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Current and Recent Events
MIT Club Talk - TR35 Winner Dr Victor Tong: Developing Algorithms for Personalized Vaccines
| Annual Dinner of the Harvard Club of Singapore
| Stanford Club Talk - Understanding the Credit Crisis
| DUAL talk on "If I apply to .... University now, will I get in?....." - Rescheduled Date and Time
| Thanksgiving/Holiday Dinner | DUAL
Drinks |
Career Opportunity - Project Executive - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
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.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, 12 November, 7pm
Venue:
Exploration Theatrette
(Level 4 of Matrix Building in Biopolis)
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 lua@alum.mit.edu
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
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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.
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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?
The Stanford Club of Singapore invites you to join them and Morgan Stanley's chief economist Chetan Ahya on the 19th November, Wednesday at 7.00pm.
More details are in the attached reservation
form. To register, please send the attached registration form to liewweylin@gmail.com
or rlhartung@stanfordalumni.org
by 10 November 2008.
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DUAL talk on "If I apply to .... University now, will I get in?....." - Rescheduled Date and Time
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 elohyn@pacific.net.sg
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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
peter.lees@aya.yale.edu if your club is not co-organizing.
Questions: Contact Mr. Peter Lees via peter.lees@aya.yale.edu
No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the event will still be charged.
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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
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DUAL
Drinks
- Thursday, November
20th
Do come down and join us for DUAL Drinks every third Thursday of the Month!
It will be a great time to relax, catch up with old friends, and meet new
people!
Date:
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue:
Brewerkz Restaurant & Microbrewery
30 Merchant Road #01-05/06 Riverside Point
Singapore 058282
Tel: (65) 6438 7438
Cost:
$5 for 2 soft drinks
$15 for 2 beer
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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.
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