 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Hey everyone!
This coming summer, we are thinking of co-organising a series of events
with the Imperial College Alumni Association Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate
the *35th Anniversary of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of the ICAAS.
We're interested to hear what kind of events/activities you're interested
in and we'll appreciate it if you can take a few minutes to fill this
form out HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
!
Thank you! (:
Your cheerful President,
Si Ci
Imperial College Singapore Society
Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Digest
Hey everyone!
I hope that we have had an exciting week of project deadlines and January
tests!
We will be having our *Chinese New Year Dinner* on *25 Jan, 1900-2200*
at *China
Boulevard on the River*! It costs *£19 and £25 for members and non-members
respectively*. Simply form a group of 10 and have the table I/C sign up HERE
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by *18 Jan*!
It's just one more month to *Major Event 2017 - GETAI*! Early bird tickets
will go live on *19 Jan, Thursday* at *2300* on the *Union Website* for *£9*!
The show itself is on *18 Feb, 1900-2230* at the *Great Hall*, and regular
tickets are priced at *£10* so do get them early!
ICSS will be participating in the *International Food Fair*, organised by
the Overseas Societies Committee on *30 Jan 2017*! If you wish to help
prepare our local dishes and showcase Singapore's culinary culture, do sign
up HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
!
To get into the festivities, we are organising a mahjong session! It will
be held on *28 Jan, Saturday* from *1000-1700* at *Skempton 060A/B/C*, so
do sign up HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>!
There will also be other games so do come down too even if you don't play
mahjong!
Lastly, we are co-organising a series of events with the Imperial College
Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate the *35th Anniversary
of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of ICAAS! Do provide feedback HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>
for any events/activities which might interest you!
Your complex Secretary,
Hui Chiang
*P.S. Today is Lin-Manuel Miranda's birthday! Miranda is an American actor,
playwright, composer, rapper, and writer, best known for creating and
starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. He has won
a Pulitzer Prize, two Grammys, an Emmy, a MacArthur Fellowship, and
three Tony Awards, among others. "Good morning. You are perfectly cast in
your life. I can't imagine anyone but you in the role. Go play."*
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1. Chinese New Year Dinner
Hello everyone & happy new year! (-:
Here's the moment we've all been waiting for since it became 2017 - signups
for the ICSS Chinese New Year dinner are now open! Details are as follows:
*Date: 25 Jan 2017 Time: 7pm - 10pm Venue: China Boulevard on the River (1
The Boulevard, London SW18 1DE) Price: £19 (members), £25 (non-members)*
The menu is as follows:
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
Steamed Sea Bass
Stir Fried King Prawns with Asparagus
Roast Duck
Stir-fried Pakchoi with Garlic
Poached Chicken in Superior Broth
Mapo Tofu
Mixed Seafood on Crispy Noodle
Steamed Rice
Fresh Fruit Platter
Chinese Tea
While China Boulevard is a non-halal establishment, all food does not
contain pork or lard. However, do let us know of any dietary requirements!
Enjoy a great meal with your friends to celebrate this holiday in good
company and look forward to great entertainment as well!
To register, simply form a group of 10, appoint someone as the table IC,
who will then fill in the signup sheet HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>
and make payment! If you do not have a group of 10, don't worry and we'll
help you form your tables!
Signups close on *18 Jan, Wednesday* at *1200 *and places are limited so
form your tables QUICK!
See you there! (-:
Your prosperous Events Officers,
Yuan Rong & Yan Tong
2. Major Event 2017 Ticket Sales
HELLO EVERYONE!!!
Just ONE MORE MONTH and Major Event 2017 - GETAI is upon us! Early Bird
Tickets will go live on *19 Jan, Thursday* at *2300 *on the* Union Website.
*We have 200 early bird tickets at £9 each!!
Our performers and crew are working hard as they prepare for the big night
so do come down and support us! Also do invite your friends from Imperial
and all around the UK to come down for this spectacular show! Details of
the show are as follows:
*Date: 18 Feb 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1900 to 2230 Venue: Great Hall,
Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London Ticket Prices: Early
Bird - £9, Regular - £10*
To give you a taste of the show here is our little synopsis:
*An encounter between a rising star, Eunice, and an aspiring songwriter,
Jesse, at a fateful Getai performance develops into something more. Eunice
takes an interest in Jesse’s talent and offers him a job writing songs for
her. Their relationship soon develops. However, when a crime lord threatens
to destroy Eunice's livelihood, she'll do whatever it takes to survive,
even if it means tearing her relationship with Jesse apart. Will Eunice and
Jesse find their happy ending?*
We hope to see all of you there!!
Your super-duper-excited Major Event Officer,
Jasper
3. International Food Fair
Hi guys!
ICSS is participating in an international food fair organized by the
Overseas Societies Committee on* 30 Jan 2017*, and we are still looking for
volunteers to help in preparing curry puffs, mua chee and bandung (or any
other dishes you would like to prepare)!
If you are keen on showcasing our awesome Singaporean food to your awesome
international friends, or just want to help out and man the booth, do sign
up HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>
!
Your beaming Sports Officer,
Jing Jie
4. Mahjong Session
Hello guys!
Feeling abit lost on what to do for CNY Day 1? Are your hands feeling abit
itchy? Fret not! We will be organising a *mahjong session* for all you
mahjong lovers (doesn't matter if you're pro or just a first-timer).
Everybody is welcomed! Details are as follows:
*Date: 28 Jan 2017, Saturday Time: 1000-1700 Location: Skempton 060A/B/C*
There are limited slots available so do sign up HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
asap!
For those of you who don't play MJ, you are still welcomed to come &
chill/play cards (yes, there will be some space for card players too!)
So what are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Your lucky Events Officers,
Yuan Rong & Yan Tong
5. ICSS 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Hey everyone!
This coming summer, we are thinking of co-organising a series of events
with the Imperial College Alumni Association Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate
the *35th Anniversary of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of the ICAAS.
We're interested to hear what kind of events/activities you're interested
in and we'll appreciate it if you can take a few minutes to fill this
form out HERE
<http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>
!
Thank you! (:
Your cheerful President,
Si Ci
Imperial College Singapore Society
Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Hello everyone & happy new year! (-: Here's the moment we've all been
waiting for since it became 2017 - signups for the ICSS Chinese New Year
dinner are now open! Details are as follows:
*Date: 25th January 2017*
*Time: 7pm - 10pm*
*Venue: China Boulevard on the River (1 The Boulevard, London SW18 1DE)*
*Price: £19 (members), £25 (non-members)*
The menu is as follows:
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
Steamed Sea Bass
Stir Fried King Prawns with Asparagus
Roast Duck
Stir-fried Pakchoi with Garlic
Poached Chicken in Superior Broth
Mapo Tofu
Mixed Seafood on Crispy Noodle
Steamed Rice
Fresh Fruit Platter
Chinese Tea
*while China Boulevard is a non-halal establishment, all food does not
contain pork or lard. However, do let us know of any dietary requirements!
Enjoy a great meal with your friends to celebrate this holiday in good
company and look forward to great entertainment as well!
To register, simply form a group of 10, appoint someone as the table IC,
who will then fill in the signup sheet *here*
<https://goo.gl/forms/CSqWuj1CBLe2pEr42> and make payment! If you do not
have a group of 10, don't worry and we'll help you form your tables!
Signups close next *Wednesday**, 12pm (18th January)* and places are
limited so form your tables QUICK!
See you there! (-:
Yours Sincerely,
Tay Hui Chiang (Mr)
Secretary
Imperial College Singapore Society
Digest
Hey everyone!
Happy new year! Welcome to this year's first issue of the Kaya & Toast
Times! I believe we are all ready and excited to begin Spring term (:
Our second edition of *Food for Thought* will be on *10 Jan, 1230-1400* at *SAF
119/120*! Do come down for free snacks/sandwiches/refreshments to fuel your
studying!
Our *musical outing* to watch *Aladdin* is coming soon! For those who
signed up, it will be on *18 Jan, 1930* at the *Prince Edward Theatre, Old
Compton Street, London W1D 4HS*! Ticket collection will be during Food for
Thought so refer above!
This year's *Ski Trip*, held from *16 to 24 Dec 2016*, has recently
concluded. Thank you to everyone for your support, and I hope you had an
enjoyable time on the slopes!
Lastly, *Chinese New Year Dinner* will be held on *25 Jan, Wednesday*, so
do mark the date on your schedules!
That is all we have for this week's issue of the Kaya & Toast Times, do
enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Your celebratory Secretary,
Hui Chiang
*P.S. Today is Isaac Asimov's birthday! Asimov was an American author and
professor of biochemistry at Boston University. He was known for his works
of science fiction and popular science. Asimov was a prolific writer, and
wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters
and postcards.*
*"1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a
human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given it by
human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not
conflict with the First or Second Laws."*
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1. Food for Thought
Hello everyone!
Feeling stressed and hungry from all the studying? Don't worry, we've got
you covered! (: We'll be providing *free snacks/sandwiches/refreshments*!
Food is served on a first-come-first-serve basis so don't be late and see
you there! Details are as follows:
*Date: 10 Jan 2017 Time: 1230-1400 Venue: SAF 119/120*
Hope to see you there!
Your greedy & gluttonous Events Officers,
Yuan Rong and Yan Tong
2. Musical Outing
Hello everyone!
Our trip to watch the shining, shimmering splendid musical, Aladdin, is in
less than 3 weeks! Thank you everyone who signed up, it must have been an
indescribable feeling waiting for the form to open! Below is a brief recap
of the details:
*Date: 18 Jan 2017 Time: 1930 Venue: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton
Street, London, W1D 4HS *
Do note that ticket collection will be *during Food for Thought 2*, that is
on *10 Jan, 1230-1400* at *SAF 119/120*, we hope it's crystal clear and we
look forward to seeing you!
Your talented & MUSICAL-ly inclined Events Officers,
Yuan Rong and Yan Tong
3. Ski Trip
Hi everyone,
This year’s *Ski Trip* was held from *16 Dec to 24 Dec 2016* at *Les Deux
Alpes in France*. We managed to ski or snowboard for 6 days and were also
blessed with some snow!
I hope that everyone who went on the trip was able to have fun and enjoy
the snow, the slopes, and the company. This trip would not have been
possible without everyone’s support and thank you for joining us on the
trip!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and Good Luck to those studying for
January exams!
Your mugging Vice President
Junrui
Imperial College Singapore Society
Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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