Hi everyone,

Once again I am here to tell you how close we are to the BIGGEST EVENT in the ICSS calendar! Major Event is essentially next week! For those who have already bought tickets, thankyouverymuch, you will definitely be treated to a good show. For those who have not yet bought tickets, there is no time to waste! Give an exasperated "yes" to the friend who has been bugging you incessantly; find out more about the plot on our facebook event page. On performance day, you will not regret your decision. And for those not buying tickets, WHY MISS OUT? Come down to see how acting, singing, dancing, music and lights all come together in a single show, performed by fellow Singaporeans and friends no less. Major Event 2013 happens only once. Never again will you get the same blend of talented and energetic people. And that is what makes Major Event special, the people: on, off, and backstage. So please come, for your friends, for ICSS. Your valued presence will definitely shape the success of Major Event. 

On top of that, remember that Reunion dinner is best enjoyed in the company of those closest to our hearts. We urge you all to attend our annual Chinese New Year dinner with friends as this is the occasion where everyone is gathered for a warm hearty meal in the best company. The symbolism of this event ties in strongly with our theme for the year: Homecoming. We hope to have the entire ICSS family down in a show of unity. Finally, please sign up by the 1st of February (Friday) to aid us in our planning. Thanks guys!

In the same vein, let us not forget our neighbours across the Johor Strait. "Who Boleh? 2013" is a collaborative effort between ICSS and ICUMS, with individual and team prizes of Zara vouchers worth up to £30 and £60 respectively! Use this chance to expand our social circles beyond fellow Singaporeans to our overseas relatives in Malaysia, and note the signup deadline of 8th Februrary (Friday).

Next, we have a reminder to those who have signed up for Spring Trip. Please make payment ASAP as there are many interested individuals on the waiting list and we may have to make adjustments to the allocation if we do not receive confirmation. Also, Spring Musical signups are now closed.

Note that the deadline for registering to run a stall for the CNY carnival at UCL is tomorrow, 25th of January, and that pre-registration entitles you to a free goodie bag! More info below. Finally, don't forget the 2 Point Hope Book Prizes of £500 plus summer internship that are once again available. Applications close by Sunday (27th Janurary) at 11:59pm.

Spring is busy time, full of life and activity. This seems to be reflected in our spring calendar, with event coming after event. But I must say that each of these events are important and meaningful in their own way and are organised to enrich the experiences of our members. The ICSS thrives on the vibrancy of its members, so I really hope to see you all there at these events!

Your faithful secretary,
Gabriel

Hi all!

Major Event is next week Saturday! This is THE event of the year for ICSS, an evening of adventure and excitement, peppered with uniquely Singaporean colloquialisms! Please come down to support all your friends, to see the result of the countless hours of hard work put into this show, and literally sweat, blood and tears. Yes, if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, it is high time to do so! Use this chance to showcase ICSS to the wider community by promoting our musical to all our international friends.

Details
Date: 2nd Feb 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Venue: The Great Hall, Sherfield Building, Imperial College London
Ticket Price: £10

This is the new link which EVERYONE, including non-Imperial students, can use to purchase tickets, so share this link with all your friends, especially those from other universities and non-Singaporeans too! The ticket collection instructions can be found at the above link as well.

Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from any of the cast and crew of Major Event, who are all carrying the very wonderfully designed ticket as shown below:

Awesome right? Looks real enough for a flight back home. £10 for a 2-hour, non-stop flight back home? There ain't no better deal out there, man.

Don't forget to like our Facebook page for regular updates! facebook . com/MajorEvent2013
and RSVP on our event page at: facebook . com/events/456400504397628

Hi everyone! :)

The Chinese New Year (CNY) Reunion Dinner is here again! The Reunion Dinner is one of our oldest traditions starting in 1983, and has been a yearly highlight of our calendar where members of the Singsoc family gather to celebrate the new year together. This year is no different and we are planning a whole host of activities over the night to celebrate the occasion. That is of course, not to mention the comfort of celebrating this traditional holiday with familiar faces in the heart of Chinatown. The details are as follows:

Date: 8th February 2013 (Friday)
Time: Doors open 6.30pm; Dinner starts 7.00pm
Venue: Ding Hao Restaurant, 37-38 Gerrard Street, London Chinatown, London W1D 5QB
Cost: £17 (members), £20 (non-members)

Do note that each round table can fit 10 people so it will be good if you can sign up in groups of 10. However, do not worry if you cannot find such a big group of people, simply sign up and we will group you guys together! :) We also require one person to be in charge of your group and we will liaise with him/her only.

Sign up early to secure your table! Here's the link to the sign up sheet: bit . ly/UhmQQs
Please sign up by 1st Februrary (Friday) to facilitate administrative planning. Thank you!

An important point to note is that our menu is not halal-certified although we have ensured that there will be no pork. Additionally, do also note that complimentary Chinese Tea would be provided but you are free to bring your own drinks into the restaurant as well. See you there!

Hi everyone,

Sign ups for the Spring Musical are now CLOSED! For those with a confirmed place, the event details are as follows:

Musical: Phantom of the Opera
Date: 12^th February 2013 (Tuesday)
Time: 1930hrs
Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4QL (Nearest tube station: Piccadilly Circus)
Price: £23.75
Seat type: Stall

For more information about the musical, you can read about it here.

Hi all!

Who Boleh? 2013 is on its way! Quickly grab your friends for a day of mingling and games! Sign up by 8th February (Friday) for the event at bit . ly/Wdho0I today!

Date: 17th February 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 2pm - 9pm
Venue: Somewhere in Imperial (To be released closer to the Event Date)
Prizes: Zara Vouchers
Activities:
1) Captain's Ball (6-a-side) - Mixed Teams
An elimination style Captain's Ball Tournament will be held on the day, with 6-a-side teams engaging in friendly competition for the prizes worth £60 (per team). Members from both societies can sign up in groups of 3, and teams of 6 will be matchmade from one ICSS group and one ICUMS group.

2) E-Sports Competition
An E-Sports Tournament will be held on the day, and the game(s) to be played will be decided by YOU! Poll now on the signup sheet to indicate your interest in taking part in the E-Sports Competition for prizes worth up to £50 (per team).

3) Competitive Board/Card Games
There will be two competitive games to be played, Mahjong and Monopoly Deal. Signups for these games are on an individual basis, but the fixtures will be tailored to include playing with members from both societies. Prizes worth £30 stand to be won for the champion of each game!

NOTE: The E-Sports Competition and Competitive Board/Card Games will be taking place concurrently, hence you won't be able to take part in both (unless you can multitask really well AND be in two separate rooms at once)

4) Non-Competitive Games
There will be a range of non-competitive games at the event venue throughout the day starting from 2pm all the way till the end, for the enjoyment of all members who come down for the event. We will be providing the following games: Saboteur, Balderdash, Monopoly Deal and Taboo. Note that we have limited sets. Hence if you wish to play your own games, feel free to bring it on the day and share the joy with others! Do take the opportunity to play with new people and make friends in the process!

5) Dinner
Dinner will be provided for members who come down for the event! Be sure to sign up for the event and indicate that you will be having dinner below.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The ICSS and ICUMS Executive Committee

Thank you all for your very swift response! Although all places on this trip have now been filled, you are still welcome to signup at bit . ly/ZWDqdp if you want to be placed on the waiting list.

For those who have already been allocated a place, please make payment ASAP or your place may have to be given up to someone on the waiting list.

Details of the trip are as follows:

Date: 23rd February 2013 (Saturday)
Destination: White Cliffs of Dover
Meeting Venue: Beit Quad
Time: 8am (Departure from London) to 6.30pm (Arrival in London)
Cost: £6.50 (members) or £8.50 (non-members)

We still have several white Sojourn T-shirts up for grabs, for a fair price of £5! If you are interested in getting your hands on the last stock of the limited edition T-shirt, email Xing Kai at liasionsofficer@ic-singsoc.net with the size required and the quantity.

Rumour has it The Pawnshop of Dreams lurks in the shadows of our everyday lives. As long as you can give up something of equal value, you can get anything your heart desires from the Pawnshop of Dreams. Watch the drama unfold as the Lee siblings, Jiahui (Stacey-Ann Lee) and Jiahao (Tay Shi Huan) encounter the fabled pawnshop and discover what consequences their actions have on their family. But more importantly, what does Qian Youlin (Brandon Kwan), owner of the Pawnshop of Dreams, seek to achieve out of it all?

民间长久谣传着“梦之当铺”的存在。在“梦之当铺”里，只要能付出等值的典当，你想要什么，就能得到什么！李家兄妹佳慧（李宛珮 饰）和家豪（郑世焕 饰）先后拜访了这家当铺，究竟他们想换取什么？他们的举动又将如何影响他们的家人？而在这一切混乱之中，“梦之当铺”的老板钱优灵（关炜源 饰）又有何居心？

The musical is a chinese production and will be held on the 3rd of Feb, 3.30pm at Wolfson Hall, Churchill College. Tickets are sold at a price of 6 pounds for CUMSA members, 7 pounds for CUMaS members and 8 pounds for non-members. So, what are you waiting for? Mark down the date on your calendar and click on the links below to check out our facebook page and purchase your tickets!

www . facebook . com/ProjectMusical13
pawnshopofdreams . com/tickets/

And now we have a message regarding the annual Chinese New Year carnival:

Hello Everyone!

As you may have heard, the respective alumni organizations from HCOSG(UK), RU, VinE, NJC and DHSYA(UK) are jointly organizing the CNY Carnival 2013 @ UCL. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet up with your friends from all over the UK, and to immerse yourself in the festive CNY atmosphere even while 7000 miles away from home!

To get everyone involved, we are inviting everyone and anyone to set up booths at the carnival! To hype up the festivities, we are looking for a variety of stalls ranging from CNY Foodfare to Souvenirs/Accessories to game stalls. Now is the time to let your creativity and entrepreneurship skills run wild!

The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 3rd February 2013 (Sunday)
Venue: University College London, North and South Cloisters
Time: 4 hours (exact time TBC)
Registration Fee:

1. £22 for Food Stalls (by 25^th January 2012)
2. £10 for Game Stalls (by 25^th January 2012)
3. £20 Flat Deposit (per Club / Society / Individual) 

We are introducing a new flat deposit system of £20 per society to facilitate with cleaning. Deposits will be returned if the stalls are returned to us in the same pristine condition as it was given. Hence, stall holders will be required to bring cleaning supplies for post-event clean up.

Please find the sign up form at  and submit it as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! This year, to ensure more variety, every stall will have a flagship food / drink / game that other stalls will not be able to sell. This will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If your stall intends to sell more than one item, we cannot guarantee that the rest of the items would not be repeated. More details on payment can be found in the form below:

https://docs . google . com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFNKMDJIb0R1Y05DRmdwNDBYR1ZoMXc6MQ

Should you have any queries, please drop an email at cnycarnival.uk@gmail.com and we will be happy to answer your questions! Alternatively, you can send a WhatsApp message to Jonathan Hu at +65-91455743. We hope to hear from you soon, and here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (:

Best Regards,
CNY Carnival 2013 Organizing Committee

Please remember to RSVP on their Facebook event and to pre-register for free goodie bags and a chance at the lucky draw!

The annual Point Hope Book Prize is back! This is an award given out by the Point Hope Investment Company to deserving Malaysian and Singaporean students from leading universities around the world. 2 book prizes will be given out, each worth £500 and a summer internship opportunity with Point Hope. To find out more, please click here. The application form can be found here.

There are no career updates since the last issue, which already highlighted the following:

1. Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) Mid-Term Overseas - A collaboration between the government and some of the leading enterprises in Singapore's strategic sectors

More details at: www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/singapore/careers/