Hi everyone,

It's been such a long time, hasn't it? I hope that everyone's exams have been going well. For those who still have papers remaining, all the best!

So as expected, we have tons of updates for you all, due to our long absence from the real world. And here they are:
1. Check out the Point Hope Book Prize, looks like a nifty offer. And specially for ICSS too. How nice.
2. Our Pre-Departure Talk details are out
3. Logo Design Voting opens this Saturday
4. SFP was awesome, thanks for coming
5. There's a special Medical School event coming up
6. Summer is upon us! Yes, it is. The sun is unreliable these days. So, check out your storage options and the classifieds page!
7. Our usual career stuff is up too
8. And the UKSSC is looking for Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic alumni to share their UK experience

Hope that wasn't too much of an information overload. But just hang in there, the end is in sight!

Because, last but not least, we have the hottest item on this KnT! Not the Toast, but the Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean.

The recent spate of blogger controversies, including one which involved DPM Teo himself, renders this dialogue session ever more urgent and relevant. Social media has the potential to create greater social cohesion, or to aggravate social disharmony. It gives the people greater voice, but will they use it wisely? In Singapore's case, we are the generation that determines the norms of online social behaviour. These norms will shape our society, for better or for worse.

Whether you are a genuinely concerned citizen, or the typical kaypoh Singaporean, this dialogue is really a chance to hear it all first hand from none other than DPM Teo, the man of the moment. DPM Teo has previously engaged many different audiences on the implications of social media on society. (Examples include the annual Dialogue for the Community Engagement Programme; and Singaporeans in Conversation 2011 "Your Next Move: Youth Politics and the Future" dialogue)

At the same time, this dialogue is also a chance for us to express our opinions on the issues at hand and our suggestions as to how they could be handled. For although DPM Teo has experience in government and policymaking, we may have better perception of the ground and upcoming trends, since we all practically live on Facebook.

So yeah, sorry for saying the end was in sight. Seems like I can see a pretty long way. By the way, the DPM Dialogue Session comes with dinner. And dinner is always good. (: Hope to see you there!

Your ever-hungry secretary,
Gabriel

Contents

1. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean
2. Point Hope Book Prize
3. Pre-Departure Talk 2012
4. Logo Design Competition
5. Seniors Farewell Party 2012
6. Singapore Medical School Special Event
7. Summer Storage!
8. Classified Ads
9. UKSSC Career Series
10. Careers@Singapore
11. Pre-departure Fairs at Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic
12. Bain & Company SE Asia Cocktail 2012

1. Dialogue Session with DPM Teo Chee Hean

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
Location: Singapore Polytechnic

Cost: £10 for early bird ticket, £15 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!

2. Point Hope Book Prize

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!

3. Pre-Departure Talk 2012

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the annual Pre-Departure Talk at the Treasury Auditorium on Friday, 13th July 2012. To find out more about the event and register, please click on the following link: bit . ly/JSZ60V

We look forward to seeing you there!

P.S. Refreshments will be provided! (:

4. Logo Design Competition

The designs are in, and the voting will open this Saturday, 16th June! The designs will be put up on our website on that day, at the following link: bit . ly/KYQNDG

To vote, click here: bit . ly/KFjEbG

Remember, it is 1 vote per member, so choose wisely. Which design will be chosen? Stay tuned for the results.

5. Seniors Farewell Party 2012

SFP 2012 has come to an end. Aw ): We would like to thank everyone who made it down for their support! We hope that you enjoyed yourself during the event and, as the year draws to a close, that everyone, especially the seniors, had an opportunity to catch up with their friends before heading back to sunny Singapore.

To the seniors that were not able to make it, we have uploaded the graduation video on youtube at: http ://youtu . be/sSt3gxncStg. Do let us know if any of the photos within are private and you do not wish the video to be shown publicly. We hope that all the seniors are able to look back at their time in Imperial fondly, and they return with many precious memories.

To all the seniors out there: Farewell and all the best!

6. Singapore Medical School Special Event

Professor Sir Anthony Newman Taylor, Principal of the Faculty of Medicine, and
Professor Jenny Higham, Chair of the Singapore Project Board and Deputy Principal of the Faculty of Medicine
request the pleasure of your company for a special event

A medical school in the making
A progress report from Singapore

Date & Time: Monday 9 July 2012 - 17.00 poster exhibition • 17.30 presentation and panel discussion
Venue: Lecture Theatre G34, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ

A drinks reception will follow on the ground floor of the Sir Alexander Fleming Building

RSVP to Amna Siddiq at amna.siddiq@imperial.ac.uk


Event details

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine was established as a partnership between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in October 2010. The new medical school, due to open in August 2013, will train a generation of doctors to help meet Singapore’s healthcare demands, while providing more opportunities for Singaporeans to pursue a high-quality medical degree locally.

Singapore’s newest medical school sees Imperial developing and delivering a course overseas for the first time. In this progress report, Imperial staff, students and guests will hear about the vision for the School and what the project means to the College. Professor Martyn Partridge, Senior Vice Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and Deputy Director of Education for the Faculty of Medicine, will explain how the School’s curriculum has been developed, describe the innovative teaching methods that have been incorporated and share his experiences of working on the project in Singapore. A panel discussion will follow.

7. Summer Storage!

We all know what a hassle summer storage can be, We have thus secured some discounts with a professional storage company call the "Student Storage Company UK" for summer storage services. The company will provide 10 free boxes and box storage will be charged at 6.80 pounds per week (after discount). Further details can be found here: bit . ly/IWPcfN. If you do intend to take up their services, do remember to use our unique ICSS discount code to get your discount! Register here: bit . ly/M1hfvr!

8. Classified Ads

Just a reminder to for you to visit our Classfied Ads page (link at the end of the KnT) to check out all the new items that have been recently put up! Also, if you wish to add more items to the list, don't hesitate to drop us an email at classifieds@ic-singsoc.net with the details of your item!

9. UKSSC Career Series

The UKSSC is launching its Career Series, in which UK-based students will get the chance of go for a day-tour of the offices of Singaporean companies. In the first of the series, we are working together with Singapore Power, and the details are as follows:  

Details: 21 August 2012
Company: Singapore Power
Preferred Students: EEE and Mechanical Engineers

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

Link-ups with other companies are also in the pipeline, so stay tuned to find out more!

10. Careers@Singapore

Spend your summer holidays in Singapore and get a head start with an abundance of career opportunities that await you!

Contact Singapore, in collaboration with the United Kingdom – Singapore Students’ Council (UKSSC), invite you to Careers@Singapore, a career event for overseas Singaporean students that will be held on Saturday, 7 July 2012 at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

Careers@Singapore is open to overseas Singaporean students and fresh graduates from universities in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, China, France, Germany or other countries, who are back in Singapore at the time.

You will hear from and network face-to-face with key company representatives from sectors such as accounting and consulting services, consumer business, engineering and science, and financial services and commodities.

Event Details
Date: 7 July 2012, Saturday
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Raffles Hotel, Ballroom Level 3, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673

Registration starts at 10.30am
(The detailed programme for the day will be be disclosed at a later date)

Sign up for the event at this link! www . contactsingapore . sg/CareersSG/7Jul2012

In addition, 10 lucky participants who register before 10th June will each receive a S Amazon voucher! Remember to submit your CV for potential employers' consideration. Even if you are unable to attend the event, you are still encouraged to submit your CV.

11. Pre-departure Fairs at Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic

The UKSSC is looking for alumni from Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic to share their experiences about living in the UK at their alma mater. As a fresher, if you had your questions answered by these wonderful helpful seniors, maybe it's time you paid it forward and joined us as a volunteer too, to help the next batch of freshers on the way to the UK!

For more information and to indicate your interest, drop Muhd Haikal Bin Muhd Ridwan Yeo, our friendly Regional Director (ASO), an email at regional.director.studentorg@ukssc.org.

12. Bain & Company SE Asia Cocktail 2012

Bain & Company SE Asia warmly seeks the pleasure of your company at our Bain summer cocktails to meet and get to know us. Please come along if you would like to find out about internship opportunities (class of 2014) and full time positions (class of 2013)

Date: July 13, 2012 or August 10, 2012
Time:  5:30pm – 7:00pm
Place:  Bain SE Asia (Level 11, 50 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049321)
Dress Code: Business Casual (Drinks and finger food will be served)

By invitation only

To Apply
Candidates interested in applying to attend the cocktail should submit your resumes to SoutheastAsia.Recruiting@bain.com before June 15th. Please also indicate the dates on which you are able to attend the event (July 13, August 10, or if both dates work for you) on your application email.

For more information about the SE Asian office, contact Anvril Lim at SoutheastAsia.Recruiting@bain.com.

We look forward to meeting you at our events.

Anvril Lim
On behalf of Bain SE Asia Recruiting Team