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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 10/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 17 May '21

17 May '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone. We understand some of you still have exams, so hang on tight! We'd like to specially thank voters, for your generous time and support, during Leadership Elections 2021, and our Easter By-Elections. ICSS is on the move, and here's your new 39th Executive Committee! 1. President: Zhang Yufeng 2. Vice-President & Acting Liaison Officer: Tan Yee Lin 3. Secretary & Acting Major Event Officer: Zhang Hanqian 4. Treasurer & Acting Sports Officer: Diva Selina 5. Events Officer: Huang Ruiyue 6. Events Officer: Lim Xin Rong Also, we'd like to give you some important COVID-19 updates. Do give us your important input for our upcoming events. These include Major Event 2022 🎭🎶🎤🎬🎥! 7. COVID-19 Update 8. ICSS Initiatives Interest Form (2021-2022) 9. Shopee CLT Programme 10. GovTech Technology Associate Programme 11. Tri-Sector Associates 12. More Kaya on Your Toast Finding any infographic too small? Download it separately. Thank you! Hanqian and the 39th Planning/facilitation/advisory credits: Yufeng, Diva Planning/image/illustration credits: Yee Lin, Ruiyue, Xin Rong 1. President: Zhang Yufeng [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/d79a2327-a6fb-e7…] Being a college student at an overseas university is not easy. Having to deal with the pandemic and the ever-changing social restrictions just makes the situation worse. But I believe that with careful planning and a bit of optimism, these few years will still be memorable for us. The 38th ExCo has done a wonderful job in planning events that were able to bring us together despite our distance. They have shown us that despite the pandemic, there are still opportunities for us to make new friends and foster close bonds. It will not be easy to fill their shoes but we will do our best. A good friend of mine once said that I should “just do what makes me happy”. I hope everyone in SingSoc can follow that simple piece of advice. There are going to be moments while you are in the UK that are going to get you down. It could be the stress from the pending deadline of a major project, or the homesickness from missing your loved ones back in Singapore. But I do hope that you are able to find some activity that will give you the motivation to keep going. And if it is something that SingSoc can help you with, please do not hesitate to reach out to any members of the ExCo. I would like to once again thank everyone for putting their faith in the 39th. I hope to live up to those expectations by planning events that you will want and you will enjoy, so as to make SingSoc a home away from home. These next few months will not be easy, but I am certain we will all be able to get through them. 😊 Stay safe and stay healthy. 2. Vice-President & Acting Liaison Officer: Tan Yee Lin [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/fe1f91b3-9349-07…] It has been a difficult year for all of us, transitioning to remote studies, handling the isolation brought about by the prolonged lockdown restrictions and being away from friends and family. Slowly but surely, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel thanks to scientific breakthroughs in COVID-19 vaccination. As we usher in the new normal, we hope that ICSS will be your pillar of support, providing you with memorable experiences that would define your time in Imperial. The 38th Executive Committee has done an outstanding job adapting what used to be in-person activities into the virtual space. As a fresher, I recall being slightly anxious about how I would adapt to university life without even having a single face-to-face interaction with my fellow cohort mates or personal tutors. Having the opportunity to bond with other fellow Singaporeans in Imperial through events such as Sojourn as well as Mums and Dads really eased this transition for me. I still remember fondly about the mind blowing puzzles during Sojourn, the hilarious IG memes by the OGLs (Yellow OG all the way!), and above all, that feeling of shock and betrayal sinking in when it was revealed that the people around me were actually secret freshers that left me pacing around the room for ages (you know who you are…). So here’s a shout out to the 38th ExCo for delivering an amazing job for the past year! It wouldn't be easy to fill their shoes, but we’ll give it our best shot for the year to come. Though most of us in ExCo have yet to set foot on London soil, we’ll work closely with the previous batches of seniors to reinstate in-person events where possible, such as the ski trip. While we would love to continue holding all our mass events just like before, the ever changing and unpredictable COVID-19 situation globally has made it a huge challenge to forecast the suitability of our plans. Above all, the safety of our members is of utmost priority, hence we will closely monitor the evolving situation when assessing the possibility of bringing back various events. Nonetheless, we’ll do our best to fill the year with exciting old and new activities for you. During these turbulent times, we understand that the constantly changing restriction rules, quarantine regulations and vaccination guidelines can be a mess to keep up with. Hence, do follow our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) and keep a lookout on your Facebook cohort group pages for the latest updates about the COVID-19 situation both in the UK and in Singapore. Please drop us a message if you have any feedback or comments throughout the year! We’ll be more than happy to hear from you! :) Stay safe and all the best for your studies! Yee Lin 3. Secretary & Acting Major Event Officer: Zhang Hanqian [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/344e5ef1-4a38-43…] Running for ExCo a month ago, nothing could’ve prepared me for “The Real Deal”. Thanks for attending the Easter By-Elections. I know you wondered which role I’d choose. 1. With respect to voters’ wishes, and 2. In line with ‘operational requirements’: I’m now your “Secretary”. Until a successor’s chosen, I’m also your acting “Major Event Officer”. I campaigned for my two current roles on this platform: 1. To maintain continuity and help ICSS through COVID-19 2. To continue K&T as a concise and accurate newsletter: * Working with the Liaison Officer to communicate info * Keeping members informed of volatile updates 3. A remotely held Pre-Departure Trip (PDT) 4. To foster intra-ExCo communication 5. To keep the spirit of Major Event alive: * ME 2022, by everyone, for everyone 6. To be your listening ear: * This is why I’m welcoming feedback to serve you better To those who voted for me (and who didn’t): We’re honoured to have your trust placed in us. We won’t be able to achieve all promises, but we’ll always do our best for you. Special thanks to Yuyang, Julian, Richard, and Churn Hym. 4. Treasurer & Acting Sports Officer: Diva Selina [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/d8235900-10fe-af…] Summer Term already? Who would have guessed another academic year will soon be over. · For those who just ended their exams, cheers to that 🎉 · To the rest of us who have several papers to go, keep⚡️ fuelling the motivation⚡️ as we are reaching the end of the road!! First and foremost, thanks for the trust and support. I am grateful to be part of the 39th. Remember that we, the 39th, hear you and we change for the better. Drop the ExCo a message or email (singapore(a)imperial.ac.uk) if you have fresh ideas on what ICSS could provide to everyone. Should we: - Host a job prospect podcast? 📈🎙 - Sell ICSS Merchandise (e.g. bag pins, mug, tote)? 🎯 - Start a “How to be a chef in 5 seconds” series where we share your trusty recipes? 🍔 - More to come ... Let’s pray that we can all meet in London and enjoy the soothing sub-tropical climate. Last but not least, I’m down if anyone fancies going to live gigs and musicals. Wherever you are, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Best wishes, Diva 5. Events Officer: Huang Ruiyue [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/1e1d2755-ecd9-7c…] Hii I'm Ruiyue, a first year civil engineering student and one of your newly elected Events Officers. First and foremost, thank you for all your support! It's a great honour to be part of the 39th Executive Committee and I look forward to planning more fun and enjoyable activities for you this year. The situation we're in right now is unprecedented. Though we would love to bring back all the signature events SingSoc has had in the past, many in-person activities have to be cancelled, postponed or carried out virtually to adhere to the new regulations and ensure the safety of our members. However, we are also introducing new events that are hopefully as exciting, but we're going to need a lot of feedback from you to know if we're heading in the right direction. So please fill in the interest form sent out yesterday and don't hesitate to approach any of the ExCo members if you have any feedback or suggestions you'll like us to hear. Lastly, all the best to those whose exams aren't over yet (we can do it!). Please stay safe wherever you are and let's hope we can all meet in London very soon:) Best regards, Ruiyue 6. Events Officer: Lim Xin Rong [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/acde675f-50d3-fd…] Hey people! I’m Xin Rong, your Events Officer. Thanks for all your support up till now. This is just a short and sweet summary of my life: I can’t remember what I was doing till primary school, then I was mostly messing about in secondary school and high school, and lastly what I did in army stays in army. And so, here I am now, a fresher studying aerospace engineering. What I enjoyed most about school was the friends, and that hasn’t changed a bit now. Besides that, it gives me great joy to push the buttons of teachers and test the system in ways I can think of. Outside of study, I play football a lot, and am also a bit of a thrill-seeker. I hope to be able apply some of my experience into SingSoc, bringing more thrill and surprises in the coming academic year. Instead of just burying your heads in Panopto all the time, I think university should also be about having fun, meeting new people, and enjoying the benefits of being 18+. So, I’m really looking forward to hosting more events for all of you and hope to see you someday, somewhere. Cheers mates!! ☺ A wise man once said: don’t dwell too much on the past, don’t daydream too much about the unknown future. Just embrace everything and live in the moment, because what you do in the present is the only thing you have control of in this world. The rest is fate... 7. COVID-19 Update (Partially adapted from ICSS Facebook and WhatsApp posts by Yee Lin) United Kingdom (UK) * Travel SG has been a green list country<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> since 04:00 UK time, 17 May 2021 (Monday)<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. Before travelling from SG to UK: 1. Complete a UK passenger locator form<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 2. Take a SG COVID-19 test<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (know how to book your tests here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>) 3. Book and pay for a UK COVID-19 test<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (on arrival or day 2) 4. Appeal for early SG COVID-19 vaccination<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Upon arrival in UK: 1. Take the UK COVID-19 test<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (on arrival or day 2) 2. No quarantine necessary except for: * Positive UK COVID-19 test result * Notification from NHS Test & Trace<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> that you travelled to UK with passenger with positive UK COVID-19 test result * Lockdown Step 3 of UK Government's roadmap: * All university students can return to in-person teaching<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> * From 17 May 2021 (Monday) If returning to term-time accommodation/campus from elsewhere in UK: * Take home/community COVID-19 test * At least 1 day before travel Upon return<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to term-time accommodation/campus: * Take 3 supervised COVID-19 tests (3 to 4 days apart) * Then take 1 COVID-19 test (weekly) * Book your tests here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Positive COVID-19 test result: * Follow College guidance here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> * Follow any additional guidance specific to your Department Easing of lockdown regulations: * Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed for 17 May<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> - GOV.UK * Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> - BBC News Singapore (SG) 1. SG entered into Phase 3 - Heightened Alert on 8 May 2021 (Saturday). 2. SG entered into Phase 2 - Heightened Alert on 16 May 2021 (Sunday). 3. Associated restrictions will last until 13 June 2021 (Sunday). 4. Find out about these restrictions at gov.sg<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. 8. ICSS Initiatives Interest Form (2021-2022) [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/90e8da61-c114-1a…] We're planning exciting events from now until early 2022. Would you: * Like some chic, new ICSS merchandise, like a beautiful tote bag? * Prefer our annual Ski Trip during Easter break 2022? * Fancy an ICSS volunteering project in Singapore during summer break 2021? For Major Event 2022, would you support a film production in lieu of a live play? Have any additional ideas? Initiatives interest form: https://tinyurl.com/ICSSinterestform<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Deadline: 30 May 2021 (Sunday) 9. Shopee CLT Programme How to Get That Product Management Job Keen to chart your career as a Product Manager, who implements the strategy, roadmap, and features of a product? Here are 3 interview tips from the Shopee Product Management Team that can guide you along! With the Shopee Company-Led Training (CLT) Programme, you will undergo 6 months of training and receive guidance from a mentor to hone your skills as a Product Manager. All final year students and fresh graduates may apply. Programme info: https://careers.shopee.sg/event-detail/426/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/d726724f-f33f-13…] [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/c9ea8b41-7f2a-ee…] [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/b2ae09ef-3612-55…] 10. GovTech Technology Associate Programme [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/cc5e6283-7443-4d…] The GovTech Technology Associate Programme is now open for applications. This is a highly competitive graduate training programme for those in their final year. Application details: https://go.gov.sg/govtechishiring-uk-tap<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> For any questions: tay_jia_yi(a)tech.gov.sg<mailto:tay_jia_yi@tech.gov.sg?subject=Questions%20about%20Technology%20Associate%20Programme> Deadline: 31 July 2021 (Saturday) 11. Tri-Sector Associates Tri-Sector Associates is a Singapore-based non-profit organization. They specialise in creating innovative models of sustainable finance. For instance, such models are related to Social Impact Bonds and Social Impact Guarantees. They are currently hiring for 2 positions, which may be of interest. This is because positions for impact investing are rare in Singapore. Application details: https://trisector.org/careers/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Business Times article: https://tinyurl.com/ICSSTri-SectorAssociates2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Deadline: 30 May 2021 (Sunday) 12. More Kaya on Your Toast KOI Thé 1. Get a free Golden Bubble topping at all outlets. 2. Get a free JumBo topping (black pearl bigger than Golden Bubble topping) at: 313 Somerset | Bishan MRT | Hougang Mall | Jurong East MRT | Paya Lebar Quarter | NEX | Sun Plaza | Tampines MRT | Vivo City Flash your student ID or medical staff ID to redeem. Valid until 26 May 2021 (Wednesday). UNiDAYS 1. Udemy is offering 5-star courses from £12.99 for you to invest in your goals. 2. Skillshare is offering a 3 month free trial for you to explore your creativity. 3. Finally, FutureLearn is offering a 10% discount for short course upgrades. Go to UNiDAYS<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to activate the promotions. Terms and conditions apply. For students in the UK only. 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 09/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 03 May '21

03 May '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey there! Thanks for reading The Kaya & Toast Times. We know these are busy exam times for many of us. But ready when you are, the 39th has lined up events and updates, whether you're preparing for London, or a graduating senior: 1. Senior Farewell Party 2. Conclusion of Easter Meetup 3. ICSS Flatmate Finder 🏘️ 4. ICSS Karangguni 5. Shopee CLT Programme 6. NUS Development Grant 7. Fleurica Mother's Day Special 8. More Kaya on Your Toast Take care! Hanqian and the 39th Planning/facilitation/advisory credits: Yufeng, Diva Planning/image/illustration credits: Yee Lin, Ruiyue, Xin Rong Bountiful guidance & patience: Yuyang and the 38th Have a joke to share for all readers? Send it to singapore(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Joke%20to%20Share>. Include any of the following: name, year group, course or indicate your wish for anonymity! 1. Senior Farewell Party [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/27ae8122-9452-47…] For graduating seniors: Congratulations on making it this far! You'll also find this message through academic representatives or your cohort's Facebook group. To celebrate your special occasion, we've prepared meal subsidies and several hand-crafted gifts, so do sign up! Sign-up form: tinyurl.com/ICSSFarewell2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Deadline: 8 May 2021 (Saturday) [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/2a3d5eae-f022-4b…] For all members: This is a great chance to leave a farewell message for your beloved graduating seniors! Messages from graduating seniors are welcome too. Please submit one form for one graduating senior. Messages will be collated and presented in a custom physical/e-card for every one of them. Farewell message form: tinyurl.com/ICSSFarewellWish<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Deadline: 10 May 2021 (Monday) 2. Conclusion of Easter Meetup [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/1f6ef33d-f7d4-4f…] We've concluded our Easter Meetup during this Easter break. Thanks to all members who joined us for get-together sessions in both the UK and Singapore! We hope all of you've had a great time over food and drinks, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones too! 3. ICSS Flatmate Finder 🏘️ Looking for potential flatmates? Reach out to fellow flat-hunting members on our new WhatsApp group! To start a conversation, specify: 1. Name 2. Course 3. Budget range (£ per week) 4. Number of flatmates (in addition to your current ones) 5. Personal preferences: * En suite bathroom * Private bedroom * Distance from campus For one-to-one discussions, drop a private message, instead of messaging in the group. Happy flat-hunting! WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KdEUPmweedF8K2yN7D8VZi<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 4. ICSS Karangguni [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/6429e537-9560-40…] (Graphic credit: Yu Jie, 2017) Graduating with lots of useful items, but don't know where to sell them? First time heading to London, but don't have the budget, or know where to get equipment? Enter ICSS Karangguni, a place for seniors to bargain with juniors at reasonable rates! Do refer to the group's "about" read-out for detailed instructions. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/icsskaranguni/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 5. Shopee CLT Programme How to Get That UI/UX Design Job Keen to start your career as a UI/UX Designer, but not sure where to begin? Here are 3 tips from the Shopee Design Team on what they look out for when welcoming new faces into the team! With the Shopee Company-Led Training (CLT) Programme, you will undergo 6 months of training and receive guidance from a mentor to hone your UI/UX design skills. Make a change in the e-commerce industry as a UI/UX Designer with Shopee today! Programme info: https://careers.shopee.sg/event-detail/426/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/0793f961-7419-4c…] [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/8ae19771-6fb9-45…] [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/d1060a75-5a8b-48…] 6. NUS Development Grant NUS is inviting applications for the NUS Development Grant (DG) for Academic Year 2021/2022. Launched in 2019, the DG is part of NUS’ continuing efforts to nurture high caliber Singaporean talents for a career in academia. NUS is providing additional resources to support young academics early in their research career. This is to sharpen their competitive edge against the highly competitive international cohort, and improve their chance for being hired by top institutions. These include, but are not restricted to NUS. There is no service obligation. Scheme summary: http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/NUS-development-grant.pdf<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 7. Fleurica Mother's Day Special [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/bf3ab7ee-20bd-46…] Mother's Day is right around the corner. Fleurica is an online marketplace dedicated to Singaporean independent artisan florists. They've extended a $15 discount to ICSS members! Use the promo code ICSS15 in online purchases (valid till December 2021). Website: http://www.fleurica.com/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Brochure: https://tinyurl.com/ICSSFleuricaMDay2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 8. More Kaya on Your Toast Enjoy 55 GB of data, 400 min of talk time, and 400 SMSes, at $20. From GOMO<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by Singtel. Valid till 5 May 2021 (Wednesday). Promo code: <55SALE> No contract required. Recurring billing will occur every 30 days. Terms and conditions apply. Rates apply for 1st month only. Nike is offering a 10% discount for students in the UK, and free delivery for NikePlus members. Go to UNiDAYS<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> to activate the discount. Terms and conditions apply. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.p…] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_botto…] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom Unsubscribe at https://mailman.ic.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/icu-singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> (bottom of web page). Having trouble with unsubscribing? Email us at singapore(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk?subject=Unsubscribe>. 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The Kaya & Toast Times Special Edition - Issue 08/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/87debd13f5b1/the-kaya-toast-times-issue-4767762?e=3a1da8…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/a3656e9f-962…] [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Share KnT with a friend!]<bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Share KnT with a friend!<bit.ly/subscribetoknt> Digest Hello everyone! We've come to the final, special edition of the The Kaya & Toast Times by the 38th Executive Committee! Thank you all for your support over the course of the past year - we could not have done it without you. In this special edition, we will conclude our term by introducing the 39th Executive Committee and looking back at the work we've done for this past year. Each of us in the 38th 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 on a desktop to preserve the formatting.) A big thank you to everyone for your support in the past year. We wish the 39th all the best for their term and do continue to support the events that they conduct! For the last time, Yuyang Cen The CEO of IKEA was just elected Prime Minister in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the weekend. Content 1. The 39th Executive Committee 2. Words from the President, Mein Yeak 3. Words from the Vice-President, Chern Heng 4. Words from the Secretary, Yuyang 5. Words from the Treasurer, Merrill 6. Words from the Events Officer, Gillian 7. Words from the Events Officer, Leanne 8. Words from the Liaison Officer, Julian 9. Words from the Sports Officer, Richard 10. Words from the Major Event Officer, Churn Hym 1. The 39th Executive Committee Following the Hustings for the 39th Executive Committee, the 39th Executive Committee has been elected as follows: President: Zhang Yufeng Vice-President: Tan Yee Lin Secretary: Zhang Hanqian Treasurer: Diva Selina Events Officers: Huang Ruiyue, Lim Xin Rong Liaison Officer: - Sports Officer: - Major Event Officer: - The 38th would like to thank all those who participated in this election, and congratulate all the newly elected members of the 39th Executive Committee! We wish them a great term ahead and hope that the society continues to support them fully! 2. Words from the President, Mein Yeak To my dear ICSS members, I have said most of what I wanted to during our Easter by-election and all our other events. So I shall keep this short. Thank you again for supporting my 38th ExCo and I throughout our year in office. Looking back, we have had much to be proud of. We brought Sojourn online successfully, started the Imperial Career Exchange, and kept Major Event going for yet another year. Most importantly, we’ve helped ease our freshers into life at Imperial, in what has been a most challenging and daunting time to start university. Although the key positions in the 39th ExCo have been filled, the fact remains that we have yet to find a Sports Officer, Liaison Officer, and MEO. I apologise for not being able to do so, and I promise my ExCo and I will assist the 39th in finding another three members to complete their committee. I urge everyone to give their fullest support to our new 39th committee members. They have bravely stepped up to the task of leading ICSS. The sun is peeking over the horizon, and we are all looking forward to our events restarting again for the new academic year. [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/3105fed5-82bb-4b…] Finally, to Chern Heng, Yuyang, Leanne, Gillian, Merrill, Julian, Churn Hym and Richard, we have reached the end of the journey which started from our very first Sunday meeting (six hours long but still shorter than the 37th!). As I said at the end of our by-election, I feel I have been a conductor of a talented orchestra. With your unwavering commitment to ICSS, I have found every one of our meetings enjoyable and productive, and my time working together with you meaningful. By the way, we have yet to take an official ExCo photo together so come October, let’s have a good dinner at OC 😊 (my treat!). Your sincerely, Mein Yeak 3. Words from the Vice-President, Chern Heng Taking up this role, I had a lot of excitement [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/cda98957-84b9-46…] about what I can do, what we can achieve in the coming year. Although as most of you know, I was not able to achieve what I initially set out to do as the VP, and that is a great disappointment to me. But as I step down, I have set a new goal, that I will be doing my part to bring Ski Trip to ICSS in 2021. Thank you ICSS for all your support that you have given to the 38th in these tough times. I am very grateful for all the people who supported our events, be it in attendance or planning, as we had to be creative and change up all our events to fit an online modality. It took some time adjusting, but I hope the events were meaningful to all that attended them. To my 38th committee, I am very proud of what you guys have done with this situation just thrown to us so suddenly. When we were running for our roles and giving our speeches in early 2020, nobody could ever expect the year that was ahead of us. But I have seen many of you step up to the challenge and pushed to make the best of what we had. And to Mein Yeak, thank you for being an outstanding President, and I really appreciate how much you care for the ExCo. Thank you for leading by example, my most vivid memory of our meetings will be your face (don’t make it weird), as your camera will be on no matter the circumstance. To Xian Fong, thank you for taking the time to reply to my long messages on planning Ski Trip, and thank you for offering to help again for Ski Trip 2021! To my batchmates and seniors, thank you so much for coming to our events constantly to support it. It feels heartwarming to see that people are still returning to ICSS even though we no longer have free food to offer, and it is good to see new and familiar faces doing well at home this past year. To the 39th committee, thank you guys for stepping up and continuing our ICSS traditions even though you have not experienced most of it properly. I believe that you will be able to start afresh, see ICSS from a new perspective and bring a home away from home. Signing out, Chern Heng 4. Words from the Secretary, Yuyang 'I laughed, I cried a number of times, I sweat, I danced, I got a shot, I ate, and I had many epiphanies' - Gwyneth Paltrow Hey everyone! It is your ✨Sexytary✨ - oops I meant Secretary ;) It has been more than a year since I frantically wrote my first newsletter on my flight back to Singapore, and now it is time for me to pen my last issue. The past year has been a different year, to say the least. Unlike Yixuan, who had the opportunity to send the KnT issues from all corners of the globe, I was only able to edit and send out my issues from all corners of my house: my bed, my study table, my kitchen, etc. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun writing each issue to bring you all the latest updates about our events and other stuff. As with tradition, I will now like to thank the following groups of people (in no order of importance). To my housemates, Kang Wei, Siting, and Si Yu: [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/a72aa492-c047-47…] I still find it hilarious that we have actually never stayed in our house together, and the closest we ever got to staying together was when we played Mario Kart in my hall room until 3am during the holidays LOL. Still, I am grateful for the support that you all have given me in the past year and thank you for listening to my sob stories, although I sometimes feel that I am third-wheeling (or fifth-wheeling?) whenever we call. Hopefully we will be able to cook bad dishes everyday and eat ice cream every night under one roof soon (without wrecking the kitchen hopefully!) To my Chem Eng batchmates, thank you for always supporting the ICSS events. Our (almost) weekly meetups seems to be the only semblance of a normal school life in these crazy times, and thank you for answering my questions about studies (because I don't go for lectures). Let us work hard and survive this together!! [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/a3efd041-51c5-48… my Mums & Dads' mom, Doraleen, and the kids, Ruiyue, Kennedy, Cassius, and Eugene, thank you for your constant support. I had a lot of fun going out with you all, and it heartens me to see you all enjoy our events (at least on the surface). Let us go out for a meal again when we are all reunited, and I hope that you all will continue to support the incoming batch (except Eugene who is graduating). All the best for your exams! To my Acad Reps 20/21: Thank you for volunteering/being volunteered (delete wherever applicable) for being the Acad Reps for your batch and for supporting PDT. Thank you for alleviating the worries and concerns of your freshers (if any), and when it is alright for us to meet again, I will bring y'all out for an appreciation dinner 😇. To the 38th: Thank you for always tolerating my nonsense and my frequent 'Do you want to hear a story?' during the meetings. I know that you all want to say no, but to be honest, I do not really care about what you think. I hope that you all still enjoyed listening to them. Many thanks to Mein Yeak for being a great leader and for always being optimistic when the team was feeling down, to Chern Heng for being encouraging yet frank, to Merrill for being the voice of reason and for handling the math (I think my brain shut down during the latest round of calculations), to Gillian for always listening to me rant about EVERYTHING and humouring my bad stories, to Leanne for always coming up with wonderful ideas, to Julian for always publicising our events whenever we needed to, to Richard for being realistic and offering us a different point of view, and to Churn Hym for bearing with my complaints and for helping me with school. [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/6df0587d-8ea6-4d…] To Black OG 20/21, thank you for being a part of Sojourn! If not for you, we would not have been the best OG ;) To my predecessor Yixuan: Thank you for showing me the ropes when I first started out, and for allowing me to bother you with questions long after you have stepped down. To the 37th, thank you for always giving us advice and assistance whenever we needed them! Hopefully school has been treating you well, and all the best for your studies! To my successor Hanqian and the incoming 39th, thank you for stepping up to lead ICSS. These are very trying times, but do not hesitate to approach the 38th if you need any help. You all can do it! And lastly, to each and every single on of you, thank you for staying by my side all this while and not unsubscribing as I spammed your emails once (or sometimes thrice) every fortnight. I hope that you have enjoyed reading the newsletter as much as I have enjoyed penning them. Words cannot express how thankful I am for your support and for showing up to our events despite them being much simpler than the ones planned by past ExCos, so I shall just stop here. I hope that you all will support the incoming Executive Committee, just like how you supported the 38th (if applicable). Now that I am done with KnT, I will have more time to work on my personal project, the ☕ ICSS Tea and Juice* 🥤, which contains the latest, piping hot gossip ;) That is all from me. Take care, and hopefully, we can all return to campus next academic year, be it for school or for the graduation ceremony. Your forever-tired ex-Secretary, Yuyang *Terms and conditions apply. Credit goes to Churn Hym and Gillian for the name. 5. Words from the Treasurer, Merrill Hey everyone! It’s been my pleasure serving you as the[https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/6137ca6d-411… 38th ExCo treasurer. I hope you have enjoyed the events that we have planned throughout the year as we did our best with the unprecedented situation. We will be sure to guide the new ExCo, to ensure the staple ICSS events will continue to be a platform for all Singaporeans to bond and live out their best international university experience. As always, I am up for beer if you are. 6. Words from the Events Officer, Gillian Ant (And)… It’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me. Be it attending our events, giving advice, or lending a listening ear, I am truly grateful to all of you for being my pillar of support. A big shoutout to the whole of Team Sojourn! :”) Honestly I am so proud of how Sojourn turned out and it is because of every single one of you who have put in so much effort (and brain power) to make this a huge success. For an online orientation, it was really super duper f-ant-astic! To the 38th: it definitely hasn’t been easy staring at our screens for hours each week churning out ‘creative content’, but hey we still did it! We sure have had our highs and lows but we make a great team and I enjoyed our (non-ExCo) conversations. It’s funny and sad at the same time @ how we’ve only actually met together once last September so let’s have a funsie outing when Leanne and I are back in Singapore, and at a more central location please. To Leanne, my only other gal pal in ExCo and working buddy, thank you for the past year and let’s not die too badly in the coming 3 weeks… To more chinatown trips! :-D To the 39th: my brave warriors, thank you for stepping up! All the best for the coming year and don’t worry, you’ll have lots of support from your seniors and batchmates so don’t hesitate to ask for help. Fingers crossed that we will be able to throw water at each other at Sentosa, watch musicals and queue for free food again! Once again, a big thank you to YOU for supporting us in our events and for giving me the opportunity to serve you all. I hope to be able to see you guys around in Summer or in the next academic year! :) Why do ants not get sick? Because they are full of antibodies. Haha! Ok I promise this is the ant of my ant jokes. All the best and jiayous for your finals! Your ant-icipating-summer-break ex-EO, Gillian 7. Words from the Events Officer, Leanne Being in ExCo for the past year has been much more of a roller coaster ride than I could have ever imagined. It has been a difficult year and it was a shame that physical events could not have been organised more often :( But through the hardships, there are a lot of things I am thankful for. To my fellow ExCo members, thank you for always listening to what I have to say and for offering to help when things got rough. To my yellow OG members, thank you for keeping in touch and for doing your best during Sojourn :) To everyone who attended our events despite it being in less than ideal conditions, thank you so much. I'm really glad I got to meet all of you. Lastly, to my partner-in-crime Gillian, thank you for everything and I'm glad I got to know you much better over the past year :') To the next EOs: I'm sure you'll do an amazing job and always remember that I'm just a text away if you need any help! All the best :)) I'm excited to see what events will be planned for the next year and I hope to see everyone more during future (in-person!) events. It's been an honour to organise events for everyone in these hard times :) Leanne 8. Words from the Liaison Officer, Julian Hey ya’ll! Thank you for taking some time out of your day to read the posts I make. It means a lot to me that so much of the work I do helps you find opportunities in the future. From Govtech to Shopee and even UKSSC events, I hope that ICSS has opened up some doors for you in future. I know the next LO will do a better job than I did and be sure to watch out for even more amazing posts from ICSS! Once again, thank you all for giving me this opportunity to help bridge the gap between ICSS and events organisers outside of our school. There’ll be many more opportunities to utilise in the future with the 39th so treat them nicely and watch out for the LO posts. ORD LO! Yours faithfully, Julian (38th LO) 9. Words from the Sports Officer, Richard Hey everyone, I know that the previous year have not been a great time for sports but I just want to express my gratitude to those who supported our ICSS events in general. Especially thankful to those who found the time to attend our limited sessions in Singapore and London(before the lockdown) as well as those who gave me words of encouragement and advice about Sports and the BoardGames Online initiative. I would also like to thank my Sports Reps who despite the restrictions and low numbers tried their best to organise sessions. As restrictions are lifting in both Singapore and London, I hope to see you all at Play@ICSS sessions in the coming year! 38th Sports Officer, Richard 10. Words from the Major Event Officer, Churn Hym Hello all, This year had been an unprecedented year for many including SingCoc and ME in particular. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the entire Covid-19 situation, Singsoc had managed to continue to plan a slew of events both online and offline to keep our members engaged. All this would not be possible without the continued support from members. More specifically on ME, it was regrettable that a physical musical as per previous years was not able to be organised this year. However, I still like to thank members and fellow committee members for making ME21 a success and I seek your continued support for the 39th ExCo Committee and that we would be able to see a physical ME come back to live! Signing Off, Your 38th Major Event Officer, Churn Hym Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Recall: The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 07/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 06 Apr '21

06 Apr '21

ICU Singapore Society would like to recall the message, "[ICU-SingSoc] The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 07/2021".

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 07/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 06 Apr '21

06 Apr '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Hope that all of our London members were able to catch the display of snow earlier today! ❄ (Even though it is already April...) Thank you to all who attended our AGM last week! For those who were not here, ICSS would be holding our By-Election on the 14th April, so mark your calendars! 📅 If you are interested in running for a position, do not hesitate to contact any of the 38th! That is all from me today. Happy (not really...) holidays and take some time to rest and recharge! Your took-too-many-days-off Secretary, Yuyang A chemist froze himself at -273.15°C, everyone said he was crazy but he was 0K. Content 1. By-Elections 2. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. Extraordinary General Meeting and By-Elections [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/53ff16a5-f78d-49…] Hi everyone! As you may know, there are still vacant positions in the 39th Executive Committee. As such, a By-Election would be held in the form of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 14th April. This time, the election would not be held on the Union website; however, the election will still be legitimate, so do not worry! If you wish to run for a position, do ensure to send in your manifestos by 11th April to the following email address: julian.syn19(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapor@ic.ac.uk>. The details of the EGM and By-Election are as follows: Date: 14th April, 2021 Time: 9:00pm SGT/2:00pm BST Link: tinyurl.com/ICSSByElections2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Do note that you would have to attend the By-Election in order to vote, as they will be held immediately following the speeches by the candidates. If you feel that what we have here is something precious and something worth giving your time to, do consider running for the remaining positions. Do feel free to contact the current executive members to get to know more about the roles and responsibilities! President: Mein Yeak (+65 9677 6971, president(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:president@ic-singsoc.net>) Vice-President: Chern Heng (+44 7708 154995, vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:vicepresident@ic-singsoc.net>) Secretary: Yuyang (+44 7367 899983, secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:secretary@ic-singsoc.net>) Liaison Officer: Julian (+44 7308 239556, admin(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:admin@ic-singsoc.net>) Sports Officer: Richard (+44 7895 325470, sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:sportsofficer@ic-singsoc.net>) Major Event Officer: Churn Hym (+44 7789 384691, majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:majorevent@ic-singsoc.net>) Thank you! 2. More Kaya on Your Toast Enjoy $1 delivery for Deliveroo for the whole of April! Terms and conditions apply.<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Want to grab supper after studying for the entire day? Here is a list<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> of supper places that are open till late! It is springtime, which means it is time to get some new clothes! Get 20% off on ASOS (valid only today and tomorrow!) Head onto UNiDAYS to get your discount code! [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.p…] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_botto…] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from the ICSS mailing list, click here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 07/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 06 Apr '21

06 Apr '21

[Image removed by sender. Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [Image removed by sender. /imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Image removed by sender. @icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Image removed by sender. Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Hope that all of our London members were able to catch the display of snow earlier today! ❄ (Even though it is already April...) Thank you to all who attended our AGM last week! For those who were not here, ICSS would be holding our By-Election on the 14th April, so mark your calendars! 📅 If you are interested in running for a position, do not hesitate to contact any of the 38th! That is all from me today. Happy (not really...) holidays and take some time to rest and recharge! Your took-too-many-days-off Secretary, Yuyang A chemist froze himself at -273.15°C, everyone said he was crazy but he was 0K. Content 1. By-Elections 2. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. Extraordinary General Meeting and By-Elections [Image removed by sender.] Hi everyone! As you may know, there are still vacant positions in the 39th Executive Committee. As such, a By-Election would be held in the form of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 14th April. This time, the election would not be held on the Union website; however, the election will still be legitimate, so do not worry! If you wish to run for a position, do ensure to send in your manifestos by 11th April to the following email address: julian.syn19(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapor@ic.ac.uk>. The details of the EGM and By-Election are as follows: Date: 14th April, 2021 Time: 9:00pm SGT/2:00pm BST Link: tinyurl.com/ICSSByElections2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Do note that you would have to attend the By-Election in order to vote, as they will be held immediately following the speeches by the candidates. If you feel that what we have here is something precious and something worth giving your time to, do consider running for the remaining positions. Do feel free to contact the current executive members to get to know more about the roles and responsibilities! President: Mein Yeak (+65 9677 6971, president(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:president@ic-singsoc.net>) Vice-President: Chern Heng (+44 7708 154995, vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:vicepresident@ic-singsoc.net>) Secretary: Yuyang (+44 7367 899983, secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:secretary@ic-singsoc.net>) Liaison Officer: Julian (+44 7308 239556, admin(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:admin@ic-singsoc.net>) Sports Officer: Richard (+44 7895 325470, sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:sportsofficer@ic-singsoc.net>) Major Event Officer: Churn Hym (+44 7789 384691, majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:majorevent@ic-singsoc.net>) Thank you! 2. More Kaya on Your Toast Enjoy $1 delivery for Deliveroo for the whole of April! Terms and conditions apply.<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Want to grab supper after studying for the entire day? Here is a list<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> of supper places that are open till late! It is springtime, which means it is time to get some new clothes! Get 20% off on ASOS (valid only today and tomorrow!) Head onto UNiDAYS to get your discount code! [Image removed by sender.] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from the ICSS mailing list, click here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. [Image removed by sender. Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> This email was sent to singapore(a)imperial.ac.uk<mailto:singapore@imperial.ac.uk> why did I get this?<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/about?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=6254…> unsubscribe from this list<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> update subscription preferences<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=62…> Imperial College Singapore Society · Imperial College London · London, London SW7 2AZ · United Kingdom [Image removed by sender. Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 06/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Firstly, congratulations to our newly elected 39th Executive Committee! We hope that everyone will give their fullest support and we wish them a great term ahead 😊 As there are still unfilled positions in the incoming ExCo, a By-Election would be held. If you are interested in running, do not hesitate to nominate yourself when the time comes! An Annual General Meeting would also be held next week to introduce the members of the 39th Executive Committee and to hand over our roles to them. In addition, do drop by if you are interested to run for any positions, as we will gladly answer any questions that you have (this is not office hours, so don't worry! It is not as scary as it sounds). That is all from me today. Just one (!!!) more week to Easter break. Hang in there! 💤 Your have-not-slept-in-a-while Secretary, Yuyang In Wonder Woman (2017), Diana was able to get to London from her remote island in only one day because she is an Amazon and therefore qualifies for next day shipping. Content 1. The 39th Executive Committee 2. Easter By-Elections 3. Annual General Meeting 4. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. The 39th Executive Committee Following the Hustings for the 39th Executive Committee and a week of voting, the 39th Executive Committee has been elected as follows: President: - Vice-President: - Secretary: - Treasurer: Diva Selina Events Officers: Huang Ruiyue, Lim Xin Rong Liaison Officer: - Sports Officer: - Major Event Officer: - For a more detailed breakdown of the votes, visit the website HERE<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. The 38th would like to thank all those who participated in this election, and congratulate all the newly elected members of the 39th Executive Committee! We wish them a great term ahead and hope that the society continues to support them fully! 2. Easter By-Elections [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/aa91be0c-2e67-4c…] Hi everyone! As you may know, there are still vacant positions in the 39th Executive Committee. Every year, ICSS prepares a range of events to help our freshers settle into Imperial and to bond with their fellow Singaporeans. Before we knew it, ICSS had become our home away from home for many of us. Each new batch of Singaporeans has seen the importance of a lively ICSS community. Many of us willingly give our time to ICSS by stepping up as ExCo members and continuing to plan events that bring us closer together. As we transition back into in-person learning for the next academic year, it is even more important to have a vibrant 39th ExCo to help our community recover from COVID-19 and re-forge ties and bonds between us. If you feel that what we have here is something precious and something worth giving your time to, do consider running for the remaining positions that are open for the coming by-election in April. More details will be provided by the 38th ExCo in due time. If you are interested in running for the positions, do feel free to contact the current executive members to get to know more about the roles and responsibilities! President: Mein Yeak (+65 9677 6971, president(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:president@ic-singsoc.net>) Vice-President: Chern Heng (+44 7708 154995, vicepresident(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:vicepresident@ic-singsoc.net>) Secretary: Yuyang (+44 7367 899983, secretary(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:secretary@ic-singsoc.net>) Liaison Officer: Julian (+44 7308 239556, admin(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:admin@ic-singsoc.net>) Sports Officer: Richard (+44 7895 325470, sportsofficer(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:sportsofficer@ic-singsoc.net>) Major Event Officer: Churn Hym (+44 7789 384691, majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net<mailto:majorevent@ic-singsoc.net>) Thank you! 3. Annual General Meeting [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/32890a92-0f0d-48…] Hi everyone! Following the election of the 39th Executive Committee, the 38th ExCo would be holding our final event and handing over to the incoming ExCo. The details are as such: Date: Tuesday, 30th March 2021 Time: 2pm (BST) / 9pm (SGT) Platform: Microsoft Teams Link: tinyurl.com/ICSSAGM21<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Do join us if you wish to get to know the incoming batch better. In addition, if you are interested in running for the 39th ExCo (nominations are open to all years!), do drop by and ask us any questions that you may have. We hope to see you there! The 38th & 39th ExCo 4. More Kaya on Your Toast From 22nd March onwards, enjoy FREE bubbles with the purchase of Dong Ding Oolong Milk Tea, Osmanthus Oolong w/ Mango & Green Tea w/ Honey drinks from CHICHA San Chen! More details can be found here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 05/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who have attended Major Event 2021, and congratulations to all our winners! We hope that you all enjoyed the performances put up by our members 😊 The Hustings for the Leadership Elections 2021 will be held on this coming Wednesday, 10th March, at 1pm GST/9pm SGT. Do read on for more details! That is all from me today. All the best for your school work, and hang in there! Just a few more weeks to our well-deserved Easter break 💤 Your 2-tired-4-school Secretary, Yuyang How do you tell the difference between a male or female ant? You put them in water. The female ant will sink, but the male ant will float because it's boy-ant - Gillian Xu, AGM 2020 Content 1. ICSS Leadership Elections Hustings 2021 2. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. ICSS Leadership Elections Hustings 2021 Hi everyone! As you may know, the 38th ExCo will be concluding our term in March 2021. As part of the annual leadership renewal, the ICSS Elections will be held with the school-wide Leadership Elections. The manifestos for the candidates will be released tomorrow, and the annual Hustings will be held this Wednesday. The details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Time: 1pm (GMT) / 9pm (SGT) Platform: Microsoft Teams If you have yet to sign up for hustings and you would wish to attend, you can do so here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. Please take note that in order to be eligible to vote, you would have to purchase your ICSS membership before 8th March, 2021 (which is today!) You can purchase the membership (for free) from the Union website, which you can access using this link<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. We hope to see you there! The 38th ExCo 2. More Kaya on Your Toast Falling asleep at your desk studying? Same 😟 Enjoy a cup of cappuccino, latte, or iced latte from MacDonald's for just S$1 with any purchase! Redeem this discount via the McDonald's app at any outlet (except NTU and Polytechnics). Thinking of binge-watching your favourite Disney shows? Head over to UNiDAYS to save 15% on an annual subscription of Disney+*! *Disclaimer: We are not sponsored by Disney! This is not an ad. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.p…] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_botto…] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from the ICSS mailing list, click here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 04/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to our London-based members who snapped photos of your dishes for the CNY Lucky Draw! We hope that you had a great time cooking, eating, and catching up with your friends despite the hectic school term. The winners will be announced below, so keep your eyes 👀 peeled! Major Event 2021 is happening this weekend! The performers have put in a lot of hard work to rehearse their items, so we hope that you all can grace the event with your presence and support your friends! Want to run for the 39th Exco and give back to ICSS? Don't forget that nominations for leadership elections are still open! Approach the incumbent ExCo members for more details about our roles. Your wanted-to-win-lucky-draw Secretary, Yuyang Puns about the body are generally corny, but puns about the eyes are even cornea. Content 1. ICSS Leadership Elections 2021 2. ICSS CNY Lucky Draw 2021 Results 3. ICSS Hustings 2021 4. Major Event 2021 5. Shopee Code League 2021 6. GovTech Hackathon 7. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. ICSS Leadership Elections 2021 Hi everyone! As you may know, the 38th ExCo will be concluding our term in March 2021. As part of the annual leadership renewal, the ICSS Elections will be held with the school-wide Leadership Elections. This is the opportunity for YOU to run for ICSS positions, write your manifestos and stand a chance to lead ICSS to greater heights! Online nominations have already opened and they will close on 5 March 2021. More details, including an information sheet, have been released on our various publicity channels. [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/317297d2-7915-44…] Anticipating with lots of excitement, 38th ExCo 2. CNY Lucky Draw (UK) Happy Niu* Year! [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/64c95ee1-362d-46…] We will be contacting the winners shortly. Once again, thank you to everyone for your participation! Your still don't-know-huat-to-cook Vice President, Chern Heng *Niu is the Hanyu Pinyin of Ox. 3. ICSS Hustings 2021 ICSS would be holding our annual Hustings for the leadership elections. Each candidate will be presenting their speeches and vision for ICSS to the members. The details of the Hustings are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Time: 1300 (GMT) / 2100 (SGT) Platform: Microsoft Teams Sign-up Link: http://tinyurl.com/ICSSElections2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Please note that ICSS Hustings is a member-exclusive event. Hence, please purchase your membership (for free!) at tinyurl.com/ICSSMembership2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> by 8th March 2021, 2359 hrs if you wish to attend and vote. (Not to be confused with the sign-up deadline!) 4. Major Event 2021 [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/e4bcf49a-0bbc-46…] D-5 Hi everyone, I hope that everyone is looking forward to Major Event 2021 this coming Saturday (27 February 2021). I hope to be able to see everyone there for a time of fun and to support your fellow peers. Major Event had been ICSS largest event annually with more than 200 past and current members involved. I hope we will be able to see similar levels of support for Major Event 21 this year. Date: 27th February 2021, Saturday Time: 1pm (GMT) / 9pm (SGT) Platform: Zoom Zoom Code: 3696885268 As requested by our sponsor, we would appreciate it if all participants and attendees take some time to fill up a form (https://tinyurl.com/ME2021Audience<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>). Thank you in advance and I look forward to seeing you then! Your can't-wait-to-watch-the-show Major Event Officer, Churn Hym 5. Shopee Code League 2021 [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/_compresseds/5495cc76-7…] This is the last call for you to register and compete in Shopee Code League 2021, happening from 6 - 20 March! Key Highlights * Form a team of 2-4 members * Attend FREE training workshops organised by Shopee and our training partners * Compete in data analytics, data science and algorithmic problem challenges * Win ATTRACTIVE cash prizes totalling to over SGD25,000 Register now at https://careers.shopee.sg/codeleague/<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> before applications close on 5 March, 12PM (GMT+8). 6. GovTech Hackathon Your opinion matters! Stand a chance to win $10 Grab vouchers by telling us what you would like to see in the next big Hackathon that is happening in Singapore. GovTech Singapore will be organising the CodeFiesta@GovTech 2021, which has an exciting line-up of fireside chats and workshops for participants to learn from and interact with GovTech’s engineers and leaders. The hackathon will take place from end June to early July 2021. Take the survey now! http://bit.ly/codefiesta2021<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 7. More Kaya on Your Toast Craving something sweet? Enjoy two slices of cakes from Cat & the Fiddle for only S$8.90 with ShopBack GO. Redeem it here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>! This offer is only valid until 31st March. Has your myopia worsened from staring at the computer screen all day? Head over to UNiDAYS to benefit from 25% off prescription glasses from Ray-Ban! [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.p…] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_botto…] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from the ICSS mailing list, click here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. 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The Kaya & Toast Times - Issue 03/2021
by ICU Singapore Society 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

[https://gallery.mailchimp.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/933140b6-c84…] [Linktree]<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> Linktree<linktr.ee/ICSS2021> [/imperial.singsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> /imperial.singsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [@icsingsoc]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> @icsingsoc<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> [Website]<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Website<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> Digest Hey everyone! We hope that our members in London enjoyed the display of snow yesterday! ❄ For those who were in Singapore, I hope that you also enjoyed looking at the snow (on your Instagram feeds). (Sharp-eyed readers will notice that the opening is the same as the last issue's, but it is not a mistake so do not worry 😉) A huge THANK YOU to those who attended our Lunar New Year Lunch, which was held over the past week. We hope that you had a good time catching up with some of your friends and stuffing yourself with dim sum! For those who are in London, we have not forgotten about you, so do read on to find out what is in store for you! ICSS would be holding our annual Elections soon. For those freshers who are interested in running for any position, do read on for more details and feel free to contact any of the ExCo members if you have any queries. February is just beginning, but our calendar is already filled with events. We hope that everyone is as excited as we are! That is all from me for now. All the best for your submissions for school, and see you all next time! Your missed-out-on-the-snow (again) Secretary, Yuyang When/If you die, which part of your body dies last? Your pupils. They dilate. Content 1. ICSS Leadership Elections 2021 2. ICSS CNY Lucky Draw 2021 3. Valentine's Day 4. Shopee Code League 2021 5. GovTech Internship 2021 6. More Kaya on Your Toast 1. ICSS Leadership Elections 2021 Hi everyone! As you may know, the 38th ExCo will be concluding our term in March 2021. As part of the annual leadership renewal, the ICSS Elections will be held with the school-wide Leadership Elections. This is the opportunity for YOU to run for ICSS positions, write your manifestos and stand a chance to lead ICSS to greater heights! Online nominations will open later today, 8 February 2021. More details, including an information sheet, will be released at the end of this week to all registered ICSS members. Stay tuned and watch out for your emails! [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/317297d2-7915-44…] Anticipating with lots of excitement, 38th ExCo 2. CNY Lucky Draw (UK) Happy Niu* Year! Want to win some attractive Ang Paos prizes over this CNY? Well, look no further! Presenting to you all 🧧 ICSS CNY Lucky Draw 2021 🧧 The rules are simple - cook a dish, take a photo, post it onto your Instagram (story or feed), and stand a chance to win up to £38 worth of Amazon vouchers! The rules are as follows: [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/e1d02a72-cf69-40…] We are looking forward to your posts! Your don't-know-huat-to-cook Vice President, Chern Heng *Niu is the Hanyu Pinyin of Ox. 3. Valentine's Day [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/aec19b51-4ba0-47…] Hey everyone! Valentine's round the corner and ICSS has decided to roll out a Valentine's initiative. This aims to spread the love and appreciation to our friends as well as show our support to them during these harsh times where we are far apart from one another. How it works: Type a message (no longer than 80 words) to your recipient of choice. You may choose whether to be anonymous. We will be collating the messages and typing them on a nice, custom-made e-card before sending it to your friends. What are you waiting for? Send your messages through this form<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> now! before 10 Feburary 2021. If you have more than one person to send to, please refill the google form and submit another entry. Basically, one submission per recipient! Thank you and hope you have a wonderful week! Your looking-for-love EOs, Gillian and Leanne 4. Shopee Code League 2021 Shopee is back with their second installment of Shopee Code League in 2021, happening from 6 - 20 March! It’s time to put your coding skills to the test and compete in a series of challenges. Key Highlights * Form a team of 2-4 members * Attend training workshops organised by Shopee and our training partners * Compete in data analytics, data science and algorithmic problem challenges * Win ATTRACTIVE cash prizes Sign up now at https://careers.shopee.sg/codeleague/ <https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 5. GovTech Internship [https://mcusercontent.com/d91a1cb130f12317830464586/images/ed2937f9-8fe4-44…] If you have a passion for technology, and want to make a difference to the everyday lives of people in Singapore, the GovTech internship programme will give you the skills to make an impact. You can also sign up to find out more about our news or events, including registering for their upcoming fireside chats on 23 Feb 2021 and 10 Mar 2021, both at 7 to 9pm (GMT+8). Apply now for the summer internship (CV to be submitted in form) and the fireside chat here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…> 6. More Kaya on Your Toast Craving something sweet? Nine Fresh is currently having a promotion for their set desserts! Enjoy 3 set desserts for only S$8.80!. For those who are in the UK, head over to UNiDAYS to enjoy 25% off Marks & Spencer's Food on the Move. Please note that you CANNOT use this as part of your entry for the CNY Lucky Draw! [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_top.p…] [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/template_images/gallery/goldenfields_botto…] Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from the ICSS mailing list, click here<https://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&i…>. [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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