Updates Hello everyone! Here's wishing everyone an early Happy Chinese New Year! :D Our *CNY Reunion Dinner* was held successfully on Friday with an outstanding turnout of ~170 people - so thank you everyone for your support and we hope that you had fun! Our trip to the circus act - *Quidam* was also successfully concluded last Wednesday, and we hope that all of you enjoyed the show, for I sure did! :D Meanwhile, there's still news about *Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair* - *emcee applications * are still open! Super early bird tickets are sold out now, but we still have early bird tickets are at *£9* each, so do grab them quick! We also have news about *Who Boleh* - an annual inter-society competition held between ICSS and ICUMS. It'll be fun so do sign up and we'll be seeing winning teams from ICSS! (: Last but not least, look out for some* advertisements *from the other schools' Singapore societies, as well as some* careers *advertisements. All the best for the week ahead! Your faithful secretary, Siming ------------------------------ Contents 1. CNY Reunion Dinner - Thank You! <#143d0eb079182fa4_item1> 2. Quidam - Thank You! <#143d0eb079182fa4_item2> 3. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair <#143d0eb079182fa4_item3> 4. Who Boleh <#143d0eb079182fa4_item4> 5. Advertisements <#143d0eb079182fa4_item5> 6. Careers <#143d0eb079182fa4_item6> ------------------------------ 1. CNY Reunion Dinner - Thank You! Hi everyone! Our CNY Reunion Dinner was successfully concluded on Friday, 24th January, with an impressive turnout of ~170 people! We hope that all of you who went enjoyed the good food and good company! Chinese New Year is an important festival to many of us here, and we hope that the dinner managed to provide a platform for everyone to get together and celebrate this joyous occasion together (: Hope to see you all again at the CNY Reunion Dinner next year! ------------------------------ 2. Quidam - Thank You! Our trip to the circus act - Quidam was successfully concluded last Wednesday, 21st January, and we'd like to thank everyone for your support! We sincerely hope that you've enjoyed the show, and the ambience inside Royal Albert Hall! See you again at other trips and outings! (: ------------------------------ 3. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair Hello everyone! Hope you had a great time at the CNY Dinner last Friday! The tickets from the Major Event Super Early Bird Promotion were completely snapped up on Friday as well! Thanks to all for your fantastic support. If you and your friends have yet to purchase a ticket, do it now, and enjoy our *Early Bird Promotion (£9, ends on 7th February)*! Buy your ticket here<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fshop%2Fclub-society-project-products%2Fsingapore-products%2F5310%2Fa-kopi-affair---early-bird-ticket> ! Also do go and 'like' our *Facebook Page*: https://www . facebook<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMajorEvent2014> . <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMajorEvent2014> com/MajorEvent2014<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMajorEvent2014> In addition, join us as our *emcees *today! Be part of our fun and laughter, and be and integral part of our show! The details of application are as follows: Email address to send to: majorevent@ic-singsoc.net Things to include: - Names of all the applicants in your team/pair, or just yourself. - Contact numbers of those mentioned in the above bullet point Date to send in by: 29th January 2014 Do take note that you will need to be present for the rehearsal on 15/2, if possible both rehearsals on 12/2 and 19/2, and of course the show itself, on 22/2. Lastly, we will be having a booth at the *CNY Carnival *at UCL Main Quad this Chu Er! Do come down and feel the atmosphere, and support us in the meantime! Or, if you'd like to join in the fun as one of us at the stall, do drop an email to me at majorevent@ic-singsoc . net<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2Fu%2F0%2Fh%2Fvza81kapdrib%2F%3F%26v%3Db%26cs%3Dwh%26to%3Dmajorevent%40ic-singsoc.net> . Thanks and Gong Xi Gong Xi! Your friendly Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim ------------------------------ 4. Who Boleh *Who Boleh* is back once again! This year, Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS) and Imperial College Union Malaysian Society (ICUMS) have decided to host this intersociety event, with Imperial College Thai Society joining in the fun too! Who Boleh is a one-day event packed with sports and e-sports friendly competitions planned to facilitate integration between the societies, as well as to give all members the opportunity to have an enjoyable time relaxing with great company. *Date:* Sunday, 2 Feb 2014 *Time:* 8.45am to 2.30pm Here's a sneak preview of what to expect: - Amazing Race - Captain Ball - Dota 2 - Left 4 Dead 2 - Starcraft 2 - Team Fortress 2 - League of Legends Prizes will be awarded to all winning teams too, so there really is no reason for you not to sign up! If you're interested to participate in Who Boleh 3.0, please register at: https://docs . google . com/forms/d/1w3mla94UgX3mT99T0_yJdhjeUS3 S8N_c-LPLexWyq3k/viewform<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1w3mla94UgX3mT99T0_yJdhjeUS3S8N_c-LPLexWyq3k%2Fviewform> The deadline to register is on the *29 January 2014 at 11.59pm*. South East Asians Boleh! ------------------------------ 5. Advertisements *1. The S Factor: by LSE Singapore Society* Have you ever dreamed of becoming a star? Of wowing adoring crowds with your amazing talents- and getting paid good money to do so? LSESU Singapore Society Presents: The S Factor! LSESU Singsoc is organizing a Talentime concert to showcase all your wonderful gifts and we’d like YOU to dazzle us with all your awesomeness! Can you sing? Can you dance? Can you recite the Singapore Pledge backwards whilst juggling swordfish on a unicycle? It doesn’t matter what your talent is; now is your chance to shine in the spotlight- and get rich quick whilst doing so! An array of fantastic cash prizes await those who emerge triumphant– we’ve got a total of £300 in cash prizes to give away! Sign up today - any and all performances are welcome! We'll take everything from modern dance to musical farts.. *Video Auditions: *Now till 16th February 2014 *Full Rehearsal:* 28th February 2014 *The S Factor Finals:* 2nd March 2014 To take part, simply fill up the registration form at http ://goo . gl/eDYGDy<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FeDYGDy>and send us a video clip of your act by 16th February 2014 at yyx4j@hotmail.com! Note: All Singaporean students in the UK are welcome to take part! *2. KCLMSS Annual Musical Production: Platform B* Every year, the KCLMSS (King’s College London Malaysian and Singaporean Society) comes back with a brand new sell-out musical written, directed and executed entirely by its members, raising money for charity whilst putting on a great show. This year's “*PLATFORM B*” is a story of departure, love, hope and longing. It is a journey that traces lines through the lives of people planning their future and chasing their dreams. Most importantly, it is a soundscape familiar to anyone who has ever traveled, or wished to travel to find themselves. This year too, a cast and crew of over eighty people come together to bring you a fantastic show full of entertainment, vibrant music, and vivid emotions. * Date:* 20-21 January 2014 *Venue: *Greenwood Theatre (55 Weston Street, London Bridge SE1 3RA) *Ticket price:* £8 (all proceeds go to our charities: Hope Malaysia and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund) * For more information,* Website: http ://platformb . kclmss . com<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fplatformb.kclmss.com> Facebook Page: https://www . facebook . com/kclmssplatformb<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkclmssplatformb> or direct any questions to Joyce at vicepresident.sg@kclmss.com *To purchase tickets,* Approach any KCLMSS exco member/musical cast/crew member, or Online: https://docs . google . com/forms/d/1GMxEofqT4xYnB5GwyKwZuMZ V9DxE8mE__i6eYDvWEds/viewform<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1GMxEofqT4xYnB5GwyKwZuMZV9DxE8mE__i6eYDvWEds%2Fviewform> Thank you and we hope to see you at Platform B! :) ------------------------------ 6. Careers *1. Point Hope Book Prize 2014* Point Hope is an Asia Buyout Fund based in Singapore and one of the first private equity firms in Asia with an integrated philanthropy programme, focusing on education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Point Hope provides scholarships, book prizes, summer internships, as well as job shadowing opportunities for top Malaysian and Singaporean students studying in leading UK, US, and Australian universities. Point Hope has awarded scholarships to top undergraduate and postgraduate students studying medicine in the Uni- versity of New South Wales, and PhD in Clinical Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London. In 2011, Point Hope introduced Book Prizes for de- serving members of the Malaysian and Singaporean society at Imperial College London. This year, one Book Prize will be awarded to a member of the Imperial College London SingSoc and the Book Prize winner will receive £500 as well as a one-week introduction into the financial world including financial modeling and quantitative investing courses during the summer break. To apply, fill out an application form<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.groupspaces.com%2Ficss%2Ffiles%2F992077%2FhSPIBgpyuWlqM8_rxCVI%2FPoint%2BHope%2BBook%2BPrize%2Bapplication%2Bform%2B2014.docx%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgroup%26utm_term%3Dgroup-1361>and submit it to careers@pointhopegroup.com, together with an updated CV and a copy of your transcript containing your most recent results by February 12th 2014. *2. GIC Summer Internship and Graduate Rotational Programme* <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.gic.com.sg%252F%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAFQjCNFYxlvzVGdaeUbRZGCGCE4YePBYag> *The start of a promising career in Investment Management* GIC is among the *world’s largest fund management companies*. We were incorporated as a private company in 1981 to manage Singapore’s foreign reserves and now have a portfolio of well over US0 billion in multiple asset classes in more than 40 countries. We are a diverse organisation with over 1200 employees in nine offices worldwide. We have over 30 years of experience in publicly traded investments in more than 45 exchange traded and over-the-counter markets dealing with stocks, futures and options, fixed income, natural resources, foreign exchange, cash and derivatives. GIC's real estate portfolio is one of the few that is truly global. We are ranked among the world's top 10 real estate investment firms in terms of assets under management. Our private equity portfolio has placed us as one of the leading global private equity investors in the world with a network of over 100 active fund managers that are among the best in the world. We are currently hiring for our *Summer Internship and Graduate Rotational Programme.* * More about the GIC Professionals Programme* The GIC Professionals Programme is an 8-month programme in Singapore, open to final year undergraduate & graduate level students from any discipline, and early career professionals with less than 4 years' work experience. After the programme, the role will be based in Singapore, London or New York. * Your opportunity* The GIC Professionals Programme (GPP) provides you with a broad perspective of GIC’s business and a foundation for professional growth and career advancement. You will gain insight and exposure to various investing functions across the organisation. The GPP experience also gives you the opportunity to connect with people who will help guide your career. The GPP takes place over 8 months from August to March in Singapore, allowing you to: • Learn investing basics in a 5-week ‘boot-camp’ • Develop organisational perspective via 9 - 10-week rotations in three functions across GIC • Learn from experienced seniors during the rotations • Meet prospective mentors and senior professionals through organised events • Opportunity to study for the CFA Upon completion of the programme, you will begin your initial years with GIC in the area of business you expressed an interest in while interviewing with us. GIC’s business scope offers significant career opportunities in all aspects of investment management. You may find yourself contributing to GIC in a new area after a few years, depending on business needs, your readiness and career aspirations. * What we look for* GPP Associates are expected to pick up new skills quickly and demonstrate a good understanding of GIC’s business. While a financial background is not necessary, we are looking for people who have: • Strong interest in financial markets and investment management • Completed meaningful and relevant internships • Excellent academic performance and strong professional drive • Demonstrated communication, organisation and leadership skills • High learning agility * More about the GIC Internship Programme* GIC Internships are designed for you to find out about us, and vice versa. You will experience first-hand GIC's culture and work environment. You are likely to be a student in your penultimate year. Internships lead to full-time opportunities upon graduation, if you perform well and believe that GIC is the place for you. · 8 to 10 weeks during the Summer break, primarily in Singapore, New York and London · Projects and run-of-business work · Organised events to meet fellow interns and senior GIC professionals · Full-time opportunities upon graduation * What we look for*· High level of interest in financial markets · Eagerness to learn and contribute * Applications*If you are looking forward to an exciting career with GIC, please submit your application via www . gic . com . sg<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.gic.com.sg%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAFQjCNFT0JBHTpvf5hNaOQ-6uNLlrAFzHw>. To find out more, visit careers/overview<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.gic.com.sg%252Fen%252Fcareers%252Foverview%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAFQjCNHz10_IIgYT8b6Hxsy69bicy8vfgw> *3. Quantedge Internship* * Summary:* This internship is for penultimate year undergraduate students who have a strong interest in financial investments. The internship will last for 4 weeks during the applicant’s summer break (May-Sep 2014) and will be located at Quantedge Capital’s office in Singapore. You will be involved in research projects and will have the opportunity to contribute to the fund’s investment strategies. Excellent interns may be offered permanent positions in the quantitative research desk in Singapore upon their graduation in mid-2015. * About Quantedge:*We are a 0 million quantitative global macro hedge fund with offices in Singapore and New York City. Our organization is extremely flat, non-bureaucratic and results-oriented with significant opportunities for advancement for talented team players. Since inception in 2006, our growth has been exceptional and we were ranked among the top hedge funds globally in industry publications such as Bloomberg and Barrons. We offer the opportunity to be part of an exciting success story. * Preferred Qualifications:* - An undergraduate degree with a major in a technical discipline: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field (eg: Applied Mathematics) - Team Player - Excellent attention to details, eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic - Demonstrated interest in financial markets * Location:*Singapore * Company Website:*http ://www . quantedge . com<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quantedge.com> * Application Information:*We offer a competitive compensation package and a welcoming work environment. Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, standardized test scores, A-Level/IB transcripts and University transcripts via email to careers@quantedge.com. 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