Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ICSS AGM is TOMORROW! 2. Touch Rugby at Hyde Park (12/03/2011) 3. Careers@Home: Public Sector United Kingdom - Imperial College (11/03/2011) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ICSS AGM is TOMORROW! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dear esteemed members, * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/61612/exco.gif> The ICSS will be holding our 28th Annual General Meeting ***TOMORROW!*** Event : Annual General Meeting (Elections) Date : 9th of March 2011 (Wednesday) Venue : EEE LT 408 Time : 1pm onwards Members are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting to take part in the Elections for the changeover of office holders. Meals will be provided for all present. *Interested Candidates* * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/61609/tempz.gif> For candidates interested to run for office positions for 2011/2012, you are encouraged to submit a manifesto to liaisonsofficer@ic-singsoc.net to be placed on the ICSS website. The manifestos will go up onto the website as soon as you submit it, and the sooner the better. Please do not hesitate to contact any of the current office holders if you would like to find out more about what each role exactly entails! President - Wenjun (president@ic-singsoc.net) Vice President - Bryan (bryan_ng_kl@hotmail.com) Treasurer - Hao Yi (haoyi_crey@hotmail.com) Secretary - Yu Leng (secretary@ic-singsoc.net) Events - Sid (sidmontu@gmail.com) - Shuren (shurenlin@hotmail.com) Sports - Hong Yi (wonghongyi@hotmail.com) Liaisons - Jun Ying (liaisonsofficer@ic-singsoc.net) Best of luck! Wenjun ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Touch Rugby at Hyde Park (12/03/2011) ----------------------------------------------------------------- ***Conundrum*** This is a weird week. Clouds move on, Colours restored. Suddenly feels warm. This is pretty odd, Mince pies no longer on sale. Could Winter be gone? Spring is here, Hurray! What to do now? Must wear shorts! And play Touch Rugby! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Dear one and all, As you guessed, Spring is finally here!! And what better way to enjoy the sun than to actually get out of your library/lab/couch and have a Fun Run in the Sun!! Come join us this Saturday at Hyde Park (it has flowers) and play Touch Rugby! It is a SAFE sport, no tackling whatsoever and best of all, good for your health! No worries if you haven't played before, we welcome you with open arms! (that's how we defend anyway) Here are the details: Date: 12 March (This Saturday!) Place: Hyde Park Round Pond Time: ***10:30am*** Attire: Feet required, boots awesome. To find out more about TOUCH RUGBY and learn how to play, go check out our GREAT webpage at http://touchrugby.isgreat.org (<-- great!) See you there! Keep in Touch David ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Careers@Home: Public Sector United Kingdom - Imperial College (11/03/2011) ----------------------------------------------------------------- **Want to have a hand in shaping Singapore’s future?** Contact Singapore and the Public Service Division invite **Singaporean students from Imperial College** to a networking dinner with public agencies from various sectors in the government. **Mr Timothy Sebastian**, Group Director for the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) would be giving a special talk on “***Global Nexus for Research Talent***”. Mr Sebastian started his career with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) in 1987. Over 18 years, he held various appointments spanning EDB's Cluster Development, International Operations, Planning and Corporate functions. He has worked in EDB’s Enterprise Development, Services, International Business Development, Planning, Human Resources, and Corporation Communications Divisions. From 1994 to 1998, he also served overseas as EDB's UK Director based in London, and later, as Regional Director (Europe). | **Date:** | **Friday, 11 March 2011** | Venue: | Imperial College Queen’s Tower Rooms Section C South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK | Time: | 6.30pm - 9.00pm | Programme: | 6.30pm - 6.55pm Registration 7.00pm - 7.10pm Opening remarks - Public Service Division 7.10pm - 7.30pm "Global Nexus for Research Talent" Mr. Timothy Sebastian, Group Director (HR), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) 7.30pm - 9.00pm Networking with agency representative Register for the event here and submit your resume for consideration by the participating public agencies. <http://www.contactsingapore.sg/CareersHome/PS/UK/Mar2011> **Get an opportunity to network with Senior Public Service Officers!** * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/65340/NLNO8XGR28jKqwR5fTTU/image016.jpg?view&size=a600> In addition to the campus event at Imperial College, we would also like to invite you to join the Singapore Public Service for a networking lunch on **13 March 2011 (Sun)**. You will get a chance to network with Senior Public Service Leaders including: * Mr. Michael Teo, High Commissioner to the Court of St. James * Ms. Lim Soo Hoon <http://www.effectivinternet.com/2011/contactsingapore/01/ch_public_sector/profile5.php>, Permanent Secretary, Public Service Division * Mr. Peter Ho, Senior Advisor, Centre for Strategic Futures * Mr. James Wong <http://www.effectivinternet.com/2011/contactsingapore/01/ch_public_sector/profile6.php>, Deputy Secretary (Policy), Public Service Division The following Public Agencies from the Economic Sector, Security Sector, Social Sector and Government Administration & Strategic Planning Sector would also be present to share with you the opportunities available back home. * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/65341/57rnUt2nby077jtCAZLv/temp-2.gif?view&size=a600> Click here to sign up for the event <http://www.contactsingapore.sg/Networking/PSLeaders/UK/13Mar2011>. **This registration is open to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents only.** Do mark the date down in your calendar. A confirmation note will be sent to you to verify your registration. Be sure to also check back on the event website <http://www.contactsingapore.sg/Networking/PSLeaders/UK/13Mar2011> regularly for more updates and information. We hope to see you soon! **The teams at Contact Singapore and Public Service Division.** *For career opportunities with other public agencies, do visit Careers@Gov at **http://www.careers.gov.sg/* --- http://www.ic-singsoc.net/ To unsubscribe, please send an email to liaisonsofficer@ic-singsoc.net. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Imperial College Singapore Society www.ic-singsoc.net http://groupspaces.com/icss ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by GroupSpaces - manage your group online http://www.groupspaces.com/e/about