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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 15/2019
by Yixuan Fu 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Share KnT with a friend! <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Digest Hello! We are *T-6 days* to our annual *Pre-Departure Talk*! Thank you to those who have signed up so far! If you happen to be free on Sunday afternoon, feel free to drop by 😄 (psst giving a heads-up through tinyurl.com/icsspdt2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> would also be appreciated thank you) Relish the idea of seeing your compositions come to live on stage? Our dear MEO is formally extending his invite to all musically-talented people to leave their mark in *ME 2020* as *songwriters and lyricists*! If you're in Singapore, remember to stay cool and hydrated in the brutally hot weather! 💧 Hope to see you all at PDT! 🍣 Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *professor X: what's your super power? me: hindsight professor X: that's not going to help us me: yes i see that now* Content 1. ME 2020 <#m_4328986078103775640_1> 2. Sojourn Payment <#m_4328986078103775640_2> 3. Retrospect Order Collection <#m_4328986078103775640_3> 4. AIG Student Assist Plan <#m_4328986078103775640_4> 5. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_4328986078103775640_5> 1. ME 2020 Hi guys! Here's some MAJOR updates :D. Pre-production for Major Event 2020 is full steam ahead! And we need YOUR help! This time we are looking for *songwriters and lyricists*! If you have any songwriting experience or any interest in writing lyrics for next year's songs please fill up this suuuuuper short form https://forms.gle/BVCM7ocoH39FPHXF9 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! Where are my bananas? 🍌 Meenatchi Sundaram Muthu Selva Annamalai 2. Sojourn Payment Hey friends, a big thank you to all the people who volunteered to be a part of Team Sojourn 2019 and to make the freshers’ experience an awesome one! We really do appreciate it! The camp fees for Seniors will be inclusive of your *Accommodation* for both the *dry run and the Sojourn camp*, *food *as well as your Sojourn *Orientation Camp T-Shirt*. You will receive an email for the camp fees and the method of payment *this week*. So do check your emails and don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions! Lastly, it’s not too late if you still want to be a part of Sojourn 2019. Simply drop Qi Hua a text to indicate your interest and I’m sure we can find a place for you to fit in :) Your excited EOs, Qi Hua and Lydia 3. Retrospect Order Collection Hi all, to everyone who has placed an order for Retrospect, we are expecting the books to be out in *mid-August*. Do standby for an email with collection and payment details. To all others, if you would still like to purchase a copy of Retrospect, we still have a few copies available which can be bought on a first-come-first-serve basis. Do contact Jin Kai at admin(a)ic-singsoc.net if you would like to purchase a copy. Your hustling hard for Sojourn LO, Jin Kai 4. AIG Student Assist Plan Hi everyone! The year has passed by so quickly! Hope that you guys have had a great academic year and are starting your holidays right! I am here to inform you that AIG is partnering with ICSS again to bring about the *Student Assist Plan*! Similar to previous years, we offer a *10% discount when you submit a new application through us*! Be sure that you are *in Singapore* and have *no additional travel plans*. If you’re interested and wish to apply, kindly fill up this application form <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> and send to me at president(a)ic-singsoc.net <president@ic-singsoc.net?subject=AIG%20Student%20Assist%20Plan%202019-20%20(Name)>. *Do NOT submit the application form online* as you would *not qualify for the discount*. In your email, do indicate the following: *Email Subject*: AIG Student Assist Plan 2019-20 (Name) Year of study for 2019-20 *Attachment of completed application form* Please note that AIG would *not *contact students regarding personal financial planning. As AIG takes at least 7 days to issue your policy, do apply early! The deadline for submission is *30 Aug 2019*. On behalf of AIG, we would like to emphasise that: The Core Plan only covers Accident Medical Expenses. However, there are *optional *benefits (Options A, B & C) *on top* of the Core Plan, at an additional cost, that will cover *both *Accident Medical Expenses and Sickness Medical Expenses. The Two-Way Hospital Visit covers the expenses for an immediate family member to stay with you if you are hospitalised, or for you to fly back to Singapore to visit a *hospitalised family member, provided the affected is hospitalised for more than 5 days*. More information can be found on the website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>, as well as on this brochure <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> and document <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. Click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to view its policy wording. If you have any queries with regards to the Plan, you can contact Mdm Ng from AIG at layhoon(a)aia.com.sg. Enjoy a good summer break ahead! Your helpful president, Zhi Hang 5. More Kaya on Your Toast Manekineko's SCAPE outlet is offering a promotion from *24-31 July*! Customers can enjoy *3 hours of karaoke* for just *S$3 per person on weekdays*, and *S$6 per person on weekends*. Guests must go in a group of at least 3 people per booking, and no time extensions are allowed. Weekday promotional hours are from Sunday nights to Friday afternoons, while weekend promotional hours are from Friday nights to Sunday afternoons. Do refer to this article <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by Mothership for more information! Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 14/2019
by Yixuan Fu 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

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Our dear VP is very excited to announce that the *Ski Trip 2019 Interest Form is live*! If you're considering hitting the slopes with us this year, do fill in the form so that we can gauge interest! ⛷️ Last but not least, our silver sponsor, NGS, would like to extend their invitation to their inaugural *NGS Expo*. Do read on to find out details about their premier graduate programme (did someone say PhD scholarships?) and sign up for the Expo to learn more about it! Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *noticed there was a fly on our flight and it full on blew my mind. that lad has no clue that he's full on emigrated. will never see any of his family or pals ever again* Content 1. NGS Exposition for Integrative Sciences and Engineering <#m_-6210570886872622811_1> 2. Ski Trip 2019 Interest Form <#m_-6210570886872622811_2> 3. Pre-Departure Talk 2019 <#m_-6210570886872622811_3> 4. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-6210570886872622811_4> 1. NGS Exposition for Integrative Sciences and Engineering Dear ICL students, Warm greetings from Singapore and the National University of Singapore (NUS)! We would like to take this opportunity to introduce NUS’ premier graduate program, the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering (NGS). NGS aims to attract highly gifted, passionate trailblazers to pursue cutting-edge, transdisciplinary research in the fields of science, engineering, computing and biomedicine under distinguished scientists in world-class research environment with opportunities to collaborate with eminent researchers globally. We offer generous tax-free PhD scholarships with attractive benefits. Please visit us at http://ngs.nus.edu.sg <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to find out more. To better introduce our graduate program to you, we have organized a full-day (9 am to 9 pm) NGS Inaugural Exposition for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (*NGS Expo*) at the NUS campus on *Friday 26 July 2019*. We thus invite you to join us for a day of: ✔️ Talks on trail-blazing, trans-disciplinary research by distinguished NGS Professors ✔️ Poster/media/prototype presentations featuring forefront state-of-the-art research at NGS laboratories ✔️ Visits to cutting-edge, world-class laboratories ✔️ Sumptuous dinner with NGS Deanery, NGS Supervisors, Current NGS students and NGS Alumni, and ✔️ Information session on NGS' premier PhD and Scholarship If you are unable to join us for the entire day, you are also welcome to join us for *half the day* (2-9 pm) where you can choose to attend either the talks or lab visits in the afternoon, followed by dinner and NGS Scholarship Information Session in the evening. Alternatively, if you are only available in the evening, you can *attend the dinner and NGS Scholarship Information Session.* Why wait! Register now (to receive a unique NGS souvenir on the day)! *NGS EXPO Registration (via QR code or link)* https://zfrmz.com/W9RqxJDlV59ob6BYMZnL <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> With Best Regards, Caroline Lee, PhD Deputy Executive Director, Admissions. NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering Email: ngsdeanery(a)nus.edu.sg 2. Interest for Ski Trip 2019 is Open! Hello all! Interest indication for our *annual ICSS Ski Trip* this coming winter season is now open! This year, our ski trip is bigger and better than ever before - we have more places up for grabs and, for the first time ever, we are going to *Val Thorens*! What better way to start your winter holidays than to spend it in the Singaporean spirit with the ICSS family! Regardless of whether you are a total beginner or an expert ski stunt-person, bring your friends along and let's spend a great week in the French Alps! Val Thorens claims the title of Europe's highest ski area with a height of 2300m. It is part of the famous Three Valleys ski area, with an impressive 140km of piste across all skill levels. More experienced skiers/snowboarders rejoice, for you can upgrade your lift pass to gain access to the full Three Valleys, which includes the Méribel and Courchevel areas. More skiing for all! The ski trip is also open to all freshers and your non-Imperial friends (even if they’re from an SG uni!), so do get them to fill in the form too if they also want a piece of the action with our ICSS family! Date: *14th to 21st December 2019* Location: *UCPA Val Thorens, France* Price: *~£453* (Usual Price ~£779) *ICSS/UCLSS members get a £7 discount, refunded after booking.* *ONLY respondents to the interest form will be given booking instructions (through email) when booking opens*, so do fill in the form early so that you won’t get missed out! Link here: http://bit.ly/skitrip2019interest <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> As usual, don’t hesitate to contact me at vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net if you have any questions! :) Your ever-friendly VP, Xian Fong 3. Pre-Departure Talk 2019 The annual *ICSS Pre-Departure Talk* will be happening again soon! As seniors, your advice and know-how is invaluable! Do join us for an afternoon of mingling with the freshers and share your amazing year(s) of experience in Imperial! *Date: 21st July 2019 (Sunday) Time: 1400 - 1700 (registration for freshers will start at 1330) Venue: Furama Riverfront Hotel * We encourage as many seniors to attend as possible to share your knowledge and interact with the freshers! To attend PDT *as a senior*, please sign-up at tinyurl.com/icsspdt2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. Please do sign up by *14 July (Sunday) *for the appropriate amount of refreshments to be prepared (that's right, *FREE FOOD*!). Your excited-to-meet-freshers secretary, Yixuan 4. More Kaya on Your Toast On *6 July*, it's *National Fried Chicken Day* and KFC would be offering *1-for-1 a-la-carte chicken 🍗 *in all participating stores! The offer is limited to 3 sets per transaction, and is valid for dine-in, takeaway and KFC Delivery from 11am - 9pm. It is not available at KFC Jewel Changi Airport, KidZania, Sentosa and Singapore Zoo. Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 13/2019
by Yixuan Fu 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

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(Disclaimer: no shade thrown at anyone who left their things in my house 😶) For seniors in the midst of packing up their lives to return back to Singapore permanently, don't forget to give your juniors some good lobangs on ICSS Karanguni <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> and sell your second-hand items instead of throwing them away! 😁 While you take time to look back and reflect on your past year, do consider dropping by our *Pre-Departure Talk* in Singapore over summer to share some wisdom with the fresh faces joining Imperial next year! Speaking of the past year (or maybe three), we highly recommend purchasing our very own ICSS yearbook! This is one decision you will definitely not regret in *retrospect*. 😏 Bored of weather resembling Singapore and itching to hit the slopes soon? We are very excited to announce the details of our highly-anticipated annual *Ski Trip*! Mark your calendars and keep your eyes peeled for more details on sign-ups coming soon! That's all from me this time; see you guys back in Singapore! Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? he'll stop at nothing to avoid them.* Content 1. Post-SFP <#m_-165084080698574627_1> 2. Summer Storage <#m_-165084080698574627_2> 3. Pre-Departure Talk 2019 <#m_-165084080698574627_3> 4. Ski Trip <#m_-165084080698574627_4> 5. Retrospect <#m_-165084080698574627_5> 6. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-165084080698574627_6> 1. Post-SFP Hey everyone! Thank you for coming down to SFP two weeks ago :) The weather in RSM301 was fantastic, and so was the atmosphere, we hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did! Photos from SFP have been uploaded onto our Facebook group. If you missed the post, here’s the link <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . On that note, if you have any feedback at all about SFP, be it things you want to be continued, or things you don’t want to see again, please let us know here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! Thank you once again for your support, and lookout for details about the upcoming Sojourn! Your events-loving EOs, Qi Hua and Lydia 2. Summer Storage Hi everyone! With the academic year coming to a close, it’s the time to think about moving out of halls and staying in your new homes! With that, ICSS is making your life a tad bit easier by partnering with *Uni Student Storage* to provide a £5 discount on storage using our referral code! When the code is applied, you will also get a code that you can share with your friends! *Both you and your friend get £5 discount each* when you use the shared code; hence you could even have free (yes free!) storage if you have enough friends using the service! Use the checkout code *S9X8KY16* to apply the discount at https://www.unistudentstorage.com/ <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! In addition, if you need free boxes, *Student Storage Box* offers *free box giveaways* (subjected to a delivery charge)! They are high-quality and reliable boxes that can help you store your stuff even if you are not using their service! Simply click on this link: https://www.studentstoragebox.co.uk/boxesforfree.php <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Hope you will have a good summer ahead, and see y’all back in Singapore! Your optimistic President, Zhi Hang DISCLAIMER: Please do note that ICSS will not be liable for any unforeseen damages as a result of the use of the storage services 3. Pre-Departure Talk 2019 Time for the one event that stands between me and ORD. 🙃The annual *ICSS Pre-Departure Talk* will be happening again soon! As I'm sure we all know, the Pre-Departure Talk aims to welcome the incoming class of freshers into the Imperial Singaporean community, as well as to provide valuable information to ease their transition to life here in London. As seniors, your advice and know-how is invaluable! Every course already has an academic representative who will be coming down to meet the freshers, but the more the merrier! *Date: 21st July 2019 Time: 1400 - 1700 (registration for freshers will start at 1330) Venue: Furama Riverfront Hotel * We encourage as many seniors to attend as possible to share your knowledge and interact with the freshers! To attend PDT *as a senior*, please sign-up at tinyurl.com/icsspdt2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . Your excited-to-meet-freshers secretary, Yixuan 4. Ski Trip Hello everyone! Mark your calendars for the return of our annual *ICSS Ski Trip* this coming winter season! This year, our ski trip is bigger and better than ever before - we have more places up for grabs, and we are going to *Val Thorens*! What better way to start your winter holidays than to spend it with this Singaporean family! Regardless of whether you are a total beginner or an expert ski stuntperson, bring your friends along and let's spend a great week in the French Alps! Val Thorens claims the title of *Europe's highest ski area* with a height of 2300m. It is part of the famous Three Valleys ski area, with an impressive *140km of piste across all skill levels*. More experienced skiers/snowboarders rejoice, for you can upgrade your lift pass to gain access to the full Three Valleys, which includes the Méribel and Courchevel areas. More skiing for all! *Dates: 14 to 21 December 2019 Location: UCPA Val Thorens* ICSS members get a slightly cheaper price, but it doesn't stop you bringing your other uni friends along! Ski Trip is open to the incoming Freshers of 19/20 too! Pop me a message on FB or through email at vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net if you have any questions :) Till the next exciting update! Your excited VP, Xian Fong 5. Retrospect Hi all, we are still collecting orders for *Retrospect*! Retrospect is a yearbook produced once every three years that encapsulates the memories of ICSS members. It is priced at £12 per copy. You can purchase it at: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/sin… <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> OR via the order form: tinyurl.com/retrospect2019icss <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Collection: *During summer break 2019 in Singapore* Do place your orders by* 20 June 2019* as we would be sending Retrospect off for printing soon. If you are unable to collect in Singapore, please send an email to admin(a)ic-singsoc.net with the name + email address of the friend collecting on your behalf. For any queries or special arrangements required, feel free to drop us an email as well! Sample pages from Retrospect! 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Kopi House, the first UK based brand retailing the Nanyang Kopi Powder and Tea Dust that we all associate with home, is offering an exclusive discount code for our members. The code is *ICSG10* which will entitle any customer to *10% off plus a free coffee sock filter* to get brewing traditionally at home. Do visit their website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (www.kopihouse.co.uk) for more information and brewing recipes. The code is live from 17 June and will be valid for the rest of the month! Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 12/2019
by Yixuan Fu 29 May '19

29 May '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Subscribe to KnT <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Digest Hello! Sun is out, birds are chirping, and it's t-shirt weather! A quick reminder that *SingSoc Farewell Party* is this Friday! The 37th Exco has planned a series of exciting games and performances (and delicious food) for you! 🤩 Do find time to drop by and hang out with your graduating batchmates/seniors for a night! For those who still have papers left, all the best! Stay sane, stay healthy, stay hydrated! 💪 Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *teresa may resigned. now she's teresa june.* Content 1. SingSoc Farewell Party <#m_-383111369265264196_1> 2. Summer Support <#m_-383111369265264196_2> 3. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-383111369265264196_3> 1. SingSoc Farewell Party Want to see your graduating seniors for one last time? 😢 Wanna look back at some sweet ICSS memories with your batchmates before you graduate? Want to celebrate end of exams with your SingSoc friends? Wanna take a break from monotonous exam revision to spend a night unwinding? Wanna just eat some good food and chill? If you say "yES" to any of the above, then SFP is just the event for you! Venue: *Royal School of Mines (RSM) - Room 301 C/D/E* Date: *31st May 2019 (this Friday!!)* Time: *1900 - 2200 hrs* Don't forget to RSVP your attendance at http://bit.ly/SFPsignup2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! If you have a talent you're itching to show off and want to perform for SFP, do fill in this separate Google Form as well: http://bit.ly/SFPperformance <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> See you there! 😁 2. Summer Support With exams almost over, I’m sure you guys are all ready to pack up and return to sunny Singapore! While you are busy packing everything, I’m sure you won’t want to bring everything back! How are you going to keep some of your stuff here without dumping them in a safe and secure environment before you move into your new homes? 📦 This year, ICSS would be partnering with a student storage company (yes, especially for students!) to cater to all your logistics needs! 🚚 Stay tuned on our Facebook pages and website in a week or two! Your busy-drowning-in-aero President, Zhi Hang 3. More Kaya on Your Toast Craving for some good Japanese food? Do check out *Dozo*, a Japanese restaurant on *Old Brompton Road* near South Kensington station. They offer *lunch sets* for a decent price starting from *£8.90*, and that's even before a *10% discount for students*. Do take note that the discount can only be given for *cash payment* 💷, and you must show *proof of your student identity*. Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 11/2019
by Yixuan Fu 14 May '19

14 May '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Subscribe to KnT <http://bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Digest Hello! Exam season is in full swing! It's the time of the year where weekdays and weekends have merged together as we settle into a daily routine of studying from day to night. 😢 Feel like it's too troublesome to find sports sessions to join? Want to play board games but cannot figure out how to loan them? Well fret not, for the 37th Exco has a *new initiative* for you! Read on to find out more about *Play@ICSS*, your all-in-one page for all things to do with play! For those who still have papers left, all the best! Stay sane, stay healthy, stay hydrated! 💪 Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *i know you have a lot going on right now. so i just want to say. i think you're doing great.* Content 1. Play@ICSS Launch <#m_7755320626497078685_1> 2. Reminder: ME 2020 Draft Script Submission <#m_7755320626497078685_2> 3. Team Sojourn Meet & Greet Wrap-Up <#m_7755320626497078685_3> 4. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_7755320626497078685_4> 1. Play@ICSS -- Your sports & games in one group! Hey ICSS! Do you love sports and games? Do all the different ICSS sports groups *confuddle* you? Are you *bamboozled* by having to follow 8 different sports Facebook pages to know when different sports sessions are being held? Are you *clueless* about where or how to borrow board games? Do you want to create a new sports group and find friends to play with, but is *supercalifragilisticexpialidociously *confused as to how to do so? Well fear not, *Play@ICSS* is here! Play@ICSS is a one-stop integrated Facebook group for everything related to ICSS Sports and Games. All sports sessions for every sports group will be posted on this group. Yes, *every sports group*! Information on how to borrow board games and how to set up a new sports group will also be there! So what are you waiting for? Join Play@ICSS at this link now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/icssplay/ <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Your sports officer, Wei Heng 🏃 P.S. The individual sports Facebook pages will be closed on *17 June*. If you’re in any of the existing sports groups and want to keep updated on upcoming sports sessions on Facebook, please join Play@ICSS instead! 2. Major Event 2020: Call for Script/Creative Team Hi guys! *CALLING FOR ALL ASPIRING SCRIPTWRITERS!* This is a gentle reminder that the draft submission is this *Friday*! All we need is a *rough plot outline and a single scene*! So even if you just have a rough idea on what you want your script to be, send it over and we will develop it together with you! Please email your submissions to majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net. If you have any questions do email me at the address as well. Where are my bananas? 🍌 Meenatchi P.S. We are still looking for dance & chorale directors so please get in touch if you are interested! 3. Team Sojourn Meet & Greet Thank you for your enthusiastic responses in signing for Team Sojourn 2019! We would like to thank everyone that came down for the Meet & Greet despite your busy revision schedules. For those who have provided tips for improvement, your feedback will be taken into consideration when planning for future events. 😄 For those who have signed up but could not make it for Meet & Greet, keep a lookout for your emails as we may contact you for any further information that would help us in role allocations. *Dates to save on your phone:* Dry Run: 3-4 August Sojourn: 16-18 August Still interested in joining Team Sojourn because you FOMO? Drop the EOs an email at eventsofficer1(a)ic-singsoc.net and we will try to work things out! Your excited EOs, Lydia and Qi Hua 4. More Kaya on Your Toast Craving for some Italian food? Look no further than Ask Italian, where you can get *40% off* your food bill every *Monday and Tuesday* and *25% off* your food bill on *Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays*. The discount is available on Unidays. Click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>for more details! 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 10/2019
by Yixuan Fu 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hello! Easter break is over and we're jumping straight into... exam season! ☹️ Hopefully, everyone feels rested, recharged and ready to tackle summer term. :') On that note, we would like to thank those who came down for *Kit Kat* last week! The weather was great and there was a variety of food for everyone (did we mention there was teh peng?!). If you missed it, keep a lookout for Hyde Park Picnic in the next academic year! In case you missed it, signups for *SFP* performances and *Team Sojourn* are still open! Check out the post below for signup links! Calling for *scriptwriters* and *dance/chorale directors* for *Major Event 2020*! Here's your chance to shape SingSoc's biggest event (no I'm not going to make a pun on major event) next year! Read on for more details on how to get involved. 😁 Travelled in Easter and had loads of fun? Share the joy by uploading your travel itineraries on the *ICSS Travel Drive* so that others can use it as reference when planning their trips to the same cities! 🌍 Easter break may have just ended, but the 37th is already looking way ahead to winter break by starting to plan for *Ski Trip 2019*. Our VP is working hard to secure the best deals for an unforgettable experience so look out for more information in upcoming issues. In the meantime, chope the dates in your calendar first! Spring is the time of the year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade. Step out into the sun and soak in the warmth! Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *Used to have winter fat, now I have spring rolls.* Content 1. Post-Kit Kat <#m_-2838969756771933611_1> 2. Reminders: Team Sojourn, SingSoc Farewell Party <#m_-2838969756771933611_2> 3. Major Event 2020: Call for Script/Creative Team <#m_-2838969756771933611_3> 4. ICSS Travel D <#m_-2838969756771933611_4>rive <#m_-2838969756771933611_4> 5. Ski Trip 2019 <#m_-2838969756771933611_5> 6. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-2838969756771933611_6> 1. Kit-Kat *Kit Kat* was held last Thursday (25 April) and we would like to thank everyone for attending the picnic! We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and it was great to see everyone frolic in the good weather and take a break from studying. All the best for your exams! 2. Reminders: Team Sojourn & SFP *Team Sojourn* We are recruiting Team Sojourn to welcome the upcoming batch of freshers! Roles include *Game Masters, Media & Publications, Ninjas (Logistics), Secret Freshers and Orientation Group Head (OGH)*! Sign up *now *at http:// <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> bit.ly/TEAMSOJOURN19 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Note the following important dates: *Dry Run: 3 - 4 August Sojourn: 16 - 18 August* *SingSoc Farewell Party* Venue: *Royal School of Mines (RSM) - Room 301 C/D/E* Date: *31st May 2019, Friday* Time: *1900 - 2200 hrs* Don't forget to RSVP your attendance at http://bit.ly/SFPsignup2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! If you're interested in performing for SFP, please fill in this seperate Google Form as well: http://bit.ly/SFPperformance <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Your excited EOs, Lydia and Qi Hua 3. Major Event 2020: Call for Script/Creative Team Hi guys! Easter break has ended and YOU know what THAT means! It's time for another episode of (no not me screwing up exams) yes that's right! Preparing for another awesome *Major Event*! So why not take a break from typing out code and doing those calculations to write up an idea for your vision of ME 2020? Your ideas, your story, your choice of genre – all we ask is that you try to integrate some aspects of Singaporean culture for us to showcase to the Imperial community and that you give some scope for our talented singers, dancers and musicians to shine as well! Not interested in doing up a script? We have other exciting opportunities for you to shine as well! Consider signing up to be part of the creative team. We are looking for *Dance and Chorale Directors* to fill up the creative team! Please send an email to majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net if you are interested! Follow in your seniors' footsteps who have been there for us and be there for your juniors next year! Here are some dates for you to take note of: *17 May 2019 (Friday)* – Deadline for the preliminary draft. At this point, we would like to see a *plot outline and one full scene* so that we can get an idea of your scriptwriting style. Anything longer is very welcome! From there, the creative team will work with you to help give shape to your initial ideas. *14 June 2019 (Friday)* – Final deadline for the finished scripts. Mark it on your calendars now in case you forget! Please email your submissions to majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net. If you have any questions, do email me at that address as well! Hope to see you participating in ME 2020! Where are my bananas? 🍌 Meenatchi 4. ICSS Travel Drive Hey friends, We hope that the Easter break has been a fruitful time of rest and recovery for you. If you have travelled during the break and really enjoyed the places that you have been, do consider sharing your itineraries on the *ICSS Travel Drive*! The Travel Drive is basically a Google Drive folder where you can access travel itineraries shared by other ICSS members and also contribute your own ones as well. It may prove useful in planning your future travels and for sharing your travel recommendations as well, so do give it a look! To access the travel guide, use this link: http://bit.ly/ICSSTravelDrive <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 5. Ski Trip Planning for the next *Ski Trip* this December is well underway! We are on the verge of giving all you skiing/snowboarding fans out there some *good news*, but do be patient and watch for more information in the next few issues of the Kaya & Toast Times! In the meantime, do mark down *14th to 21st December* in your calendars. As usual, we will be setting off for the slopes in the first week of the winter break! But do note that these dates are very probable but still to be confirmed! Cheers from your absolute fav VP, Xian Fong 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Absurd Bird, a restaurant serving food inspired by the American South, is offering a *40% discount* off food when you order at any of their branches. The offer can be claimed from the Unidays app, and it is valid until 1 May. Click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>for more information on this *absurd *offer! Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 9/2019
by Yixuan Fu 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hello! We're down to our second last week of Easter break! This issue includes a lot of content, so please be patient and read on! :> As the weather slowly gets warmer again, do consider taking some time for a walk outside to enjoy the greenery and clear blue skies! Speaking of which, why not join us at *Kit-Kat* next Thursday in Hyde Park? While the summer term may be the final term of the year for most of us, for others, this term marks their last term here at Imperial College. As per tradition, the 37th Executive Committee will be holding the annual *SingSoc Farewell Party* next month! Check out the post below for more details on how to RSVP. Excited to be involved in welcoming the next batch of freshers into the ICSS family? Sign-ups for *Team Sojourn 2019* are now open! More details can be found later in this issue. Know of someone in ICSS who has contributed immensely to the society? Give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for* ICAAS' Most Outstanding Student Award*! Meanwhile, take a quick moment to acknowledge the brave people who are heavily invested in Marvel, Game of Thrones and Star Wars at the same time-- all those eras/sagas and ending in the same year! Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *When your head hits the pillow tonight, remind yourself that you've done a good job. Be patient with yourself, and remember that big things are achieved not all at once, but one day at a time.* Content 1. Reminder: Kit-Kat <#m_6726496441485397595_1> 2. SingSoc Farewell Party (SFP) <#m_6726496441485397595_2> 3. Team Sojourn Recruitment <#m_6726496441485397595_3> 4. ICAAS MOSA Applications <#m_6726496441485397595_4> 5. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_6726496441485397595_5> 1. Kit-Kat *8 DAYS TO KIT-KAT!* It will be held on *25 April 2019, 3pm to 6pm* at the *Hyde Park Old Football Pitches*. Look forward to an afternoon of chilling, snacks and games! Friendly reminder to RSVP for the event here: bit.ly/kitkat2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for us to gauge the amount of food and logistics to prepare! See you there! 2. SingSoc Farewell Party SingSoc Farewell Party (SFP) SIGN UPS NOW OPEN! Introducing this year’s SingSoc Farewell Party, an annual event organised for the graduating batch for 2019! Take this opportunity to spend more time together as a SingSoc family! Expect performances that will give you a blast from the past, a photo booth to immortalize this event and much more!!! EVERYONE is welcome, particularly graduating seniors, exchange students and master students! Venue: *Royal School of Mines (RSM) - Room 301 C/D/E* Date: *31st May 2018, Friday* Time: *1900 - 2200 hrs* Cost? Completely FREE! So what are you waiting for? Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/SFPsignup2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by 19th May 2019 to ensure that we have enough food for everyone! If you are interested in performing for this event, please let us know at http://bit.ly/SFPperformance <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . Your faithful EOs, Lydia and Qi Hua 3. Team Sojourn Recruitment Had fun during your Sojourn? Enjoy meeting and bonding with new people? Well, we have just the thing for you. *YES, YOU*. Introducing Sojourn 2019, we are looking to bring together a group of dedicated and creative people looking to create an unforgettable experience for the incoming freshers! The following job openings are now open! *Game Masters*: Funloving and Creative? Design and execute exciting games that are bound to leave a lasting (good) impression on the incoming freshers! *Media & Publications*: Flex your creative and artistic flair by designing jaw dropping designs for the camp shirt and the Sojourn logo! *Ninjas (Logistics)*: Organised and a master of getting things done behind the scenes? We need YOUR help for the acquisition and preparation of logistics before the games. *Secret Freshers*: Live your life as a fresher anew and assume an alternate identity! Form bonds with the freshers and help to ease them out of their comfort zones! *Orientation Group Head*: The 老大 of the entire OG, it is in your hands to bring together and allow the entire OG to forge bonds that will tide them over their next few years here in Imperial. *IMPORTANT* *Sojourn Dates: 16 - 18 August 2019 Sojourn Dry Run Dates: 3 - 4 August 2019* IT'S *T-121* days to Sojourn so mark these dates down in your calendars and remember to keep them free! To allow us to get to know you better and for you to meet the people you will be working closely with, we will be holding a number of Meet & Greet Sessions on 29th April, 30th April, 8th May and 10th May. More information is provided in the Google Form below. You may choose to sign up together as a group (maximum 4 per group). So? What are you waiting for? SIGN UP HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (bit.ly/TEAMSOJOURN19) and play a part in welcoming the newest members of our SingSoc family in TEAM SOJOURN 2019! Sign-ups close *25th April, 2359hrs* so don’t wait, sign up now!!! Your faithful EOs, Lydia and Qi Hua 4. ICAAS Most Outstanding Student Award (MOSA) Applications The Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) is looking for nominations for the Most Outstanding Student Award (MOSA) for ICSS. The award is meant to recognise a student who has rendered outstanding services to Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS), the Singapore community in UK, and the larger student community at Imperial College London. The winning candidate stands to win a *cash prize of S$1,000*. Should you wish to apply to nominate someone, please take note of the following eligibility criteria and important information for candidates, as well as the deadline for application. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Candidate must be enrolled at Imperial College London 2. Candidate can be a final-year undergraduate or graduate student 3. Candidate must be Singapore citizen 4. Candidate cannot be currently on the ICSS Exco Important Information: 1. The nomination for a MOSA candidate must be made on the form attached below. 2. Each nomination must be proposed and seconded by ICSS members. 3. The shortlisted candidates must be available for interview in Singapore by the ICAAS Award Committee in July 2019. 4. The award will be presented to the winner at the ICAAS Annual General Meeting in August 2019. 5. The decision made by the ICAAS Award Committee is final. Application Deadline: Application forms can be found on Facebook. Completed forms are to be submitted to the ICSS Exco at the folllowing email address: admin(a)ic-singsoc.net by *29 April 2019, 11.59 p.m. *If you have any problems finding or accessing the application form, do not hesitate to contact us at the above-mentioned email for a copy of it. We look forward to receiving your applications. 😄 5. More Kaya on Your Toast Need that free haircut at the London School of Barbering (LSB) but they have run out of slots in the coming weeks? Fret not, LSB now offers a *£3-5 paid service* with a LSB Qualified barber. While it isn’t free, more slots are usually available at short notice, and it is still much cheaper than a haircut at other establishments in London. Note that the Covent Garden outlet has closed, so slots are only available at Farringdon and Liverpool Street. Check out their website <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for more details. Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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(KnT revamp??) The Kopi & Teh-O Times - Issue 8/2019
by Yixuan Fu 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hello!! Welcome to the next initiative by the 37th committee -- a rebrand of our iconic newsletter! Um.. I guess we're gonna need someone talented in art to help us redesign the banner on top? Anyone? I hope everyone is having a fulfilling time away from school, either travelling or catching up on work. If you're wondering why you find yourself receiving another issue of KnT after just one week, well, the previous issue was pushed forward to facilitate planning for Thorpe Park, so look forward to more regularly-timed issues from now on! 😊 If you did not come for AGM last month and/or did not vote in the leadership elections, you may be interested to find out a bit more about who exactly your new Exco members are (and how bad their humour can be). Fret not, for we start of the issue with our* individual introductions*! Ranging from really long (*cough *P and VP) to really concise, we hope you get to know us better and give us your support throughout the rest of our term. Need a break from all the studying! Come join us in Hyde Park on 25 April for the annual *Kit-Kat*! Look forward to an afternoon of food (including some of your cravings that have flown the long 13-hour journey from Singapore) and games with your friends. Orders for *Retrospect *are still online at the union shop! Don't miss the chance to own a physical copy of your SingSoc memories, together with additional write-ups, painstakingly put together by the Retrospect team. Remember to play hard and study hard during Easter break! If neither sound appealing, you could spend time instead lamenting the absurdity of how daylight savings robbed you of an hour over the weekend. Your kopi & teh-o loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *The wind smashed a mirror on our balcony so just warning you all that the wind is now unlucky for 7 years.* Content 1. 37th Individual Introductions <#m_-2849783920298265538_1> 2. Thorpe Park Update <#m_-2849783920298265538_2> 3. Kit-Kat <#m_-2849783920298265538_3> 4. Retrospect Orders <#m_-2849783920298265538_4> 5. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-2849783920298265538_5> 1. Words from the 37th Executive Committee *From left to right (2nd row): Meenatchi Muthu Selva Annamalai, Goh Xian Fong From left to right (1st row): Lu Jin Kai, Zhong Jianing, Fu Yixuan, Lydia He, Zhang Zhi Hang, Woo Qi Hua, Tin Wei Heng* *President* Hi everyone! I am Zhi Hang, your new 37th Singapore Society President! I am honoured and extremely excited to be able to represent us and bring a step further forward for Singsoc! Being the President is a huge step up for me; never have I had such an opportunity to head an organisation of this scale. However, I won’t shy away from this challenge and will dedicate my time in building a better Singsoc for everyone. 😄 For some of us, Singsoc symbolises our unity, friendship and our culture. The activities and initiatives we organise always put our members at heart. At the end of the day, we want our members to have a memorable, fun and enjoyable experience in Singsoc. I believe that this would not be possible without the involvement and enthusiasm of everyone. Singsoc was made for its people. I hope that through the 37th, we can continue to inspire and provide a greater level of joy as previous batches have done. Looking forward, we do have many exciting activities and initiatives coming up so do stay tuned! I sincerely hope that we do have your continued support this upcoming year and let’s strive towards a continuous improvement for Singsoc! *Vice-President* Nasi lemak is very much part and parcel of Singaporean food culture. And you must have had it with the legendary sambal chili, scooping dollops of it onto your plate every time you pop by your nearby kopitiam for your fix of that heavenly dish. Sometimes you will have to sing a few praises to the makcik, and watch drooling as she happily tops up another wad of that oozing goodness. I am Xian Fong, and I am that tasty complement to your nasi lemak – essential, red hot, spicy, and you just can’t get enough of me. In the year forward, the 37th Executive Committee seeks to bring to you ICSS members a Singaporean experience that is close to all our hearts. Look forward to more initiatives, more opportunities to get together. These chances will materialise in the form of more outings and more recreational options. And we would love to get ideas from you so that we can bring to you the things that you want. As the Vice-President, I serve as your channel of praise and criticism for the ExCo, and at the same time a close friend to you who very much loves to experience our time in London and Imperial together with you. So do hit me up if you feel happy, sad, or even lonely 😉. And as with every message from an ICSS Vice-President, here is some mention of the annual winter Ski Trip. The Ski Trip is one of ICSS’s hallmark events that brings Singsoc members of all levels together. It is a chance to experience skiing/snowboarding regardless of skill level, with your friends and for a very reasonable price! The details are still in the works, but for now we hope that you will continue to give the annual Ski Trip your fullest support, and we look forward to seeing you in December! *Treasurer* Hey Singsoc! I’m your new treasurer Jianing. I’m very excited to take on this role and will definitely not disappoint you guys. In the coming months, we will be delivering fun and exciting events which you would enjoy and so please give us your support! As the treasurer, I will try my best to support the committee in whatever ways I can and ensure that the usage of our Singsoc fund is maximised. Also, I am very open to feedback so if you have anything you would like to raise such as opinions regarding budgeting, feel free to drop me an email! With that, I hope that everyone will be able to find something that they enjoy in our upcoming events and let’s have fun together in the year ahead!! *Secretary* Hello!! I’m Yixuan, studying mechanical engineering, and I really like dogs. I’m a huge fan of twenty one pilots, so here’s twenty one facts about me: 1. I love bands like twenty one pilots (duh), Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco. 2. I love watching musicals (Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Matilda, Wicked, etc) 3. I used to be from Chinese orchestra, and I find it hard to believe that no such society exists in Imperial yet. 4. I’m 172cm, but somehow still the shortest Singaporean fresher in mech eng 5. (I’m kidding about doing 21 facts, I don’t think anyone will be interested in all of that, so I’ll spare you guys from it.) I’m excited to be taking on the role of secretary, delivering fornightly issues of KnT to your email inboxes (side note: thank you for subscribing, and drag your friends who aren’t subscribed into doing it!). I will do my best to elevate the quality of your Singsoc experience in the year ahead, and I hope that you will render your support to the committee as well! At the very least, you will (hopefully) look forward to great jokes and lobangs in every KnT issue. 🤔 *Liaison Officer* Hi everyone, I am Jin Kai! I am honoured, yet humbled by the opportunity to be your new Liaison Officer. I look forward to bringing you guys updates on ICSS activities and also information on lobangs and events in London. As the manager of communication channels between the exco and the society, rest assured that I am always open to feedback regarding ICSS events and initiatives. As such, feel free to slide into the society’s DMs if you would like to raise any suggestions or give any feedback ;) I am excited to continue the work of creating a home away from home for you guys and I look forward to seeing you all (probably through the viewfinder of my camera) at our events! *Events Officer 1* Hi. My name is Qi Hua and I am the new event officer for this year alongside with Lydia He(*He*). I am studying Mechanical Engineering, and CAD is my weakness. Oddly, my favourite animals is a CAT. In my free time, I enjoy activities such as running, swimming and Muay Thai. In the upcoming year, I look forward to working with all of you to bring you attractive and inclusive events, so do hit me up if you have any interesting ideas that we can organise together! Side note: Sojourn sign ups are opening soon, look out for that!! *Events Officer 2* Hi everyone! I’m Lydia, (*Woo*)ne of your new event officers. I like to go to musicals and museums in my spare time and pretend that I’d run in the evening. I am thankful and honoured for this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing to you more fun-filled events! Therefore, do let me know if you have any ideas or events that you want to organize together. I hope you are as excited as I am to find out what the year ahead has in store for us! (Spoiler: Sojourn is coming up and it is going to be great working on this wonderful event together!) *Major Event Officer* Hi guys! I am Meenatchi, the Major Events Officer! Firstly, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for voting for me and giving me this opportunity to run ME2020 :D ME2019 was a blast for me and I hope to continue this success onto ME2020 too! I think learning and improving is a very important part of my life and I want ME2020 to be as much of a learning experience for me as for everyone in it. As for improving, if anyone has any suggestions and comments about ME2019 please feel free to DM me and I will be glad to keep it in mind. As for those of us who participated in ME this year, I hope to see many of you guys come back to ME2020 to spend time with and help your juniors out! See y'all when summer term ends and the ME grind begins! 😈 *Sports Officer* Sup everyone! I’m Wei Heng and I’m honoured and excited to be your new sports officer! I love to play sports and I aim to help members of ICSS bond with each other through sports and games. I will be striving to make sports and games accessible and friendly for anyone who wishes to play in ICSS through an integrated social media platform which will be set up in the following months. Since you guys will be seeing a lot of me in ICSS sports and events, here are a few fun facts about me. I’m essentially a T-rex, because I’m tall, but my arms are short for my height. Also, I’m not very good at sports, but I play most sports because I enjoy moving about and having fun. So don’t be shy, come and play! Let’s have fun and bond through sports and games in the coming year! 2. Thorpe Park Update Hey guys! The Thorpe Park outing has unfortunately been unable to receive the minimum number of sign-ups of 25 people. To all the people who signed up for the outing or were still wondering if you could sign up, thank you so much for your support and do look out for future outings and events!! And to everyone else, don’t fret, there will be many more outings to come! Sincerely, Lydia and Qi Hua 3. Kit-Kat Hey there! Studying got you stressed out? Already feeling too burnt out to start on that next past year paper? Fear not, ICSS is here! Put away your notes, shut your laptops and head down over to Hyde Park on the afternoon of the 25th of April to *have a break, have a Kit-Kat*! Have some fun in the sun and sweat out the stress with some sports. Fill your tummies up with some yummies like snacks, fruits and Kit-Kat (duh)! Or if you crave intellectual stimulation that does not involve the words “first” and “class”, have a go at our variety of board games (which definitely won’t ruin friendships)! If you’re interested, please RSVP for the event using this link: bit.ly/kitkat2019 <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> and visit our event page on Facebook for more details on the event. Don’t say bojio! See you there! Your friendly neighbourhood sports officer, Wei Heng 4. Retrospect Don't miss out your chance to get a copy of Retrospect! Retrospect is a yearbook produced once every three years that encapsulates the memories of ICSS members. Buy your copy at: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/sin… <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> OR via the order form: tinyurl.com/retrospect2019icss <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Collection: During summer break 2019 in Singapore If you are unable to collect in Singapore, please send admin(a)ic-singsoc.net an email with the *name + email address* of the friend collecting on your behalf. For any queries or special arrangements required, feel free to drop us an email as well! 5. More Kaya on Your Toast Got a craving for a burger fix? Look no further than a *30% discount at Byron Hamburgers* from the Unidays app! Do note that the offer is *limited to a table of 4*, so make sure you have more than one person in your group who has the Unidays app if you are going in a group of more than 4. Click on the link here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>for more details. Happy April Fool's Day! Also, yes, this week's issue is strategically released on 1 April just so I could... pull that really bad prank at the start... Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 7/2019 (First issue by the 37th!)
by Yixuan Fu 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hello!! Welcome to the first Kaya & Toast issue by the *37th Executive Committee*! We are excited for our upcoming term with ICSS! Look forward to issues in the year ahead for updates on ICSS events (and quality jokes). The first initiative proudly brought to you by the 37th is a trip to *Thorpe Park*! Take a break from panicked cramming well-planned revising by spending a day on exciting rides with your friends. More information can be found in the post below. Exams are in summer term, but don't forget to take some time to recharge and recover from the hectic spring term. Share your 10/10 scenic views and make your friends jealous by using the hashtag *#icsseaster* during your travels! What is better than kaya and toast? Introducing... *More Kaya on your Toast! *Keep an eye out for lobangs like discounts and cheap food around London! For those who are itching for a getaway, itineraries and trip reviews from the ICSS Travel Guide <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> will be featured to help you get the ball rolling on trip planning. Your kaya-toast-loving secretary, Fu Yixuan *Gonna become a pregnant person belly scanner so that when I scan their bellies and people are like "Is my baby alright?" I can be like yea it's ultrasound.* Content 1. 37th Executive Committee Handover <#m_-6840753360236006310_1> 2. Thorpe Park Day Trip <#m_-6840753360236006310_2> 3. #icsseaster <#m_-6840753360236006310_3> 4. More Kaya on Your Toast <#m_-6840753360236006310_4> 1. 37th Executive Committee Handover Last Wednesday (20 March) marked the official handover from the 36th to the *37th ICSS Executive Committee*. The outgoing 36th ExCo, the new 37th ExCo, and some of the even more senior batches came together over pizza to share experiences and stories. What ICSS is today comes from the hard work of generations of the ICSS family. We would like to thank the 36th ExCo and all previous batches for their contribution, dedication and guidance! *Presenting to you the 37th Executive Committee:* President - Zhang Zhi Hang Vice President - Goh Xian Fong Secretary - Fu Yixuan Treasurer - Zhong Jianing Events Officers - Woo Qi Hua & Lydia He Sports Officer - Tin Wei Heng Liaison Officer - Lu Jin Kai Major Event Officer - Meenatchi Muthu Selva Annamalai We are excited to begin our new term, to bring even more to the Singapore Society. In the next year forward, we strive to continue building a closely-knit family that is for the members! Your President and Vice-President, Zhi Hang and Xian Fong 2. Thorpe Park Day Trip Hi there!! Need a break from studying? The 37th Executive Committee is proud to bring you, a trip to *Thorpe Park*! This is an event that will involve an entire day that will allow participants to enjoy up to 30 different thrill-seeking attractions! Participants will be transported from Imperial College London straight to Thorpe Park in a chartered bus. Get the opportunity to meet and bond with people over the things that you love! *Date:* 17th April 2019 (Wednesday) *Time:* 0900h Bus Pick-up from Imperial Return Bus leaves Thorpe Park at 1815h Estimated drop-off at Imperial at 1915h *Venue:* Thorpe Park Resort, Staines Rd, Chertsey KT16 8PN *Price: *~35 GBP per person (prices are subject to the number of sign-ups) If you’re interested in participating, do sign up HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! Come with your friends or make the choice to make new ones!! All you have to do is to indicate preference to be allocated into a random group. By indicating preference to be allocated, you will be placed into a group of 4 that will facilitate going for rides and getting to know someone new! Due to transport considerations, a minimum of 25 sign-ups is needed for the trip to proceed. In the event that the trip is over-subscribed, participation will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, so do sign up ASAP! Sign-ups close on *Thursday, 28 March at 1200*. (Only 3 days from when this issue is released!) We will be sending out an email with details on the payment method so do keep a lookout for your email inbox once you have signed up! Hope to see you there! Your excited Event Officers, Lydia and Qi Hua 3. #icsseaster Travelling this Easter break? Do share your travels with us on Instagram with the hashtag *#icsseaster* and we will repost your photos on our Instagram account! Looking forward to hearing more about all of your adventures :) Cheers, Jin Kai 4. More Kaya on Your Toast With the Easter holidays in full swing, I'm sure that some of you guys would be booking coach tickets to get to airports such as Stansted and Luton for your Easter travels. To help you get more bang for your buck, here's a Unidays discount code that can help you save up to *15% on full-priced National Express journeys*. Click on the link here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>for more details. Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times Special Edition - Issue 6/2019
by Jiawei Teo 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/9de3392ae552/the-kaya-toast-times-issue-3021381?e=030d49…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hello everyone! We've come to the final, special edition of the *The Kaya & Toast Times* by the *36th Executive Committee*! It has been an incredible term for all of us in the 36th, and we could not have done it without your support. In this special edition, we will conclude our term by introducing the *37th Executive Committee* and looking back at the work we've done for this past year. Each of us in the 36th would also like to *say a few words* to the people who've helped us along the way; do bear with us for our long posts! (Note: it is recommended that you read this issue via a desktop to preserve the formatting.) A big thank you to everyone, and we wish the 37th all the best for their term! For the last time, Teo Jia Wei *Our time serving this past one year, Really, it has been quite a cheer. Difficult though it may be, Looks like its time to be a retiree Onward to finishing our degrees! * Content 1. The 37th Executive Committee <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_1> 2. The ICSS 2018-2019 Journey <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_2> 3. Words from the President, Jacelyn <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_3> 4. Words from the Vice-President, Jiahao <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_4> 5. Words from the Secretary, Jiawei <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_5> 6. Words from the Treasurer, Sean <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_6> 7. Words from the Events Officer, Jenny <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_7> 8. Words from the Events Officer, Sky <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_8> 9. Words from the Sports Officer, Andy <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_9> 10. Words from the Liaison Officer, Celine <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_10> 11. Words from the Major Event Officer, Nathanael <#m_6480061319582547021_m_9132901966528985611_11> 1. The 37th Executive Committee Following the Hustings for the *37th Executive Committee* and a week of voting, the 37th Executive Committee has been elected as follows: *President*: Zhang Zhi Hang *Vice-President*: Goh Xian Fong *Secretary*: Fu Yixuan *Treasurer*: Zhong Jianing *Events Officers*: Woo Qi Hua, Lydia He *Sports Officer*: Tin Wei Heng *Liaison Officer*: Lu Jin Kai *Major Event Officer*: Meenatchi Muthu Selva Annamalai For a more detailed breakdown of the votes, visit our website HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. The 36th would like to thank all those who participated in this election, and congratulate all the newly elected members of the 37th Executive Committee! We wish them a great term ahead and hope that the society continues to support them fully! 2. The ICSS 2018-2019 Journey <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ICSS 2018 - 2019 Journey Video Montage This past year has been a whirlwind for us in the 36th, and we are so honored to have been able to serve you. Please enjoy this video montage which captures key moments in our journey over the past year! Thank you to everyone for your support in all our events, and to our societal partners for your help making our events possible! We look forward to even greater times with everyone in the society under the excellent leadership of the 37th! 3. Words from the President, Jacelyn ORD LO! Our term as the 36th Executive Committee has officially come to a close. I think all of us have some final words that we'd like to leave so I hope you'll give us the luxury of sharing these with you in our final edition of Kaya and Toast Times. If you know me, you'll know that I'm not great at giving speeches. I clam up and get flustered way too easily. It's easier for my thoughts to flow in written word instead so here're the words that I didn't manage to say and thanks that I didn't manage to give during AGM. There was an idea... To bring together a group of remarkable people, and see if we can become something more. To the *36th*, I can't *begin *to describe how thankful I am to have you as a team. Honestly, I was quite apprehensive about going into ExCo, especially since we came from two different social circles. However, over the course of working together in the year, my trust in your judgement grew and I could safely leave decision making in your hands. To *Jiahao*, thank you for bring my trusty right hand man and always being open to discussing decisions together. I know you were are probably sick of seeing my name pop up on notifs and you'd complain about how you were meeting me more than my boyfriend in summer but I'm really grateful for our time in ExCo together because I found a really close friend that I know I can count on for years to come :). To *Sean*, despite your alcoholic *tendencies *and intermittent blur moments, I'm thankful that you're always so detailed and ready to help out with anything remotely money related (especially with ME). To *Jiawei*, thank you for always rationalizing things out and being the bearer of wise words. To *Jenny*, I'm thankful that you've put in your best for every event and it really shows in every event that you head. To *Sky*, thank you for constantly being the sober one and looking after others when things get *a little wild*. To *Celine*, thank you for constantly keeping up with the million and one things that you've to do without much prompting from me. To *Nat *who was late to the party, I'm grateful that you kept pushing for the ME that you envisioned and I'm glad it all paid off! Lastly to our resident law enforcer, *Andy*, thank you for always being a step head (*someone *finished OGM slides in *summer*) and offering to help with work despite constantly complaining "Mech Eng shag ah". *Although I didn't ask for this team, I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with*. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank my Biochem *coursemates*. Even though I don't see you often for *some reason*, I'm thankful for the concern that you guys constantly shower me and the familiarity of home that I can always come back to. Thanks for being there to guide me by answering my last minute questions and for the mini food outings that we'd have from time to time. To my fellow *batchmates*, thank you for supporting us by attending the events throughout the year and being the safe haven I can retreat back into at the end of the day. Other than looking forward to the slurps at the end of the event, seeing everyone together again at the various ICSS events really warms my heart. Thank you for being the fun bunch of friends that I've created memories to last with :). To the *freshers*, I'm happy to see that most of you have found your place here and getting to personally know you guys a little better was really the cherry on the cake. As your batch takes over the wheel, I hope that you'll give them the support that they need to recreate the wonderful experience that you had. To the *seniors*, you've provided us with an immense amount of support and I'm thankful to have had a core group of people who were willing to step forward to help whenever we needed it. The 36th really couldn't have done it without you guys volunteering to help whenever you could. To *everyone who's been there for me throughout the year*, thank you. The nights at North End House, late night early morning conversations and impromptu meetups reminded me of the reason that I chose to serve in the first place - to create a home that felt just like this. To my *ME dance team* (incl. cast), thank you for giving me the pleasure to choreograph something small for you to show off. Hopefully our attempts at cooking lunches during combined rehearsals left a mark on you, especially our little hotpot at the Great Hall! It's been an honor watching every single one of you perform on stage; to ME 2020? :) They say behind every successful man, there's a woman. To *Matthew*, despite the constant "why you never spend more time with me?", thank you for being my super understanding pillar of support, especially during the crunch periods, for listening to my dilemmas, and offering the simplest yet wisest advice. This journey was made more smooth sailing with you by my side and I'm looking forward to the road ahead! :) To the *newly elected committee*, glhf. Thank you for taking on the arduous task of continuing the legacy that years of seniors have built upon. This journey won't be easy but there'll always be people around to help (like me!!) so don't be afraid to reach out to us. No matter what you guys do, know that we'll always have your backs. :) Lastly, to *Singsoc*, 谢谢你. It has been an honor serving as your president for the past year and despite stepping down, know that my journey doesn't end here. You are, and always will be, my home away from home. For the very last time, your madam president, Jacelyn 4. Words from the Vice-President, Jiahao As we prepare to step down, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and the 36th throughout the entire year. Be it through helping out in an event or by watching ME, a big thank you for your contribution to ICSS, and I hope that you enjoyed all the events as much as I did! Please continue to support the 37th and keep making Singsoc your family. It was a pleasure serving you all for the past year, and I hope to continue seeing you around campus or at future events. To my *Ski Trip Participants*, thank you all for your support and I hope you all enjoyed the trip! Thank you to all the seniors who sacrificed your precious ski time to help guide the less experienced skiers/snowboarders. Hopefully we can avoid getting stuck in a snowstorm, rushing to get back before sunset in the future though. To everyone who skied with me throughout the trip, thank you for making the trip incredibly fun and I hope to be able to ski with you again in the future! To my* Dance Team*, thank you for all the dance sessions together, for all the wonderful memories forged and for encouraging me to dance with you all for ME, something I definitely did not plan for when ME started. Despite having the smallest team, you all still had a big impact on the show and I hope you all had fun doing so! Thank you Rachel for organizing the team and all the trainings, it was definitely sad that you were unable to watch the results of all your hard work and coaching. Also thanks to Jacelyn for handling most of the team administration. To my *Props Team*, thank you for the amazing work that you all did for ME. The props looked beautiful and you all did a great job handling backstage work despite having so few people. At times it seemed that we would struggle to finish everything in time, but you all put in the extra time and effort when it counted and not only pulled through, but made ME look great again! I'm going to miss the post session dinners with you all. Thank you Xian Fong and Jin Kai for all your hard work as directors, and for successfully rallying the rest of the props members to sacrifice so much of their time to help with props week after week. Thank you Rachel for supporting me through the past few months, especially when I was extremely busy with ME. To my *housemates*, thank you for being there to support us through every event, for helping us when needed and for letting exco work dominate many conversations throughout the year. Thank you Zenas for your help when singsoc conflicted with coursework, and thank you Ashley for all the great banter and friendship at home. To Jacelyn, I remember the seniors advising us not to bring singsoc work home, but thanks for being a door away when I needed to discuss anything singsoc related. To the *36th*, thank you for all your perseverance and dedication the past year. It has been extremely trying at times being constantly undermanned and having to keep filling in for each other's roles, but we survived and it would not have been possible without each and every one of you (even though we tried to go 6 months without having a full exco). Thank you Jacelyn for asking me to run for VP, and for all your support in planning ski trip. To the *37th*, I wish you all the best with your year ahead as exco. It will be tough and at times you might question yourself, but keep giving your best and it will be worth it. Do not be afraid to ask for help, be it from your friends, your batchmates, or from previous excos, it will save you lots of wasted time and energy; sometimes you cannot be sure until you ask. Thank you Xian Fong for taking up the mantle of VP, I trust that you will be as conscientious as you were in props and help bring ICSS to greater heights! Your finally done(cing) with work Vice President, Jiahao 5. Words from the Secretary, Jiawei It feels incredibly surreal drafting my last KnT issue. Without my knowing it, writing and editing the Kaya & Toast Times every fortnight became an almost comforting ritual, one that I performed with fulfillment and pride. It was an honor to manage such an important communique for our society, and I wish to thank everyone who diligently took the time to read every issue (*and criticize my poor puns afterwards*). It has been an incredible and enriching experience serving as the Secretary of ICSS. Being a part of this society has meant a great deal to me, and it has made my university life an exhilarating one, filled with new experiences and good company. This role is by no means easy; indeed, oftentimes there is quite a bit of frustration involved, but it always ends with a rewarding smile and time well spent. I thank everyone for allowing me play this incredible role - I hope that my efforts have contributed in some way to making your time here at Imperial better, and I sincerely apologize for any shortcomings I must have had. I must also thank all those who've given me so much support during my term. To the *AY2018/2019 batch of Academic Representatives*, thank you very much for your help since the start of my term! From coming down to speak to the freshers during PDT to organizing and facilitating the Academeets, thank you for all your efforts, and I hope you have enjoyed your role as well! To the *Chorale team of 2019*, thank you for contributing to Major Event 2019! It was a pleasure being your TA, and I believe that you've all found it an enjoyable and enriching experience! I hope that you continue to nurture the friendships you've forged with each other, and hopefully give back to the next Major Event together! To my *biology seniors, coursemates and juniors*, thank you very much for being a part of my university experience and contributing to the society! Given that biology is such a challenging course, it was a huge relief to have your support as I balanced the workload of the course with the demands of the society. Thank you to all the seniors for setting such a high standard and helping us maintain it! I certainly would have been much more stressed out if it wasn't for you all! Thank you especially to *Yujie* and *Farhan* for not just being excellent role models, helping me out whenever I needed some advice, but for also being great senior MOE officers! Speaking of MOE officers, I am extremely grateful for my fellow MOE batchmates, *Tershien* and *Kahwhye*. Both of you have been a great help not just since the start of university but also during my time as Secretary, stepping up and supporting me whenever I needed you. I hope that our second half of uni life is as exciting, and I look forward to serving with you in the future! My university life would not be this fun without the presence of certain people: *Annabel, Ben, Kuanyang, Junhong, Shawn, Ramon, Yuanrong,* who gave me motivation and distraction from otherwise tough times doing singsoc work. You guys are nice people when sober, and absolutely delightful (or wretched depending on your world view) when drunk, and I thank you all for giving me so much comedy. To my housemates, *Sean, CS and Jenny*, thank you for being an absolute pleasure to live with. The word home truly feels fitting when I think of our house, and its heartwarming to think on all the fun times we've had so far. To Sean and Jenny, it is especially cool to have fellow committee members I can immediately turn to for help at home. I'm always grateful that our working together only bonded us closer, rather than create any friction. To Jenny especially, thank you for going though the tough times together with me as we tried our best to serve. It may have been challenging at times to work together, especially when we have a difference in opinion, but we always made it work, and it often helped us gain the extra dose of support we needed. I'm thankful to have had this experience with you, and also look forward to more free time together! To CS, I'm sure I speak for Sean and Jenny when I say I'm so sorry we kept bringing exco talk to our house, and thank you for being so supportive and a great friend nonetheless. You are always someone we can count on for help and for good times around the living room table. Please spend more time with us now that we've ORD-ed, and don't disappear over the summer next year HAHA. Here's to more good times together! Lastly, a big thank you to my *fellow committee members *for being a great team to work with. I have learnt a lot from my time in the committee and from each of you, and I'm glad our term was a success! A hugeee thank you to *Tricia* for all the guidance you gave me during my term - it really made my job so much easier! I hope I've not let you down! All the best to *Yixuan *for the upcoming term! I look forward to seeing your excellent work, and I'll always be here to help if needed! Once again, thank you to everyone, and I wish the 37th all the best!! Ord lo, Jia Wei 6. Words from the Treasurer, Sean Hello SingSoc!! Thank you everyone for supporting SingSoc's activities for yet another year! Whether it is signing up as an OGL for *Sojourn* and doing your part and more (and for some, cleaning up after others) or contributing to *Major Event* and pitching in for the performance on stage (and again maybe cleaning up after me), I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves and made new friendships. :) SingSoc is a family but it will not survive without the support of everyone (not just the committee) so do look for ways to contribute so that the 37th can make SingSoc even better for everyone! To *Music Team*: Most of what I wanted to say are in your notes - but thank you again for coming forward and putting in the hours; I am grateful for being your team assistant and hope you enjoyed the rehearsal process (and the food, when it comes on time and with meat). We supported the production on-stage and I think you all agree with me that the whole ME team put up a show surpassing expectations. Thank you to the songwriters and conductors who invested so much more into writing and conducting rehearsals (particularly Maurice and his *magnum opus* in the curtain call), you all are the life of Music Team. Special mention to Jia Yi the music director for being Capable and always looking out for Music Team (and for all the bants), you the best. Happy to be your TA and see you all in Music Team next year. ;) To the *36th Committee*: Again, what I wanted to say are mostly in your notes, but thank you to each of you for your perseverance when times are tough, for your great work ethic, and also for the light-hearted moments we share (particularly as the term progressed). It wasn't an easy journey (and it looked much more daunting 3 months in) but it was made doable by everyone's individual sacrifices and we should take pride in having accomplished what we have. Through these 12 months I've also learnt more about each of you (and have been pleasantly surprised by some) and I am grateful for having been in the same committee as you guys. Looking forward to meeting up without work to do :) (84a maybe?) To *Aaron *(the 35th Treasurer): Thank you for your guidance the past year! I may have been insistent and annoying but thanks for putting up with that and showing me the ropes :) (time to join you on the correct side of ORD hahaha) To *Jianing *and the *37th Committee*: Thank you for stepping up to run for the committee! The journey will not be easy but work hard and help out your committee whenever you can and you will find the whole journey much more rewarding. :) Also, I am just a message away, ask me regarding *anything* (otherwise I'll start breathing down your neck). To the 37th Committee, thank you all for stepping up - you all have the mandate of the society and it's on you guys to make SingSoc great again (okay no pressure). Be daring, watch out for each other, and put your heart into everything you do! :) For the first time, Sean 7. Words from the Events Officer, Jenny Hello ICSS! What a year it has been! This past year has really been one long roller coaster ride, filled with *many many* ups and downs. Looking back to a year ago, from SFP -> PDT -> Sojourn -> UKBound -> Christmas Party -> CNY Dinner, it is really amazing how far we have come. Being a part of ICSS has really made my university life much more interesting and fulfilling, even with all its challenges. I would like to thank everyone for giving me this chance to serve ICSS to the best of my abilities and I hope the events I have helped planned and organised made a difference to your time here in Imperial! To the *36th Committee*, it has been an honor to serve ICSS next to you. Thank you for supporting the exco by doing work outside of your job scope (especially during summer when we were never at full power)!! I have really grown personally and professionally from my run as an events officer and I'm glad I decided to run 1 year ago. Our journey as an exco has finally come to an end, and I guess now we can finally sit back and enjoy ICSS events once again! To my partner in crime,* Sky*, we have had our fair share of problems, from SQTs to juggling issues between planning events and studies (*cause engineering shag ah*), but it has really been a fun experience that I do not regret :) To the *HC, HG, Yuan Rong, many many other seniors and even freshers*, thank you for supporting us behind the scenes for our events. At every event, there will always be someone willing to lend a hand by helping to set up the room or clear up the rubbish or take pictures or take care of *certain* drunk people (*and the list goes on*). I am really grateful to you guys (you know who you are!) as these small little actions really do add up and make a difference. To my dear *Team Sojourn*, I just want to say a *HUGE THANK YOU* for volunteering so much of your time during the summer. After spending 3/4 of the year in London, that 3 months in Singapore was definitely very precious to each and everyone of you and I am extremely grateful that you took time out of your busy schedules to support Sojourn. As a fresher, Sojourn was *the* singsoc event that left the most lasting impression on me. Hence, during my term as the events officer, I sincerely hope that I was able to provide a similar experience to the AY2018/2019 freshers :) A huge shout out to my *Mediacorp Team* (Gavin BOSS, Bjorn, Rachel, Siew Han), *OGHs* (Annabel, Jeremy, Chung Chi, Ram, Simon, Zenas), *SFs*, *Ninjas*, *Game Masters* and *OGLs* that supported us in any way or form! You guys are the real MVP as without you, Sojourn would not be possible!! To my awesome *Cast Members*, I will collecting orders from OC until 5pm today! HAHA Jokes aside, I really miss cast sessions with all of you! After spending 2-3 times a week seeing all your faces, suddenly having my Mondays and Wednesdays free now feels completely out of place. All of you are really very talented people from all walks of life that can sing, act and even beat box and it has been a pleasure to be your TA!! To quote Nat, *ME 2019* was a 10/10, would watch again and I am very proud to be a part of TEAM CAST! ^^ "Why is a building called a building if it has already been built?" - Rizwan To MAH *HOMIES*, CS, Sean and Jia Wei, thank you for all the impromptu late night heart-to-heart talk sessions! It is really comforting to know that I have someone to talk to and share my problems just a few steps away! To CS, I am so sorry you had to endure with all the exco talks and being dragged to all ICSS events due to peer pressure. But no worries, the year is finally over and we can now spend more time together chilling at home :) Cheers to more exciting adventures ahead! To my *Coursemates*, Benjamin, Kuan Yang and Jun Hong, as I sit here writing my ORD post right after RDCP submission (*and with only 4 hours of sleep*), I am extremely thankful to have you guys with me as we suffer in Chemical Engineering together. Trying to manage my time between ICSS and my studies have truly been a challenge, but your support and banter really do help me push through. Now that I am stepping down, I hope to see you guys in class more often!! :) To the *37th Committee*, and especially to the newly elected *EOs Qi Hua and Lydia*, I would like to wish you all the best for the upcoming year. It will definitely not be smooth sailing, but as long as you stick together as a team, things will always work out! And if you do hit any speed bumps, you are always welcome to come find us for any advice or words of wisdom. To everyone else in SingSoc, thank you so much for supporting us. The participants are the heart and soul of any event and without your attendance, there is simply no purpose in planning events. With that said, I hope you guys will continue supporting ICSS in the years to come, be it through participating in ME or simply coming down for Christmas Party to hang out with friends. That will be all from me, over and out :) Finally ORD LO **throws jokey cap into the air**, *Lim Jenny* 8. Words from the Events Officer, Sky *To my EXCO,* This has been a hectic year for all of us. We've been through countless numbers of late-night meetings and I still remember how after one of our first few meetings, we nearly got ourselves stuck in school! Just let me rant for one last time! Sometimes, I get really frustrated as our meetings would dragggggg on for hours, and sometimes we would even have to carry that issue on to the next meeting. This occurred multiple times, but I know that the main reason why is because we care so much for SingSoc and always place the welfare of our members as our #1 priority. I am truly grateful to have you guys on this long journey, and hopefully we will meet again not for work-related stuff but to enjoy some proper food! *Jacelyn*: Thank you for always reviewing our progress and constantly reminding us to be on track. We all know that you did a lot of stuff and we are thankful for that. *Jiahao*: You did a great job organizing Ski Trip and everyone loved it! Even though you don't get as much screen time as Jacelyn, the whole exco knows how much you have contributed to SingSoc! *Jiawei*: Sorry for all the late Kaya & Toast posts! Thanks for always double checking my English before sending it out! HAHAHAHA thanks for taking care of Chorale because I always have a tight school schedule and didn't have time to buy food. *Sean*: Thank you for being our SingSoc's Merlion. Joking!!! I mean, thanks for handling our finances and making sure that we have enough funds to last through each of our events. I still remember going through a lot of shops to compare prices in order to save up more money for Sojourn. *Andy*: Thanks for always designing our posters! I really depended on you a lot because I am so bad at it. Thanks man! *Celine*: Sorry for providing you with all the event information at late hours! Thank you for always being patient with me! Also, thanks for coordinating with the PhotoKakis to ensure that all our events have pretty pictures! *Nathanael*: Good job making Major Event great again! Even though our team was small, we made it through together! *Jenny*: Thanks for being the best partner. I am sorry that I didn't execute each event as well as I wanted to because of my workload. A year ago, we were sitting at 568 brainstorming with Yuan Rong and Annabel just to decide what to write for our manifestos. Somehow, we made it and we spent an insane number of hours discussing Sojourn and UKBound. Thanks for agreeing to go with crazy ideas and taking a huge risk with me. I am grateful to have you as my partner. *brofist* *To special hotline #1260 (Hua Chong and Huang Guan),* Thanks for being 24/7 contactable when Jenny and I needed your advice on certain things. Your constructive feedback really helped to make planning easier! *To my housemates who are also my course mates + Onion,* Thanks for helping me to cook lunch/dinner whenever I had chorale practices. Thanks for helping me to catch up with each coursework, especially the project right after Major Event when we did not manage any sleep until the deadline. I thought I might have a heart attack after making that sprint from the library to the fourth floor of Skempton but we made it! Sorry for being a true burden but now I know who my brothers are and that I can always rely on you guys. Also, THANKS FOR THE ICE-CREAM, rachel!! :D *To Team Sojourn,* Sojourn is the first main event that every single fresher would experience before coming to London. I really need to thank every single senior that took time off to plan each segment of the camp. Planning the camp was not easy as everyone had different schedules and I had to make multiple late-night calls with Bjorn and Gavin regarding the storyline and games. I really do appreciate the amount of effort by the *Mediacorp* team (Bjorn, Gavin, Rachel, Siewhan) in creating clues and evidences. For the *OGHs* (Annabel, Jeremy, Chung Chi, Ramana, Simon and Zenas), thanks for breaking the ice and bonding the freshers together. Also, thanks to my *Cast *(Jonathan Wong, Nigel Choo, Rachel Low, Siew Han, Marvin, Isaac) for riding along with this crazy idea! I hope you guys had fun in the lead roles. Of course, Sojourn would not have been a success without the help of every senior. Given the chance, I would have liked to thank everyone personally, and on behalf of our successors, I hope that the seniors would give the same amount of effort and trust to the next batch. <3 *To my beloved Year 1s,* Taking on the role of the events officer wasn't easy for me but it was due to the strong encouragement from each of you that kept me going. Thanks for always jio-ing me for gatherings and drinking sessions. Sometimes, it feels like you guys are the ones that are the events officers of my uni life and I appreciate it. Thanks for keeping record of how many times I've screwed up and always reminding me of the generation gap between us. *EH! I not that old ok?!* Anyway, I am always open to meeting up anytime (if i am ever free from my coursework). *To my chorale team,* Yea, no more practice liao. Thanks for participating in this year's Major Event as part of chorale. I know it is not easy learning something new, but now you guys are experienced. I think most people would think that my primary and secondary school CCAs would be basketball due to my height, but in actual fact, I did choir for more than 10 years and I was in soprano the whole time. I really really really love being a part of chorale and I hope that you guys had fun too! I will definitely miss you guys and also feel sad that I will be unable to 飆高音 (hit high notes, G) in school. I guess I can only do it at home from now on unless someone takes up the role as Karaoke IC *koff*. I hope you guys will carry on as part of chorale next year and encourage more people to join! *"Eh! Zuo si-mi?" - Sky, ME 2018 [cr: Maurice Ng & Andrew Ng] "Where hearts are never cold <3" - Sky, ME 2019 [cr: Jonathan Peh & Simon Ang]* *To everyone,* Thanks for your support which helped me complete this journey. It wasn't a smooth sailing one, but it was your encouragement and support that made it worthwhile! I wish I could have contributed more to the society, but Jenny and I must hand over the torch. We will be supporting the next exco from the shadows and I would like everyone to give them the necessary support as well! Thanks! Lydia and Qihua. GLHF. Lol. Signing off for the last time, Your *How-High-Is-The-Sky* Events Officer, Chun Yi Teo 9. Words from the Sports Officer, Andy *What a journey it has been, ICSS. * Now writing this post while simultaneously rushing a lab report and a business (*yes, business*) presentation, it has been an eventful, tiring but fulfilling year as the Sports Officer, and I would like to thank each and every one of you in ICSS who has supported me and the 36th in all our events. We hope you guys have enjoyed the journey as much as we did! Overseeing the ICSS sports community the past year, it was certainly satisfying to see all of you guys have fun and bond through sports, while also witnessing the team spirit exhibited while representing #teamicss, be it in WSG, NWG or in our ad-hoc friendlies. May #teamicss continue to grow from strength to strength and continue to do ICSS proud, while always remaining an avenue for members to interact and forge friendships! To the *Legendary 36th*: It definitely wasn't an easy year, but we sure as hell pulled through and delivered. Thank you to each and every one of you guys for the support and camaraderie throughout the past year as we put out fire after fire while overcoming all the obstacles in our way. Couldn't have asked for a better team to be a part of, and thank you for tolerating my '*humor*' and complaints, and to quote *Ariana Grande*, *Thank you, next I'm so freaking grateful for my Ex(co)* It's been a good run, now we rest! To my capable Sports Reps *Yu Jie, **Carys, Eugene,** Kai Wen, Howard, Ian, Kuan Yang, Chuan Sheng, Nigel, Chung Chi, Elton & Jacelyn*: A big thank you to you guys for your behind-the-scenes work in making sure our members get to enjoy themselves at each respective sports session! Thank you for bearing with me as I chase you guys for receipts and claims, and for putting in the extra effort to assist me in organizing more friendlies for our members! Hope that you guys enjoy the appreciation dinner and like me, it's now time for you guys to '*pang-gang*' and find the next batch of *Sports Reps*! To my *'50 Shades of Chai Dao Kueh' **Props **and Backstage Team*: It has definitely been a long and tiring journey, and thank you all for your nights spent cutting wood, painting, hammering and nailing stuff; the success of *ME2019 *would not have been possible without the fantastic props you guys made from scratch! You guys are no doubt the unsung heroes for *ME2019* and as your *TA*, I'm proud of the fantastic work you guys have done! Hope that you guys would support *ME2020* and if you guys decide to join Props again next year, rest assured that I will be there to cheer you on (finally) as an audience member! To my beloved *ICSS Board Games*: Thank you for always being by my side in my cupboard throughout the past year... Just kidding, but no, seriously, you guys should loan the board games more often man... To *McEngBordux*: Thank you for being the best coursemates in the worst (*in terms of contact hours, we still have the nicest building in Imperial tho*) course possible in Imperial. Juggling my Exco responsibilities together with Mech Eng would not have been possible without the help you guys have given me for the past year and a half, with special thanks to *GavNet* for the tutorials and course notes! Great to have you guys around to share the stress (analysis) and banter of our course even though we now only attend around 5 out of our 25 scheduled contact hours a week (because what's the point?). *Let's continue to press on, Pork Guys!* Last but not least, a special mention to ma bois at *ICSS Football*: Thank you and a job well done for exacting revenge on last year's *6-1 loss to LSE Singsoc*. As the saying goes, '*revenge is a dish best served cold*', and ending off my term in office with a *resounding 4-0 victory* 4 days before our AGM is as sweet as it gets. *See you guys around at Westway and may we continue the annual victory! * To quote *Doctor Strange*, for all of us in the 36th, '*We're in the endgame now*'. It's now time for us to step down from our roles and handover to the incoming *37th Executive Committee*. May you guys provide the same support that you gave us to the *37th* (and hopefully even more) and may *ICSS* continue to prosper and be the '*Ohana*' for all of us! To the *37th*, all the best for your upcoming term and may you guys continue to make *ICSS* and sports great! Your *Sports Officer Emeritus*, Andy Liew 10. Words from the Liaison Officer, Celine "Celine Mark posted in Imperial College Singapore Society Freshers 18/19". Thank you to everyone for letting me spam your social media and harass you with my camera. It is a bittersweet end to this journey of being your LO, but I am grateful for this opportunity. Additionally, it is such an honor to be a part of the Retrospect team; to be given the chance to make memories into something tangible for dust to lay on. Thank you to all the photokakis and to every member on the Retrospect team; and especially Ter Shien for helping me so very very much along the way, I don't know how I would have been able to do it without you man. And to Jin Kai, all the best in everything and don't forget that if you need any help, your friends and I are just one WhatsApp text message away! :) 11. Words from the Major Event Officer, Nathanael My time in ICSS, even before coming to London, has been dominated by one thing - Major Event. It's almost impossible to conceive that I've finally come to an end of that journey. And I almost forgot - Exco's been quite a ride too. It's been a long and fruitful year as a member of the 36th, though not so long as the rest. I hope I've been a blessing to you all, and to those who have blessed me: *My cast and crew:* I want to thank you *so *much for the heart and soul you've poured into this project. I am sorry for all the ways I could have served you better, but thank you for persevering and continuing to believe in the production. I hope it has been a wonderful and fruitful experience for you and that you've enjoyed it as much as I have. Always remember that 16 Feb 2019 will always be your day, and ME 2019 will forever be your show. *My Creative team:* Words cannot do justice to how indebted I am to the amazing work and talent of each and every one of you. There's so much more I have to say to you individually but thank you for being the hands that have shaped ME into the success that it turned out to be. It's been one hell of a journey, from almost failing to pull it off to becoming one of the best runs ICSS has ever had. Now that we're finished, I hope you will look back upon it with fondness and triumph. *The audience of ME 2019:* I don't think the audience of a show ever gets the recognition they deserve. Thank you first and foremost for coming to our show - we literally could not have done it without you guys. But more than that, you were a fantastic, receptive audience. Your reactions truly matter to the performers, and I was so glad everyone seemed to have noticed the wonderful little touches and subtle jokes put into the performance. Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm and applause. I hope to see you next year! *My course mates:* Haha. *The 36th Executive Committee:* What a year it's been! Thank you all for embracing me as one of your own and having my back when it came down to it during Major Event; for your proactivity and engagement. You all have truly gone above and beyond your duties as TAs (especially you, *Jiahao*). Hopefully I've been more help than hindrance to you all. I can't say I will miss our long, long meetings, but I will miss having you guys over! *The Major Event Officer of the 37th Executive Committee:* The first thing I should say is thank you, and congratulations. You have taken up the mantle for the most unusual, and some would say challenging, role in the Executive Committee. The second thing is, sorry - you have quite a task ahead. The time has come for ME to change to serve its purpose better. While I have plenty of mistakes for you to improve on, I hope I have inspired you regardless and set an example worth following. I will be watching eagerly for how ME takes its shape next year, and I will do my best to be where you need me to be. Other than that, take care of your ExCo, and they will take care of you. Godspeed, Meenatchi! Yours for the very last time, Nat Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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