Dear Oxbridge Members,
Below is an update of events from DUAL, and attached, a job posting from Cambridge Associates.
- Fri 10th October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Wine Tasting and Networking event with NUS MBA Alumni Association.
- Thurs 16th October, 7:00pm – 9:00pm – DUAL Drinks.
- Sat 18th October, 10:00am – 12 noon – DUAL talk on “If I apply to …. University now, will I get in?…..” *- rescheduled – date TB**D*
- Thurs 30th October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Investment Opportunities and Market Outlooks Series – “Preserving Capital and Investing in Turbulent Times”
- Mon Nov 3rd, 7:00pm – Columbia Business School MBA Reception for Interested Applicants
- Sat 29th November, 7:00pm – 11:00pm – Thanksgiving/Holiday Dinner
- Career Opportunity – Cambridge Associates Asia Pte Ltd – Investment Consultant
1. Wine Tasting and Networking event
The NUS MBA Alumni Association cordially invites all DUAL members to a Wine Tasting and Networking Event.
Details are as below:
| Date: | October 10th, 2008 |
| Venue: | One Rochester @ 1, Rochester Park, Singapore |
| Time: | 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Cost: | $18 (includes 5 tastings of 3 different types of Wine, each tasting is half the usual serving, light snacks and attractive discounts on Wine) |
| Registration: | Drop a message mentioning your Full Name, Name of your School and the Year of Graduation toPrashant.Pundrik@conocophillips.com by_* October 8th, 2008*_ |
| Payment: | By cash at the entrance on the event day |
2. DUAL Drinks
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, October 16th, 2008 |
| Venue: | Brewerkz Restaurant & Microbrewery 30 Merchant Road #01-05/06 Riverside Point Singapore 058282 |
| Time: | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Cost: | $5 for 2 soft drinks $15 for 2 beer |
| Tel: | (65) 6438 7438 |
3. DUAL talk on “If I apply to …. University now, will I get in?…..” – Rescheduled – Date TBD
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: | TBD |
| Venue: | The American Club Colonial Room, 3rd Floor, 10 Claymore Hill |
| Time: | TBD |
| Cost: | $10 per person for DUAL members & family $15 per person for non members |
Light breakfast will be served.
Please RSVP by Friday 10th October to Ms. Ng Hau Yee at elohyn@pacific.net.sg
4. Investment Opportunities and Market Outlooks Series – “Preserving Capital and Investing in Turbulent Times”
The MBA Alumni – NUS is co-organizing with CFA Singapore a Distinguished Alumni Business Leaders Forum titled “Preserving Capital and Investing in Turbulent Times” as part of its Investment Opportunities and Market Outlooks Series on 30th October. The event is also supported by the NUS Business School, DUAL, Imperial College Alumni Association of Singapore (ICAAS) and Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS).
The Distinguished Alumni Business Leaders Forum is a platform that brings together top corporate executives, successful business leaders and entrepreneurs from the alumni community of top universities and business schools as well as academic and student leaders to interact and share life experiences, practical wisdom and relevant insights. Each session will feature a panel of prominent business and industry practitioners who will discuss their challenges, achievements and opportunities based on a topic of interest. It is anticipated that the audience will be actively engaged in stimulating discussions at each session to learn about business issues, industry growth trends and opportunities.
| Date: | Thurs October 30th, 2008 |
| Venue: | NUS Hon Sui Sen Auditorium |
| Time: | 6:00pm – 8:00pm (registration starts at 5:30pm) |
| Cost: | DUAL member $30 before Oct 17th; $40 after Oct 17th |
Topics for panel discussions:
- What are the best strategies to preserve capital and invest amidst today’s economic turmoil, high inflation and market volatility?
- What is the market forecast and outlook for the different investment sectors in Singapore and the world?
- What are the new and emerging investment themes for the different investment sectors?
Chairman/Moderator of the session:
- Mr. Koh Gim Liong, Wealth Management Manager, Elpis Financial Pte Ltd
Panelists:
- Mr. Ku Swee Yong, Director, Marketing and Business Development, Savills (Singapore)
- A/P Fong Wai Mun, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore
- Mr. Tolmas Wong, Senior Vice President, Private Clients Services, CIMB-GK Securities; member of Board of Directors, CFA Singapore
For further details and registration, please visit http://www.nusmbaalumni.org/daf.htm.
5. Columbia Business School MBA Reception for Interested Applicants
This year’s Columbia Business School MBA information session and reception for prospective students will be held on Monday, November 3rd. Please take this opportunity to meet with various CBA alumni who will share information about the Columbia Business School MBA program as well as share their experiences and the benefits of the Columbia Business School MBA.
| Date: | Monday, November 3rd |
| Venue: | The American Club Colonial Room Level 3, 10 Claymore Hill |
| Time: | 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
| RSVP: | http://tinyurl.com/3tudmo |
6. Thanksgiving/Holiday Dinner
Save the date! Saturday, November 29th, 7:00pm for our jointly organized Thanksgiving cum year-end holiday celebration at The American Club. Come join us for a grand buffet feast of good ole American-style roasted turkey plus all the trimmings. More details to come.
7. Career Opportunity – Cambridge Associates Asia Pte Ltd – Investment Consultant
Cambridge Associates Asia Pte Ltd is currently looking to hire an Investment Consultant. Please see attached for further details.
www.dual.org.sg
DUAL is the Distinguished Universities Alumni League, an umbrella organization comprising members from the following 18 alumni clubs – Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Cornell University Hoteliers, Dartmouth College, INSEAD, Johns Hopkins University, London Business School, London School of Economics, MIT, NUS MBA, Oxbridge Society, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University