Outing to Joo Chiat!

Hello fellow Geographers! 

School is starting and what better way to catch up with friends and professors before the school term officially starts! We will be exploring the many hidden gems of Joo Chiat with none other than Dr. Woon Chih Yuan! Sign up here if you are eager to know more about the geographical landscape of Joo Chiat, try out the many wonderful food options, or just want to make new friends! There are only limited slots available so do sign up soon to avoid disappointment! 

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n6TCnUTyVESepy7_E2-ZEm8ZPcCY9UbC1WBjMemtQX4/viewform

We hope to see you there!

Love,
NUS Geog Soc
47th MC

Study Sessions at the Earth Lab are back!

Dear Geographers! 

Study sessions are back!! If you need a place to study, do come to Earth Lab!

Please note the dates listed in the poster. 
Lastly, ALL THE BEST! and we hope to see you at the Earth Lab!

Love,

NUS Geog Soc

47th MC

Geographers' Exam Welfare Pack Giveaway!

Hey Geographers,

Geog. Soc is giving out the Geographers' Exam Welfare Pack! 

Date and Time: 10 April (Wed) to 12 April (Fri), 12pm to 4pm. 
Venue: Block ADM #02-01, Geog. Soc Room

PS: It will be on a first come first serve basis and do come to collect yours!

See you there ;)

Geography Major's Tea 2013!

Hello Geographers,

You're invited to Geography Major's Tea 2013, happening on the 8th of March (Friday)!

For more enquiries email us at geogsoc.majorswelfare@gmail.com.

To RSVP, email your name and matric number to Mrs Chong at muigek@nus.edu.sg by 22nd February 2013.

Love,
Majors' Welfare Team
47th MC

Outing to the Singapore Maritime Gallery!

Hello Geographers!

Ever wondered how Singapore transformed to be one of the world’s leading international maritime centres? Why is maritime an important part of Singapore’s past, present and future? Join us for a guided tour to Singapore Maritime Gallery!

There is only a maximum of 30 places available.

Sign up through this form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHlsYTUyRE5PeTF3aXdTQzV6RlY0Q3c6MA

Have a great recess week and we look forward to seeing you there on 9th March! :)

Love,
NUS Geog Soc
47th MC

Outing to Marina Bay City Gallery!

Hello Geographers! 

Welcome back to school! Geogsoc wishes to kickstart this semester with an outing to the Marina Bay City Gallery! Join us on this outing as we learn about the urban transformation of Marina Bay from the 1970s to what we see now!

There is only a maximum of 30 places available.

Sign up through this form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDRGUW5QTldCcnhhM3NPMUdwcTlaOGc6MQ 

We look forward to seeing you there! :)

Love,
NUS Geog Soc
47th MC

Outing to Gardens By the Bay!

Hi Geographers!

Sign up for our Gardens by the Bay outing now! It will be plenty of fun and a very good break after exams :) 

Sign up through this form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGR3NDVhS0dVdjhFVy1wRTlFYzBvTEE6MQ#gid=0

Only 30 slots are available so it will be a first come first serve basis. 
Payment is required once you sign up! We look forward to seeing you there! :)

Love,
NUS Geog Soc
47th MC

Study Sessions at the Earth Lab!

Dear Geographers, 

If you are fretting about the lack of space to study, worry no more! The Earth Lab will be open for study sessions for all geography majors! (Do note the time and date!)

Geog Soc wishes you ALL THE BEST in your preparation for the upcoming exams and we hope to see you at the Earth Lab!

Love,

NUS Geog Soc

47th MC

Order the Geography Majors' Tee 2012/13 now!

Dear Geographers,

The NUS Geographical Society is proud to present Majors' Tee AY2012/2013!Some changes have been made to Design A, which won the most votes, in order to meet the printer's requirements. Loo Wen Bin, the creator of the winning design has also decided to incorporate the slogan from Leong Mun Kidd's Design C into his "Make Space for NUS Geographers!" design. 

To place an order for your Majors' T-shirt, please fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHd5Q28yVDdMSHlaZkRrY1A2Wi1GTGc6MQ#gid=0

We will also be selling our remaining stock of "I Need My Space" Majors' Tee from AY09/10. However, limited quantities of sizes XS, M, L and XL only are available. These shirts will be sold at Bench 10 on a first-come-first-served basis. Both the AY09/10 and AY12/13 Majors' T-shirts cost $12 a piece.

Please note that once you fill in the form you will be required to submit your cash payment during our payment collection periods along the AS1 Walkway at Bench 10. You should be able to spot our big yellow banner!

Collection of payment and orders on 10-11th October, Wednesday and Thursday
11:30am - 1:45pm
3:45pm - 4:40pm

Should you be unable to make payment during the above timeslots, you may ask a friend to help you make payment. If this is really not an option, please send me an email at geogsoc.specialprojects@gmail.com and we can work something out.

To view the T-shirts click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/87823962@N07/
To view the size chart, click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/87823962@N07/

Cheers,
Jocelyn Ng
NUS Geog Soc
Special Projects Project Director

Outing to Labrador Nature Park and Coastal Park and Keppel Bay

Hi Geographers!

Join us out on a trip to Labrador Nature Park and Coastal Park and Keppel Bay on 27 October 2012! Take time off from this hectic semester and have fun while learning! :D

Meet at 9am at Harbourfront MRT station

Itinerary:

Alexandra Garden Trail

Berlayer Creek

Bukit Chermin Mangrove Boardwalk

Keppel Bay Bridge

Lunch @ Harbourfront

Highlights:

Goodie bag for everyone!

Mangrove walk led by Assistant Professors Dr. Dan Friess and Dr. Jesse Hastings

Please RSVP to

geogsoc.majorswelfare@gmail.com

 by 19 October with your name and contact number. 
We hope to see you there! :)

Love,
NUS Geog Soc
47th MC

AY2012/2013 Majors' T-Shirt: Vote For Your Favorite Design Now!

Dear Geographers,

A big thank you to everyone who have submitted their designs! Due to the overwhelming number of designs received, we have shortlisted 5 designs for voting.

We hope that you will support this Majors' Welfare initiative by voting for your favourite design at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7HQ9JQV   

The poll will close on the 7th of October, Sunday, 2359hrs and results will be announced on the 8th of October, Monday. 

Further details regarding order and payment for your new Major's Tee will be posted in due time.

Here are the shortlisted designs: 

Design A by Loo Wen Bin

Front: Make space for NUS GEOGRAPHERS! 

Back: empty

For a larger image: http://flic.kr/p/dfhpzz

Design B by Alvin Tan

Front: MY GEOGRAPHY

Back: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE


For a larger image: http://flic.kr/p/dfjaPx 

Design C by Leong Mun Kidd

Front: Geography means the (world) to me

Back: Geographer National University of Singapore

*where (world) is denoted by a picture of a globe 

For a larger image: http://flic.kr/p/dfpHDK

Design D by Jocelyn Ng

Front: geogger. National University of Singapore

Back: mapping the world one step at a time... 

For a larger image: http://flic.kr/p/dfhqtL

Design E by Leong Mun Kidd 
Front: Geographers =/= (tree)huggers
Back: Geographer National University of Singapore
*where (tree) is denoted by a picture of a tree

For a larger image: http://flic.kr/p/dfpHxC

The final colour scheme(s) for the Majors' Tee is subject to change and will be decided by the designer.  

This year, we have decided to award the creator of the winning design with one complimentary Majors' Tee from Geog Soc! Don't wait, cast your vote for your favourite design now! :D

Love,

Majors' Welfare 

NUS Geographical Society

47th Management Committee

Geog Major's T-Shirt AY2012/2013

Dear Geography Majors, 

Geog Soc is keen to print a new Majors' T-shirt for AY2012/2013! We would like to invite everyone who are interested to take part in designing the new shirt design for this AY. 

The conditions would be: 

1. Maximum two colours (e.g. white in front and white at the back are considered two colours, white and red in front are considered two colours).
2. The design must be submitted on a shirt template.

3. Please send your submissions to geogsoc.majorswelfare@gmail.com, submission deadline is the 24th of September (Monday), 2012. 

Voting of the designs will be on 1st to 5th of October, and the winning entry will be announced on the 6th of October. 

We will be collating your orders in Week 8. More information will be given in due course :)

As a form of reference, the two images below are the design for the Majors' T-shirt in AY2011/2012.

A blank T-shirt template can be downloaded from this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jsynwfkq6lf2kvp/hYvOMDJTXk

Have fun designing and hope to see your submissions soon! :) Jiayou and all the best for your mid-terms, essay submissions and projects!

Loves,

Majors Welfare Cell 
47th Management Committee

Outing to Tanjung Piai and Pulau Kukup Johor National Park

 

Join us on a trip to 

Tanjung Piai and 

Pulau Kukup Johor National Park 

this 'summer' vacation!  

Date: 20 June 2012 (Wednesday) 

Time: 0830 to 1900 

Cost: $17 

(after 80% subsidy of coach fares by the NUS Geographical Society).

Interested? 

Sign up at http://bit.ly/Ld3wj7 by 2 June 2012!  

**Priority will be given to Geography majors.

Study Session for Geographers @ Earth Lab

Dear Geography Majors,

With the kind approval and support from the Department of Geography, the Earth Lab will be open for studying throughout the examination period (date and time reflected on the poster)!

Terms and conditions include:
1. Geography Majors & students reading GE1101e only.

2. No reservation of seats allowed. 

3. No food and drinks allowed in the Earth Lab. 

4. Noise must be kept to a minimum. 

5. Geog Soc will not be responsible for any missing belongings. 

So, grab your books/readings/laptops and come down to the Earth Lab for an alternative place to study!

Note: For Majors who have yet to collect your copy of Geosphere and mug, please come by the Earth Lab during the Reading Week (weekdays) from 9am to 5.30pm to collect them.

Geog Soc wishes you ALL THE VERY BEST in your preparation for the upcoming exams and we hope to see you at the Earth Lab! :)

Loves,
NUS Geog Soc 

Geographers' Exam Welfare Pack Giveaway!

Dear Geographers (Year 1 to Honours year students, Graduate students, Professors), 

When: 5 April 2012 (Thursday) 

Time: 11am - 3pm

Where: Geog Soc room (Block ADM, Level 2)

Mark your calendars everyone, it's the first ever
GEOGRAPHERS' EXAM WELFARE PACK GIVEAWAY! :D It will be filled with goodies like the latest Geosphere, KEEP CALM & GEOG ON mug (in FOUR exciting colours), coffee, snacks, pens and many more!


Do drop by the Geog booth at the AS1 Walkway to pick up your very own welfare pack. It will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, for Geographers (Year 1 to Honours year, Graduate students, Professors) only!  

*Compulsory to bring along your matric card/ identity card/ ezlink card for verification! 


Till then, KEEP CALM AND GEOG ON! 

Geog Soc goes on a URA City Gallery and a Chinatown Boutique Hotel Tour

Join us on a  

URA City Gallery and Chinatown Boutique Hotel Tour
on the 7 April 2012 (Saturday) 

9.30am to 12.30pm!

Take the time to relax and enjoy a fun Saturday with your fellow Geog friends! :)

Please RSVP to http://bit.ly/wNxflW 

by 17 March 2012 (Saturday).

We look forward to seeing you there! :D

Geography Majors Tea - Friday 9 March 2012, 3-5pm at AS7 Seminar Rooms ABC

Dear Students,

Invitation to the Geography Majors Tea (Friday 9 March 2012, 3–5pm, AS7 Seminar Rooms ABC)

As a Geography major, you are an extremely important part of our Department.  Beyond the classroom, we would like to engage with you on an informal way and to get feedback from you regarding your experience at NUS. Towards this end, we are organizing a Geography Majors Tea on Friday 9 March 2011, 3-5pm, at AS7 Seminar Rooms ABC. If you happen to have a class at 2-4pm or 4-6pm, I hope the timing of the tea will allow you to join us at either at 4-5pm or 3-4pm. 


Some majors have expressed concerns about changes in the curriculum and requirements for pursuing Honours. Some important announcements on these matters (eg. GE3240, timeline for Year 3 final semester, GE4101A/B, Honours Thesis, ISM) will be made at the start of the session.  Then, students will get an opportunity to chat with various Geography lecturers (in a ‘rotational’ manner, so you get to meet with around 6 staff members in total). In previous years, students have told us they enjoy the chat most because it is a way to get to know their lecturers ‘up close and personal’.

Programme

3pm: Welcome

3.10pm:  Important Announcement on Geography Curriculum & Honours Requirements

3:40pm: Up close and personal with your friendly lecturers

4.55pm: End of event

So, please do come along and share your thoughts with us!  Please sign up with Mrs. Chong Mui Gek (geocmg@nus.edu.sg) by Friday, 24 February 2012 so that we can plan for refreshments.  I look forward to seeing you there.




Matthias Roth
Associate Professor
Acting Head

Geog Soc Outing: Reef Walk at St. John's Island

Dear Geography Majors,

Join us on a guided Reef Walk on St John's Island on the 20th of February!

Take the time to relax and enjoy a fun Monday during the recess week with your fellow Geog friends! :)

Please RSVP to http://bit.ly/w7Uasx

 by the 10th of February (Friday)

Study Session @ Earth Lab

Geog Soc is pleased to announce that we will be opening up the Earth Lab for your revision during the reading week (: Please refer to the picture for more details, we hope to see you there :D

From Publicity Cell (Blog)

Majors' teeshirts are arriving!

Hey Geographers!


Good news! The "KEEP CALM & GEOG ON" as well as the "I need my space" T-shirts are arriving just-in-time for the exams! Please come and collect your T-shirts from this Wednesday (9/11) - Friday (11/11). Our collection time is from 11:30am to 2:30pm along the AS1 Walkway. Do note that you have to bring along your receipts, otherwise we won't be able to give you your shirts!


Thank you for all your support thus far! :) Jiayou & Geog on! :D


Loves,
NUS Geographical Society