Fwd: DUAL January 2014 Update

[Daniel Ng]

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From: Hau Yee Ng <hauy...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Subject: DUAL January 2014 Update
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Dear All,

 

Happy New Year!

 

Below is the January 2014 Update.  Please disseminate to your distribution list.

 

 

Thanks & best regards,

Hau Yee

 

Ng Hau Yee (Ms.)

President, DUAL

Mobile: 96282704

 

1. Thursday, 09 Jan, 2014 06:30pm - 09:00pm - Berkeley Club Happy Hour
2. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 04:00pm - 10:00pm - CORNELL CLUB BOOK DRIVE IN AID OF READ4LIFE
3. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 05:15pm - 06:30pm - LKY School Public Lecture on 'Sustainable growth in the Eurozone and Asia: similarities and opportunities' by His Excellency Mr Jeroen Dijsselbloem
4. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 07:30pm - 10:00pm - Cornell Fundraising Party and Annual Gathering
5. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am - Temple University Information Session & Class Preview: Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
6. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 10:30am - Sunday, 19 Jan, 2014 12:32pm - Art Week 2014: Art Outreach Tour Series
7. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 11:30am - 12:30pm - Temple University Information Session & Class Preview: Executive MBA (EMBA)
8. Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2014 07:00pm - Seminar: Office Bullies & Other Workplace Incivilities by Dr. Lynne Andersson
9. Thursday, 16 Jan, 2014 07:00pm - 09:00pm - DUAL Drinks
10. Saturday, 18 Jan, 2014 02:00pm - 03:30pm - Art Movies: "Herb & Dorothy" (2009) & "Herb & Dorothy 50x 50" (2013) South East Asia Premiere

11. Career Opportunities – Programming Executive and Senior Marketing Executive, American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

12. Career Opportunities - JobStreet.com creates exclusive career website for DUAL members Series

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1. Thursday, 09 Jan, 2014 06:30pm - 09:00pm - Berkeley Club Happy Hour

Join Cal Golden Bears for the Berkeley monthly happy hour and networking session at OverEasy. This event is open to everyone.

Venue: OVEREASY: 1 FULLERTON ROAD, TEL: (65) 6423 0701
Cost: Cash Bar


2. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 04:00pm - 10:00pm - CORNELL CLUB BOOK DRIVE IN AID OF READ4LIFE

Has anyone started spring cleaning? Cornell Club invites DUAL member clubs to participate in our book drive in aid of Read4Life (www.read-4-life.org), a charity devoted to stopping the cycle of poverty in Southeast Asia caused by illiteracy. All types of books are welcome. Simply RSVP to Sonia Ong (soni...@gmail.com) to pledge one or more of your old finished forgotten books getting dusty in the closet so we know how many to expect to carry, no need to specify what book. Drop off your book(s) on Friday, 10 January 2014 at the Book Drop box, outside Amber Residences Function Room, 50 Amber Road (next to Amber Hotel), 4-10pm.

Venue: Amber Residences Function Room
Cost: Any books. All your books.
RSVP: soni...@gmail.com


3. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 05:15pm - 06:30pm - LKY School Public Lecture on 'Sustainable growth in the Eurozone and Asia: similarities and opportunities' by His Excellency Mr Jeroen Dijsselbloem

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is pleased to invite DUAL members to this special event. Title: Sustainable growth in the Eurozone and Asia: similarities and opportunities; His Excellency Mr Jeroen Dijsselbloem, President of the Eurogroup and Minister of Finance of the Netherlands; The lecture will be chaired by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. SPEAKER • Jeroen Dijsselbloem, born in Eindhoven on 29 March 1966, is the Eurogroup President and Minister of Finance of the Netherlands. ­The Eurogroup, the main forum for the management of the single currency area, brings together the ‑finance ministers of countries whose currency is the Euro. Th­e Eurogroup’s role is to ensure close coordination of economic policies within the Euro area. It also aims to promote conditions for stronger economic growth, as well as to promote financial stability.

Venue: Lobby, Oei Tiong Ham Building, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Cost: Free of Charge
RSVP: Seats are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Kindly register your interest in attending at lkyscho...@nus.edu.sg to avoid disappointment.
SYNOPSIS • Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem will elaborate on the recent developments in the Eurozone and will explain why the Euro remains a very interesting investment opportunity. As a single currency shared by 17 of the European Union’s Member States, the Euro has made doing business in Europe a lot easier. Europe is using the momentum to become stronger and to focus on sustainable and inclusive growth. Since Asia went through similar developments, Europe was able to bene‑fit from the lessons learned here. It is important that Europe and Asia join forces and learn from each other, as there are strong links and best practices on both sides. You may refer to http://bit.ly/ZpecP4 on directions to the venue. For more details on LKY School’s upcoming events, please click here: http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/upcoming-events/


4. Friday, 10 Jan, 2014 07:30pm - 10:00pm - Cornell Fundraising Party and Annual Gathering

In Aid of ACRES (ANIMAL CONCERNS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY www.acres.org.sg) Theme: Wild Side Dress code: Animal DUAL Member Fee: $60 (includes Lo Hei Auspicious buffet dinner) per person Who can attend: Dual Members and friends and family Nett proceeds- minus venue, food,utensils, plus surplus donations will be announced the same night, we will try to cap costs to $30 per person) Unleash your wild side and bring your friends and family to this great cause as we raise funds towards maintaining the day-to-day running of the lean and mean NGO ACRES. Program 7pm Arrival/Registration/Book Drop 7.30pm Welcome and Introductions 8.00pm Group Lo Hei, Dinner and reunion commences 9.00pm Happiness circle- Tell us about one good deed you did in 2013, something that made you feel good, and one charity or cause you believe in. 10pm End. Best dressed awards! Wishes circle

Venue: Amber Residences Function Room, 50 Amber Road ( Next to Amber Hotel)
Cost: $60
RSVP: soni...@gmail.com


5. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am - Temple University Information Session & Class Preview: Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)

Join our Information Session & Class Preview and learn about the Fox School of Business MSHRM program. Learn about Temple University’s highly relevant and timely topics such as leadership, communications, strategic challenges in HR, managing rewards, best practices in HR, negotiations, managing in a dynamic environment, among others. The program is designed for HR professionals who wish to be real business partners and not just augment their careers with additional professional development. It is also designed for business professionals who are interested in moving into a strategic HR career. After the information open house, you have the option of sitting in on a class by faculty member Professor Lynne Andersson for the module “Ethics and Social Responsibility”.

Venue: Venue: 75 Bukit Timah Road, #05-15/16, Boon Siew Building
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: To sign up, please register at http://www.temple.sg/events/information-sessions or email to in...@ieec.edu.sg by 10th January 2014


6. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 10:30am - Sunday, 19 Jan, 2014 12:32pm - Art Week 2014: Art Outreach Tour Series

Join us for a series of FREE tours and discover some of Singapore’s artistic treasures. As part of these unique tours, participants will be offered a fascinating glimpse into the stories, histories and processes behind two of Singapore’s most important and impressive collections of public art as well as a chance to explore the exciting venues and exhibitions that can be found in the culturally vibrant Bras Basah district. To reserve your free tickets please visit http://artoutreachprogram.eventbrite.com



7. Saturday, 11 Jan, 2014 11:30am - 12:30pm - 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 Michael Moughan’ class for the module “Financial Information Reporting and Analysis”.

Venue: American Chamber of Commerce auditorium (1 Scotts Road)
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: To sign up, please register at http://www.temple.sg/events/information-sessions or email to in...@ieec.edu.sg by 10th January 2014.


8. Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2014 07:00pm - Seminar: Office Bullies & Other Workplace Incivilities by Dr. Lynne Andersson

Loss of civility and decorum at the office is a phenomenon which is rarely studied and investigated in a scientific manner. Come January 15th, Dr. Lynne Andersson, esteemed faculty member of Temple University and recipient of the 2005 Musser Excellence in Leadership Award for Teaching, will discuss and delve into research that examines the issue of politics, conflicts and incivilities at the workplace. Gain insights into these and more as Dr. Andersson shares with us her research and investigates how new societal norms, globalization and the prevalence of social media come to play at your office. Places are limited. This seminar is part of the Knowledge Leadership Series organized by the International Executive Education Center (IEEC). Speaker: Dr Lynne Andersson, faculty member of Temple University

Venue: Venue: 75 Bukit Timah Road, #05-15/16, Boon Siew Building
Cost: $20 for pre-registered guest; $30 at the door
RSVP: To sign up, please register at http://www.temple.sg/registration or email to in...@ieec.edu.sg by 14th January 2014.
Some topics covered during the seminar will include: • The kind of conflicts that may arise at the workplace. • How do they spiral into more serious problems (such as workplace aggression)? • How the widespread use of emails and intra-office online messaging affect workplace decorum. • What are the potential implications of office conflicts on the company? How do workplace deviances affect the performance of employees and management alike? • How may managers deal with these issues and remedy similar situations?


9. Thursday, 16 Jan, 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!

Venue: Wakanui Grill Dining; 3rd Floor, 70 Boat Quay, Singapore 049858, Tel: 81816321
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
RSVP: Just Come!


10. Saturday, 18 Jan, 2014 02:00pm - 03:30pm - Art Movies: "Herb & Dorothy" (2009) & "Herb & Dorothy 50x 50" (2013) South East Asia Premiere

Have you heard the inspirational story of postal clerk Herb and librarian Dorothy Vogel, who built a world class contemporary art collection spanning 5000 works despite their modest background? Did you know that part of the treasured collection now resides at the Harvard Art Museums and Yale University Art Gallery as part of a gift from the Vogel collection to all fifty states in the US? (http://vogel5050.org/) The Harvard Club of Singapore, on behalf of A Craft Initiative, is pleased to announce that with the support of Platform Projects and Singapore Tourism Board, Dorothy Vogel and film director Megumi Sasaki will be flying in for the Premiere!

Venue: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Cost: $12
RSVP: http://www.theartshouse.com.sg/Programmes/EventPage.aspx?EventID=3386
NB: MULTIPLE SCREENINGS Venue: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429 Schedule & Ticket "Herb & Dorothy" (2009) 18 Jan 2014 (Sat) 2pm, 7pm 19 Jan 2014 (Sun) 2pm http://www.theartshouse.com.sg/Programmes/EventPage.aspx?EventID=3386 http://vimeo.com/3069795 (Trailer) "Herb & Dorothy 50x 50" (2013) South East Asia Premiere A follow-up to award-winning documentary HERB & DOROTHY, the film captures the ordinary couple’s extraordinary gift of art as they close the door on their lives as collectors. 18 Jan 2014 (Sat) 4.15pm [Premiere], 9.15pm 19 Jan 2014 (Sun) 9.15pm http://www.theartshouse.com.sg/Programmes/EventPage.aspx?EventID=3387 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9iPGcY8DM (Trailer)

 

11. Career Opportunities – Programming Executive and Senior Marketing Executive, American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

 

Please see attached for the job postings for the Programming Executive and Senior Marketing Executive positions.

 

12.  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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DUAL 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