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The LSEAAS is pleased to announce that our Chinese New Year “Lo Hei” Lunch Celebration is round the corner!
This annual event is a mainstay of our alumni events calendar, and is always a great opportunity to reunite with fellow alumni and old friends, as well as to meet new friends and contacts.
The lunch venue this year is in the private dining rooms (60pax capacity) of Red House Seafood Restaurant. Located in a quaint corner of the city centre, Red House at The Quayside is Robertson Quay’s prime dining spot. Tucked snugly along the riverfront, diners can enjoy a lovely view whilst feasting on delicious seafood. The cosmopolitan and convivial feel of Red House at The Quayside is the result of the modern Chinese touches together with industrial design elements such as the use of exposed bricks, open ceilings and natural ventilation.
Details of the Lunch:
Date: Saturday, 04 Feb 2012
Time: Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Red House Seafood, #01-14, The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252
* Red House will waive all corkage charges on the day of the lunch of 04 Feb. 2012. Guests are encouraged and welcome to bring your own wine/liquor to share in the festive cheer!
For those more swayed by food, the lunch MENU is a sumptuous:
1. Prosperity Raw Salmon Yu Sheng
2. Chicken Ginseng Soup
3. Yuan Yang Crispy Fried Shelled Prawns
4. Deep Fried Grouper with Sweet and Sour Sauce
5. Crispy Boneless Chicken with Mango in Thai Sauce
6. Braised Dual Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetables
7. Crabs in Red House Special Chilli Stew
8. Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Shredded Duck and Chives
9. Chilled Fresh Mango Pomelo with Pearl Sago
Additional Special Offers for LSE Alumni include:
1. '1–for–1 Salmon Yu Sheng' (for take-away only), throughout the Chinese New Year period (from CNY eve, i.e. 22 Jan. – 06 Feb. 2012)
2. Complimentary Salmon Yu Sheng and Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf for all customers who order the Red House Treasure Pot (also from CNY eve, i.e. 22 Jan. – 06 Feb. 2012)
This would be a wonderful occasion to kick-off the YEAR of the DRAGON and meet new and old friends over a “reunion meal” with your ‘LSE family, DUAL networks and friends’ once again.
Limited number of seats are available so please register promptly to avoid disappointment!
It’s PARTY time! and the LSEAAS would like to invite you to join us at our Year-End Dinner Party!
Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Time: 1900 – 2200hrs
Venue: incontro, 30 Robertson Quay, #01-12/13, Singapore 238251
Capacity is limited to 60pax, and reservations will be taken on a first-come-first served basis. Please register using the options below as reservations will be collated by Monday, 12 December.
The event promises to be a cosy, fun and relaxed end to the calendar-year of events.
Evening Programme:
1900 - Cocktail Drinks
1930 - Dinner starts and the wine* flows... till late
Menu Highlights:
Canapes Selection
Smoked salmon with sour cream and salmon caviar
Smoked duck breast carpachio, blood orange reduction, pine nuts pesto
Terrine of foie gras , figs chutney on brioche
From the Warmer
Pasta Vongole, pasta with fresh clam in white wine sauce
Platters - on the table
Cold cut platters with gherkins, pickled onions and seed mustard
– Parma Ham, Salami and Swiss cooked ham
Selection of cheese with fresh fruit and bread
– Brie, Parmensan and King Cheddar Cheese
Dessert – Tiramisu or Panna Cotta
Beverages
Free flow of juice – orange, lime, cranberry & apple
Free flow of soft drinks – coke and sprite
Free flow of Italian illy coffee – latte, black & espresso
Free flow of housepour white and red wines
We look forward to seeing you at the Dinner in the festive season!
incontro in brief:
‘incontro’ which means ‘to gather’ in Italian is a Wine bar and Ristorante – a gathering place for people from all walks of life, to inspire that warm glow of camaraderie, this time shared over bottles of good wine and superb cuisine.
The wine bar is a blend of New World & Old World design. Modelled after a traditional underground wine cellar in Europe, it boasts inspired touches such as customized bar counters and coffee tables made from recycled wooden wine cases. Bathed in Mediterranean hues, it sports contemporary furniture pieces that have been picked for their absolute comfort. It also boasts a expansive wine selection of over 500 wine labels from around the world, with a strong focus on Italian wines. It has a particularly good selection of German wines as well.
At the helm of the restaurant is Chef Donald Tan, who brings to the table years of experience with Italian cuisine, having previously been the Chef de Partie at Michelangelo’s Group Restaurant for four years.
* $65 for 2011 returnees/students from the LSE who have not taken up membership yet (we want to warmly welcome returnees back to Singapore with a special price for this event)
Ravi Balakrishnan (LSE, PhD) and Sunil Sharma (Cornell, PhD) will discuss the global economic and financial outlook, as well as the challenges for policymakers. The IMF’s recently published World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report suggests that the economic recovery is becoming more uncertain. The world economy suffers from the confluence of two adverse developments. The first is a much slower recovery in advanced economies since the beginning of the year. The second is a large increase in fiscal and financial uncertainty, which has been particularly pronounced since August. Each of these developments is worrisome— their combination and their interactions more so. Strong policies are urgently needed to improve the outlook and reduce the risks.
Speakers will present for a total of 30 minutes, and then there will be an informal open discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011
Time: 1915 - 2100hrs
Venue: Gallery Hotel, 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909 (Tel: 6849 8686)
Programme:
1915 – 1930hrs – Registration and Drinks
2000 – 2030hrs – Event
2030 – 2100hrs – Buffet Reception
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Ms. Xinyi Yeoh at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (LSE) or Ms. Susan Chang at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (Cornell)
See you at the event!
Speaker Profiles:
Mr. Sunil Sharma is the Director of the IMF-Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) in Singapore. The STI provides training on macroeconomic and financial management, and related legal and statistical issues, to government officials from 37 economies in the Asia-Pacific region. Before relocating to Singapore in 2006, Sunil was the Chief of the IMF Institute’s Asian Division. He has also been a staff member of the IMF’s European and Research Departments, and the IMF’s Capital Markets Team. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the Economics faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Mr. Ravi Balakrishnan is the IMF Resident Representative, based in Singapore. Ravi was at the Bank of England and the Bank of Spain, before joining the IMF. At the IMF, he has worked on various countries, including the United States, as well as on the World Economic Outlook, before taking up his current position, which covers the region.
Professor Janet Hartley is the Pro Director (Teaching and Learning) and she has been seconded to the Directorate from 2007 until 2012. She is Professor of International History specializing in Russia History.
The LSEAAS is pleased to host Prof. Hartley to a reception where she will deliver the "State of the School" address.
Research interests: in eighteenth and nineteenth century Russian history, including social, cultural, legal, institutional and diplomatic history. She has written a study of Charles Whitworth, English diplomat in Russia and other European countries in the first quarter of the eighteenth century, and her most recent book is 'Russia, 1762-1825: Military Power, the State and the People', published in 2008. She is currently writing a history of Siberia. Areas of Expertise: 18th century, Russian social history, 19th century, Russian history, Russian archival materials and Soviet archival materials. Prof. Hartley has published extensively and is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Warburg Institute.
Concurrently, the LSEAAS will also host returning graduates to a Welcome Back reception.
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2011
Time: 1900 (for 1930hrs) – 2100hrs
Venue: Conrad Centennial Singapore (Pool Saloon, Level Four) | Two Temasek Boulevard | Singapore 038982
The Programme is as follows:
1900 - 1925hrs – Registration
1925 - 2000hrs – Introductions and Alumni Event
2000 - 2030hrs – Q & A and Appreciations
2030hrs onwards – Buffet and Networking
Menu:
COLD CANAPES
Smoked Salmon Crepe with Dill Cream
Hickory Smoked Turkey with Sweet Melon
Cajun Spicy Marinated Prawns in Pastry Bateaux
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HOT HORS D’OEUVRE
Panko Fried Mini Fish and Chips with Wasabi Tartar
Panko Breaded Chicken Wings on a Stick with Curry Tartar
Selegie Road Vegetarian Curry Puffs
Onion, Ham and Gruyere Croissants
Mini Salmon Cakes on Sesame Bun with Aioli
Please feel free to contact Ms. Yeoh Xinyi at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (M: (65) 9223 0013) where necessary.
See you at the Reception!
For the first time, the LSEAAS and UC Berkeley Club of Singapore join hands to present the “Berkeley-LSE Sunday Brunch” where friends are made (and hangovers cured) amidst great conversations and delicious modern Italian cuisine.
Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011
Time: 1130 - 1500hrs
Venue: OChre Italian Restaurant | Bar, Orchard Central. 181 Orchard Road #11-03/04, Singapore 238896
Price: $50 (at the door)
Chill out on a Sunday over a sumptuous brunch, free-flow wine, and awesome company!
Sunday Brunch menu includes a buffet of Italian antipasti, a wide selection of all-you-can- eat entrees including pancakes, pasta and scrambled eggs, and individual mains such as seafood benedict, smoked scamorza cheese, beef lasagna and pan fried foie gras with balsamic strawberry.
Please register with Ms. Miao Fongtien at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by 13th Oct 2011.
See you there - where beavers meet the bears!
With the recent GE and PE over, and against the backdrop of a world economy slipping further into a 'dangerous' and indeed vulnerable phase; Singapore is evolving – politically and as an economy. The Dialogue will feature questions on Singapore: A New Normal - economic, political and social trends and how Singaporeans’ interests are best served.
This is a unique alumni, and Friends of the LSE event. Lifetime members and Members will have priority registration for this event on a first-come-first-served basis.
Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2030hrs
Venue: Conrad Centennial Singapore (North East Ballroom, Level Two) | Two Temasek Boulevard | Singapore 038982
The Programme is as follows:
1800 - 1900hrs – Registration and Cocktails
1900 - 2030hrs – Alumni Event
2030hrs – Canapés and Cocktails
Please register by way of making payment via PayPal below. Lifetime members and Members will pay a subsidized rate, where Friends of the LSE will pay the actual cost recovery rate for the event.
* The PayPal link is set for Lifetime members and Members to register individually. Friends of the LSE may register in groups.
Do register for a Lifetime Membership at a special rate of S$100.00 (within 2-years of graduation) or S$188, or a biennial membership S$48. More details may be found at http://www.lsesingapore.com/index.php/membership/
Please feel free to contact Asst. Hon. Secretary, Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if necessary.
See you at the event!
The LSEAAS is pleased to present an exclusive and unique event in, “Art as an Alternative Asset Class - Strategies for Investment” by Mr. Phil Witaker.
Mr. Witaker is the Director of the Sothebys Institute of Art in Singapore and is currently undertaking research on the 2005-2008 boom in the Chinese contemporary art markets. He will share his expertise of the Art market as an alternative asset class, including a brief summary of recent market trends, and most importantly, will share tips on what kinds of art to look out for, and how to be successful in this increasingly important market.
Canapés and a selection of wines will be served.
Date: Saturday, 3 September 2011
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: Redot Fine Art Gallery, #02-06, Artspace@Helutrans, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065.
Tel: (65) 6222 1039
Price:
Lifetime Members $45
Members $50
DUAL/BA $60
Guests $65
Places are limited and demand is anticipated to be high, so please register soonest so as not to be disappointed.
* Lifetime Members will have priority reservations on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please e-mail Mr. Danish Dada at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have any queries.
See you at the event!
Despite a diverse and full events calender for Alumni and Friends of the LSE, the LSEAAS pauses, reflects and responds to the needs of the society which we live in.
We are pleased to be partnering an initiative by the Rotary Club of Sentosa*, with the support of South West Community Development Council to embark on a community project of painting HDB flats for the elderly and needy. The flats to be painted are located in Jurong East.
* Naresh Kalani, Committee Member of the LSEAAS is also a Club Board member of the Rotary Club of Sentosa.
Details of the community project:
Date: Saturday, 13 August 2011
Time: 0830hrs - 1300hrs (we'll go for an informal lunch thereafter)
Venue: Block 318A, Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 601318
Description of the community project:
The community project involves painting the living room of the studio flats – essentially four walls. No cleaning is requited as these are owner-occupied flats. Materials are provided and our involvement is to provide the labour as service volunteers.
This community project covers 40 flats. As such, there is a need for 200 volunteers for the project. Volunteers will be grouped into teams of three for each flat.
Please RSVP your availability to volunteer to Ms. June Raj, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest or latest by Monday, 1 August 2011.
Let's participate!
The LSEAAS is pleased to be hosting the Bon Voyage Reception for the 2011 LSE Freshers at Upstairs @ Harry’s in Boat Quay.
This yearly event organized by the LSEAAS provides LSE’s Singaporean Freshers the opportunity to meet and get to know other prospective and current LSE students before they formally enroll at the school. It is a good chance for new students to learn more from their seniors about the LSE experience, as well as for current students and recent graduates to network with more senior alumni.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Time: 1900hrs - 2100hrs
Venue: Upstairs @ Harry's Boat Quay, 28 Boat Quay, Singapore 049818, Tel: (65) 65383029
This event is FREE for the class of 2011/12 Freshers, and also recent graduates who graduated from the LSE in 2008 - 2011. You are cordially invited, and warmly encouraged to join us at the event to share your experiences with the Freshers: the best pubs, the best restaurants, the craziest things to do in London! The soon-to-be undergraduates and postgraduates will be grateful for, and benefit hugely from your evening spent with them.
Please RSVP with Mr. Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), with the following details:
1) Last Name
2) First Name
3) Category: LSEAAS Alumni Members / Non-Members
4) Course of study at LSE (if applicable)
5) Year of Graduation at LSE (if applicable)
6) Email address
7) Contact No
There will be FREE flow of beer* plus scrumptious finger food during the event. Other alcoholic drinks will also be available at happy-hour rates throughout the event
*While stocks last!
Cost:
LSEAAS Lifetime Members: FREE
LSEAAS Alumni Members: $15
Non Members: $25
Entrance fees will be waived for all who choose to renew, 'upgrade', or register for a membership (2-year or lifetime) at the event.
Non-members can register for the LSEAAS membership at a nominal amount of $48 for a 2-year membership, or a Lifetime membership for $188 (special reduced rate of only $100 if you sign-up within 2-years of graduating from the LSE)
We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Wednesday, 31 August!
The LSEAAS is pleased to host Mr. Yury Bikbaev, Programme Director and Honorary Professor of LSE Enterprise (Business and Consultancy) to an informal drinks reception at [prel.ude] – the Waterboat House roof-top bar.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Time: 1900 – 2100hrs
Venue: The Waterboat House Rooftop [prel.ude], 3 Fullerton Rd, #04-01, Singapore 049215
RSVP: Please RSVP with either Danish Dada at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and/or June Raj at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
* LSEAAS Members will be given a first-drink (beer or soft-drink) free of charge. Thereafter, more drinks may be purchased at ‘happy-hour’ prices.
About Yury Bikbaev:
Yury's principal responsibilities include LSE Executive Education, specifically our customised programmes and long-term institutional collaborations with public sector agencies and multinational corporations around the world, as well as select commercial research and international consultancy projects. Working closely with LSE academics and outside experts, Yury structures design and delivery of customised executive education and training programmes, specialising in international relations and diplomacy, public sector management and leadership, and business strategy and administration areas.
His clients include government ministries and economic development agencies from the UK, Europe and the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East and Africa. Corporate clients include top global brands in pharmaceuticals, financials, industrial, and energy. He also works as part of the Duke Corporate Education and LSE Enterprise Joint Venture on customised executive education projects and business development activities.
Yury's experience in industry, international banking, government related programmes and executive education spans over 20 years. He has an MBA with concentration in Finance, an MSc in Politics of the World Economy and a BA in Industrial Technology. He was recently appointed Honorary Professor of Public Administration by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan.
About LSE Enterprise:
LSE Enterprise is a gateway to LSE's academic expertise. It helps organisations tap into an array of knowledge, resulting in effective business advantage and improved decision-making.
Be it a tailor-made executive education programme, an in-depth study or a small-scale consultancy report, LSE Enterprise has the experience and contacts to make any assignment a success.
Clients include major businesses such as BP and Citigroup UK, national government agencies like the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, charities such as Oxfam and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.
LSE Enterprise is a wholly owned subsidiary of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
It was founded in 1993 to enable commercial application of the LSE's expertise and intellectual resources.
It offers a professional interface with LSE's academic departments, institutes and research centres via services such as LSE Consulting and LSE Executive Education.
LSE Enterprise currently has 20 employees, based in the UK and Spain.
In 2009/10 they brought over 150 organisations together with 266 LSE academics in more than 30 countries.
All of its profit flows back into LSE each year to support the core teaching and research of the School. In 2010 we handed over a cheque for £1.66 million.
It operates several collaborations in fields including international development, energy innovation and decision making for businesses.
It also manage the iXXi briefings, enabling experts and prominent people from around the world to share their thoughts on matters of current global importance.
Sunil Sharma (Cornell, PhD 1986) and Ravi Balakrishnan (LSE, PhD 2000) will discuss the global economic and financial outlook, as well as the challenges for policymakers. The IMF’s recently published World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report suggest that the global recovery is gaining strength but remains vulnerable. Credible actions are needed to accelerate progress in addressing challenges to financial stability and sovereign debt sustainability, and to ensure timely fiscal consolidation in advanced economies, whilst taking steps to avoid overheating in emerging market countries, and dealing with risks from higher commodity prices.
Speakers will present for a total of 30 minutes, and then there will be an informal open discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 19 May 2011
Time: 1930 - 2100hrs
Venue: Hermitage Wines, #B1-04, One Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018989
Cost: $30 per person (covers bubbly, cakes, sandwiches and pastries)
Featured Sparkling: Pepperton Brut
Programme:
1930hrs: Arrival, Registration, Cocktails
2000hrs: Event Commences
RSVP: Ms. June Raj, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest
Speaker Profiles:
Mr. Sunil Sharma is the Director of the IMF-Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) in Singapore. The STI provides training on macroeconomic and financial management, and related legal and statistical issues, to government officials from 37 economies in the Asia-Pacific region. Before relocating to Singapore in 2006, Sunil was the Chief of the IMF Institute’s Asian Division. He has also been a staff member of the IMF’s European and Research Departments, and the IMF’s Capital Markets Team. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the Economics faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Mr. Ravi Balakrishnan is the IMF Resident Representative, based in Singapore. Ravi was at the Bank of England and the Bank of Spain, before joining the IMF. At the IMF, he has worked on various countries, including the United States, as well as on the World Economic Outlook, before taking up his current position, which covers the region.
This event is over-subscribed and all tickets have been allocated. Thank you!
Immerse yourself in an exemplary masterpiece showcase of Shakespeare's Macbeth, in the park! The open-air theatre production is a sell-out annual event, where the Singapore Repertory Theatre has had many years of successful runs through past shows such as, The Importance of Being Earnest, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The LSEAAS has teamed-up with the Singapore Repertory Theatre – to offer discounted tickets for members and friends of the LSE.
In addition, the LSEAAS is also offering a special package, where you need not worry about food, drinks or picnic mats – as we will prepare a nice picnic spread for you – including good wines and food.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 14 May 2011
Time: 1930hrs (gates open at 1830hrs) – entrance via Gothic Gate – run time approximately 2hrs 30mins with a 15min interval.
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Ticket prices:
(Note: All prices include compulsory Sistic charge of $3 per ticket; please note that we are unable to do 'at the door' tickets as these are pre-booked via SRT)
Ticket Only:
LSEAAS Members: $42
DUAL/BA/Guests: $48
LSEAAS package – includes Ticket + Wine + Food:
LSEAAS Members: $62
DUAL/BA/Guests: $68
Do join us for a fun night-out in the park!
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Synopsis
Shakespeare in the Park - Macbeth
Part of the Audi Classics Series
Presented by Transtec
Produced by Singapore Repertory Theatre
“Double, double toil and trouble...”
Long before vampires and witches become fashionable, Shakespeare wrote the most famous supernatural suspense-thriller of all time.
Following the success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing, SRT brings you Macbeth this April – a dramatic experience that will have you on the edge of your picnic blanket
Without the constraints of the traditional proscenium arch, with heavens above, the grass below, this will be a sensorial experience. Almost a filmic thriller – fast-paced and exhilarating.
On a mysterious night in the forest, three witches tell Macbeth that he is destined to become the King. But Macbeth and his wife have more political ambition than patience, and they decide to take fate into their own hands by conspiring to kill the virtuous King Duncan and anyone who stands between them and the throne.
The bloodshed and paranoia spiral out of control until everyone is ensnared: the king, the royal court, and eventually even the Macbeths themselves.
Spread a picnic blanket out under the stars and enter the world of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most dazzling and mysterious masterpieces. Whether you are fascinated by political intrigue, love exciting battle scenes, relish luscious language, or just want to enjoy an al fresco bottle of blood-red wine, Macbeth will be a remarkable evening for all.
About previous Shakespeare in the Park productions:
"Cupid scores a bull’s-eye!" - New Straits Times, Malaysia
"This visually stunning play excelled in its comedic aspects..." - SPH, The Straits Times
"It’s like falling in love." - SPH, The Straits Times
"The experience was disarming, utterly romantic and very addictive." – SPH, The Straits Times
"...quite simply, a delicious experience" - SPH Straits Times
"Highly entertaining production." - TODAY
We are pleased to announce Professor Danny Quah, Professor of Economics at the LSE, is in town and would like to meet with alumni. What better speaker to share perspectives and outlook than the No. 1 Economics Professor from the LSE?
Professor Quah will make a presentation on, The Shifting Global Balance of Power – World's Center of Economic Gravity Shifts East.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Time: 1830hrs. for 1900hrs.
Venue: Earshot Café, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Cost:
Lifetime Member S$32.50
Member S$37.50
DUAL/BA Member S$42.50
Guest S$47.50
Programme for the evening:
1830 - 1900: Registration & Drinks
1900: Welcome
1900 - 1945: ‘The Shifting Global Balance of Power – World's Center of Economic Gravity Shifts East’ by Professor Danny Quah
1945 - 2030: Buffet dinner & Networking
2030 onwards: Token of Appreciation & Events Update
* The MENU for the sumptuous buffet dinner is:
Cold Selections
Spicy Minced Chicken Salad with Mint & Chilli
Fresh Garden Greens with Sauteed Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and Italian Dressing
Hot Selections
Grilled Boneless Leg of Chicken with Thai Herbs and Lemongrass
Stir-Fried Garden Vegetables with Mushrooms and Beancurd
Shrimp Netted Spring Roll with Plum Sauce Dip
Pan-Fried Fillet of Dory with Lemon-Butter Cream sauce
Curry-Scented Thai Fish Patties with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Pineapple Fried Rice Topped with Chicken Floss and Cashew Nuts
Desserts
Tapioca Cooked in Syrup Served with Chilled Coconut Cream
Mini Chocolate Cake
Mix Fresh Fruits Platter
Beverages
Free Flow of Soft Drinks and Iced Green Tea
RSVP: Due to limited places (40pax only) at the venue, please register early to avoid disappointment!
This would be a good opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones from your ‘LSE family’ over a yummilicious buffet dinner!
See you at Earshot Café!
About Professor Danny Quah:
Danny Quah is Professor of Economics at the LSE and Co-Director of LSE Global Governance. From Aug. 2006-Sep. 2009, he was Head of Department, Economics at the LSE.
Danny is a Council Member on Malaysia's National Economic Advisory Council. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Economic Imbalances; and serves on the Steering Committee of the Abu Dhabi Economics Research Agency (ADERA) and the Editorial Boards of East Asian Policy, Journal of Economic Growth, and Global Policy, and on the Advisory Board of OMFIF Education as well.
At LSE, Danny is also Senior Fellow at LSE IDEAS, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, and Chair of the Board of the LSE-PKU Summer School.
In Jan.-Feb. and Aug.-Sep. 2010, Danny was Tan Chin Tuan Visiting Professor in the Economics Department at the National University of Singapore. In May-Jun. 2010, he was visiting professor of economics at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Past positions held include, Assistant Professor of Economics, MIT; Visiting Assistant and Professor of Economics, Harvard University; Consultant Bank of England, World Bank and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The LSEAAS has forged a partnership with Hermitage Wines (Singapore) for its forthcoming Burghound in Asia event.
The event is billed as ‘Asia Symphony of Wine and Flavours, featuring Allen Meadows of burghound.com’ and will be held in St. Regis, Singapore. It will be an unprecedented celebration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay not to be missed!
The one-day walkabout Grand-Tasting will showcase over 200 top wines from around the world.
Details:
Date: Saturday, 9 April 2011
Time: 1000 - 1700hrs
Venue: St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
Price: Special group-price of $90 per ticket for all LSEAAS members
Registration:
Hermitage Wines will donate $20 from the sale of each ticket to the Singapore LSE Trust.
Please make payment using the option below.
See you there!
The LSEAAS Committee cordially invites alumni to a special event, “Tribute to the Director”.
Sir Howard Davies is Director of the LSE. Singapore was his first stopover before he was appointed Director of the LSE in 2003. His visit this time is particularly poignant as he steps down as Director of the LSE on 28 April 2011.
The alumnus has always been at the heart of Howard Davies’ endeavours at the LSE. Despite a brief stopover and a full schedule, he still finds the opportunity to meet with alumni here in Singapore. Join us as we pay tribute to, and celebrate the enormous contributions and successes he brought to the LSE in his tenure.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Time: 1830 – 2130hrs
Venue: notified upon RSVP confirmation
The fully sponsored programme will include canapés and cocktails, followed by dinner.
RSVP:
There is a maximum capacity for this event and places will be allocated strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be give to paid-up members of the LSEAAS on the waitlist
Please RSVP to Garich Lim at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest, or latest by Thursday, 31 March.
The LSEAAS Committee cordially invites you to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 2 April 2011, 1500-1730hrs @ RedDot BrewHouse.
It will also be a great opportunity for you to get to know the new (and old) committee members, catch-up with friends and make new contacts over drinks and food!
Please find the Notice of AGM and Nomination Form for the 2011 Executive Committee (for those who wish to run for a committee position).
Details:
Date: 2 April 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 1500 - 1730hrs.
Venue: RedDot BrewHouse, 33/34 Boat Quay, Singapore 049823.
The meeting will be held on Level 2 of the BrewHouse. As always, there will be a sumptious range of finger foods provided along a free-flow of soft drinks for your enjoyment.
Please use this opportunity to; elect and support your new committee members for the coming year, and network on a saturday afternoon over drinks and food at no cost at all! This is our way of thanking you for your support for the LSEAAS over the past year.
Programme:
1500 - 1530 Registration and Drinks
1530 - 1630 LSEAAS AGM
1630 - 1730 Food, food and more food!
RSVP & Nomination Form(s):
Kindly RSVP to Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Wednesday, 30 March 2011 to facilitate catering. For those who wish to run for a committee position, please return the Nomination Form to us by the same date as well.
The outgoing Committee would like to thank all members for their support in the past year; and we remain confident that the new committee will take the LSEAAS forward.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
Edwin SEAH
Hon. Secretary
M: (65) 9226 7989
f. The LSEAAS Committee
China and the World: the Challenges of Change.
The fifth LSE Asia Forum will take place in Beijing on 25-26 March 2010 with the support of the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS).
The Forum will address a wide range of issues of deep interest to policymakers and wider society, under a general theme relating to the recent challenges and changes that have affected the global economy.
A key focus will be on the role of China in tackling the recent challenges, and what lessons can be learnt for the future.
You can use this website to find out details about registration, speakers, programme, sponsorship and the venue.
If there is something you need and you cannot find it here, please contact the School's dedicated Asia Forum office and they will be happy to assist.
The LSE Asia Forum is an important and very public part of the School's strategy to enhance its long standing relationship with the rapidly developing Asian region. LSE has historically attracted many very talented students and staff from all major Asian countries. The School has a large and distinguished group of alumni in the region and has been active in building partnerships with business and governments for many years.
The LSE Asia Forum is a unique opportunity to bring together LSE's key partners in the region. The Forum provides an opportunity for analysis of different perspectives on the economic, social, political and cultural contributions Asia is making to global development.
The first LSE Asia Forum took place in March 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme was Asia: the future of the world economy. LSE was especially gratified that Prime Minister His Excellency Dr Thaksin Shinawatra formally opened the forum. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Thailand 2004.
Hong Kong was the venue for the second Asia Forum. whose theme was Managing the Dynamics of Growth and which took place in September 2005. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Hong Kong 2005.
Challenging Globalisation: reform, governance and society was the theme of LSE Asia Forum 2006 which took place in New Delhi, India in December 2006. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - India 2006.
Singapore hosted the immediate past Asia Forum in April 2008 which was entitled 'The Politics of Knowledge'. Details about this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Singapore 2008.
Further to the ‘Save the Date’ note sent recently, please find details in the attached invitation:
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner
We are indebted to the generous support of Professor Saw Swee Hock (Ph.D in Statistics, 1963) who has kindly agreed to sponsor the entire costs of the Gala Dinner. This means that 100% of your donation will go directly to the support the mission of the Singapore LSE Trust.
In view of the Singapore LSE Trust's Charity / IPC status, donors will also automatically receive deduction from the chargeable income for tax purposes of 2.5x the amount of their donation. Furthermore, to encourage donations by alumni, a dollar-for-dollar matching scheme, up to a certain limit, sponsored by Professor Saw remains in place.
As this is for a good cause for our alma mater with an exciting dinner programme, please lend your support and reach out to your fellow alumni to make this a successful event.
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner Donation Form
Should you have any queries or wish to make a reservation, please do not hesitate to contact Collin Tseng-Liu at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
We look forward to your support and seeing you at the Gala Dinner!
PRESS NEWS:
"More help for Singaporean students at LSE" reported the local daily, Today, on Wednesday, 14 April 2010.
SINGAPORE - More needy and deserving Singaporeans will have help to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - thanks to $170,000 raised last night at a dinner.
The awards from the Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund have no bond attached. To date, the trust has raised more than $470,000 since its formation in 2004, according to Mr Eddie Teo, its chairman and LSE alumnus.
The awards have been given to six Singaporeans so far, three of whom are back in Singapore. The awards were at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Mr Teo, who is also chairman of the Public Service Commission, said the dinner marked the start of efforts to fund a more permanent endowment to benefit Singaporean students in the years ahead.
There are 230 students from Singapore currently at the LSE. Students who have already gained offers of admission from LSE are eligible for scholarship support from the Trust.
Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an LSE alumnus, and more than 160 alumni attended the dinner.
EVENTS
Saturday, 4th February 2012
LSEAAS - Chinese New Year 2012 Special “Lo Hei” Lunch Celebration!
The LSEAAS is pleased to announce that our Chinese New Year “Lo Hei” Lunch Celebration is round the corner!
This annual event is a mainstay of our alumni events calendar, and is always a great opportunity to reunite with fellow alumni and old friends, as well as to meet new friends and contacts.
The lunch venue this year is in the private dining rooms (60pax capacity) of Red House Seafood Restaurant. Located in a quaint corner of the city centre, Red House at The Quayside is Robertson Quay’s prime dining spot. Tucked snugly along the riverfront, diners can enjoy a lovely view whilst feasting on delicious seafood. The cosmopolitan and convivial feel of Red House at The Quayside is the result of the modern Chinese touches together with industrial design elements such as the use of exposed bricks, open ceilings and natural ventilation.
Details of the Lunch:
Date: Saturday, 04 Feb 2012
Time: Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Red House Seafood, #01-14, The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252
* Red House will waive all corkage charges on the day of the lunch of 04 Feb. 2012. Guests are encouraged and welcome to bring your own wine/liquor to share in the festive cheer!
For those more swayed by food, the lunch MENU is a sumptuous:
1. Prosperity Raw Salmon Yu Sheng
2. Chicken Ginseng Soup
3. Yuan Yang Crispy Fried Shelled Prawns
4. Deep Fried Grouper with Sweet and Sour Sauce
5. Crispy Boneless Chicken with Mango in Thai Sauce
6. Braised Dual Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetables
7. Crabs in Red House Special Chilli Stew
8. Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Shredded Duck and Chives
9. Chilled Fresh Mango Pomelo with Pearl Sago
Additional Special Offers for LSE Alumni include:
1. '1–for–1 Salmon Yu Sheng' (for take-away only), throughout the Chinese New Year period (from CNY eve, i.e. 22 Jan. – 06 Feb. 2012)
2. Complimentary Salmon Yu Sheng and Fried Rice in Lotus Leaf for all customers who order the Red House Treasure Pot (also from CNY eve, i.e. 22 Jan. – 06 Feb. 2012)
This would be a wonderful occasion to kick-off the YEAR of the DRAGON and meet new and old friends over a “reunion meal” with your ‘LSE family, DUAL networks and friends’ once again.
Limited number of seats are available so please register promptly to avoid disappointment!
Wednesday, 14th December 2011
Year-End Dinner Party 2011!
It’s PARTY time! and the LSEAAS would like to invite you to join us at our Year-End Dinner Party!
Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Time: 1900 – 2200hrs
Venue: incontro, 30 Robertson Quay, #01-12/13, Singapore 238251
Capacity is limited to 60pax, and reservations will be taken on a first-come-first served basis. Please register using the options below as reservations will be collated by Monday, 12 December.
The event promises to be a cosy, fun and relaxed end to the calendar-year of events.
Evening Programme:
1900 - Cocktail Drinks
1930 - Dinner starts and the wine* flows... till late
Menu Highlights:
Canapes Selection
Smoked salmon with sour cream and salmon caviar
Smoked duck breast carpachio, blood orange reduction, pine nuts pesto
Terrine of foie gras , figs chutney on brioche
From the Warmer
Pasta Vongole, pasta with fresh clam in white wine sauce
Platters - on the table
Cold cut platters with gherkins, pickled onions and seed mustard
– Parma Ham, Salami and Swiss cooked ham
Selection of cheese with fresh fruit and bread
– Brie, Parmensan and King Cheddar Cheese
Dessert – Tiramisu or Panna Cotta
Beverages
Free flow of juice – orange, lime, cranberry & apple
Free flow of soft drinks – coke and sprite
Free flow of Italian illy coffee – latte, black & espresso
Free flow of housepour white and red wines
We look forward to seeing you at the Dinner in the festive season!
incontro in brief:
‘incontro’ which means ‘to gather’ in Italian is a Wine bar and Ristorante – a gathering place for people from all walks of life, to inspire that warm glow of camaraderie, this time shared over bottles of good wine and superb cuisine.
The wine bar is a blend of New World & Old World design. Modelled after a traditional underground wine cellar in Europe, it boasts inspired touches such as customized bar counters and coffee tables made from recycled wooden wine cases. Bathed in Mediterranean hues, it sports contemporary furniture pieces that have been picked for their absolute comfort. It also boasts a expansive wine selection of over 500 wine labels from around the world, with a strong focus on Italian wines. It has a particularly good selection of German wines as well.
At the helm of the restaurant is Chef Donald Tan, who brings to the table years of experience with Italian cuisine, having previously been the Chef de Partie at Michelangelo’s Group Restaurant for four years.
* $65 for 2011 returnees/students from the LSE who have not taken up membership yet (we want to warmly welcome returnees back to Singapore with a special price for this event)
Tuesday, 6th December 2011
LSE–Cornell Joint Speaker Series II – A Evening with the IMF
Ravi Balakrishnan (LSE, PhD) and Sunil Sharma (Cornell, PhD) will discuss the global economic and financial outlook, as well as the challenges for policymakers. The IMF’s recently published World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report suggests that the economic recovery is becoming more uncertain. The world economy suffers from the confluence of two adverse developments. The first is a much slower recovery in advanced economies since the beginning of the year. The second is a large increase in fiscal and financial uncertainty, which has been particularly pronounced since August. Each of these developments is worrisome— their combination and their interactions more so. Strong policies are urgently needed to improve the outlook and reduce the risks.
Speakers will present for a total of 30 minutes, and then there will be an informal open discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011
Time: 1915 - 2100hrs
Venue: Gallery Hotel, 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909 (Tel: 6849 8686)
Programme:
1915 – 1930hrs – Registration and Drinks
2000 – 2030hrs – Event
2030 – 2100hrs – Buffet Reception
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Ms. Xinyi Yeoh at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (LSE) or Ms. Susan Chang at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (Cornell)
See you at the event!
Speaker Profiles:
Mr. Sunil Sharma is the Director of the IMF-Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) in Singapore. The STI provides training on macroeconomic and financial management, and related legal and statistical issues, to government officials from 37 economies in the Asia-Pacific region. Before relocating to Singapore in 2006, Sunil was the Chief of the IMF Institute’s Asian Division. He has also been a staff member of the IMF’s European and Research Departments, and the IMF’s Capital Markets Team. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the Economics faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Mr. Ravi Balakrishnan is the IMF Resident Representative, based in Singapore. Ravi was at the Bank of England and the Bank of Spain, before joining the IMF. At the IMF, he has worked on various countries, including the United States, as well as on the World Economic Outlook, before taking up his current position, which covers the region.
Thursday, 20th October 2011
“State of the School” Address & Welcome Back Reception with Pro Director Professor Janet Hartley
Professor Janet Hartley is the Pro Director (Teaching and Learning) and she has been seconded to the Directorate from 2007 until 2012. She is Professor of International History specializing in Russia History.
The LSEAAS is pleased to host Prof. Hartley to a reception where she will deliver the "State of the School" address.
Research interests: in eighteenth and nineteenth century Russian history, including social, cultural, legal, institutional and diplomatic history. She has written a study of Charles Whitworth, English diplomat in Russia and other European countries in the first quarter of the eighteenth century, and her most recent book is 'Russia, 1762-1825: Military Power, the State and the People', published in 2008. She is currently writing a history of Siberia. Areas of Expertise: 18th century, Russian social history, 19th century, Russian history, Russian archival materials and Soviet archival materials. Prof. Hartley has published extensively and is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Warburg Institute.
Concurrently, the LSEAAS will also host returning graduates to a Welcome Back reception.
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2011
Time: 1900 (for 1930hrs) – 2100hrs
Venue: Conrad Centennial Singapore (Pool Saloon, Level Four) | Two Temasek Boulevard | Singapore 038982
The Programme is as follows:
1900 - 1925hrs – Registration
1925 - 2000hrs – Introductions and Alumni Event
2000 - 2030hrs – Q & A and Appreciations
2030hrs onwards – Buffet and Networking
Menu:
COLD CANAPES
Smoked Salmon Crepe with Dill Cream
Hickory Smoked Turkey with Sweet Melon
Cajun Spicy Marinated Prawns in Pastry Bateaux
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HOT HORS D’OEUVRE
Panko Fried Mini Fish and Chips with Wasabi Tartar
Panko Breaded Chicken Wings on a Stick with Curry Tartar
Selegie Road Vegetarian Curry Puffs
Onion, Ham and Gruyere Croissants
Mini Salmon Cakes on Sesame Bun with Aioli
Please feel free to contact Ms. Yeoh Xinyi at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (M: (65) 9223 0013) where necessary.
See you at the Reception!
Sunday, 16th October 2011
LSEAAS - Berkeley Club of Singapore Brunch Out!
For the first time, the LSEAAS and UC Berkeley Club of Singapore join hands to present the “Berkeley-LSE Sunday Brunch” where friends are made (and hangovers cured) amidst great conversations and delicious modern Italian cuisine.
Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011
Time: 1130 - 1500hrs
Venue: OChre Italian Restaurant | Bar, Orchard Central. 181 Orchard Road #11-03/04, Singapore 238896
Price: $50 (at the door)
Chill out on a Sunday over a sumptuous brunch, free-flow wine, and awesome company!
Sunday Brunch menu includes a buffet of Italian antipasti, a wide selection of all-you-can- eat entrees including pancakes, pasta and scrambled eggs, and individual mains such as seafood benedict, smoked scamorza cheese, beef lasagna and pan fried foie gras with balsamic strawberry.
Please register with Ms. Miao Fongtien at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by 13th Oct 2011.
See you there - where beavers meet the bears!
Thursday, 29th September 2011
Dialogue with DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Developments in Singapore
With the recent GE and PE over, and against the backdrop of a world economy slipping further into a 'dangerous' and indeed vulnerable phase; Singapore is evolving – politically and as an economy. The Dialogue will feature questions on Singapore: A New Normal - economic, political and social trends and how Singaporeans’ interests are best served.
This is a unique alumni, and Friends of the LSE event. Lifetime members and Members will have priority registration for this event on a first-come-first-served basis.
Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2030hrs
Venue: Conrad Centennial Singapore (North East Ballroom, Level Two) | Two Temasek Boulevard | Singapore 038982
The Programme is as follows:
1800 - 1900hrs – Registration and Cocktails
1900 - 2030hrs – Alumni Event
2030hrs – Canapés and Cocktails
Please register by way of making payment via PayPal below. Lifetime members and Members will pay a subsidized rate, where Friends of the LSE will pay the actual cost recovery rate for the event.
* The PayPal link is set for Lifetime members and Members to register individually. Friends of the LSE may register in groups.
Do register for a Lifetime Membership at a special rate of S$100.00 (within 2-years of graduation) or S$188, or a biennial membership S$48. More details may be found at http://www.lsesingapore.com/index.php/membership/
Please feel free to contact Asst. Hon. Secretary, Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if necessary.
See you at the event!
Saturday, 3rd September 2011
LSEAAS - Sotheby’s in “Art as an Alternative Asset Class - Strategies for Investment”
The LSEAAS is pleased to present an exclusive and unique event in, “Art as an Alternative Asset Class - Strategies for Investment” by Mr. Phil Witaker.
Mr. Witaker is the Director of the Sothebys Institute of Art in Singapore and is currently undertaking research on the 2005-2008 boom in the Chinese contemporary art markets. He will share his expertise of the Art market as an alternative asset class, including a brief summary of recent market trends, and most importantly, will share tips on what kinds of art to look out for, and how to be successful in this increasingly important market.
Canapés and a selection of wines will be served.
Date: Saturday, 3 September 2011
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: Redot Fine Art Gallery, #02-06, Artspace@Helutrans, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065.
Tel: (65) 6222 1039
Price:
Lifetime Members $45
Members $50
DUAL/BA $60
Guests $65
Places are limited and demand is anticipated to be high, so please register soonest so as not to be disappointed.
* Lifetime Members will have priority reservations on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please e-mail Mr. Danish Dada at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have any queries.
See you at the event!
Saturday, 13th August 2011
LSEAAS Community Outreach Day
Despite a diverse and full events calender for Alumni and Friends of the LSE, the LSEAAS pauses, reflects and responds to the needs of the society which we live in.
We are pleased to be partnering an initiative by the Rotary Club of Sentosa*, with the support of South West Community Development Council to embark on a community project of painting HDB flats for the elderly and needy. The flats to be painted are located in Jurong East.
* Naresh Kalani, Committee Member of the LSEAAS is also a Club Board member of the Rotary Club of Sentosa.
Details of the community project:
Date: Saturday, 13 August 2011
Time: 0830hrs - 1300hrs (we'll go for an informal lunch thereafter)
Venue: Block 318A, Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 601318
Description of the community project:
The community project involves painting the living room of the studio flats – essentially four walls. No cleaning is requited as these are owner-occupied flats. Materials are provided and our involvement is to provide the labour as service volunteers.
This community project covers 40 flats. As such, there is a need for 200 volunteers for the project. Volunteers will be grouped into teams of three for each flat.
Please RSVP your availability to volunteer to Ms. June Raj, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest or latest by Monday, 1 August 2011.
Let's participate!
Wednesday, 31st August 2011
Bon Voyage Reception 2011
The LSEAAS is pleased to be hosting the Bon Voyage Reception for the 2011 LSE Freshers at Upstairs @ Harry’s in Boat Quay.
This yearly event organized by the LSEAAS provides LSE’s Singaporean Freshers the opportunity to meet and get to know other prospective and current LSE students before they formally enroll at the school. It is a good chance for new students to learn more from their seniors about the LSE experience, as well as for current students and recent graduates to network with more senior alumni.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Time: 1900hrs - 2100hrs
Venue: Upstairs @ Harry's Boat Quay, 28 Boat Quay, Singapore 049818, Tel: (65) 65383029
This event is FREE for the class of 2011/12 Freshers, and also recent graduates who graduated from the LSE in 2008 - 2011. You are cordially invited, and warmly encouraged to join us at the event to share your experiences with the Freshers: the best pubs, the best restaurants, the craziest things to do in London! The soon-to-be undergraduates and postgraduates will be grateful for, and benefit hugely from your evening spent with them.
Please RSVP with Mr. Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), with the following details:
1) Last Name
2) First Name
3) Category: LSEAAS Alumni Members / Non-Members
4) Course of study at LSE (if applicable)
5) Year of Graduation at LSE (if applicable)
6) Email address
7) Contact No
There will be FREE flow of beer* plus scrumptious finger food during the event. Other alcoholic drinks will also be available at happy-hour rates throughout the event
*While stocks last!
Cost:
LSEAAS Lifetime Members: FREE
LSEAAS Alumni Members: $15
Non Members: $25
Entrance fees will be waived for all who choose to renew, 'upgrade', or register for a membership (2-year or lifetime) at the event.
Non-members can register for the LSEAAS membership at a nominal amount of $48 for a 2-year membership, or a Lifetime membership for $188 (special reduced rate of only $100 if you sign-up within 2-years of graduating from the LSE)
We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Wednesday, 31 August!
Wednesday, 25th May 2011
An Informal Drinks with LSE Enterprise (Business and Consulting)
The LSEAAS is pleased to host Mr. Yury Bikbaev, Programme Director and Honorary Professor of LSE Enterprise (Business and Consultancy) to an informal drinks reception at [prel.ude] – the Waterboat House roof-top bar.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Time: 1900 – 2100hrs
Venue: The Waterboat House Rooftop [prel.ude], 3 Fullerton Rd, #04-01, Singapore 049215
RSVP: Please RSVP with either Danish Dada at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and/or June Raj at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
* LSEAAS Members will be given a first-drink (beer or soft-drink) free of charge. Thereafter, more drinks may be purchased at ‘happy-hour’ prices.
About Yury Bikbaev:
Yury's principal responsibilities include LSE Executive Education, specifically our customised programmes and long-term institutional collaborations with public sector agencies and multinational corporations around the world, as well as select commercial research and international consultancy projects. Working closely with LSE academics and outside experts, Yury structures design and delivery of customised executive education and training programmes, specialising in international relations and diplomacy, public sector management and leadership, and business strategy and administration areas.
His clients include government ministries and economic development agencies from the UK, Europe and the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East and Africa. Corporate clients include top global brands in pharmaceuticals, financials, industrial, and energy. He also works as part of the Duke Corporate Education and LSE Enterprise Joint Venture on customised executive education projects and business development activities.
Yury's experience in industry, international banking, government related programmes and executive education spans over 20 years. He has an MBA with concentration in Finance, an MSc in Politics of the World Economy and a BA in Industrial Technology. He was recently appointed Honorary Professor of Public Administration by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan.
About LSE Enterprise:
LSE Enterprise is a gateway to LSE's academic expertise. It helps organisations tap into an array of knowledge, resulting in effective business advantage and improved decision-making.
Be it a tailor-made executive education programme, an in-depth study or a small-scale consultancy report, LSE Enterprise has the experience and contacts to make any assignment a success.
Clients include major businesses such as BP and Citigroup UK, national government agencies like the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, charities such as Oxfam and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.
Thursday, 19th May 2011
Cornell–LSE Joint Speaker Series – A Sparkling Evening with the IMF
Sunil Sharma (Cornell, PhD 1986) and Ravi Balakrishnan (LSE, PhD 2000) will discuss the global economic and financial outlook, as well as the challenges for policymakers. The IMF’s recently published World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report suggest that the global recovery is gaining strength but remains vulnerable. Credible actions are needed to accelerate progress in addressing challenges to financial stability and sovereign debt sustainability, and to ensure timely fiscal consolidation in advanced economies, whilst taking steps to avoid overheating in emerging market countries, and dealing with risks from higher commodity prices.
Speakers will present for a total of 30 minutes, and then there will be an informal open discussion.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 19 May 2011
Time: 1930 - 2100hrs
Venue: Hermitage Wines, #B1-04, One Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018989
Cost: $30 per person (covers bubbly, cakes, sandwiches and pastries)
Featured Sparkling: Pepperton Brut
Programme:
1930hrs: Arrival, Registration, Cocktails
2000hrs: Event Commences
RSVP: Ms. June Raj, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest
Speaker Profiles:
Mr. Sunil Sharma is the Director of the IMF-Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) in Singapore. The STI provides training on macroeconomic and financial management, and related legal and statistical issues, to government officials from 37 economies in the Asia-Pacific region. Before relocating to Singapore in 2006, Sunil was the Chief of the IMF Institute’s Asian Division. He has also been a staff member of the IMF’s European and Research Departments, and the IMF’s Capital Markets Team. Prior to joining the IMF, he was on the Economics faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Mr. Ravi Balakrishnan is the IMF Resident Representative, based in Singapore. Ravi was at the Bank of England and the Bank of Spain, before joining the IMF. At the IMF, he has worked on various countries, including the United States, as well as on the World Economic Outlook, before taking up his current position, which covers the region.
Saturday, 14th May 2011
LSEAAS - Singapore Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park - Macbeth
This event is over-subscribed and all tickets have been allocated. Thank you!
Immerse yourself in an exemplary masterpiece showcase of Shakespeare's Macbeth, in the park! The open-air theatre production is a sell-out annual event, where the Singapore Repertory Theatre has had many years of successful runs through past shows such as, The Importance of Being Earnest, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The LSEAAS has teamed-up with the Singapore Repertory Theatre – to offer discounted tickets for members and friends of the LSE.
In addition, the LSEAAS is also offering a special package, where you need not worry about food, drinks or picnic mats – as we will prepare a nice picnic spread for you – including good wines and food.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 14 May 2011
Time: 1930hrs (gates open at 1830hrs) – entrance via Gothic Gate – run time approximately 2hrs 30mins with a 15min interval.
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Ticket prices:
(Note: All prices include compulsory Sistic charge of $3 per ticket; please note that we are unable to do 'at the door' tickets as these are pre-booked via SRT)
Ticket Only:
LSEAAS Members: $42
DUAL/BA/Guests: $48
LSEAAS package – includes Ticket + Wine + Food:
LSEAAS Members: $62
DUAL/BA/Guests: $68
Do join us for a fun night-out in the park!
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Synopsis
Shakespeare in the Park - Macbeth
Part of the Audi Classics Series
Presented by Transtec
Produced by Singapore Repertory Theatre
“Double, double toil and trouble...”
Long before vampires and witches become fashionable, Shakespeare wrote the most famous supernatural suspense-thriller of all time.
Following the success of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing, SRT brings you Macbeth this April – a dramatic experience that will have you on the edge of your picnic blanket
Without the constraints of the traditional proscenium arch, with heavens above, the grass below, this will be a sensorial experience. Almost a filmic thriller – fast-paced and exhilarating.
On a mysterious night in the forest, three witches tell Macbeth that he is destined to become the King. But Macbeth and his wife have more political ambition than patience, and they decide to take fate into their own hands by conspiring to kill the virtuous King Duncan and anyone who stands between them and the throne.
The bloodshed and paranoia spiral out of control until everyone is ensnared: the king, the royal court, and eventually even the Macbeths themselves.
Spread a picnic blanket out under the stars and enter the world of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most dazzling and mysterious masterpieces. Whether you are fascinated by political intrigue, love exciting battle scenes, relish luscious language, or just want to enjoy an al fresco bottle of blood-red wine, Macbeth will be a remarkable evening for all.
About previous Shakespeare in the Park productions:
"Cupid scores a bull’s-eye!" - New Straits Times, Malaysia
"This visually stunning play excelled in its comedic aspects..." - SPH, The Straits Times
"It’s like falling in love." - SPH, The Straits Times
"The experience was disarming, utterly romantic and very addictive." – SPH, The Straits Times
"...quite simply, a delicious experience" - SPH Straits Times
"Highly entertaining production." - TODAY
Tuesday, 26th April 2011
An Evening with Professor Danny Quah 2011
We are pleased to announce Professor Danny Quah, Professor of Economics at the LSE, is in town and would like to meet with alumni. What better speaker to share perspectives and outlook than the No. 1 Economics Professor from the LSE?
Professor Quah will make a presentation on, The Shifting Global Balance of Power – World's Center of Economic Gravity Shifts East.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Time: 1830hrs. for 1900hrs.
Venue: Earshot Café, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Cost:
Lifetime Member S$32.50
Member S$37.50
DUAL/BA Member S$42.50
Guest S$47.50
Programme for the evening:
1830 - 1900: Registration & Drinks
1900: Welcome
1900 - 1945: ‘The Shifting Global Balance of Power – World's Center of Economic Gravity Shifts East’ by Professor Danny Quah
1945 - 2030: Buffet dinner & Networking
2030 onwards: Token of Appreciation & Events Update
* The MENU for the sumptuous buffet dinner is:
Cold Selections
Spicy Minced Chicken Salad with Mint & Chilli
Fresh Garden Greens with Sauteed Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons and Italian Dressing
Hot Selections
Grilled Boneless Leg of Chicken with Thai Herbs and Lemongrass
Stir-Fried Garden Vegetables with Mushrooms and Beancurd
Shrimp Netted Spring Roll with Plum Sauce Dip
Pan-Fried Fillet of Dory with Lemon-Butter Cream sauce
Curry-Scented Thai Fish Patties with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Pineapple Fried Rice Topped with Chicken Floss and Cashew Nuts
Desserts
Tapioca Cooked in Syrup Served with Chilled Coconut Cream
Mini Chocolate Cake
Mix Fresh Fruits Platter
Beverages
Free Flow of Soft Drinks and Iced Green Tea
RSVP: Due to limited places (40pax only) at the venue, please register early to avoid disappointment!
This would be a good opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones from your ‘LSE family’ over a yummilicious buffet dinner!
See you at Earshot Café!
About Professor Danny Quah:
Danny Quah is Professor of Economics at the LSE and Co-Director of LSE Global Governance. From Aug. 2006-Sep. 2009, he was Head of Department, Economics at the LSE.
Danny is a Council Member on Malaysia's National Economic Advisory Council. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Economic Imbalances; and serves on the Steering Committee of the Abu Dhabi Economics Research Agency (ADERA) and the Editorial Boards of East Asian Policy, Journal of Economic Growth, and Global Policy, and on the Advisory Board of OMFIF Education as well.
At LSE, Danny is also Senior Fellow at LSE IDEAS, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, and Chair of the Board of the LSE-PKU Summer School.
In Jan.-Feb. and Aug.-Sep. 2010, Danny was Tan Chin Tuan Visiting Professor in the Economics Department at the National University of Singapore. In May-Jun. 2010, he was visiting professor of economics at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Past positions held include, Assistant Professor of Economics, MIT; Visiting Assistant and Professor of Economics, Harvard University; Consultant Bank of England, World Bank and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Saturday, 9th April 2011
LSEAAS - Burghound in Asia 2011
The LSEAAS has forged a partnership with Hermitage Wines (Singapore) for its forthcoming Burghound in Asia event.
The event is billed as ‘Asia Symphony of Wine and Flavours, featuring Allen Meadows of burghound.com’ and will be held in St. Regis, Singapore. It will be an unprecedented celebration of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay not to be missed!
The one-day walkabout Grand-Tasting will showcase over 200 top wines from around the world.
Details:
Date: Saturday, 9 April 2011
Time: 1000 - 1700hrs
Venue: St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
Price: Special group-price of $90 per ticket for all LSEAAS members
Registration:
Hermitage Wines will donate $20 from the sale of each ticket to the Singapore LSE Trust.
Please make payment using the option below.
See you there!
Tuesday, 5th April 2011
LSEAAS - Tribute to the Director
The LSEAAS Committee cordially invites alumni to a special event, “Tribute to the Director”.
Sir Howard Davies is Director of the LSE. Singapore was his first stopover before he was appointed Director of the LSE in 2003. His visit this time is particularly poignant as he steps down as Director of the LSE on 28 April 2011.
The alumnus has always been at the heart of Howard Davies’ endeavours at the LSE. Despite a brief stopover and a full schedule, he still finds the opportunity to meet with alumni here in Singapore. Join us as we pay tribute to, and celebrate the enormous contributions and successes he brought to the LSE in his tenure.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Time: 1830 – 2130hrs
Venue: notified upon RSVP confirmation
The fully sponsored programme will include canapés and cocktails, followed by dinner.
RSVP:
There is a maximum capacity for this event and places will be allocated strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be give to paid-up members of the LSEAAS on the waitlist
Please RSVP to Garich Lim at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) soonest, or latest by Thursday, 31 March.
Saturday, 2nd April 2011
LSEAAS Annual General Meeting 2011
The LSEAAS Committee cordially invites you to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 2 April 2011, 1500-1730hrs @ RedDot BrewHouse.
It will also be a great opportunity for you to get to know the new (and old) committee members, catch-up with friends and make new contacts over drinks and food!
Please find the Notice of AGM and Nomination Form for the 2011 Executive Committee (for those who wish to run for a committee position).
Details:
Date: 2 April 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 1500 - 1730hrs.
Venue: RedDot BrewHouse, 33/34 Boat Quay, Singapore 049823.
The meeting will be held on Level 2 of the BrewHouse. As always, there will be a sumptious range of finger foods provided along a free-flow of soft drinks for your enjoyment.
Please use this opportunity to; elect and support your new committee members for the coming year, and network on a saturday afternoon over drinks and food at no cost at all! This is our way of thanking you for your support for the LSEAAS over the past year.
Programme:
1500 - 1530 Registration and Drinks
1530 - 1630 LSEAAS AGM
1630 - 1730 Food, food and more food!
RSVP & Nomination Form(s):
Kindly RSVP to Andrew Naylor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Wednesday, 30 March 2011 to facilitate catering. For those who wish to run for a committee position, please return the Nomination Form to us by the same date as well.
The outgoing Committee would like to thank all members for their support in the past year; and we remain confident that the new committee will take the LSEAAS forward.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
Edwin SEAH
Hon. Secretary
M: (65) 9226 7989
f. The LSEAAS Committee
Thursday, 25th March 2010
LSE Asia Forum - Beijing 2010
China and the World: the Challenges of Change.
The fifth LSE Asia Forum will take place in Beijing on 25-26 March 2010 with the support of the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS).
The Forum will address a wide range of issues of deep interest to policymakers and wider society, under a general theme relating to the recent challenges and changes that have affected the global economy.
A key focus will be on the role of China in tackling the recent challenges, and what lessons can be learnt for the future.
You can use this website to find out details about registration, speakers, programme, sponsorship and the venue.
If there is something you need and you cannot find it here, please contact the School's dedicated Asia Forum office and they will be happy to assist.
The LSE Asia Forum is an important and very public part of the School's strategy to enhance its long standing relationship with the rapidly developing Asian region. LSE has historically attracted many very talented students and staff from all major Asian countries. The School has a large and distinguished group of alumni in the region and has been active in building partnerships with business and governments for many years.
The LSE Asia Forum is a unique opportunity to bring together LSE's key partners in the region. The Forum provides an opportunity for analysis of different perspectives on the economic, social, political and cultural contributions Asia is making to global development.
The first LSE Asia Forum took place in March 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme was Asia: the future of the world economy. LSE was especially gratified that Prime Minister His Excellency Dr Thaksin Shinawatra formally opened the forum. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Thailand 2004.
Hong Kong was the venue for the second Asia Forum. whose theme was Managing the Dynamics of Growth and which took place in September 2005. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Hong Kong 2005.
Challenging Globalisation: reform, governance and society was the theme of LSE Asia Forum 2006 which took place in New Delhi, India in December 2006. Further details of this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - India 2006.
Singapore hosted the immediate past Asia Forum in April 2008 which was entitled 'The Politics of Knowledge'. Details about this event can be found at LSE Asia Forum - Singapore 2008.
Tuesday, 13th April 2010
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowed Scholarship Fund Gala Dinner!
Further to the ‘Save the Date’ note sent recently, please find details in the attached invitation:
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner
We are indebted to the generous support of Professor Saw Swee Hock (Ph.D in Statistics, 1963) who has kindly agreed to sponsor the entire costs of the Gala Dinner. This means that 100% of your donation will go directly to the support the mission of the Singapore LSE Trust.
In view of the Singapore LSE Trust's Charity / IPC status, donors will also automatically receive deduction from the chargeable income for tax purposes of 2.5x the amount of their donation. Furthermore, to encourage donations by alumni, a dollar-for-dollar matching scheme, up to a certain limit, sponsored by Professor Saw remains in place.
As this is for a good cause for our alma mater with an exciting dinner programme, please lend your support and reach out to your fellow alumni to make this a successful event.
The Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund Gala Dinner Donation Form
Should you have any queries or wish to make a reservation, please do not hesitate to contact Collin Tseng-Liu at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
We look forward to your support and seeing you at the Gala Dinner!
PRESS NEWS:
"More help for Singaporean students at LSE" reported the local daily, Today, on Wednesday, 14 April 2010.
SINGAPORE - More needy and deserving Singaporeans will have help to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - thanks to $170,000 raised last night at a dinner.
The awards from the Singapore LSE Trust Endowment Fund have no bond attached. To date, the trust has raised more than $470,000 since its formation in 2004, according to Mr Eddie Teo, its chairman and LSE alumnus.
The awards have been given to six Singaporeans so far, three of whom are back in Singapore. The awards were at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Mr Teo, who is also chairman of the Public Service Commission, said the dinner marked the start of efforts to fund a more permanent endowment to benefit Singaporean students in the years ahead.
There are 230 students from Singapore currently at the LSE. Students who have already gained offers of admission from LSE are eligible for scholarship support from the Trust.
Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an LSE alumnus, and more than 160 alumni attended the dinner.