Hi everyone,

So. Its summer and most of us are back in sunny Singapore. I hope everyone is having a good time, wherever you are, waiting in London for the Olympics, travelling the world, or just chillin' at home.

Let me cut to the chase and bring you the updates!

1. Pre-departure Talk will be held this Friday at The Treasury. An amendment has been made to the timing since the previous KnT, sorry for the error. The talk will now start at 7pm. The website and Facebook page are both correct. All are welcome to attend, but remember, freshers first.

2. There's a Team Sojourn briefing also on Friday at Raffles City Tower, at 4.15pm. This is for all OGLs, OGMs and Gamemasters.

3. One can hardly forget that DPM Dialogue is coming up too, on the 25th of July. If you want to see Ashley dancing on stage, engage DPM Teo on the impact of social media, and have a good dinner all in one night, then do not hesitate to sign up! Okay I'm kidding. Ashley's not dancing, but the other bits are true.

4. We are looking for people to lead the Freshers' Walkabout on the 29th of Sept. Mark out the date and sign up today!

5. Check out the companies UKSSC has engaged for its career series, namely Lantiq, Exxon Mobil, and Emerson.

6. Finally, there's a new clubbing event organised by the University of Manchester! Details below.

Have a great summer!

Your faithful secretary,
Gabriel

1. Pre-Departure Talk 2012
2. FRIENDS
3. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean
4. Freshers' Walkabout
5. Point Hope Book Prize
6. UKSSC Career Series
7. RECESS by University of Manchester

Date: 13th July 2012 (Friday)
Time: Registration begins at 6:30pm, talk begins at 7:00pm
Venue: Treasury Auditorium, 100 High Street, Level 1, The Treasury, Singapore 179434

Please note the changes in timing! Seniors are welcome to attend to help out and mingle with the freshers. However, please note that the freshers and parents will be given priority for the refreshments provided.

If possible, please inform one of the Exco members early if you are intending to crash so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. Thanks and hope to see you there!

Calling Team Sojourn! (OGLs, OGMs, Gamemasters)

There will be a briefing specially for you this Friday, 13th July to update you on your roles in Sojourn. You should have received an email with more details. Don't forget to RSVP as indicated in your email!

Date: 13th July 2012 (Friday)
Time: 4.15pm
Venue: Raffles City Tower, 21st Floor

On a side note, PDT will be held that same evening at The Treasury at 7pm. So, if you want to see the fresh faces of the new batch of Imperial students, let any of the Exco know that you will be coming!

Our alumni, the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS), will be organising a dialogue session with DPM Teo this coming Summer holiday. Here are the details for the event:

Date: 25th July 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic

Cost: SGD20 for early bird ticket, SGD30 at the door

The entire session comprises dinner, followed by a speech by DPM Teo and a dialogue session on the topic: "Social Media and its Role in Shaping Society". This event is open only to Imperial students and alumni.

The last time the ICSS-ICAAS had a dialogue with DPM Teo was 15 years ago, where he launched our old society logo during the event. So this is definitely a chance not to be missed!

Sign up here at bit . ly/dpmdialogue!

Remember feeling like a complete blur sotong on your first day in London? Remember how you were led by your amazing seniors around the area, who navigated to all the essential places and good eats as if they had a mini-map in their heads? Well, it's now your chance to be that senior.

We are looking for enthusiastic seniors who can commit the entire day of 29th of September (preferably arriving earlier) and are willing to bring the freshers around on the walkabout. There is a big role to be filled here as you will be giving the freshers their first impression of London. Those with a good knowledge of the places around your previous hall (additional halls are a bonus) and of course, the various routes to Imperial, would be preferred. Needless to say, please make sure that you will be in London at this time!

OGLs are encouraged to sign up as the freshers will already recognise you, and so are Hall Seniors as the freshers will be seeing a lot more of you. That said, everyone is welcome. (:

If you're interested, please drop me an email at secretary@ic-singsoc.net with your name, SG and UK contact nos., email, date of arrival in the UK and previous halls of residence. The most important thing to note is still that you will be in London on the 29th and can commit the whole day. Thanks!

Your faithful secretary,
Gabriel Quek

This year, for the second year running, Point Hope is offering a total of 2 book prizes exclusively to ICSS members, with each winner receiving £500 and an internship opportunity with them!

Here is an excerpt from their brochure:

"Point Hope is an Asia Buyout Fund based in Singapore and one of the first private equity funds in Asia with an integrated philanthropy program, focusing on nurturing future Asian leadership from top UK and Australian universities."

To apply, you will need:
1. Completed application form
2. An updated CV
3. Transcript of your recent results

Their brochure and the application form can be found on our website:
bit . ly/Muacdh
These are to be sent to andee.tay@phi-co.com by 31st July 2012. Don't miss out!

As part of the UKSSC Career Series, where UK-based students will get the chance to go for a day-tour of the offices of Singaporean companies, more Engineering site visits to various companies have been launched!

1. UKSSC Career Series: Lantiq

With its more than 20 years’ track record of leading industry innovation, Lantiq has a unique capability to combine traditional Wireless technologies with leading-edge Access and Home Networking technologies. Our semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and found in home networks in every region in the world.

The details are as follows:
Date: 14 August 2012
Company: Lantiq
Preferred Students: EEE Engineers
Time: 1.30 pm to 3 pm
Venue: HR Conference Room, 3rd Floor, East Wing, Infineon Building, 8 Kallang
Sector, Singapore 349282

Interested students may sign up via the following link: bit . ly/LbwBO0


2. UKSSC Career Series: Exxon Mobil

ExxonMobil will be holding a Petrochemical Industry Preview for students who are interested to discover what it is like working in a petrochemical company. This will be a half-day event where you will get to visit the Singapore Chemical Plant and network with experienced ExxonMobil engineering professionals who will share what they do in ExxonMobil, some insights on what it takes to succeed in an engineering career and advancement opportunities in ExxonMobil. If you are pursuing an engineering degree and are interested in establishing a long term career in Singapore, we welcome you to register your interest with us.

For application to participate in this event, please submit your profile (resume, CV, certificates, transcripts, etc) at our careers website by July 20, 2012. Given that there are limited seats available, only successful applicants will be notified of further information on the event by August 6, 2012.

Application Instructions:
1) Begin your application by clicking on “Search Openings”
2) Click on Employment Type > Students/Graduates Seeking Full-Time
3) Indicate under the section Job Category/Work Interest > All
4) Select the job folder “PetroChemical Industry Preview for Engineers”


3. UKSSC Career Series: Emerson

Finally, we have also brought on board Emerson, a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. They offer a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets through their Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Recognized widely for their engineering capabilities and management excellence, Emerson has approximately 133,000 employees and 235 manufacturing locations worldwide.

Details are as follows:
Date: 28th Aug 2012
Preferred Students: Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, Precision and Mechanical Engineering

Please indicate your interest at: bit . ly/NbSQQO

Date: 24th July 2012
Time: 10pm onwards
Venue: Butterfactory
Theme: UNIFORM PARTY!!!!
Cost: Standard ticket - SGD25, VIP ticket - SGD30
Every ticket entitles each guest to a complimentary drink from the bar and the opportunity to win an Ipad 3.

Ever wondered why “Manchester” is known as the party city of United Kingdom? Here’s an opportunity to experience the unique clubbing scene in Manchester! From the team who brought to you countless parties in Manchester, we are throwing our very first party event in Singapore!

The best dressed female and male participant will walk away with cash prize of SGD200 each. Simply nominate your friends or yourself on our event page and the person who gets the most number of “likes” will walk away with the cash prize. Dress to impress, it’s time to show off your creativity!

The participant must upload a picture of him/herself in any uniform on the event page and must be present at the party in the same outfit on the day in order to claim the prize.

For more information, please refer to their facebook page: www . facebook . com/events/434632783223921/

For tickets, drop me (Gabriel) an email at secretary@ic-singsoc.net with your name and contact number. Thanks!