TP Global Connect Club is supported by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA).

Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) membership is a resource that gives you unique access to regional and global perspectives.

Members' programme includes exclusive, closed-door meetings, briefings and discussions with notable political and business leaders and experts. Corporate and CEO Roundtable members (RTM) receive private invitations to lunch and dinner dialogues, which are kept small and closed to the media to allow an informal, off-the-record exchange of perspectives and insights.

Student Membership - Free of Charge. Open to full time undergraduate and post graduate students.

You receive:
-Monthly invitations to free ‘Members Only’ confidential dialogues on international issues
-Invitation to international affairs and business outlook lectures/seminars/ symposiums at discounted rates
-Monthly SIIA E-Newsletter
-Free publications such a SIIA Special Reports and Research Updates

To join as a member, please submit online application form at this link, http://www.siiaonline..org/?q=membership/membership-application

Kindly ensure the following,
-Select "Student Member" under Type of Membership
-Enter "Student" under Designation
-Enter "Temasek Polytechnic" under Name of Educational Institution

For more information about SIIA, please proceed to the following link, http://www.siiaonline.org/

GCC Executive Committee

Nominate someone who has made a difference in your life

Category 7: Friend of International Students

Vote at http://www.seawards.sg/vote.asp from now till 30 September 2008

Dear Students & Alumni

We would like to invite you to nominate someone who has made a difference in the Emotional, Social and Practical (ESP) aspects of your student life in TP and in Singapore . The person you are nominating for the award could be a friend, classmate, lecturer, a staff from TP or your host family.

This award honors an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the well-being of the international student community in Singapore . The recipient is recognized for his/her commitment, service and dedication in making Singapore a welcoming place for all international students, thereby contributing to the development of Singapore as a premier education hub.

The person deserves to win as he/she has:

-Cared about your well being
-Make Singapore a welcoming place for you when you first arrive in Singapore
-Helped you when you were facing a difficult period
-Contacted you to find out how you are doing
-Hosted you during festive celebrations
-Encouraged you when you were feeling lonely
-Invited you to activities that enhanced your student life
-Went the extra mile to help international students
-Treated you like a family member
-Went with you on overseas holiday
-Match made you

Vote at http://www.seawards.sg/vote.asp from now till 30 September 2008.

We would appreciate it if you could forward a copy of your online nomination to isohotline@tp.edu.sg


Temasek Polytechnic
International Students Office

Nominate Temasek Polytechnic for the Singapore Education Awards

Category 1: Best Educational Event organised by a Public Educational Institution

Dear Students & Alumni

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) participated in the Singapore Chingay Parade of Dreams in February 2008. TP hosted Irish students from Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT). Our students and friends from Ireland practiced and jointly put up an item “Legend of Balor” at the Singapore Chingay Parade 2008 where the theme of this year’s Parade is “myths and legends”. The performance was a colorful and eye catching one with celtic style costumes, which is an inspiration from the book of Kells and other similar ancient Irish manuscript.

We invite you to give us your support and nominate Temasek Polytechnic for the Best Educational Event organised by a Public Educational Institution. This award recognises public educational institution that has delivered a programme or an event for international students that is both enriching and enjoyable.

TP deserves to be nominated for this award as we have:
developed multicultural awareness and interaction among the students through their making new friends from different countries.
enabled students to learn about the various cultures through watching the performance at Chingay Parade 2008.
promoted bonding and camaraderie among TP students and Irish friends.
coached students to develope skills in coordinating a major event and hosting friends from Ireland .
introduced the different Singapore cuisine to the friends from Ireland throughout their stay in Singapore .

Please feel free to add more to the above list!

Nominate for TP and put in your nomination now!!! Log in and vote for us at http://www.seawards.sg/vote.asp from now till 30 September 2008

We would appreciate it if you could forward a copy of your online nomination to isohotline@tp.edu.sg


Thank you for nominating TP for the Singapore Education Awards 2009.


Temasek Polytechnic
International Students Office

Katong Laksa

Hey all, our Katong Laksa is still ON! So, please note the details:

Day/Date: Sat/6 Sep
Time: 1pm
Venue: We'll meet at the bus-stop opposite Parkway Parade first

tentatively, it's just lunch. However, if you have any ideas on what we can do after that.. FILL US IN ON THAT DAY!

See you guys! =)

Essay Competition for TP students by the Embassy of Ireland

Embassy of Ireland in association withThe Irish Graduates Association of Singapore invites students from the following institutions to take part in the inaugural Irish Essay Competition in Singapore:
Anglo Chinese Junior College — Catholic Junior College
Singapore Polytechnic — Temasek Polytechnic
LASALLE College of the Arts

Essay Topics
· Discuss the cultural and historical links between Ireland and Singapore
· Select an Irish writer/poet/artist/dramatist whose work, in your view, demonstrates the uniqueness of Irish culture.
· What are the attractions of Ireland?
· Developments in recent years in Irish economic and social affairs.
· Ireland: a gateway to Europe; Singapore: a gateway to ASEAN — Discuss
· Ireland as a centre of education
· The importance of Irish music and dance

Prizes:
Overall Winner: Laptop Computer

Top three essays from each institution will be awarded to the value of:
1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $100

Submission and Rules:
- Essay length 800 to 1000 words.
- Identity Card Number (no names) should appear on each page of the essay.
- Submissions by email attachment (.doc or .rtf) to irish-essay08@igas.org.sg with completed entry form from http://www.igas.org.sg/
- One submission only per person.
- Deadline for submissions midnight on 30 September 2008.
- Judges decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
- Winners announced at prize-giving ceremony.

More information: www.embassyofireland.sg and www.igas.org.sg

Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) free membership for GCC student members

The Global Connect Club is supported by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA).SIIA seeks to help the city-state develop into a more cosmopolitan society with a people dynamically engaged in ASEAN and the world.

SIIA believes in promoting active citizenship founded in awareness and understanding of pressing economic, political, and social matters.

SIIA’s public education programme focuses on two core areas: ASEAN affairs and human rights. In terms of regional awareness, SIIA has built knowledge about Southeast Asia by conducting lectures and seminars on ASEAN and instituting educational programmes for Singaporean youth. Further, SIIA is an active member of the ASEAN-ISIS network that promotes regional cooperation and understanding through joint reports and regular conferences. SIIA also organizes events that are open to the public such as lectures, forums and workshops.

Student Membership - Free of Charge. Open to full time undergraduate and post graduate students.

You receive:
•Monthly invitations to free ‘Members Only’ confidential dialogues on international issues
•Invitation to international affairs and business outlook lectures/seminars/ symposiums at discounted rates
•Monthly SIIA E-Newsletter
•Free publications such a SIIA Special Reports and Research Updates

Register online now at URL http://siiaonline.org/?q=membership/membership-application

SIFE World Cup

HELLO HELLO!!

GCC is organising the SIFE World Cup cultural Exchange Programme!

The Cultural Exchange Programme aims to enhance the experience of participating students from overseas and their team supporters of the SIFE World Cup by giving them a taste of the Singapore culture during their stay here.

The programme would include campus tours and activities to encourage interaction between TP students and overseas SWC participants, as well as city tours and home visits.

Date: 4th and 5th of October 2008
Locations: Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Flyer, Night Safari and more!

Project Care-Vietnam

Hi all!

Please support!

ASEAN Day Student Forum

The Singapore Institute of International Affairs would like to invite you to the ASEAN Day Student Forum, to be held on the 7th of August 2008 at The Regent Hotel Singapore.

This event follows the success of the first ASEAN Think Tank Forum in 2007, which was held in conjunction with Singapore ’s celebration of ASEAN’s 40th Anniversary. This year, in conjunction with ASEAN Day, the SIIA will collaborate with NUS USP to share their experiences and discoveries on ASEAN with the public.

2008 has been an interesting year for ASEAN thus far, with a new Secretary-General, H.E. Surin Pitsuwan, the signing of the ASEAN Charter, and the adoption of the ASEAN Economic blueprint, amongst other notable changes. The ASEAN Day Students Forum aims to provide a platform for experts and student leaders to come together and share their opinions and views on ASEAN’s achievements and future challenges.

DETAILS
Date & Time: 7 August 2008, 9am-2pm
Venue: The Regent Hotel Singapore, One Cuscaden Road Singapore 249715
Programme: Please refer to http://siiaonline.org/?q=ASEANday2008 for details
Admission: FREE
Registration can be done via email or online at: http://siiaonline.org/?q=ASEANday2008

THE ORGANISER HAS KINDLY RESERVED 18 SEATS FOR GCC MEMBERS! (OF COS, IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, IT WILL BE ALRIGHT EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A GCC MEMBER). HURRY EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST BY EMAILING MS IVY LOO AT looivy@TP.EDU.SG latest by 24 JULY! ACT FAST! WHILE SEATS LAST!

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the forum!

Organised by:SIIA, NUS

With the support of:Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

About The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA)
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is a non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to the research, analysis and discussion of regional and international issues. Our wide range of research and events - funded by foundations, membership subscriptions and corporate sponsorship - reaches out to policy-makers, business leaders, professionals and youth.

ZA Workshop

How much do you know about your skin condition? Do you simply splash your face with water every morning? Or do you know the importance of having proper skincare? And that good personal hygiene plays a major role in our everyday life? If you are starting to wonder about all these, not to worry! ZA Workshop is here to your rescue!

What is ZA Workshop all about?
An experienced makeup instructor from Za Make-Up will covered a wide range of topics, ranging from:
· Skin Preparation
· Personal Hygiene
· Moisturising
· Application of Basic Make-Up
· Understanding the damaging effects of excessive sun-exposure
· How the development of wrinkles and fine lines could be avoided
· The trainer will also share trade secrets with the girls, including the importance of moisturising the neck area and why concealer should be applied on both the upper and lower lids of eyes.

In addition, there will be a live demonstration done by the trainer on one lucky person who will be chosen to be the “model”. The trainer will demonstrate the techniques of putting on proper make-up, from the foundation to concealer, mascara, eye-shadow and blushers.

At the close of the workshop, you will be given a selection of product samples as door gifts, other attractive freebies and refreshments! (WORTH MORE THAN $20!!)
After this workshop, you will know how to better present and look your best during job interviews, as well as other important events!

So, what are you waiting for?! Do take note of the following details:

ZA Workshop
Date: 5 August
Venue: Business LT
Fee payable per person: $6

Registration starts on 22 to 23 JULY, 1 to 3pm, outside TP Library!

SEMINAR: The Rise of China and India and the Commodity

Topic: The Rise of China and India and the Commodity
Boom: Economic and Environmental Implications
for Low-income Countries

Speaker: Professor Sisira Jayasuriya
Department of Economics and Finance
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia

Date: Friday, 4 July 2008

Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 noon

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS


Speaker

Sisira Jayasuriya is Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and Finance at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

He was Director, Asian Economics Centre, at the University of Melbourne from 2001 till early 2008 and held previous appointments at the Australian National University and the International Rice Research Institute (Philippines). He has been a consultant to many international organisations such as the ADB, World Bank, ILO, UNESCAP, International Food Policy Research Institute, and also to several government agencies and private corporations.

He gained his undergraduate education in Sri Lanka, and obtained his Masters and PhD in Economics at the Australian National University.

Professor Jayasuriya’s current research interests are focused on issues related to economic development in Asia in the context of globalisation. He is author or co-author of several books including The Open Economy and the Environment: Development, Trade and Resources in Asia [with Ian Coxhead, Edward Elgar]; Courting Turmoil and Averting Prosperity: Colombia since the 1960s (World Bank); Macroeconomic Policies, Crises and Long Run Growth: Sri Lanka (World Bank),The World Rubber Industry (Routledge), and has published extensively in international journals such as the Journal of Development Economics, World Development, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Oxford Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Development Studies. His current research covers the impact of China and India on other developing countries, regional trading agreements, WTO issues, agricultural reforms in India, and the economics of natural disasters.

Abstract

The rapid growth of China and, more recently, of India, is having major effects on every facet of the global economy. In this paper we examine the economic and environmental implications of their growth for resource rich low income and middle income countries, focusing on the competitive pressures exerted by the surging supply of labour intensive manufacturing exports on the one hand and the demand-induced commodity price boom. We sketch a trade-theoretic model that highlights key economic forces operating on resource-rich economies, showing how the growth of these ‘giants’ generates adjustment pressures on either side of the factor-intensity spectrum of countries’ own factor endowment range. We discuss how differences in relative factor endowments of resource rich countries can produce quite different outcomes in the context of new patterns of trade and production associated with product fragmentation that facilitate adjustments through complementary industrialization patterns. We also explore the effects on production, trade, environment and prospects for future growth, recognizing that commodity extraction and production can have strong environmental impacts, particularly in the context of weak institutions and other market failures. We illustrate these different impacts by considering the cases of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand and highlight the developmental implications and policy issues.


You are cordially invited to the Seminar.

REPLY FORM:
By Fax: 6775-6264 / 6775-6259

The Seminar Co-ordinator
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614

I will be able to attend the Seminar on The Rise of China and India and the Commodity Boom: Economic and Environmental Implications for Low-income Countries by Professor Sisira Jayasuriya on Friday, 4 July 2008 at 10.30 am in ISEAS Seminar Room II.



Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms: ____________________________________________________________
(please underline surname)

Designation: _________________________________________________________________


Department: _________________________________________________________________


Organisation: ________________________________________________________________


Address: ____________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________


Tel No:_______________________________
Fax No: ______________________________


E-mail address:________________________________
Date: ______________________


Please complete the Reply Form and return by fax to the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies or email: karthi@iseas.edu.sg by Thursday, 3 July 2008.


Notes:
1. All registrations will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.
2. Parking is available at the Heng Mui Keng Complex Carpark, located next to ISEAS Building. At the car park, please take the lift to LEVEL 6 (Lobby) and exit through the main entrance to ISEAS Building.
3. The hourly parking charges payable from Mondays-Fridays [8.00am-6.59pm] is $1.07 per hour.

Skip for a Good Cause

Dear all,

Temasek Polytechnic Community Service Club (TPCSC) will be holding the "Skip for a Good Cause" from 1- 3 July 2008, outside TP library.

'Skip for a Good Cause' is held in conjunction with 'South East Skipping Challenge' by South East CDC. For every 10 skips, the event sponsor (Dairy Farm Singapore) will donate a bowl of rice (100g) to the poor and needy. The rice will be distributed during festive occasions via South East CDC, community clubs and VWOs to the needy.

We sincerely hope that you would support this event and do your part for the community. Interested parties can form groups and register with CSC prior to the event.

Kindly forward this friends and classmates and urge them to support this event too. The target is to raise 1 tonne of rice within 3 days.

Event details
Date: 1-3 July 2008
Time: 11am – 6pm
Venue: Outside Library

Registration details
Kindly send these information to c.huishan_csc@hotmail.com.Group name and size of group (Kindly appoint a contact person and state his/her name and contact details)Date and time that your group will be coming down (Can be anytime between 11am – 6pm on 1-3 July)

We look for forward to your active participation. Pls feel free to clarify any doubts with Soon Kiat (91195823) or Abel (96303693)

Best Regards,
TPCSC

OVERSEAS STUDENT ASSOCIATION - VOTE FOR YOUR FRIENDS! (9 to 20 June 2008)

3rd OSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION
VOTE FOR YOUR FRIENDS! (9 to 20 June 2008)
Some info on the online vote :

Voting period : 9 to 20 June 2008

Only full-time students are allowed to vote.

Each voter must be an Overseas Students’ Association member prior to casting his/her vote. Click here to sign up as an OSA member. URL http://osa.org.sg/registration.php

Each voter is entitled to 4 votes. Each vote must be for a different candidate.
Here’s the brief introduction to the 3rd OSA Executive Committee Nominees from Temasek Polytechnic! According to:

Name
Age
Nationality
School
Course of Study
(Year of Study)

Au Yong Mun Yi
19
Malaysian
Temasek Polytechnic
Hospitality and Tourism Management
(Year 2)

Chong Xiao Ya
19
Malaysian
The Tourism Academy @ Sentosa
Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Business (Year 1)

Jiao Jin (Jason)
20
Chinese
Temasek Polytechnic
Accounting & Finance (Year 3)

Shilpa Krishnan
20
Indian
Temasek Polytechnic
Mechatronics
(Year 3)

Support your friends, vote for them now!

To vote, please visit http://www.osa.org.sg/evotes/

SEMINAR: Live Your Passion

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008

Time: 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm

Venue: Learning Lounge @ NACLI 70 South Buona Vista Road Singapore 118176

Admission: Free (by advance registration on a first-come-first-served basis)

Closing: Date Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Have you ever been marvelled by the triumph of certain successful individuals? We often wonder how they achieve their financial accomplishments, and what drive their zest for success. If you are determined to realise your full potential, then do sign up for this talk! You will learn valuable techniques of self-actualisation and apply the skills to achieve your own financial success. Participants will also learn how to leverage on their own profitable schemes and positive time management to attain economic independence!

About the speaker
Mr K C See is an established trainer and a motivational speaker, having educated and mentored over 70,000 people since 1984. Before embarking on his own enterprise that included publishing, training, consulting, franchising and internet ventures, Mr See was an accomplished Chartered Accountant. His current business network consists of undertakings in five countries. Mr See is also Author of four books, one of which is a bestseller titled “Leveraging Time to Create Wealth".

REGISTRATION

Please register online at http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=ACMParticipantMaintain&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&IdProdInst=12527818

Registration is applicable for 17 years old and above only.

Please provide your email address to receive future email blurbs on Free Talks @ NACLI.

Notification is sent through sms only.

Please provide your handphone number to receive our sms confirmation.

For enquiries, please call Nalini at 6470 4413 or email http://sg.mc761.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nacli@pa.gov.sg.

ASEAN+3 Youth Festival

The inaugural ASEAN+3 Youth Festival (AYF), a celebration of youth engagement, empowerment and expression, brings together 150 youth leaders from the ASEAN countries, China , Japan and Republic of Korea . The AYF aims for youths from the ASEAN+3 countries to forge closer bonds and build long lasting friendships, where the youths from different nations will understand one another better and sow the seeds of a better future.

2. The AYF is a youth-for-youth event organised by youth leaders and volunteers from various youth sector organisations and programmes. The AYF is supported by the National Youth Council, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Singapore Tourism Board. The AYF will be held in conjunction with the 3rd East Asia Week and the Shine Festival from 28 July to 3 August 2008 in Singapore .

3. The AYF, hosted by Singapore, will be a one-week programme, comprising various activities such as a youth forum, a film showcase, a photography competition and exhibition, institutional visits, visits to Singapore's attractions and a cultural fiesta displaying the vibrant & diverse cuisines, costumes, cultural performances of ASEAN+3 countries.

4. We would like to invite young people, like your students, to participate in the various activities leading up to and during the AYF. The AYF will be an invaluable opportunity for our youths to widen their horizons through their interaction with their counterparts in the ASEAN+3 nations and to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience through their involvement in this regional event. The following are the various ways youths in your institution can participate in the AYF.

A. Liaison Officer As the first point of contact to the AYF delegates, liaison officers are Singapore 's ambassadors, tasked to provide delegates with a pleasant experience during their time here. Details on application and liaison officer's duties can be found at Annex A. We would appreciate it if you could nominate interested youths/students from your institution who would like to play host to our ASEAN+3 friends.

B. Youth Forum "Growing ASEAN: At what expense?" is the theme for the Youth Forum. A portion of the youth forum will be open to the public. To find out more on how youths from your institution can participate, please log on to aseanyouthfestival.org.

C. Capture Nature Photography Competition and Exhibition Capture Nature is an annual environmental digital photography competition. The theme for this year is on "Global Warming" and the competition is open to all youths from the ASEAN+3 countries. For more information, please visit aseanyouthfestival.org/capturenature.

D. Welcome Board The delegates' Welcome Board is a 30-piece collage of Singapore 's landmarks. We are inviting 30 institutions to digitally transform each piece into a montage of youth-related pictures. For more information on how your institution can participate, please refer to Annex B. A CD with your piece of the collage will be sent to your institution shortly.

If you're interested to help out, do indicate your interest on our GCC TAGBOARD (it can be found on the left column of this page).

SEMINAR: Youth and YouTube: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections

Topic: Youth and YouTube: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections

Speaker: Her Excellency Patricia L Herbold
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore

Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Time: 9.00 am – 10.30 am

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

About the Speaker
Patricia L Herbold of Bellevue, Washington, was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore on 7 November 2005. Ambassador Herbold is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry from Edgecliff College in Cincinnati. She holds a J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law of Northern Kentucky University.
Ambassador Herbold began her career as an analytical chemist at the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later served as Chief of the Data Processing Unit in its Lake Erie Program Office. She was Associate Regional Counsel for the Cincinnati Real Estate Investment Office of the Prudential Insurance of America from 1979 to 1988, Vice President and General Counsel of Bank One, Dayton, N.A. from 1988 to 1990 and an attorney with the law firm of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister in Cincinnati from 1990 through 1994. Ambassador Herbold served as a Council member and Mayor of Montgomery, Ohio from 1983 to 1987.

After moving to Bellevue in 1995, Ambassador Herbold served a gubernatorial appointment as a Commissioner on the Washington State Gambling Commission from 1997 to 2000. She served as Chairman of the King County (WA) Republican Party from December 2002 to December 2004.

Other community activities include serving as a member of the President’s 21st Century Workforce Council, on the Boards of St. Joseph Orphanage of Cincinnati, Ohio; Salmon P. Chase College of Law; the Seattle Art Museum; the Performing Arts Center Eastside in Bellevue; Washington Policy Center and Long Live the Kings, a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
Ambassador Herbold is married to Robert J Herbold and they have three children and five grandchildren.

Abstract
A wide variety of factors have made the 2008 U.S. Presidential election the most dynamic in memory – and the general election has yet to officially begin. Different observers point to various key voting blocs that swung the outcome of the primaries and will likely impact the results of November's contest: single women, working-class males, small-town Americans and Hispanics. However, the vast majority of political pundits agree that young people have played a crucial role in the primaries and will continue to do so during the general election. The American "baby boomlet" during the 1980s and 1990s, whose members are now turning eighteen or enrolled at university, is one reason for the new wave of young people getting involved in politics. Another factor is the Internet and related new technologies that are attracting youth to political activism in droves. Ambassador Herbold will give an overview of the election process and discuss these new trends, which have the potential to dramatically shape this year's presidential race and its outcome.

ISEAS cordially invites you to the Seminar.

REPLY FORM:
By Fax: 6775-6264 / 6775-6259


The Seminar Co-ordinator
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614


I will be able to attend the Seminar on Youth and YouTube: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections by Ambassador Patricia L Herbold on Tuesday, 24 June 2008 at 9.00 am in ISEAS Seminar Room II.


Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms:
(please underline surname)

Designation:


Department:


Organisation:


Address:


Tel No:


Fax No:


E-mail address:


Date:


Please complete the Reply Form and return by fax to the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies or email: mailto:karthi@iseas.edu.sg by Monday, 23 June 2008.


Notes:
1. All registrations will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.
2. Parking is available at the Heng Mui Keng Complex Carpark, located next to ISEAS Building. At the car park, please take the lift to LEVEL 6 (Lobby) and exit through the main entrance to ISEAS Building. For the location map, please logon to http://www.iseas.edu.sg/abiseas.html.
3. The hourly parking charges payable from Mondays-Fridays [8.00am-6.59pm] is $1.07 per hour.

SEMINAR: Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050

Topic: Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050

Speaker: Dr Cho-Oon Khong
Chief Political Analyst
Shell International
Netherlands

Date: Monday, 16 June 2008

Time: 10.30 am – 12.00 noon

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

Speaker
Cho-Oon Khong is Chief Political Analyst in the Global Business Environment team, Shell International, with over 10 years of experience in leading and participating in country scenario projects. Cho advises on political trends, is responsible for political risk analysis for the Shell Group, and leads the external environment assessments for the Group’s country reviews. He was actively involved in developing the 1995, 1998, 2001 and 2005 sets of Shell Global Scenarios.

Dr Cho tracks politics and international relations and is particularly interested in issues of political development in Asia and the Middle East. He has worked with a range of international organisations, governments, universities, research institutions and business companies in Asia, Europe, the US and Africa. He is a member of the advisory panel of the Evian Group and of the Social Studies Advisory Board of Warwick University.

Dr Cho previously taught Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath and the National University of Singapore, researching political development in East Asia. He was also Senior Economist at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London and Laski Scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge. He graduated from the University of Singapore, and received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the London School of Economics.
AbstractTo help think about the future of energy, Shell has developed two scenarios that describe alternative ways it may develop and the choices that we face. The scenarios highlight efficient energy use and the need to develop clean energy technologies in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and address concerns over climate change. Shell uses scenarios to test its strategy against a range of possible developments over the long-term. These scenarios highlight the need for the right combination of policy, technology and commitment from governments, industry and society globally, if we are to achieve a sustainable future.

You are cordially invited to the Seminar.


REPLY FORM:
By Fax: 6775-6264 / 6775-6259

The Seminar Co-ordinator
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614


I will be able to attend the Seminar on Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050 byDr Cho-Oon Khong on Monday, 16 May 2008 at 10.30 am in ISEAS Seminar Room II.



Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms: ____________________________________________________________
(please underline surname)

Designation: _________________________________________________________________


Department: _________________________________________________________________


Organisation: ________________________________________________________________


Address: ____________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________


Tel No:_______________________________
Fax No: ______________________________


E-mail address:________________________________
Date: ______________________


Please complete the Reply Form and return by fax to the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies or email: karthi@iseas.edu.sg by Friday, 13 June 2008.

Notes:
1. All registrations will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.
2. Parking is available at the Heng Mui Keng Complex Carpark, located next to ISEAS Building. At the car park, please take the lift to LEVEL 6 (Lobby) and exit through the main entrance to ISEAS Building.
3. The hourly parking charges payable from Mondays-Fridays [8.00am-6.59pm] is $1.07 per hour.

Australian Universities International Alumni Convention

HI ALL!

We (GCC) have received 35 complimentary tickets to the following convention for selected sessions:

Australian Universities International Alumni Convention

Theme : Futuropolis – The Way Ahead Thru Alumni Connections

Date : 11 – 13 June 2008

Venue : SUNTEC Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre


The AUIAC is a conference to bring together international alumni of Australian universities, tertiary and professional institutions as well as partners of these alumni. The conference focuses on future trends in education, business, entrepreneurship, health and wealth, science and innovation, etc. Please refer to attached website for information www.auiac2008.org.


Conditions: Dress code for men, shirt/tie and for the ladies, office attire. Lunch not provided but tea breaks are.

Calendar of Events!

Past Month's Events:
May 08
• European Union Forum (30 April)
• Annual General Meeting (7 May) cum Award Ceremony: Certificate of Appreciation for Committee Members cum Farewell Party
• Listening Skills Training (14 May)
• CCN Day – Contribution to CCN Emergency Fund(16 May)Support Group for Myanmar Students (21 May)

On-going Events:
June 08
• Mid Semester Test
• Protocol WorkshopSub-Committee Recruitment

Upcoming Events:
July 08
• Informal Team Building - BBQ
• ZA Grooming Workshop
• ASEAN Youth Festival

SUB-COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT

TP GLOBAL CONNECT CLUB

SUB-COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT DRIVE IS HERE!

Want to have a fun-filled and enriching CCA in your poly life? And at the same time, earn seal points and enlarge your social circle?!

Join us and be part of this dynamic team! Be involved in organizing exciting events and gain more insights into the many international issues out there! You’ll even get to meet foreigners through our hosting events!

Hesitate no more! If you’re interested, do send us your particulars (as follows) to gcc_jamieyusi@yahoo.com.sg

FULL NAME:
ADMIN NO:DIPLOMA:
SCHOOL:
ACADEMIC YEAR/SEMESTER:
CONTACT NO:
EMAIL:
PREFERRED INTERVIEW DATE AND TIMING (AM / PM)*:

Last day for submission: 15 JUNE 2008

*All interested candidates are required to attend ONE interview session. The two dates for interview are 16 and 17 JUNE 2008, held between 10am to 4pm in the TP library project rooms. So, please do indicate your preferred date and timing (AM / PM) for the interview.

You will receive a confirmation email from us regarding your finalized interview date, time slot and venue as soon as possible.

For more information regarding GCC, please visit the following sites:
1) TP GCC Blog- http://tpgcc.blogspot.com/
2) TP GCC Accounts in both Facebook and Friendster, under the Group Category

Should you have any enquiries, feel free to email Shi Qin (President of GCC) at gcc_shiqin@yahoo.com.sg

PS: All Ex-subcomm members are welcome too! =)

We hope to see you soon!

EU Ambassador Forum

International Relations & Industry Services (IRIS) and Global Connect Club (GCC) had co-organising this super high profile event, the European Union (EU) Ambassador Forum. His Excellency Holger Standertskjold, Ambassador, Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Singapore was the speaker for the Forum. HE's talk was focus on the theme 'The European Union - 50 Years of achievement'.

This talk was held on the 30 April 2008 at the Auditorium 2. On the actual day, we had received overwhelming response from both the staff and student bodies. Once again, we would like to thank everyone who had attended and we do hope that you have benefitted much from the talk.

GCC AGM

GCC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on 7th May 2008, at ENG LT 26. The event will commence at 5.30pm.

See you there!