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Its late at night and you

are meticulously workingthrough the never-ending

pile of tutorials. When

hunger strikes What doyou do? You try to ignorethem but the pangs just

wont go away. At themoment when you thinkyou have to surrender tothe hungry ghosts,

you hear the call that

might just save your life

Continue on Page 3.

It is alwaysvery muchan uproar

during thefirst supperwhen the

Block Committee andsports captains try theirbest to promote thevarious sports and gettingfreshmen to participate inour Inter-Block Game(IBG). The block pride ison the line and we allhave the duty to keep it

upContinue on Page 3.

Staying in CD

was one of the

best moments

in my NUS life. I

will definitely

miss my friends,

handmade

suppers and of

course CD

waffles!

Tan Min

D309 2010-11

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Exciting events coming

your way

Inter-Block Games

East Wing Supper

Waffle Nights

Formal Hall Dinner

Block Head? RF?Huh? Whats that?!

Learn about our key appointment

holders, what they do and where

they stay.

Read more on Page 2

CD Block CommitteeLooking after the welfare of our

residents has always been our

priority. Find out the duties andresponsibilities of a Block Comm

member and also the perks and

rewards this role brings.

Read more on Page 4

Neighbours / Friends /Study buddies

Sign up for badminton!Wanna try handball withme?Lets join Volley-ball together. The captainis from our block!

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Our Resident Fellow (RF): A/P Samuel Chong

Prof Chong is an Associate Professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in the Department

of Paediatrics.

What he does: Works very closely with the Hall Master, other members of the SeniorCommon Room Committee (SCRC), the Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC), andHall Administration Office in enhancing the residential life experience of students living inthe Halls of Residence.

What others think of him:He may seem quiet at times but is actually very friendly onceyou get to know him better!

Where to find him:All way up D block.

One interesting fact: This is his 12th and penultimate year as RF of CD block!

Block Head: Foo Yin Bing Winnie, or Poo Bear as others like to call

Major:Year 2 Pharmacy

Our bubbly Block Head, Winnie is not only smart but was also discovered to beartistically talented when she took up the role of a designer in last years XQRJcommittee. She is now part of the KEWOC 11/12 Programmes team and as well asmember of the Pharmacy Rag team.

What she does: Represents the block and liaise with our RF, JCRC & other block

heads. She also coordinates & sets the direction of the Block Comm.

What others think of her:Shes like a kite. Fun, colorful & so light you can fly her!

Where to find her:If you have any questions or doubts, dont hesitate to approachher at C210 or contact her at 91519950 / foo.winnie@gmail.com

One interesting fact: She gets sore throat whenever she eats chocolate.

Vice-Block Head: Koek Jun Hui Terence, more affectionately

known as Ter.

Major:Year 3 Applied Chemistry

An active Keviian who was in Hallplay set dcor, KEWOC 10/11. The two-time CD ViceHead is also the captain of our road relay team this year! He enjoys night runs and isthe craziest Taylor Swift fan youll ever meet, in our block at least. Doing his internship

at ExxonMobil this semester, you wonder how he manages to juggle hall, work &studies all so perfectly.

What he does: Shares the workload of the Block Head. Mainly in charge ofprogrammes & activities.

What others think of him:A serious guy not to be messed with

Where to find him:You can find him at C114 or contact him at 96499385 /

cooltales@gmail.com

One interesting fact:Our dear paratrooper is afraid of HEIGHTS!

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This is the call that many blockers

await as it marks the start of a

scrumptious supper. Amidst the

sea of yellow, one can easily

make out the extravagant feast

prepared by our Block Committee.

From pasta to fruit salads, the list

is non-exhaustive.

Throughout the semester, there will

be many themed suppers

organized by the Block Committee.

Most well-known to CD is our

Waffle night - A must-try for every

resident in hall. Hall-made batter

cooked with truckloads of love that

is tasty even when eaten plain.

How can anyone even resist that?

The splendid assortments of food is

certainty overwhelming, but wait,

theres more! What is good food

without awesome entertainment?

Usually, our Block Committee will

organize various forms of games

to engage the blockers and

facilitate interaction. If you are a

fan of popular game shows such

as Wheel of Fortune or Who

wants to be a millionaire, then it

will definitely be one enjoyable

night for you.

So do lookout for the door tagsand posters of our suppers!!! Don

your block tee, make your way

down to the CD lounge and be

prepared to be in for a gastronomic

adventure!

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Led by the captains of the block and enthusiastic seniors,freshmen will explode the grounds of King Edward VII Hallas they engage in a battle of brawn and at times, thebrain.

This is the time for you to showcase what youve got!

Think youre not a sporty person? Why not?Dont be afraid to let the inner sportsman within you shine!

From tennis to netball to even sepak takraw - there is nobetter opportunity other than IBG which lets you

experience all the sports you never thought you hadpotential in.

Just ashort history on how CD fared in IBG 2010

CD was crowned the winning champion of Table Tennis,

Squash, Volleyball, Basketball, Floorball, Handball,

Road Relay & Badminton!

That is 8 Gold medals out of all 13 sports played!

It has been 9 years since CD has achieved so much

during IBG. However, this victory did not come easy as

the block lacked seniors and was at disadvantage in

terms of experience. It was the freshmen that made the

unbalanced difference. Against all odds, CD proved that

with gusto and enthusiasm, we were able to strive evenin the face of adversity. We became the underdog, the

black horse, and it was nothing short of astounding.

Join us in this coming IBG and together bring glory

to CD once again!

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The CD Times 2011/12 Issue 1 Published by CD Block Committee Page 4

Headed by the Block & Vice-Block head, the Block Committee is made up of a group of student

residents that looks after the welfare of our blockers. Taking charge of various block events such

as the Inter-Block Games and Block Suppers, the main aim of the Block committee is to create acohesive, pleasant & exuberant environment for residents to live in.

What you can expect:

As a part of the block committee,junior members can choose to be ineither of the sub committees.

Level IC

As the title suggests, a level IC is in

charge of a level. Besides tasks likecollecting block funds anddistributing welfare packs, the soleduty of a level IC is to make theblockers feel at home.

small actions as such can touch thehearts of people.

It is really important that a level ICtakes the initiative to mingle andbond the blockers. It is only wheneveryone is bonded can we trulyexperience what we call block spirit. Fang Ming, Level IC 09/10

Publicity

The Publicity sub-committee has

simply one role - Awareness.

We should never underestimate how small

actions as such can touch the hearts of

people. Fang Ming, Level IC 09/10

Without coverage and awareness,how will the resident CD blockerkeep up with the latest affairshappening in CD Block and realisewhat fun he/she missed out? Givingsneak previews and sharingmemories of past events; these areall part of a Publicity members job.

'I remember the times when wehelped re-decorate the CDnoticeboards which displayed thosememorable moments, and made

personalised door tags for every CDblocker to help them feel a sense ofbelonging.

It was so much fun! This is our way

of helping them feel they belong

here and be proud of our vibrant CDblock.- Linus Tan, Pubs 10/11

Interested in being a part ofthis special family?Send in your name, major of study& sub-comm you want to be in tocdbc1112@yahoogroups.com

For more interesting photos, visitthis video link:http://bit.ly/o1HyTq

It wasthe examperiodand I seemy fellowblockersburning

midnight oil. So I wrote small lettersof encouragement and dropped itinto their welfare packs. Not soonafter, I received messages on howmy encouragement has given themmore motivation to work harder. Weshould never underestimate how

Special thanks to Prof Chong, Winnie, Fang Ming, Linus, Tan Min & Lin Hui who contributed to the newsletter in one way or another!