Hi everyone,

Now that Spring Term has begun full and proper, here are all the exciting things that are lined up and screaming for your attention. And trust me, you WANT to pay attention.

First and foremost, THE biggest event of the YEAR is just round the corner! Many months of preparation have gone by, hours of sweat, blood, tears and brain-juice has been spent on this endeavour. It's time to show the world what ICSS is made of. Come experience the adventures of 4 friends who will stop at nothing to make sure they manage to find their way back home to Singapore! And don't just come alone! Bring all your friends to Major Event 2013: Homecoming, showcasing Singapore and the ICSS. Please take note of the updated link.

Secondly, with regards to Chinese New Year, please note that the date for our reunion dinner has been changed from 9th Feb to 8th Feb (Friday). It is encouraged that you sign up in groups of up to 10 people! More details below. (: Oh, on a related note, the annual CNY carnival will be taking place at UCL once again. Scroll all the way to the bottom of this KnT to read about how you can set up your own stalls!

Third, as promised, and based on YOUR VOTES, there will be a musical outing to watch the Phantom of the Opera on the 12th of February! This highly popular, members-only opportunity is the final one for this year, so... fastest fingers first. Good luck.

Next up, some of us may recall fond memories of the "Who Boleh" series last year, of dodging bullets and balls, and of going head to head with our contemporaries from across the Johor Strait in a battle for culinary supremecy. This year, we once again come together with our neighbours for a day of fun and games. This time however, we will be having mixed teams from both societies, which is a chance for all to get to know the Malaysians better. So don't hesitate to seize this opportunity!

Finally, having heard the voice of the people, we would like to announce that the ICSS Spring Trip will be to the White Cliffs of Dover! As usual, first come first served, and your place can only be confirmed upon full payment. More details below.

And for the career oriented, there is 1 update, in the form of the Singapore Industry Scholarship.

With that, enjoy Spring! Boing boing.

Your faithful secretary,
Gabriel

Hi all!

Major Event is a mere 3 weeks away! Yes, if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, it is high time to do so!

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

Please note that the link to buy tickets has been changed! This is the new updated 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

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 all, it’s Spring!!! Or so it's said.

I don't see how this is spring, especially since the temperature is about to drop in the coming few days… But anyway, your spring musical is here as promised! ;)

We have…. –drum roll- only 30 tickets for the Phantom of the Opera and there’s only ONE, I repeat, ONE(!!!) session so if you don’t grab a ticket now, it’s gone!

The details are as follows:
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 (!!!)

If you do not know what Phantom is about, simply read more about it here.

To get a ticket, simply sign up at: bit . ly/UDtVZU. Do note that all tickets are for members only and only one ticket can be reserved per member. A confirmation email will be sent out if you have been allocated with a ticket. So hurry as it’s allocated on a first come first serve basis!

Your friendly events officer,
Qian Wen! :)

Hi fellow ICSS members,

"Who Boleh?" 2013 is here! Last year, the "Who Boleh?" series of events was started with the aim of fostering interaction and camaraderie between members of the Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS) and the Imperial College Union Malaysian Society (ICUMS). This year, with the same aim, "Who Boleh?" 2013 will be held on the 17th of February 2013 (Sunday) to allow members from both societies to work together and take part in friendly competitions for a day of fun and games, with prizes available that are definitely worth working towards.

Whether you be a sports enthusiast, an e-sport advocate or more of a card game type of person, "Who Boleh?" 2013 has a wide range of activities to cater to you. More details will be released in the upcoming weeks, so do stay tuned! See you at "Who Boleh?" 2013!

The results are out! Thank you for your participation in the Spring Trip Poll. This Spring, ICSS will be going to the White Cliffs of Dover! Sign up now at bit . ly/ZWDqdp to avoid disappointment as places will be alloted on a first-come-first served basis. Details of the trip are as follows:

Date: 23rd February 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 8am (Departure from London) to 6.30pm (Arrival in London)
Cost per pax: £6.50 (members) or £8.50 (non-members)
Maximum capacity: 49 people

Payment details will be sent to your email and your place will only be confirmed upon our receipt of payment. Hope to see you there!

Your super friendly Events Officer,
Ting Wei

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.

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

We have 1 new post under the careers section:

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/