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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 03/2018
by Tricia Teo 11 Feb '18

11 Feb '18

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! We are about halfway through the Spring term! No matter how challenging this period may be, do press on and look ahead! We hope that everyone had a good time at our recent *ICSS* *35th Anniversary-Chinese New Year Dinner*. During the event, *35 representative items* were sealed in a *time capsule *which will be *opened on our 50th Anniversary*. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to view the event photographs! ICSS will be holding its *Annual General Meeting* *(AGM)* on *28 February 2018*, from *1300 - 1700h* at* Skempton 164 LT*, to conclude the 35th term. Please *indicate your attendance* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by *21 February 2018 *for us to cater lunch. *Hustings for the 36th ExCo* will also be conducted at the AGM. Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to ICSS, the Imperial community and beyond? Nominate this person for the *Most Outstanding Student Award (MOSA)*! Awarded by the *Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS)*, MOSA comes with a *$1000 prize*. The biggest Singapore event - *Singapore Day 2018 *- is coming to London! *Register* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> now and head to the *Peninsula Quays (Greenwich, London)* on *24 March 2018*, from *1030 - 1700h*, for a day of fun and familiarity! The event is free! Be part of the action too by *registering* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* now to be a *#SGDay2018 volunteer*! Experience the rich cultural diversity within Imperial by supporting *Brunei Night 2018: Chermin*, and *Indonight 2018: kembali*. More information can be found below. Whether you are busy with projects, tests or Major Event 2018, do take care and rest well! Happy Chinese New Year in advance too! Your feeling-festive Secretary, Tricia *"Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect! " :)* Content 1. Post-35th Anniversary cum CNY Dinner <#m_-2423222911454963454_1> 2. Elections and Annual General Meeting <#m_-2423222911454963454_2> 3. ICSS-ICAAS Most Outstanding Student Award <#m_-2423222911454963454_3> 4. Singapore Day 2018 <#m_-2423222911454963454_4> 5. Brunei Night 2018: Chermin <#m_-2423222911454963454_5> 6. Indonesian Night 2018: kembali <#m_-2423222911454963454_6> 1. Post-35th Anniversary cum CNY Dinner Happy Chinese New Year everyone! We hope that everyone enjoyed yourselves at our ICSS 35th Anniversary cum Chinese New Year Dinner which included a 10-course dinner, great singing 😉 and a comedic presentation of the Chinese Zodiac fortune predictions by our very own Feng Shui "Master", Wong Shifu. We also *sealed a time capsule* that contains *35 representative items* of the 35th year of ICSS which will be *opened in 15 years’ time on our 50th Anniversary*! Please click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to view photographs of the event. Once again, we would like to wish everyone a *Happy Lunar New Year*! 祝大家狗年吉祥，旺狗贺岁，狗年行大运！ Your joyous Events Officers, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 2. Elections and Annual General Meeting Dear all, *AGM 2018* ICSS will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to conclude and review the 35th leadership cycle that will be ending in March 2018. The details of the meeting are as follows: *Date: 28 February 2018 (Wednesday) Time: 1300 - 1700 h Venue: Skempton 164 LT (Please note this confirmed change in venue.)* The agenda for the meeting has been sent out via email to all registered members of ICSS. If you have yet to receive the email or agenda, drop me an email at president(a)ic-singsoc.net so that the information can be disseminated to you. Lunch will be catered for the event for those who register on time, so please indicate your attendance *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by *21 February 2018*. As usual, AGM is a members-only event so please purchase your membership if you intend to attend AGM. *Leadership Elections 2018* This year, the ICSS Elections will be held together with the Imperial College Union Leadership Elections 2018. *Hustings for the 36th Executive Committee Elections will be conducted at the AGM.* Online nominations are now open. The guidelines for the elections have also been sent out via email to all registered members of ICSS. Members who are interested in running for the 36th ExCo must read through the instructions carefully. Similarly, do email me if you have yet to receive the election guidelines. *Voting will be carried out online from 2 March to 9 March 2018 this year.* Do take note that the right to vote in the Leadership Elections 2018 for ICSS is member-exclusive. The deadline for membership purchase will be released soon. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions regarding the elections process. We thank you for your utmost support and hope to see you on 28 February for AGM and elections! Your excited President, Bong 3. ICSS-ICAAS Most Outstanding Student Award Every year, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) accepts applications for the Most Outstanding Student Award (MOSA). The primary purpose of MOSA is to identify and recognise the Most Outstanding Student who has rendered outstanding services to the Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS), the Singaporean community in the UK, and the larger student community at Imperial College London. The candidate should possess leadership qualities, exhibit merit, display integrity, and have an outstanding character. Since 2010, MOSA has carried a $1000 prize along with the award. Eligibility: - Applicant must be enrolled at Imperial College London. - Applicant can be a final-year undergraduate or graduate student. - Applicant must be a Singapore citizen. - Applicant cannot be currently on the ICSS Exco. Selection: - Candidates must be available for interview in Singapore by the ICAAS Award Committee. - The decision made by the ICAAS Award Committee is final. - The award will be presented to the winner at the ICAAS Annual General Meeting. If you are interested, please email your name, DOB, course, year of study and the dates that you will be in Singapore in summer to president(a)ic-singsoc.net. Thank you. 4. Singapore Day 2018 You are warmly invited to join us at the upcoming Singapore Day 2018 in London on 24 March 2018! Registration is now open *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! The key event details are as follows: *Date: 24 March 2018 (Saturday) Time: 1030 - 1700h Venue: Peninsula Quays, Greenwich, London (nearest postal code is SE10 0QE) Price: Free!* *Event highlights* Enjoy a fun-filled Singapore Day 2018 with your family and friends! Our reunion starts from 1030h and does not end until 1700h. Be prepared to immerse yourself in familiar taste, sight, touch, smell and sound from home. Taste the familiar flavours of home with authentic Hawker Fare, be entertained as home-grown artistes take the stage in our Concert in the Park with music, comedy, and more and take a tour around the Singapore Showcase to re-discover and be updated with the latest developments from Singapore. *Volunteer* If you've already registered for Singapore Day 2018, why not be part of the action and be a #SGDay2018 volunteer! It's just for a couple of hours with exciting roles available. We promise you a rewarding voluntary experience like none other, in service of fellow Singaporeans far from home! Register online *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* now! 5. Brunei Night 2018: Chermin The Imperial College Union Bruneian Society (ICUBS) is proud to present Brunei Night 2018: Chermin. Click *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* for the trailer and *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* for the synopsis! Details of the event are as follows: *Date: 17 February 2018 (Saturday) Time: 1900h (Doors open at 1830h) Venue: Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Imperial College London* The following ticket packages are available: 1. Individual standard ticket (£10 per ticket) 2. Group package (£45 for 5 tickets) 3. Family package (£36 for 2 children and 2 adults) You may *purchase tickets* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* or by approaching any of the Brunei Night cast and crew members! With each purchased ticket, you will stand a chance to win *attractive lucky draw prizes* (an overnight stay for 2 in Trandie, Temburong, a day trip for 3 in Temburong, a day trip for 2 in Temburong) worth up to £100. Stay up to date by visiting their Facebook event page *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* ! Do support our friends from ICUBS! 6. Indonesian Night 2018: kembali The Imperial College Indonesian Society proudly presents Indonight 2018: kembali. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for the synopsis! Details of the event are as follows: *Date: 3 March 2018 (Saturday) Time: 1845h (Doors open at 1815h, food served at 1745h in the Senior Common Room)* *Venue: Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Imperial College London* *Price: £10 (FREE authentic Indonesian food will be provided)* *Tickets may be purchased* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! You may find out more about the event via the Facebook event page *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. For any queries, do message IndoSoc *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* or email indosoc(a)ic.ac.uk. Do support our friends from IndoSoc! 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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BSL 2018
by Tan, Rachel 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

Hi there, I saw a poster about BSL classes! Ive not been able to find the listing of the society on the union website and thus thought it was not running anymore. May i check whether there are still classes ongoing this year, and how may i be involved? Thank you! Cheers, Rachel Tan

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 02/2018
by Tricia Teo 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! I hope you are coping well with the hectic Spring term schedule and enjoying the slightly warmer London weather! *Early bird tickets* for *Major Event 2018: The Infinite Wallace Young* are now on sale *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! The show will be held on *24 February 2018 *from* 1930 - 2200h *(doors open at 1845h!) at the* Imperial College Great Hall auditorium*. Do email majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net for any queries. This year, we will be holding our *35th Anniversary *celebrations with our *Chinese New Year Dinner*! Head to *Dragon Castle Restaurant* at *1900h* on *7 February 2018* for a sumptuous *10-course meal* which comes at a steal of *£18 for members *(£28 for non-members)! Do sign up as a group or for yourself *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by 30 January 2018*. Spaces are limited! Have a great week ahead! Your zestful Secretary, Tricia *"Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy." :)* Content 1. M <#m_-3238474784764612717_1>ajor Event 2018 Early Bird Ticket Sales <#m_-3238474784764612717_1> 2. 35th Anniversary cum CNY Dinner <#m_-3238474784764612717_2> 1. Major Event 2018 Early Bird Ticket Sales You've waited, you've wondered, and now the moment has finally arrived! Major Event 2018: *The Infinite Wallace Young* *early bird tickets* are finally on sale!!! Here's what you need to know about the show: *Date: 24 February 2018 (Saturday) Time: 1930 - 2200h (doors open at 1845h!) Venue: Great Hall auditorium, Imperial College* Join Wallace on his adventures through different Singaporean stories, as fiction and reality get increasingly entangled at the hands of the mysterious Narrator. Will he be able to free himself from the Narrator's clutches? Come watch the show to find out! Tickets can be purchased *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! If you have any queries about the tickets or the show, do drop us a message at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net and we'll be happy to help. We can't wait to see you at the show!! :) 2. 35th Anniversary cum CNY Dinner Hey Everyone! It’s time for our annual ICSS Chinese New Year Dinner! This year, we will be holding our 35th Anniversary celebrations together with our Chinese New Year Dinner! What better way is there to bring in the Year of the Dog than with great company and sumptuous food! If you are forming a table (max 10 per table) or a group, only 1 person is required to sign up for your group! Do note that we will need the *CID & Dietary Requirements* of the people in your group! If you don’t have a full group of 10, or you are just signing up for yourself, simply fill up the form and we will form your tables for you :) You may sign up *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> ! *Sign-ups close* on *30 January 2018 (Tuesday)*. As places are limited, do form your tables and sign up soon! Your festive and dog-loving Event Officers, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 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…> -- Yours Sincerely, Tricia Teo Secretary Imperial College Singapore Society

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 01/2018
by Tricia Teo 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Happy New Year and welcome to the first issue of The Kaya & Toast Times for the year! I hope you had a restful winter break and are ready for the term ahead! To kickstart the ICSS 2018 calendar of events, we have *Wicked The Musical*! Held at the *Apollo Victoria Theatre* at *1930h* on *23 January 2018*, this is a musical not to be missed! *40 member-exclusive stall seat tickets* priced at *£25* will be available for purchase at *1900h* on *14 January 2018*. The link to a Google form will be posted on our Facebook event page *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* ! The *ASEAN Leaders’ Conference 2018* will be held from *1330 - 1830h* on *3 February 2018* at the *Singapore High Commission in London*. The *Guest of Honour *is* Ms Foo Chi Hsia*, High Commissioner of Singaprore to the UK, and the conference will feature a *panel discussion* centred around issues facing ASEAN*. All are welcome* so do* sign up* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> now! Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for more information. Have a fruitful term ahead! Your feeling-rejuvenated Secretary, Tricia *"Every day is a new beginning. Stay away from what might have been and look at what can be." :)* Content 1. ICSS Wicked The Musical Outing <#m_6539495603922794431_1> 2. ASEAN Leaders' Conference 2018 <#m_6539495603922794431_2> 1. ICSS Wicked The Musical Outing Hello everyone! Missed out on The Lion King Musical Outing previously? Fret not! ICSS will be organising another musical outing, this time to the Land of Oz as we believe everyone deserves the chance to fly. PREPARE TO BE SPELLBOUND! Details are as follows: *Date: 23 January 2018 (Tuesday) Time: 1930h Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LG <https://maps.google.com/?q=17+Wilton+Rd,+Pimlico,+London+SW1V+1LG&entry=gma…> Price: £25 (UP: £70) Seating Area: Stalls* *Ticket sales* will go online at *1900h on Sunday, 14 January 2018*. The link to a Google form will be posted on our Facebook event page *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. There are only *40 tickets* and all are *member-exclusive* so please buy our ICSS membership before the day of the ticket sales! TICKETS ARE SOLD ON A *FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS*! Your still-trying-to-hit-West-End Events Officers, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 2. ASEAN Leaders' Conference 2018 The ASEAN Leaders’ Conference 2018 is organised by The United Kingdom Singapore Students' Council - UKSSC <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. It aims to bring together young leaders from across ASEAN to discuss issues facing ASEAN today, and to come up with solutions for the problems of tomorrow. The conference this year consists of a Panel Discussion, followed by group discussion and presentations by the participants. The topics will be centred around the *ASEAN economy and identity* as well as *giving back to society*. The Guest of Honour is Ms Foo Chi Hsia, High Commissioner of Singapore to UK. Panelists for the panel discussion includes Ms Ketsuda Supradit, Minister (Economic and Financial) for the UK and Europe from Royal Thai Embassy in London as well as Mr Mohd Suhaimi Jaafar, Deputy High Commissioner of the High Commission of Malaysia in London. This event is *open to all interested students*, both from ASEAN and abroad. Do *sign up* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> if you are interested! You will also be able to find more information on the *Event Facebook Page* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . 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 25/2017
by Tricia Teo 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! I hope you are enjoying the winter break! We are at the end 2017, another event-filled year which I hope has left us with lots of good memories! We recently concluded our ICSS 2017 calendar of events with the annual *ICSS Ski Trip* at Tignes, France. We hope everyone had fun! *Thank you* for supporting the trip and if you have any *feedback*, do provide it *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . Wishing all a very Happy New Year and best of luck to all who are taking the January exams! Your counting-down-to-2018 Secretary, Tricia *"A new year is the best time to make fresh new beginnings." Make the change you want to see and may you find joy, peace and happiness in the year ahead:)* Content 1. Post-Ski Trip 2017 <#m_-4014238241994382884_1> 1. Post-Ski Trip 2017 Hi everyone, We have just concluded the 2017 calendar of events with our annual ICSS Ski Trip from 16 December to 23 December 2017 at Tignes, France. The weather was amazing and the huge variety of slopes kept us longing for more skiing/ snowboarding time even after 6 days of adrenaline rush and intensive cardio! I hope that everyone on this trip has enjoyed the slopes, the beautiful snowy scenery and the company as much as I did. *Thank you* for supporting this trip and for making it a success! We would like to *hear your feedback* on this trip at the link *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>**. *Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and all the best to those who have January exams! Your back-to-books Vice President, Douglas 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 24/2017
by Tricia Teo 17 Dec '17

17 Dec '17

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! The winter break has arrived! Do take some time off to rest, unwind and recharge! *Thank you to all* who attended our *Christmas Party*! *Special thanks too to our freshers* for putting up an awesome carol sing-along performance! We hope all of you enjoyed yourselves at the party. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for photographs of the event! If you have some exciting plans for the winter break, don't hesitate to *share your stories* with us by *hashtagging #icsingsoc* or *tagging us @icsingsoc* on your Instagram posts and we'll repost them for everyone else to know what you're up to! Have an enjoyable and restful break! Your holidaying Secretary, Tricia *"Explore. Dream. Discover." Go forth in confidence and pursue something different this holiday! :)* Content 1. Post-Christmas Party <#m_-8046111829695193761_1> 2. Winter Break Hashtag <#m_-8046111829695193761_2> 1. Post-Christmas Party Hi everyone! Hope all of you had fun and enjoyed the warm and homely Christmas Party! Our home-cooked festive food was a great hit and we definitely received a lot of support from hungry people! :D We were also very lucky to be graced by the special appearance of Santa ‘Bwong’ Claus who added to the festive atmosphere and even joined in the carol performance! *Special thanks to our freshers* for putting up an awesome carol sing-along performance! *Thank you all* for coming down to Christmas Party 2017! Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for photographs of the event. We hope that you will have a wonderful Christmas break! HOHOHO Merry Christmas! Your happy elves, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 2. Winter Break Hashtag School’s out and the winter break is here! What are your plans this holiday? Travel? Ski Trip? Back in the warmth of Singapore? Christmas and New Year parties? Netflix and chill? Library and lepak? (Heard that levels 4 and 5 of the library are newly-renovated and are great for revising!) Throughout the winter break, *share your stories* with us by *hashtagging #icsingsoc* or *tagging us @icsingsoc* on your Instagram posts and we'll repost them so that everyone can feel your joys and pains! Your social-media fanatic Liaison Officer, Yu Jie 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 23/2017
by Tricia Teo 03 Dec '17

03 Dec '17

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed the snow earlier this week! We are less than 2 weeks away from the end of the autumn term and I hope you are looking forward to the winter break! Our '*Lion King Musical*' outing took place last week and we hope that everyone who was there had a great evening! We also held our first *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* of the academic year last Wednesday. *Thank you* to everyone who attended the meeting! A *summary of the meeting* can be found *below* <#m_6362049142441620827_2>. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> for our *summary slides* and feel free to email admin(a)ic-singsoc.net for the full set of slides. Christmas is approaching and so is our annual *ICSS Christmas Party*! *Sign up* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* now and head down to *Skempton 060A/B/C* on *Saturday* *9 December 2017*, from *1900 - 2130h*, for a jolly good time! The end of term also signifies the beginning of our *ICSS Ski Trip*! For all who are going on the trip, do remind *every person* in your rooming group to *fill in the rooming form* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> *by Sunday 3 December 2017, 2359h*. Please collect your *hired **clothes* on* Wednesday 6 December 2017* and *return *them on *Wednesday 27 December 2017*. Do check your emails for more updates. Enjoy the final weeks of the autumn term and see you at our Christmas Party! Your already-in-a-festive-mood Secretary, Tricia *"Keep going. You are getting there." :)* Content 1. Post-Lion King Musical Outing <#m_6362049142441620827_1> 2. Post- <#m_6362049142441620827_2>Ordinary General Meeting <#m_6362049142441620827_2> 3. Christmas Party 2017 <#m_6362049142441620827_3> 4. Ski Trip 2017 <#m_6362049142441620827_4> 1. Post-Lion King Musical Outing NANTS INGONYAMA BAGATHI BABA! We have just *concluded our 'The Lion King Musical' outing* last week! 50 of our fastest-fingered ICSS members got to feel the love that night and we hope that everyone who was there had a great evening! For those of you who did not manage to get tickets, Hakuna Matata! It means no worries at least for the rest of the year because we have loads of exciting events and musicals waiting for you! Your West-End wanna-be Event Officers Timon and Pumbaa 2. Post-Ordinary General Meeting Hey everyone! ICSS concluded its first Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) of the academic year last Wednesday. The meeting aimed to update all members about the society's activities and to hear any feedback on how the society has performed. Below is a summary of the meeting: 1. The 35th Anniversary celebration logo was officially launched to kick-start *ICSS's 35th Anniversary celebrations*. A celebrations dinner will be held in-tandem with Chinese New Year next year and a time capsule will be sealed for 15 years. 2. *Member benefits* were introduced. These include priority subscription for all events, a £5-subsidy for all paid events, entitlement to member-exclusive events as well as voting rights at General Meetings and for the next ExCo. Memberships can be purchased *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> . 3. *Upcoming events* such as the Christmas Party and the 35th Anniversary-cum-Chinese New Year Dinner were highlighted. 4. Some *member-exclusive events* were proposed. These include Cirque du Soleil, Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter and more musical outings. Click *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* if you wish to provide suggestions for additional events! 5. The society's *Events Calendar* was presented. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to subscribe to the Google calendar. 6. Updates on the upcoming *Ski Trip* were provided. 7. Details about *Major Event* were released. Major Event 2018 will be held on Saturday 24 February 2018 and the full-dress rehearsal will be held on Sunday 18 February 2018. Tickets will go on sale in mid-January 2018.) 8. Updates on the *sports budget* were provided. The budget for sports has been increased this year and a 30%-subsidy has been implemented across all sports groups. 9. The *ICSS Board Games loan portal* was launched. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to borrow our board games! 10. A *financial report *was presented. 11. The *ICSS Lobang King Facebook group* was launched. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to join the group, contribute and learn about lobangs around London! 12. The *Sotong's Travel Guide*, a web blog of travel itineraries, was introduced. More details on how you can contribute will be given later. We aim to release the guide before Easter 2018. Click *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> if you wish to see our *summary slides* and feel free to email admin(a)ic-singsoc.net if you wish to see the full set of slides. *Thank you* to those who attended the meeting and we hope to see everyone at all our upcoming events! 3. Christmas Party 2017 HOHOHO! It is now less than one week to our annual ICSS Christmas Party! Santa Claus and his elves are hard at work to ensure that you will have a *jolly good time* at the Christmas Party!!! You can be sure to look forward to *Christmas-themed food, performances and games* throughout the night! Details are as follows: *Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1900 - 2130h Venue: Skempton 060A/B/C* SANTA REALLY NEEDS YOUR HELP! In order to let his elves know how much food to cook, he needs you to *SIGN UP (SO THAT YOU DON'T GO HUNGRY) HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* ! We can't wait to see you there! Your jolly-good-fellow, Santa Claus 4. Ski Trip 2017 It is just less than 2 weeks to the ski trip we have been looking forward to! Thank you for your enthusiastic response to this year’s ski trip! For those who could not join us this year, don’t worry! Join us next year! For those who are joining us on the trip, do remember that every person in the rooming group has to fill in the *rooming form* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> *by Sunday 3 December 2017, 2359h. * Additionally, for those who have *rented clothing*, please remember that the *collection date* is *Wednesday 6 December 2017*. The *return date* is *Wednesday 27 December 2017*. Do check your emails frequently during this period for more updates. If you have any questions pertaining to the trip, do feel free to email me at vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net. Thank you! Your longing-for-the-slopes Vice President, Douglas Chan 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 22/2017
by Tricia Teo 19 Nov '17

19 Nov '17

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! The weather is turning cold as winter approaches so do put on more layers to keep yourself warm! For those of you who managed to get tickets, *The Lion King Musical* will be happening at *1930h* *this Thursday*! Head down to the *Lyceum Theatre* for a night of wondrous musical theatre! ICSS will be holding our first *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)* of the academic year on *29 November 2017* from *1800 - 1930h* at *Skempton LT 301 (TBC)*. Please purchase your membership *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* as this is a *members-only* event, and *register* *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by *22 November (Wednesday)*,* 2359h*, if you will like some *free dinner*! Do stay on after OGM for our *Board Games Night *which will *last till 2200h*! Christmas is approaching and Santa Claus will be organising his annual *ICSS Christmas Party* on *9 December 2017*, from *1900 - 2130h*! Everyone is invited so *sign up* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* now! If you are *interested in* *performing*, please *contact* his P.R. elves Hua Chong and Huang Guan. As the end of the year approaches, it is time for us to do some reflection and draw up new resolutions so do fill in our *feedback form* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* to let us know how you've found our events and initiatives thus far and how we can improve to cater to your interests! Your jovial Secretary, Tricia *"Never lose your sense of wonder." Approach even the most mundane of things with fresh eyes :) * Content 1. The Lion King Musical Outing <#m_-6329110864802820701_1> 2. Ordinary General Meeting and Board Games Night <#m_-6329110864802820701_2> 3. Christmas Party 2017 <#m_-6329110864802820701_3> 4. ICSS Feedback Form <#m_-6329110864802820701_4> 1. The Lion King Musical Outing Hello everyone! NAAAA ZVEBENYAAAA MABAGEE CHIBAVA!!! Yes, it’s a lion in theatre! The musical trip to The Lion King is happening* this Thursday *and you will definitely feel the love that night. Details are as follows: *Date: 23 November 2017 (Thursday) Time: 1930h Venue: Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* For those of you who managed to get tickets, see you there this Thursday! And for those of you who didn't manage to, don't worry, because there will be* loads* more exciting events in store for you in the future! Your trying-to-hit-West-End Events Officers, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 2. Ordinary General Meeting & Board Games Night Hi everyone! ICSS will be organising its first Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) of the academic year as a platform to update all members and to hear any feedback on how the society has performed. Details are as follows: *Date: 29 November 2017 (Wednesday) Time: 1800 - 1930h Venue: Skempton LT 301 (TBC)* Please take note that this is *a members-only event*, so please purchase your membership *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* if you would like to be a part of the day's proceedings. The agenda for this upcoming OGM will be released to all members within the week. In addition, *dinner will be provided* at the meeting for all members who * register* their attendance with us *HERE* <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by *22 November (Wednesday), 2359h.* This year, OGM will be followed by *Board Games Night*. There will be a range of board games available (Avalon, Sushi Go!, Bang etc) for everyone to have fun together and just relax as we approach the end of the autumn term! The whole event will last until 2200h on that evening. We look forward to seeing everyone at OGM and Board Games Night! See you there, and *remember to register by Wednesday* if you're coming so we can get dinner for you! Your excited President, Benjamin 3. Christmas Party 2017 Ho Ho Ho! Christmas will soon be upon us and Santa will like to spread the joy of Christmas with everyone in SingSoc! That's right! Santa Claus will be organising his annual ICSS Christmas Party and everyone is invited! Look forward to a night of Christmas-themed food, drinks, games and performances! If you're lucky, Santa Claus might even decide to make a special appearance! :D Details are as follows: *Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1900 - 2130h Venue: TBC! (Santa is still on the lookout to find the best venue to hold his Christmas Party in Imperial!)* Santa also needs your help! To make sure that he has enough FOOD to feed all of you hungry people, please also *sign up* *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* ! If any of you are interested in performing for the Christmas Party, please don't be shy to contact his P.R. elves Hua Chong and Huang Guan! Your jolly-good-fellow, Santa Claus 4. ICSS Feedback Form Have a thought that you want to share to improve the society? Your feedback is important to us! We want to hear your voices to help us refine our activities to cater to your interests. So tell us what you think - the good, the bad, the mediocre – by simply filling in this feedback form *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* . Your kaypoh-wanna-know-how’s-it-going Liaison Officer, Yu Jie 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 21/2017
by Tricia Teo 22 Oct '17

22 Oct '17

<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! I hope you're coping well with the first few weeks of lessons. Do drink up and get sufficient rest to avoid catching the Freshers' Flu! *THANK YOU* to all for coming down to our *Hyde Park Picnic* last Saturday afternoon! We hope you enjoyed the games, food and autumn scenery! Click *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> *to catch yourselves in action! As part of our series of ICSS outings, we will be heading to the *Lyceum Theatre* to catch *The Lion King Musical* at* 1930 *on* 23 November 2017*! Tickets are *member-exclusive* and are priced at* £26 *each. Grab one of our *50 tickets* online (link will be posted on our Facebook groups) at *1900 *on *3 November 2017*! Take care and stay well! Your loving-the-autumn-scenery Secretary, Tricia *"Take time to do what makes your soul happy." Remember to give yourself some time each week to take part in something that rejuvenates you :) * Content 1. Post- <#m_2756330436780050297_1>Hyde Park Picnic <#m_2756330436780050297_1> 2. The Lion King Musical Outing <#m_2756330436780050297_2> 1. Post-Hyde Park Picnic Hey everyone! *THANK YOU* for coming down to our annual Hyde Park Picnic on a pleasant Saturday afternoon :) We hope you all had fun catching up with friends and got a chance to try our homemade sandwiches! Head over to the event’s photo album on our Facebook page *HERE <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>* to catch yourselves in action (with lovely autumn colours in the background)! Feel free to tag yourselves and your friends :) In the meantime, we’re sure (or hope) you all are ready to conquer the new school year, yes? All the best and see you around soon! :) Your already-embracing-the-cold Sports Officer, Carys 2. The Lion King Musical Outing Hello everyone! NAAAA ZVEBENYAAAA MABAGEE CHIBAVA!!! Yes it’s a lion in theatre! We will be organising a musical trip to *The Lion King Musical* and you will definitely feel the love that night. Details are as follows: *Date: 23 November 2017 (Thursday) Time: 1930 Venue: Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ <https://maps.google.com/?q=21+Wellington+St,+London+WC2E+7RQ&entry=gmail&so…> Price: £26* Ticket sales will go online at *1900 *on *3 November 2017 *(link will be posted on our Facebook groups). There are only *50 tickets* and all are *member-exclusive* so please buy our membership before the release date of the ticket sales! Your trying-to-hit-West-End Events Officers, Hua Chong and Huang Guan 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 20/2017
by Tricia Teo 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

<http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Digest Hey everyone! I hope everyone's settling in well and enjoying the cool weather! To kick off the new academic year, ICSS will be holding our annual *Hyde Park Picnic*! Get together with other ICSS members on *14 October 2017*, from *1500 - 1700* at the *Old Football Pitches @ Hyde Park*, and have fun over sports, games and food! For even greater fun, join our *ICSS Ski Trip *held at the *Tignes Ski Resort* from* 16 - 23 December 2017*! For *£549 (+£5 for non-ICSS members)*, you will get return transport via coach, daily buffet-style meals, UCPA accommodation and much more! No experience is required! *Sign up* *HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> by 10 October 2017 *now! Feel free to email vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net for any queries. Following much excitement, *Major Event 2018* is finally beginning! *Sign-ups close on 8 October 2017* so sign up *HERE* <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> soon! The *cast and chorale auditions/dance and props introductory sessions *will be held on* 12 and 13 October 2017* while *Mix and Mingle* will occur on *18 October 2017*. Those interested in cast, chorale and dance will receive further information via email or phone. Do email majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net for any queries! Interested in a career with the *Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)*? Applications for the *Associate Programme (2017 and 2018 graduates)* and *Summer Internship (penultimate year students)* are now open! Click *HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>* to apply! *Year 1 and 2 students* may apply for the *Emerging Leaders Programme* between January and March 2018. Refer below for more information! Have a great year ahead and best of luck everyone! Your inspired Secretary, Tricia *"Trust the magic of new beginnings." Let the adventures begin :) * Content 1. Hyde Park Picnic <#m_5183716372896135955_1> 2. Ski Trip 2017 <#m_5183716372896135955_2> 3. Major Event 2018 Sign-ups <#m_5183716372896135955_3> 4. EDB Outreach <#m_5183716372896135955_4> 1. Hyde Park Picnic Hello! I hope you all had a great summer holiday and enjoyed your first week of school :) I hope you’re not burnt out from meeting people just yet because the annual Hyde Park Picnic is coming up!! Hyde Park Picnic is the first ICSS event held in London to kick off the new academic year. It is a session where ICSS members get together to catch up and have fun over sports, games and food!! Here are the details for this year’s HPP: *Date: 14 October 2017 Time: 1500 - 1700 Venue: Old Football Pitches @ Hyde Park* Come along and don’t miss out on some fun in the sun (hopefully)!! Your autumn-loving Sports Officer, Carys 2. Ski Trip 2017 Hey everyone!!! I hope all of you are coping well with the summer heat. If you are already missing winter, here’s something freezingly exciting to look forward to this coming winter holiday! The annual ICSS ski trip details are now out, and specially arranged to ensure you have a splendid winter holiday! This year, ICSS will be heading to the slopes of Tignes for a week of fun, snow and excitement! The package includes return transport via coach, daily buffet-style meals, UCPA accommodation and much more! Details are as follows: *Date: 16 – 23 December 2017 (Saturday – Saturday) (Coach to depart ICL on 15th night) Venue: Tignes Ski Resort Price: £549 (+ £5 for non-ICSS members)* Don’t worry if it’s your first time skiing or snowboarding, because the huge variety of slopes (access to both Tignes and Val d’lsere included; how worth is that!) and instruction lessons for all skill levels will definitely prepare you well to brave the slopes and get some cool videos of yourself. Feeling excited about the trip already? You can immediately *sign up* *HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>* *by 10 October 2017* based on a first come first serve basis (ICSS members are given priority), and you will be one step closer to your dream winter holiday. More details will be released at a later date, so stay tuned for more freezing updates. Do feel free to email me at vicepresident@ic-singsoc. net if you have any questions. Hang in there, it’s only 2 more months to winter! Hope to see you on the slopes then! Your missing-the-cold Vice President, Douglas 3. Major Event 2018 Sign-ups Hey everyone!! To our freshers, welcome to London, and to our seniors, welcome back! Now that we’ve all said goodbye to Singapore’s summery warmth and settled into our second homes here in London, I’m so excited to announce that Major Event is finally beginning! Here are some important dates for you to take note of over the next few weeks: *Closing of sign-ups: 8 October 2017 (today!) Cast and Chorale auditions/ Dance and Props Introductory sessions: 12 and 13 October 2017 Mix and Mingle: 18 October 2017* If you have yet to sign up to take part, you can do so *HERE* <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…>! Please note that once the signups have closed, all those who have indicated their interest in cast and chorale will receive an email informing them of their slot and additional information for the auditions. Those interested in dance will be contacted separately. If you have any questions, or if you are not able to sign up before the deadline, please do contact me at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net. I will be more than happy to help! :) And with that, the curtain rises for Major Event 2018! Your dramatically-gasping-from-sheer-excitement MEO, Rasika 4. EDB Outreach *SINGAPORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB)* Give your career the best start with EDB! Applications are opened now! ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME SUMMER INTERNSHIP EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME 2017 and 2018 Graduates Penultimate Year Students Year 1 and 2 Students Application Period: Sept – Nov 2017; Jan – Mar 2018 Application Period: Jan – Mar 2018 Visit www.sedb.com/careers <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> to apply You can also find out more about us here: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/edbcareers <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Facebook: www.facebook.com/EDBsg <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/Singapore-Economic-Development-Board <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id…> . 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