Fwd: DUAL April Update
Daniel Ng
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From: "Hau Yee Ng" <hauy...@gmail.com>
Date: 1 April, 2014 6:25:03 pm GMT+8
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Subject: DUAL April Update
Dear All,
Below is the DUAL 2014 April. Please disseminate to your distribution list.
Thanks & best regards,
Hau Yee
Ng Hau Yee (Ms.)
President, DUAL
Mobile: 96282704
1. Wednesday, 02 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 11:00pm - Stanford Club of Singapore: Spanish Wine Dinner
2. Thursday, 03 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 10:30pm - Chicago Booth Alumni Singapore : World Wide Booth Night Networking Drinks
3. Friday, 04 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - Harvard, book reading & presentation, "Out of the Ruins" by Sue Guiney
4. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am - Temple University Information Session & Class Preview: Executive MBA (EMBA)
5. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 10:30am - 12:30pm - Art in Transit Tour: Circle Line
6. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 07:30pm - 08:30pm - Cornell Thought Leaders: Obama and the world in historical perspective featuring 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Fred Logevall
7. Monday, 07 Apr, 2014 01:00pm - 02:00pm - "Learning from Singapore in Health and Urban Planning"
8. Tuesday, 08 Apr, 2014 12:15pm - 01:30pm - Lunchtime Talk on "Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China's Future" by Mr. Timothy Beardson
9. Tuesday, 08 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 08:30pm - Chicago Booth Alumni & CFA Singapore speaker event : 8 April : European High Yield: An Established & Attractive Asset Class
10. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 12:15pm - 01:30pm - Lunchtime Talk by Dr John CW Lim on "Managing Changing Paradigms in Health Products Regulation"
11. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - Seminar: The Best versus the Rest in New Product Development by Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto and Mr. John P. McCarvel, CEO, President and Director, Crocs, Inc.
12. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - Seminar: The Best versus the Rest in New Product Development by Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto
13. Thursday, 10 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 09:00pm - Berkeley Club Happy Hour @ ME@OUE
14. Thursday, 17 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - DUAL Drinks
15. Saturday, 26 Apr, 2014 02:30pm - 04:00pm - Singapore Woodblock Prints of the 1950's and 1960's
16. Wednesday, 28 May, 2014 08:00am - 09:00am - Berkeley Techie Brekkie17. Volunteer Opportunity – Discovering Junior Achievement
17. Career Opportunity – Analyst, Corporate Development, Asia, 21st Century Fox
15. Career Opportunities - JobStreet.com creates exclusive career website for DUAL members
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1. Wednesday, 02 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 11:00pm - Stanford Club of Singapore: Spanish Wine Dinner
Come and enjoy an evening of fine wine, food and company. Milagro is a new Spanish restaurant. Wines have been graciously sponsored by KTT Fine Wine and the winemaker from Spain will be at the dinner to talk through his creations. The dinner will include a 5 course Spanish meal paired with 6 Spanish wines.
Venue: Milagro, Orchard Central #08-06/07, Singapore (SG)
Cost: $60 for Members of Stanford Club of Singapore, and $70 for Non-Members. No GST or other charge is levied.
RSVP: Nearest MRT : Somerset – exit B.
Register now at http://stanfordalumni.org.sg, right side bar under Upcoming Events. Registration is required and is subject to the capacity of the restaurant. No walk-ins will be accepted on the day. For further information, please contact secr...@stanfordalumni.org.sg.
2. Thursday, 03 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 10:30pm - Chicago Booth Alumni Singapore : World Wide Booth Night Networking Drinks
Chicago Booth Alumni Singapore are happy to present the Chicago Booth World Wide Night, an evening when Chicago Booth alumni globally are meeting in over 90 cities around the world to share networking drinks. One night a year, the Booth community comes together in cities all over the world, in pubs, cafes, hotel bars, bistros, taverns, and trattorias. Whatever the venue, whatever the size, these gatherings give rise to a unique spirit of hospitality that unites the Booth community around the globe.
Venue: New Asia Bar - Station 5 Level 71, Equinox, Swissotel The Stamford 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882 Singapore
Cost: No cover charge : Cash bar
RSVP: Pls email Min Ma min....@gmail.com
3. Friday, 04 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - Harvard, book reading & presentation, "Out of the Ruins" by Sue Guiney
Novelist, Sue Guiney, has been observing, first-hand, the changes in Cambodian society over the past 5 years, both as a novelist and as a teacher. Having founded a Writing Workshop for street children in Siem Reap, she teaches there for 1-2 months each year, giving her insight into the development of the country’s teenage and young adult population. Her observations are reflected in her work, a series of novels set in modern day Cambodia. Guiney will read excerpts from her latest novel, Out of the Ruins, which focusses on issues of women’s health and human trafficking. A Q&A will follow the talk, and copies of Guiney’s novels will be on sale. Based in London, Guiney is active in the Harvard Club of the UK.
Venue: American Club, Boardroom
Cost: $28/person
RSVP: eve...@harvardclub.sg
4. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am - Temple University Information Session & Class Preview: Executive MBA (EMBA)
Join our Information Session & Class Preview to learn how our top ranked, part time US EMBA can benefit your professional and career development. The Fox School of Business EMBA is designed for working professionals that allows you to work full-time and pursue your MBA. Taught by the US professors from Temple University in Philadelphia, the program is a top US program offering an affordable, global degree without leaving Singapore. Come see why our EMBA is the right EMBA for you. After the Information Session, sit in on Professor Di Benedetto’s class for the module “Managing Marketing in the Enterprise
Venue: IEEC Classroom, 75 Bukit Timah Road, #05-15/16
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: in...@ieec.edu.sg
5. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 10:30am - 12:30pm - Art in Transit Tour: Circle Line
Art in Transit is a bold and imaginative programme that brings the works of Singapore's top artists into MRT stations and the lives of all that use them. This unique art tour will include six stations on the MRT Circle Line. In each station, the Art Outreach guide will highlight and discuss eye-catching artworks that reflect the cultural and historical heritage of the area and its community. The tour will also include insights into the background of the artists and the commissioning of their work. These artworks embrace the best values of public artworks, they are accessible, engaging, and they speak to all. Above all, the artworks of the Circle line offer future generations a collection of works that speak eloquently about our lives and times. To register, visit http://www.aroutreachprogram.eventbrite.com
6. Saturday, 05 Apr, 2014 07:30pm - 08:30pm - Cornell Thought Leaders: Obama and the world in historical perspective featuring 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Fred Logevall
As a world power, the United States retains unmatched reservoirs of strength, and no other nation seems likely to replace it at the pinnacle of the world heap any time soon. Yet it's also true that the US is in relative decline and that it faces hard choices in several areas abroad, not least in Asia. How should we judge Barack Obama¹s foreign policy as he approaches the midpoint of his second term? And how does he compare to his predecessors in his approach to the world and to Asia? In this lecture, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall places Obama¹s foreign policy in historical context, with particular attention to the enduring legacy of the Wilsonian call to make the world "safe for democracy."
Venue: Fullerton Hotel, Straits Room
Cost: Usd$35 early bird rate!
RSVP: Please forward inquiries to cornel...@gmail.com
Networking starts at 6.30pm. Refreshments and canapes will be served. Register here now! https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CEL/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=167562
7. Monday, 07 Apr, 2014 01:00pm - 02:00pm - "Learning from Singapore in Health and Urban Planning"
William A. Haseltine PhD is Chairman and President of ACCESS Health International, Inc. (www.accessh.org) and of the President of Haseltine Foundation for Science and the Arts He has an active career in Science, Business and Philanthropy. He was a professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health from 1976-1992 where he was founder and the chair of two academic research departments. He is well known for his pioneering work on cancer, HIV/AIDS and genomics. He has authored more than 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of several books including "Affordable Excellence: The Singapore Healthcare System", 2013. He is the Founder of Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and served as the Chairman and CEO of the Company until 2004. He is also the Founder of several other successful biotechnology companies. Companies he has founded account for five drugs currently on the market including Benlysta and ABTRAX, Velcade, and Provenge.
Venue: Raffles Town Club
Cost: $25
RSVP: eve...@harvardclub.sg
Prof. Haseltine is an advisor to several governments, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the IE University, Madrid, the Advisory Council for the Koch Institute of MIT and the Life Sciences Foundation, a member of the Advisory Boards of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (India), a member of the Advisory Board of the Ragon Institute, the Dean's Council of FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at the Harvard School of Public Health. He is a Lifetime Governor of the New York Academy of Sciences and a member of the Board of AID for AIDS International. He is an honorary member of the Board of Trustees of the Brookings Institution, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
8. Tuesday, 08 Apr, 2014 12:15pm - 01:30pm - Lunchtime Talk on "Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China's Future" by Mr. Timothy Beardson
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is pleased to announce their forthcoming Lunchtime Talk on 8 April 2014 and would like to warmly invite DUAL Club Members. Speaker: Mr. Timothy Beardson, Author, Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China's Future.
Venue: Lobby, Oei Tiong Ham Building, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: Register online https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/lunchtime-talk-on-stumbling-giant-the-threats-to-chinas-future-by-mr-timothy-beardson-tickets-10816353003
The talk will be chaired by Prof Chen Kang, Director (MPAM) and Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. You may refer to the link http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/oth-lobby on directions to the venue. For more details on LKY School’s upcoming events, please click http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/events/upcoming-events/.
9. Tuesday, 08 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 08:30pm - Chicago Booth Alumni & CFA Singapore speaker event : 8 April : European High Yield: An Established & Attractive Asset Class
The European High Yield (EHY) market now surpasses EUR 300bn, as 2013 set a new record in new issuing. Co-Founder of Capital Four Management A/S and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Nordea’s European High Yield Bond Strategy, Mr. Torben Skødeberg will share his insights into the developments and recent dynamics of the European high yield market. Speaker Bio : Torben joined Capital Four Management in July 2007 from Nordea Investment Management, and prior to that with SEB Asset Management Copenhagen. He holds an MS in Mathematics and Economics from Copenhagen University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Venue: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 101 Penang Road, Singapore 238466
Cost: Free please register with a firm commitment as food is being catered. Thank you.
RSVP: Pls register at www.cfasingapore.org under Events Calendar (top tab & click through)
10. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 12:15pm - 01:30pm - Lunchtime Talk by Dr John CW Lim on "Managing Changing Paradigms in Health Products Regulation"
Greetings from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy! We are pleased to announce our forthcoming Lunchtime Talk on 9 April 2014 and would like to warmly invite your DUAL Club Members to this special event:
Venue: Seminar Room 3-5, Level 3, Manasseh Meyer, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
RSVP: Seats are limited. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/lunchtime-talk-on-managing-changing-paradigms-in-health-products-regulation-by-dr-john-cw-lim-ceo-tickets-11150466345
The talk will be chaired by Dr Phua Kai Hong, Associate Professor of Health & Social Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
11. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - Seminar: The Best versus the Rest in New Product Development by Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto and Mr. John P. McCarvel, CEO, President and Director, Crocs, Inc.
Most firms recognize the importance of new products to their competitiveness and their bottom line. But what is it that the best firms do, and what can managers from other firms learn about the best practices employed by these firms? Also, what have been the most recent trends in new product development (NPD), and how has this process changed in recent years? The most recent study coming from the industry states that less than 25% of companies surveyed have both NPD success and sales and profits generated by new products.
Venue: IEEC premises (75 Bukit Timah Road)
Cost: $20 for pre-registered guest; $30 at the door
RSVP: in...@ieec.edu.sg
Learn the Emerging trends in China and other parts of Asia as firms compete in the global marketplace. Four activities that lead to new product success will be discussed: 1. Shortening time to market 2. Establishing a strategy for new products 3. Managing the portfolio of new products 4. Modifying the NPD process Attend this Session to also hear from John McCarvel on Product development and innovation as the driving force in the business and how it has allowed Crocs, Inc. to evolve from an iconic clog to the global lifestyle footwear brand they have become in the past 5 years. Speakers: Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto, faculty member of Temple University Mr. John P. McCarvel, CEO, President and Director, Crocs, Inc.
12. Wednesday, 09 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - Seminar: The Best versus the Rest in New Product Development by Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto
Most firms recognize the importance of new products to their competitiveness and their bottom line. But what is it that the best firms do, and what can managers from other firms learn about the best practices employed by these firms? Also, what have been the most recent trends in new product development (NPD), and how has this process changed in recent years? The most recent study coming from the industry states that less than 25% of companies surveyed have both NPD success and sales and profits generated by new products.
Venue: IEEC premises (75 Bukit Timah Road)
Cost: $20 for pre-registered guest; $30 at the door
RSVP: in...@ieec.edu.sg or http://www.temple.sg/event-registration
Attend this Session to Network with other managers interested in maximizing their success with new product development. Learn the Emerging trends in China and other parts of Asia as firms compete in the global marketplace. Four activities that lead to new product success will be discussed: 1. Shortening time to market 2. Establishing a strategy for new products 3. Managing the portfolio of new products 4. Modifying the NPD process Speaker: Dr. Anthony Di Benedetto, faculty member of Temple University
13. Thursday, 10 Apr, 2014 06:30pm - 09:00pm - Berkeley Club Happy Hour @ ME@OUE
Not that you needed any other reason to join Cal Golden Bears at our monthly Happy Hour, but... We're checking out a new venue! ME@OUE
Venue: ME@OUE (OUE Tower Rooftop)
Cost: Cash Bar (1for1 on select drinks until 8pm)
RSVP: Open to everyone and no RSVP neeeded
ME@OUE is located on the rooftop of the new OUE Tower at Collyers Quay (across from the Fullerton Bay Hotel and near One Fullerton, Customs House,...). You can get to the rooftop at the main lobby and approach the ME@OUE concierge to take the dedicated elevator to the rooftop which offers stunning, unobstructed views of Marina Bay.
14. Thursday, 17 Apr, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - DUAL Drinks
Do come down and join us for our monthly DUAL Drinks! We have the entire 3rd floor of Wakanui Grill Dining (renamed from Namu) for DUAL Drinks. It will be a great time to relax, catch up with old friends and meet new people! Cost: $16nett 1for1 Asahi Super Dry bottle (330ml) and Hite (500ml); $20nett 1for1house spirit (Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Whiskey & Rum), house red & white wine; $7nett 1for1 non alcoholic drinks; 15% off food.
Venue: Grill Dining; 3rd Floor, 70 Boat Quay, Singapore 049858, Tel: 81816321
RSVP: Just Come! Questions: please email hauy...@gmail.com
15. Saturday, 26 Apr, 2014 02:30pm - 04:00pm - Singapore Woodblock Prints of the 1950's and 1960's
Woodblock printing as an artform gained prominence in the Post War period of Singapore’s history. The images depicted what was seen in the streets and beyond, from large events such as disasters and accidents, to daily routine and traditional customs. The stark simplicity of the images made them accessible to audience and was relatively cheap to produce. This talk will explore the work of five prominent Singaporean artists who used woodblock techniques to reflect on history, change and the reality of the times during the 1950s and 60s. Our speaker, Mae Anderson, is the Chairman of Art Outreach Singapore. To register for talks, visit http://www.artoutreachprogram.eventbrite.com
Venue: 2 Orchard Link *Scape, #04-01 Hubquarters, Singapore 237978
16. Wednesday, 28 May, 2014 08:00am - 09:00am - Berkeley Techie Brekkie
The Berkeley Club of Singapore invites members of all DUAL schools working in technology and new media to come, talk all things tech and network with fellow professionals at the next Techie Brekkie.
Venue: The Rotisserie (RAFFLES PLACE), 51 TELOK AYER ST, CHINA SQUARE
Cost: Each attendee pays for their own breakfast
RSVP: Not necessary, but if you have questions, please email: berkeleyclu...@gmail.com
17. Volunteer Opportunity – Discovering Junior Achievement
Since 2008, Junior Achievement (JA) courses on work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy have been taught to over 52,000 students across Singapore by volunteers. Please join the JA Singapore Board, along with a select group of business and community leaders, to learn more about our mission and successes to-date, and how you can support our growth during this exciting period in Singapore’s history.
Date: Wednesday, 9th April, 2014
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: SAIS Auditorium
The American Chamber of Commerce
1 Scotts Road
#23-03/04 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: please email to hauy...@ja.org
Light dinner will be served.
18. Career Opportunity – Analyst, Corporate Development, Asia, 21st Century Fox
Job Title: Analyst, Corporate Development, Asia
Company: 21st Century Fox
Department: Corporate Development, Asia
Location: Hong Kong
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Asia and Middle East
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The corporate development function identifies, develops and executes strategic initiatives to grow the 21st Century Fox businesses across Asia. These development initiatives may be developed internally (e.g. development of new channel, extension of existing brand, development of new market) or sourced externally (e.g. M&A, partnerships, investments).
The Analyst for corporate development will support the team in these development activities across the APAC region. This role will conduct research and analysis of markets, trends, platforms, competitors and new business opportunities, including detailed financial modeling as needed.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Research, analysis and financial modelling
· Develop detailed and accurate financial models to assess new business opportunities. This will involve gathering information from several primary and secondary sources to make informed assumptions, skill and experience in financial modelling, and strategic thought in analyzing the sensitivities and implications of the model
· Provide thorough research to support ongoing projects – should be able to gather, distill and present large amounts of information efficiently
· Help analyze and form a view on a variety of internal and external business opportunities including support in legal, financial and commercial due diligence
· From time to time, undertake strategic studies to analyze industry trends, activities and best practices. Take initiative to present findings to the team
· Keep up to date with research resources, industry publications and conferences
Project management
· Work directly with the two directors of corporate development to understand the concepts, objectives and approach of ongoing projects
· Take ownership of assigned tasks within different projects – develop plan of completion, estimate time requirements and establish deadlines
· Project manage people and resources in order to execute on projects under tight timelines
· Should be able to execute on a number of different projects simultaneously
· Prioritize and provide regular updates
· Proactively address impact and issues related to assigned tasks
Communication
· Develop high quality communication materials to present your work via presentation decks, memos or excel spreadsheets
· Assist in creating collateral to communicate with senior management and key stakeholders (internal and external)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Profile - We are looking for someone who is:
· Highly analytical
· An Independent worker –pro-active self-starter
· Solid communication and interpersonal skills
· Able to develop effective working relationships with other senior stakeholders
· A multi-tasker – can take ownership of and manage several different projects/tasks simultaneously
Skills
· Experience in financial modeling, valuations and building business plans
· Strong research and power-point skills
· Experience with project planning, and financial and legal due diligence is a plus
· Fluent in English
· Passionate about media with a basic understanding of the industry
Qualification & Experience
· Qualification: Under-graduate degree; Professional qualification in finance or accountancy would be an advantage
· Experience: 2-5 years work experience in another media company, audit, finance or management consulting firm
· Asia experience is not essential but would be a plus
CONTACT: Shilpa Jhunjhunwala, Director of Corporate Development; sjhunj...@21cf.com
19. JobStreet.com creates exclusive career website for DUAL members
JobStreet.com is pleased to create exclusively for DUAL members, a new and exclusive career site located at http://sg.jobstreet.com/jobs/dual.htm featuring exciting high-level Public and Private sector jobs in Singapore. This site containing pre-selected jobs, caters to distinguished alumni members like yourself and is designed to save you the time and effort in sorting. This website will automatically be refreshed daily to bring you up-to-date jobs. It will also be featured on the DUAL website.
It is best that you save this link as it will not be featured on Jobstreet.com website.Jobs featured have included
- AVP/VP/SVPs- Directors/Deputy Directors
- General Managers/CFO/Heads
- Managers
If you wish to view all other private and public sector jobs, you may browse at www.jobstreet.com.sg .
You can also find this exclusive JobStreet.com link under "Jobs" on our website www.dual.org.sg
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www.dual.org.sgDUAL is the Distinguished Universities Alumni League, an umbrella organization comprising members from the following 20 alumni clubs - Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University/Cornell University Hoteliers, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Imperial College, INSEAD, King's College London, London Business School, London School of Economics, MIT, NUS MBA, Oxbridge Society, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California - Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University