Digest Hey everyone! I hope that we have had an exciting week of project deadlines and January tests! We will be having our *Chinese New Year Dinner* on *25 Jan, 1900-2200* at *China Boulevard on the River*! It costs *£19 and £25 for members and non-members respectively*. Simply form a group of 10 and have the table I/C sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=5e1e85af76&e=030d49d029> by *18 Jan*! It's just one more month to *Major Event 2017 - GETAI*! Early bird tickets will go live on *19 Jan, Thursday* at *2300* on the *Union Website* for *£9*! The show itself is on *18 Feb, 1900-2230* at the *Great Hall*, and regular tickets are priced at *£10* so do get them early! ICSS will be participating in the *International Food Fair*, organised by the Overseas Societies Committee on *30 Jan 2017*! If you wish to help prepare our local dishes and showcase Singapore's culinary culture, do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=b428d371dc&e=030d49d029> ! To get into the festivities, we are organising a mahjong session! It will be held on *28 Jan, Saturday* from *1000-1700* at *Skempton 060A/B/C*, so do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=89d66d4c0d&e=030d49d029>! There will also be other games so do come down too even if you don't play mahjong! Lastly, we are co-organising a series of events with the Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate the *35th Anniversary of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of ICAAS! Do provide feedback HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=128242b017&e=030d49d029> for any events/activities which might interest you! Your complex Secretary, Hui Chiang *P.S. Today is Lin-Manuel Miranda's birthday! Miranda is an American actor, playwright, composer, rapper, and writer, best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. He has won a Pulitzer Prize, two Grammys, an Emmy, a MacArthur Fellowship, and three Tony Awards, among others. "Good morning. You are perfectly cast in your life. I can't imagine anyone but you in the role. Go play."* Content 1. Chinese New Year Dinner <#m_-8788050671561265718_1> 2. Major Event 2017 Ticket Sales <#m_-8788050671561265718_2> 3. International Food Fair <#m_-8788050671561265718_3> 4. Mahjong Session <#m_-8788050671561265718_4> 5. ICSS 35th Anniversary Celebrations <#m_-8788050671561265718_5> 1. Chinese New Year Dinner Hello everyone & happy new year! (-: Here's the moment we've all been waiting for since it became 2017 - signups for the ICSS Chinese New Year dinner are now open! Details are as follows: *Date: 25 Jan 2017 Time: 7pm - 10pm Venue: China Boulevard on the River (1 The Boulevard, London SW18 1DE) Price: £19 (members), £25 (non-members)* The menu is as follows: Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup Steamed Sea Bass Stir Fried King Prawns with Asparagus Roast Duck Stir-fried Pakchoi with Garlic Poached Chicken in Superior Broth Mapo Tofu Mixed Seafood on Crispy Noodle Steamed Rice Fresh Fruit Platter Chinese Tea While China Boulevard is a non-halal establishment, all food does not contain pork or lard. However, do let us know of any dietary requirements! Enjoy a great meal with your friends to celebrate this holiday in good company and look forward to great entertainment as well! To register, simply form a group of 10, appoint someone as the table IC, who will then fill in the signup sheet HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1ca2171241&e=030d49d029> and make payment! If you do not have a group of 10, don't worry and we'll help you form your tables! Signups close on *18 Jan, Wednesday* at *1200 *and places are limited so form your tables QUICK! See you there! (-: Your prosperous Events Officers, Yuan Rong & Yan Tong 2. Major Event 2017 Ticket Sales HELLO EVERYONE!!! Just ONE MORE MONTH and Major Event 2017 - GETAI is upon us! Early Bird Tickets will go live on *19 Jan, Thursday* at *2300 *on the* Union Website. *We have 200 early bird tickets at £9 each!! Our performers and crew are working hard as they prepare for the big night so do come down and support us! Also do invite your friends from Imperial and all around the UK to come down for this spectacular show! Details of the show are as follows: *Date: 18 Feb 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1900 to 2230 Venue: Great Hall, Sherfield Building Level 1, Imperial College London Ticket Prices: Early Bird - £9, Regular - £10* To give you a taste of the show here is our little synopsis: *An encounter between a rising star, Eunice, and an aspiring songwriter, Jesse, at a fateful Getai performance develops into something more. Eunice takes an interest in Jesse’s talent and offers him a job writing songs for her. Their relationship soon develops. However, when a crime lord threatens to destroy Eunice's livelihood, she'll do whatever it takes to survive, even if it means tearing her relationship with Jesse apart. Will Eunice and Jesse find their happy ending?* We hope to see all of you there!! Your super-duper-excited Major Event Officer, Jasper 3. International Food Fair Hi guys! ICSS is participating in an international food fair organized by the Overseas Societies Committee on* 30 Jan 2017*, and we are still looking for volunteers to help in preparing curry puffs, mua chee and bandung (or any other dishes you would like to prepare)! If you are keen on showcasing our awesome Singaporean food to your awesome international friends, or just want to help out and man the booth, do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=49ab92e8b7&e=030d49d029> ! Your beaming Sports Officer, Jing Jie 4. Mahjong Session Hello guys! Feeling abit lost on what to do for CNY Day 1? Are your hands feeling abit itchy? Fret not! We will be organising a *mahjong session* for all you mahjong lovers (doesn't matter if you're pro or just a first-timer). Everybody is welcomed! Details are as follows: *Date: 28 Jan 2017, Saturday Time: 1000-1700 Location: Skempton 060A/B/C* There are limited slots available so do sign up HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=2a9d9b3c6c&e=030d49d029> asap! For those of you who don't play MJ, you are still welcomed to come & chill/play cards (yes, there will be some space for card players too!) So what are you waiting for? Sign up now! Your lucky Events Officers, Yuan Rong & Yan Tong 5. ICSS 35th Anniversary Celebrations Hey everyone! This coming summer, we are thinking of co-organising a series of events with the Imperial College Alumni Association Singapore (ICAAS) to celebrate the *35th Anniversary of ICSS* and the 40th Anniversary of the ICAAS. We're interested to hear what kind of events/activities you're interested in and we'll appreciate it if you can take a few minutes to fill this form out HERE <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=1af359a4f7&e=030d49d029> ! Thank you! (: Your cheerful President, Si Ci Imperial College Singapore Society Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=2511ba9929&e=030d49d029&c=ea1103b15b> . To unsubscribe completely from the ICSS mailing list, click here <http://union.us9.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&id=41294b8b2d&e=030d49d029> . [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=d91a1cb130f12317830464586&afl=1>