News DUAL Updates DUAL November 2008 Update
| DUAL November 2008 Update |
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| Written by Andrew Boey |
| Monday, 10 November 2008 12:23 |
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Dear All, DUAL Drinks is Thurs 20th November and not Thurs 27th November. Here's the corrected version... ***************************** 1. Wed 12th November, 7:00pm - MIT Club Talk - TR35 Winner Dr Victor Tong: Developing Algorithms for Personalized Vaccines 2. Sat 15th November, 4:00pm - 6:00pm - DUAL talk on "If I apply to .... University now, will I get in?....." 3. Mon 17th November, 7:00pm - Annual Dinner of the Havard Club of Singapore 4. Wed 19th, November, 7:00pm - Stanford Club Talk - Understanding the Credit Crisis 5. Thurs 20th November, 7:00pm - 9:00pm - DUAL Drinks 6. Sat 29th November, 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Thanksgiving/Holiday Dinner 7. Career Opportunity - Project Executive - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) ****************************** 1. MIT Club Talk - TR35 Winner Dr Victor Tong: Developing Algorithms for Personalized Vaccines The MIT Club of Singapore and A*STAR/Exploit Technologies invite you to a dinner event featuring TR35 winner Dr Victor Tong. Dr Tong, a researcher at A*STAR's Institute for Infocomm Research, will share his ground-breaking work on personalized vaccines. He will also discuss the challenges and rewards of his cross-disciplinary approach to solving problems. The evening's programme starts with a networking dinner, followed by the talk by Dr Tong, and rounds off with a Q&A session. Dr Tong leads a inter-disciplinary team focusing on developing algorithms that take genetic variations into account to help select antigens that are most effective for triggering immune response. He is the first native Singaporean to win the prestigious award while based here. He received his formal education entirely in Singapore. Venue: Exploration Theatrette (Level 4 of Matrix Building in Biopolis) Date and time: 7pm, 12 November 2008, Wednesday Cost (incl. Buffet dinner): $15 – MITCS member/member's spouse/MIT staff $20 – DUAL member $25 – Public* *Discounted tickets at $10 are available for students and young entrepreneurs (limited seats). RSVP deadline: 5 November 2008 For further enquiries/RSVP, please contact Fabian Lua at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Seats are limited and no shows will also be charged. About TR35 Every year, MIT's Technology Review magazine honors 35 outstanding men and women under the age of 35 who exemplify the spirit of innovation in business and technology. Their work in energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology and computing are transforming the way we use computers, fight disease, spot terrorists, conserve and produce energy, and more. The 2008 TR35 were selected from more than 300 submissions by the editors of Technology Review in collaboration with a prestigious panel of judges from leading organizations such as BP, Digg, Del.icio.us, IBM Watson Research Center, MIT, Princeton University, Texas A&M, Xerox, and Yale University. Other past and present TR35 winners include Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, Jonathan Ive, iMac designer and Kevin Eggan, stem cell researcher 2. DUAL talk on "If I apply to .... University now, will I get in?....."
Are you wondering how the US college and university application process has changed since you applied? Today's college application process is more in-depth and competitive than in previous years, due to the increased number of high school graduates and international applicants. DUAL invites you to attend a talk by Ms. Caroline B. Faris, a certified college counselor. She will discuss the many aspects of applying to US colleges and universities, including how to research "good fit" schools, make the most of your child's high school curriculum, prepare for college tours and interviews, brainstorm distinctive college essay topics, and project your student's unique voice throughout the entire application. Come ready to learn about today's application process and have your questions answered by a certified college counselor. It is never too early to prepare for your child's college and university application process.
Date: Saturday, 15 November 2008 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Venue: The American Club Colonial Room, 3rd Floor 10 Claymore Hill Cost: $10 per person for DUAL members & family $15 per person for non members
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday 7th November to Ms. Ng Hau Yee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
3. Annual Dinner of the Harvard Club of Singapore
The Harvard Club of Singapore is pleased to invite DUAL members to join their Annual Dinner on Monday 17th November. Their Guest of Honour at the event is Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Date: Monday, 17th November, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Venue: The Meritus Mandarin (Mandarin Ballroom) Cost: $130 per person Dress Code: Lounge Suit
RSVP by 10th November.
Please see attached for details and RSVP form.
4. Stanford Club Talk - Understanding the Credit Crisis
The turmoil in world markets have created unprecedented risks to the financial system and prompted broad government action. Growth forecasts for the US and the UK are now predicting a sustained recession. Do you understand the impacts for Asia and what to do with your personal finances?
5. DUAL Drinks
6. Thanksgiving/Holiday Dinner It's time for Thanksgiving cum year-end holiday celebration. Don't miss this informal social event of the year....Come join us for a grand buffet feast of good ole American-style roasted turkey plus all the trimmings. The following 9 alumni clubs will be jointly co-hosting this joyous occasion: Columbia LSE U of Chicago Cornell MIT UPenn LBS Stanford Yale Here's a peek of some items on the menu: Roasted Tom Turkey with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce Honey Baked Ham with Apple – Cinnamon Compote Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Herbed Seasoned Stuffing Buttered Corn on the Cob Creamy Potato Salad Steamed Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard Pumpkin Pie Free Flow of Soft Drinks Does this remind you of your memorable U.S. days? Well, don't miss this event and sign up now! Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Venue: The American Club Colonial Room, 3rd Level 10 Claymore Hill Tel: 6737-3411 Dress Code: Smart Casual Free Seating Cost: Members of DUAL Member Clubs: $45 - members/spouse, and kids of members 12 years old and above $25 - kids of members 5-11 years old Free - kids 4 years old & below Non-members of DUAL Member Clubs: $60 - non-members/spouse and kids of non-members 12 years old and above $25 - kids of non-members 5-11 years old Free - kids 4 years old & below Cash Bar available Kids are very welcome. There is an adjacent room for the kids to hang out and play, color, watch DVD, etc. In addition, we will be having a bit of fun raising funds for the charity "Food from the Heart" http://www.foodheart.org/. Prizes will be donated by the participating alumni clubs & generous sponsors. Seats are limited - we had a full house last year with a waiting list. So sign up early!! All are welcome to this event even if your alumni club is not listed as a co-organizer. Please RSVP to your respective alumni clubs above or to Mr. Peter Lees via
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if your club is not co-organizing. Questions: Contact Mr. Peter Lees via
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No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the event will still be charged. ***************************************************************** RSVP Event: Thanksgiving cum Year-End Holiday Celebration, Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Name: ____________________Email: ____________________ Contact Number: _________________ No of DUAL Member/Spouse/kids 12 & above ($45) ________ No of DUAL Members' kids 5-11 years old ($25) ___________ No of DUAL Members' kids 4 years old & below (free) ______ Non-DUAL Member/spouse.kids 12 & above ($60)_________ No of Non-DUAL members' kids 5-11 yrs old ($25)________ No of Non-DUAL members' kids 4 years old & below (free)______ Total Payment: ___________________ Name of all guests: Cheques written to: DUAL 7. Career Opportunity - Project Executive - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) The Asia-Europe Foundation's Cultural Exchange department seeks to engage a motivated project executive for a permanent position starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be assisting in the coordination of the flagship project Culture360. Culture360 is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural online tool focused specifically on Asia and Europe. It is a platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas amongst the arts and cultural communities across Asia and Europe. Please see the attached job description for details and ignore the application deadline. |
