The Cambridge Chapter is pleased to announce that the official launch of the alumni commemorative volume, “Bridges: Celebrating the Cambridge-Singapore Connection”, will be on 8 June, Saturday.

Bridges brings together the many memories of Singaporeans through the ages (from the 1950s through to the present-day) who have studied at the University of Cambridge. Through a series of interviews, written contributions and memorabilia, it chronicles their experiences, as well as their reflections on what the Cambridge experience and lifelong connection has meant to them. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Bridges will go towards our supported charity, the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS).

Details of official launch

We welcome all alumni and especially contributors to the book to attend the launch, where we can mingle and share memories of Cambridge, hear from MINDS regarding their work, and how the proceeds from Bridges can help. Drinks and finger food will be provided.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 8 June 2013
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Venue: University Lounge, Level 6, SMU Building, 81 Victoria Street
Dress code: Smart Casual
(There is no charge for this event. However, to help us estimate how much food we need to cater, please do RSVP at this page by 28 May)

How to get the book

Payment for the book will be in the form of a direct donation to MINDS, which like all charitable donations, qualifies for 250% tax deduction. Please pay by cheque addressed to “MINDS”.

Copies of Bridges can be purchased and collected at the launch. Attendees of the Cambridge 800th Anniversary Gala Dinner are entitled to a copy of the book. If you are unable to attend but would like to purchase a copy, orders of the book, priced at a minimum donation to MINDS of $75, can be made through submitting an order form at the following link: http://www.tinyurl.com/cambridge-sg-book. Each copy will be bundled with a small craftwork created by the persons with disabilities who work at MINDS.

We will make alternative arrangements for pick-up after the launch date, and will keep you posted. This also applies to those who have sent in pre-orders for the book but are unable to attend the launch. If you require such alternative arrangements, please do inform or remind us by replying to this email.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing many of you on 8 June!

Yours,
Cambridge Chapter
The Oxford and Cambridge Society, Singapore

Dear Members,

Sylvia Lim, Chairman of the Workers’ Party (WP), was part of the opposition team which broke the political mould in Singapore during the 2011 General Election, winning the Aljunied Group Representative Constituency (GRC) with 54.7% of the votes.  The first ever GRC loss for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) resulted in three PAP Ministers losing their seats in Parliament and consequently, their jobs.

The lawyer and former lecturer has since also seen the PAP defeated in two other by-elections– one in Hougang and the other in Punggol East.

Has the political tide in Singapore turned?

How did the WP with its limited resources so quickly reshape itself into a credible party which gained the confidence of Singaporeans?

What does the WP stand for and do they have what it takes to govern Singapore? When do they expect to be ready?

Ask these and more of Sylvia Lim during a closed-door special session we have been able to arrange for our members.

This is bound to be a memorable dialogue session and will be moderated by Paul Supramaniam.

Do note that Chatham House Rules will apply, and attendance is strictly limited to 35 persons and only to Oxbridge Society members (no guests).

Details of event
Thursday, 2nd May 2013 at 6.30pm
2 Goodwood Hill
Limited roadside parking is available

Cost: $30 + processing fee per member to cover catering costs

Kindly direct all queries to Boon Siew Kam at: skboon@omm.com

RSVP and payment via the link below by 26th April 2013
http://sylvialimchat2013.eventbrite.sg/

If you are paying for your membership fee as well on the site, kindly keep Siew Kam informed by dropping her an email.

A Fireside Chat with Sundaram Tagore

Continuing with our distinguished guest series, Sundaram Tagore, who has more than twenty-five years of experience in the art world, will talk about the emerging art scenes in Singapore and Asia. It is sure to be an enlightening conversation about the critical role artists and collectors can play in fostering intercultural understanding in an increasingly complex and global world.

An art historian and curator, Sundaram Tagore was the first gallerist to focus exclusively on globalization by assembling a roster of artists from around the world. With spaces in New York City, Hong Kong and Singapore, he is devoted to examining the exchange of ideas between Western and non-Western cultures. As a global individual, he has pioneered cross-cultural exchange in the contemporary arts by mounting exhibitions and hosting not-for-profit events that encourage spiritual, social and aesthetic dialogues.

Tagore is a descendant of the influential Indian poet and Nobel Prize laureate Rabindranath Tagore. He did his doctoral studies in art history at Magdalen College, Oxford, and opened his first gallery in 1999. Tagore is also an award-winning filmmaker and writes for numerous art publications. He was previously a director at Pace Wildenstein Gallery in New York and has advised many international organizations including The Peggy Guggenheim Foundation, Venice, Italy; the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art, New York; and the United Nations.

Thursday, 25th April 2013 at 7:00pm

Sundaram Tagore Gallery

Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Road

Cost: $20 per member to cover catering

Members are allowed to bring one non-member guest. Additional guests will only be admitted if there are unallocated places.

Kindly RSVP by 19 April (Friday) to Bonnie Lee.  Payment should only be made once your place is confirmed; instructions are available here.

Dear Alumni,

The Boat Race Ball draws close and so does the deadline for signing up (15 March). We have currently reached full capacity of 100 sign-ups and are unable to take anymore guests; but if there is still interest, you can still drop us an email at events@oxbridge.org.sg to put yourself on the waitlist. We will notify you if there are any last minute cancellations.

For members who have signed up, we can only guarantee places to those have made full payment for the tickets by 22 March 2013 (Friday). To help us with our administration, please follow the instructions below closely.

Send in your cheque for both membership and Boat Race Ball payment to the following address:

Cheque should be made out to: “The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore”
Attn: Renny Oktavia
Re: Oxbridge Boat Race Ball Payment
BAR Corporate Services Pte Ltd
298 River Valley Road, Level 2
Singapore 238339

You should drop an email to renny@barcorporate.com and guoqiang@pin.sg with the subject “Payment for Boat Race Ball” to tell them to look out for the cheque.

If you wish to pay by bank transfer, you should also drop an email to renny@barcorporate.com and guoqiang@pin.sg, with the subject “Payment for Boat Race Ball” with the following details.

Name:
Mode of payment: *ATM transfer / iBanking (nick)
*For ATM transfers, please email us a clear snapshot of your ATM receipt.

Transaction reference no:
Date & Time of transfer:
Amount transferred:

The bank details are as follows:

Account Name: Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore
Account type: DBS Current Account
Bank Name: DBS Bank Limited
Address of Beneficiary Bank: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Centre, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 118
Account name: 118-901243-6
SWIFT CODE: DBSSSGSG

Thank you and look forward to seeing you at the end of the month.