Berkeley Update and Reminders - Drinks, Banquet and Undergrad Essay Contest!!

[Berkeley Club of Singapore of Singapore]

Hi Bears,

We've got a lot going on in the month of July! Read more for more info on buying tickets for the Berkeley Banquet and Auction, our monthly drinks and the Undergrad Essay Contest aka the Book Prize. Note that ALL undergrads, new admits and current students are eligible.

Thanks!

Exco

Key Dates:

• Monthly Drinks: Thursday, July 12, 2012
  
• Undergrad Essay Contest Deadline: Sunday, July 15, 2012
  
• Berkeley Club Banquet and Charity Auction, Sunday, July 29, 2012
  

More details:

1. Thursday, July 12, 2012 @7pm -  Drinks @ Overeasy

Join your fellow SG bears for our monthly drinks at Overeasy.

For more details and to RSVP, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/495625260454200/

2. Buy tickets for The Berkeley Club of Singapore Banquet and Charity Auction - Sunday, July 29, 2012, 6-10pm

The event site is live and early ticket prices are available! 

Join us for the Berkeley Club of Singapore’s Annual Banquet and Charity Auction- our Annual Dinner and Fundraising Event for the Berkeley student and alumni community of Singapore.

The Event will include cocktails, dinner, charity auction and a panel discussion on leadership and the political and social landscape of Asia.

 

This year we have some very exciting items in the Charity Auction:

• An exclusive private tour and beer tasting for four at the worlds highest brewery Level33
  
• A series of 3 video conference music lessons with an award winning pianist who has sold out Carnegie Hall
  
• Dining Certificates for some of Singapore's Best restaurants 
  
• A selection of exceptional Wines
  
• Berkeley memorabilia
  

 

Please RSVP and stay up-to-date on event communications. Purchase your tickets now to enjoy preferred pricing for early RSVPs. Special discount also available for current or newly admitted students as well as new alumni from the classes of 2008-2012. 

 

If you are unable to attend, but would like to support the Berkeley Club of Singapore, please consider a donation to our charity auction by contacting us at berkeleyclu...@gmail.com or cash contributions to the Berkeley Club of Singapore Fund. Thank you!

 

MENU:

• First course :Avocado, Mango and Prawn Salad OR Roasted Mushroom Soup;
  
• Main: Macadamia Crusted Salmon Fillet OR Herbed Parmesan Chicken with roasted tomato coulis                                                                          
  
• Dessert: Tiramisu

Site: http://berkeleysingapore.eventbrite.com/

3. Berkeley Book Prize Deadline is July 15 - Apply now!

Attention all new admits and undergrads!
The Berkeley Club of Singapore $2,000 Book Prize is Open for Submission
Academic Year 2012-2013

Description
As part of our commitment to Cal community of Singapore, the Berkeley Club of Singapore awards an annual book prize to incoming as well as current Cal students. The $2,000 prize is to support student living expenses, so that the scholarship recipeint will be able to take advantage of the Berkeley experience to its fullest.

Eligibility Requirements: We welcome applications from all incoming and current undergraduate students who will be studying at Cal during the academic year 2012-2013. Applicants must have legal residence in Singapore (e.g. student pass, a permanent resident or Singaporean citizen).

Submission Requirements: Application and interview. (Please note interviews will be extended to scholarship finalists.)

Application form is attached or available online at: https://sites.google.com/site/berkeleyclubofsingapore/