Latest Events
MSAH Chinese New Year Celebration
30th January 2016
Hey Everyone,
Hoped you guys had a great new year and an amazing start to the new semester so far.
The Malaysian Singaporean Association of Houston (MSAH) would like to invite all RSF members to their annual Chinese New Year Celebration in Houston on Jan 30.
You can expect to get a 10 course (with Yu Shang!) dinner and other activities such as Ang Pow for Kids, Lion dance performance, Lucky gift and performances.
RSVP to Riceuniversitysingaporeans@gmail.com by Jan 20 and we can get discounted tickets for you.
Also, MSAH is recruiting performers for cultural dance, singing or musical instrumental performances. Please let RSF know if you are interested.
Thanks
Singaporean Thanksgiving Dinner
21 November 2015
Hi Everyone,
We received a very special invite from Sonny Lim of the Office of the President at Rice University for a Thanksgiving meal next week. RSVP directly to sonnylim@rice.edu or avilla@rice.edu if you are interested. This event is definitely not one to be missed.
"On behalf of the Office of the President, I would like to invite you to gather for a “Singaporean Thanksgiving” meal on Saturday, Nov 21 at 630pm. Please let us know if you are able to join us so that we can arrange for transportation (to, most likely, a SE Asian restaurant in Chinatown)"
Contact us at Riceuniversitysingaporeans@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Cheers
RSF
Dinner Event with Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)
19 October 2015
Hi Everyone,
The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) wants to have dinner with current Rice University students who have lived/studied in Singapore.
If you don’t know what the OSU does, here is their mission statement.
“The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) plans and coordinates a whole-of-government effort to engage overseas Singaporeans to keep them emotionally connected to Singapore. OSU works with many partners to organise and support a suite of programmes that reaches out to a wide demographic of overseas Singaporeans.”
Event is on 19 October, Night. We will forward details for transport and location closer to the date.
This is a good chance to meet key officers from OSU and meet other awesome students from Rice who identify with Singapore. RSVP to Riceuniversitysingaporeans@gmail.com!
RSF
RSF Go Karting Session
5th September 2015
Hey everyone, as the first activity of RSF this year, we're organizing a trip to MSR Houston for some karting this Saturday! We're looking to leave after 2pm, and it costs $65 for three 15-min sessions of karting.
If you're into high-speed, adrenaline-inducing action, or if you just wanna hang out with Singlish-speaking people for a change, or if you miss the awesome El Presidente, please join us this Saturday! We have 7 spots open, so sign up before they are gone!
You can contact Damien or Win to sign up, or simply indicate here. See you guys!
RSF Bowling Session
23th July 2015
Hi Everyone,
RSF is organizing a friendly bowling session for current students enjoying the summer in Singapore. Here are the details below.
Date: 25 July, 2015
Time: 8pm
Location: Westwood Bowl, Civil Service Club, 91 Bukit Batok West Ave 2, Singapore 659206
If you are interested in coming, please RSVP by sending us an email.
RSF-Alumni Annual BBQ
11 July 2015
Hi guys,
We would like to everyone who are in Singapore for a very simple and casua get-together at Mandarin Gardens once again - it's a nice, spacious condo in the East with a good BBQ set up and a big pool, in case you fancy a swim.
Date: Sunday, July 19th
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Mandarin Gardens, BBQ Pit #6 (link to map)
Price: (alumni/current): $20/person (to help cover food/drinks/supplies)
Price: (new students/parents): Free ... you'll have plenty of expenses to worry about over the next few years
We hope you will be able to join us, as we are ever so eager to hear and share stories about Rice and all the whackiness it has to offer. If you are able to join us, please RSVP by Sunday, July 12th to Alex (alex.sigeda@gmail.com) and Ameer (ameerjumabhoy@gmail.com).
Also, please follow THIS LINK to update your contact details and fill out some additional information to help us better prepare for the event.
If you are unable to join us, but would like to be included on future communications, please drop us a note as well - it will help us maintain a more or less updated directory of active students/alumni in the area.
Hope to see you there!
Year end dinner
25 April 2015
The Office of the President would like to invite students from Singapore and Malaysia for a year end dinner on Saturday, April 25th.
You should plan to meet in front of Lovett Hall at 6:00 p.m.
If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to Amanda Villa (copied in email). The restaurant venue will depend on the number of attendees.
For anyone who would like to go with their Singaporean or Malaysian friends, let us know and we can bring you along as a guest!
Advanced Immigration Seminar
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Dear Rice International Students and Scholars,
You are invited a free “Advanced Immigration Seminar” to hear top immigration lawyers, Andrew Gee and Tania Glowinski Gonzales, from Harry Gee & Associates, who will come to campus on February 4, 2015. This will have very helpful information, whether you are just starting your academic career in the USA - and especially if you are approaching the end. International scholars would all benefit from attending.
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Where: Sewall Hall, Room 301
Who: Andrew Gee and Tania Glowinski Gonzales, from law firm Harry Gee & Associates
Topics Include: Employment in the USA now and after your nonimmigrant status, H-1Bs, permanent residency, immigration limitations and opportunities, immigration updates.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions to immigration experts, as well as learning to plan your immigration steps and needs.
See you there and bring a friend!
Adria and the OISS Staff
