Junior Common Room Committee

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About JCRC

contributed by Sim Yew Yen Allan Allex

From Eusoff College's humble beginning is the 1950s, the Eusoff Junior Common Room Committee was established as the representative body for resident undergraduates. It is based upon the UK model associated with Oxbridge Universities where the JCRC would compliment the Senior Common Room Committee of academics in the administration of the institution. With the official opening of Eusoff College by Mrs Maude Scott on the 1st of November 1958, the course of successive JCRC leaders began with the 1st JCRC being elected, into office with its first president, Mrs Ng Kim Lan.

The objectives of the Hall's JCRC are:
(1) To promote and safeguard the interests of the Hall and its members.
(2) To uphold and respect the dignity & equality of every member without regard to religion, race, sex or creed.
(3) To promote and further academic, social, cultural and sporting activities.
(4) To foster corporate life among the members of the Hall.
(5) To promote Hall spirit and a sense of belonging and responsibility to the Hall.
(6) To encourage participation in projects of benefit to the community.
(7) To provide the basic framework within which decisions regarding Hall life are to be made.

Brief History

contributed by Sim Yew Yen Allan Allex

With the shift of the University to its new location in 1980, the University administration decided for the building of new halls on campus at Kent Ridge. The first shift for Eusoff College to Eusoff Hall began with Eusoff Hall's commencement of operations in June 1988. The Hall inaugurated its first JCRC with an investiture ceremony in 1988. The Eusoff Hall JCRC also began its tradition donning its maroon jacket blazer adorned with the Hall Crest emblazoned on its breast pocket. President Wee Kim Wee formally opened Eusoff Hall on 5 August 1989. The college would continue to operate at Evans Road till 2001, with both the hall and college possessing their own JCRC working in synergy. Up to the present, the hall indeed enjoys and continues to nurture a strong successive line of student leaders who are motivated, caring, objective and creative in responding to present concerns while at the same time upholding the institution's traditions of excellence and harmony for the future.

In the academic year 2009/10, Ren Ji took over as the 22nd JCRC president.

Committee Structure

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The 22nd Junior Common Room Committee Members (AY0910)

Lee Ren Ji Gerard David

President of JCRC

Ren Ji is a 3rd year student of NUS Business School. He is currently the JCRC president and he will be leading Eusoff Hall Orientation Committee (EHOC), Dance Production (DP) and Hall Management Committee. Ren Ji is no stranger to all Eusoffians. Some of his previous notable appointments in Hall include Inter Block Games (IBG) Head and Eusoff Expeditions Head. Besides, Ren Ji is well known in the sports arena as he was the former Sports Management Committee (SMC) Publicity Vice-Head, Floorball Captain and Soccer Vice-Captain. While Ren Ji has been actively contributing to hall through various committees, he also strikes a balance with his hobbies as well. Some of his hobbies include butterfly catching, durian hunting, sticker collecting, disturbing his fellow A block level 4 friends, and watching "Gossip Girl" with his close neighbour, Siva. As Ren Ji quotes himself, "I dream of a Eusoff where every stranger is a friend, and every friend gets stranger. Eusoff has become a home to me, and i would like to look after everyone like they are my family." Such a quote fully encapsulates his vision and direction for the hall in his term of office. Click on the below clip have a review of the President's message during the 22nd JCRC investiture.

Wong Pei Zhou

Vice-President of JCRC

Pei Zhou is a 3rd year student majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently the JCRC vice-president and he will be the ex-officio for Eusoff Hall Dinner and Dance (DnD) and External Relations Committee (ERC). He has been actively involved in various Hall activities. Some of his previous notable appointments in AY0809 include Eusoff Expeditions Head, Badminton Captain for Inter Hall Games (IHG) and he was a member of the Badminton Varsity Team. Besides, he participates actively in cultural events such as Dance Production (DP), Chingay 2009 and Rag Dance in 2008 and 2009. Pei Zhou's outgoing nature makes him want to discover more about himself as well as the people around. As Pei Zhou quotes himself, "I see this vice-presidency as an opportunity to challenge myself, but more importantly, as a chance to make a difference for my fellow Hall residents."

So Man Yan

Vice-President of JCRC

Man Yan is a 3rd year Arts student majoring in Geography. She is currently the Vice-President of the JCRC of Eusoff Hall and an active member of Eusoff Choir. She has been actively contributing to hall through various committees such as Dance production, choir and EusoffWorks. Her passion for dancing fueled her drive and she has also been an active dancer in Chingay 2009, Dance production and Rag day 2009. On top of that, she has also served as the previous Student Affairs Director and has served the community through the Eusoff Voluntary Corps (elderly service). Her amiable and approachable personality makes her a well-liked Eusoffian to her peers and she enjoys spending time with her friends. Besides, she enjoys making music in her own free time such as singing and playing the guitar or the piano. As Man Yan quotes herself, "There's never such thing as a wrong way - but just a detour". All in all, her pervious term in the office as a JCRC will be the greatest source of experience for the current JCRC.

Ngiam Mei Ying Sherry

Honorary General Secretary

Sherry is a sophomore in the NUS Business School. She is currently the Honorary General Secretary and she will be leading the Secretariat. Some of her previous notable contributions to the hall include the Flag Director of the flag team 0910, Inter Hall Games (IHG) Convening, and as a wardrober in Dance Productions. Having a meticulous nature, Sherry has developed her own unique and effective style in managing the vast amounts of paper work which needs to be processed. As the Honorary General Secretary, Sherry envisions herself as the arms of the President and Vice-President while keeping proper documentation of every single piece of paper work. Sherry takes great pleasure in reading books and other mindless drivel, like the Mega Book of Useless Information, which contains, surprise surprise, a whole lot of useless information, such as 23% of photocopier machines spoil because people sit on them and photocopy their bottoms. Apart from her clerical side, she demonstrates another side of herself as a member of the Eusoff Volley Ball girls team.

Mak Xue Wei

Finance Director

Xue Wei is a arts sophomore majoring in History. She is currently the Finance Director and she will be leading the Finance Committee. Some of her previous notable contributions to the hall include Dinner and Dance (DnD) Marketing and Eusoff Hall Orientation Committee 0809 - Programmes Administrator(EHOC). While Xue Wei shows her great appreciation for various aspects of history, she had cultivated a keen sense of interest in the field of financial accounting. Besides, Xue Wei takes great pride leading her Finance Committee in managing every committees budget, as well as the JCRC budget. As Xue Wei quotes herself, "Would you rather be happy or right?" Despite having great responsibilities when managing the hall finances, she enjoys going out with her friends to watch films which encourage intellectual provocation at her free time.

Tan Chun Jing Royston

Sports Director

Royston is a 3rd year student in NUS Business School. He is currently the Sports Director of Eusoff Hall and he will be leading the Sports Management Committee(SMC). Some of his previous notable appointments in hall include the Inter Block Games Committee Head (IBG), 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Committee Member, as well as the Block Head of A Block. His insatiable hunger for sports was reflected through his active involvement in various sports such as Sepak Takraw, Handball, Softball, Touch rugby and Floorball. Among these sports, Royston developed a strong personal interest especially for Softball. His unwavering passion for sports was recognized by Eusoff Hall and he was awarded the Top field award - Rookie of the Year in the academic year 0809. As Royston quotes himself, "When in doubt, follow the crowd." As Eusoff Hall crowns itself to be the Inter Hall Games (IHG0809) Champion, Royston aims to preserve the title of being the defending champion and seeks to improve the overall performance for each and every other sports.

Nikhil Mohanan

Performing Arts Director

Nikhil Mohanan is a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He is currently the Performing Arts Director of Eusoff Hall and an active member of Eusoff Drama. Some of his previous notable appointments in hall include the Head of Eusoff Drama and Server Administrator in EusoffWorks. Nikhil co-produced Dramafest 2009, the Inter-hall drama production which brought together talents from 5 halls to showcase a sell-out performance. He also co-directed one of the plays and acted in another. Nikhil discovered his passion for acting after he stepped into Eusoff Drama in his first year. Since then he has actively involved himself in the cultural scene of Eusoff Hall. His other interests include computer programming and listening to music. As the Performing Arts Director he will be striving for more cooperation between halls in the culture scene thereby enriching the lives of the hall residents.

Lee Zong Han

Social Services Director

Zong Han is a arts sophomore majoring in Economics. He is currently the Social Services Director of Eusoff Hall and he will be leading Eusoff Voluntary Corps (EVC), Social Services Committee and Eusoff Expeditions. Some of his previous notable contributions to hall were External Relations Committee (ERC), Performing Arts Committee (PAC) and Expeditions. His active involvement was recognised by Eusoff Hall and he was awarded the Merit award for ERC and PAC in AY0809. As Zong Han derives great satisfaction from doing voluntary work, he aims to inculcate a selfless and giving mindset within Eusoffians. Besides voluntary work, Zong Han enjoys playing sports such as contact rugby, handball and basketball. In addition, he has also extended his caring heart into looking after pets such as hamsters. As Zong Han quotes himself, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". Such a selfless quote is indeed a learning pointer for many of us.

Lee Xiang Duan Jerryl

Media Director

Jerryl is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently the Media Director of Eusoff Hall and he will be leading EusoffWorks, AudioWorks and Publications. Some of his previous notable contributions to hall include Dinner and Dance (DnD) Publicity and Logistics member, and Eusoff Hall Orientation Committee 0809 - Programmes Logistics Head(EHOC). Formerly an IT executive in EusoffWorks, Jerryl soon developed his perspectives and appreciation for the usage of multimedia. Besides showing keen interest in various aspects of multimedia, Jerryl also enjoys playing racket sports, especially table tennis. Classical and easy-listening music genres are his favourites and he simply enjoys the nostalgic feeling whenever he listens to the oldies. As Jerryl quotes himself, "Look great, Sound great, Feel great". As the Media director, he will be striving to make his quote applicable to every Eusoffian.

Hun Sopheara

Student Affairs Director

Sopheara is a Arts sophomore majoring in Economics. She is currently the Student Affairs Director of the 22nd JCRC, heading Student Affairs Committee (SAC) and over-seeing International Relation Committee (IRC). In her 1st year, Sopheara was a member of Eusoff choir and a vocalist of a Eusoff Band. She strongly believes in giving back to society. This passion is demonstrated in her commitment as a member of Cambodia Expeditions Team (Project Hopscotch) and Eusoff Voluntary Cooperation (Salvation Army). Classical and easy-listening genres are her favourites. She is currently in love with Nana Mouskouri's and Hayley Westenra's voices. Her favourite pastime activities are cooking, singing, listening to conversations and having good laughs. As Sopheara quotes herself, "Be simple and true for only then can you know the real you", where she enjoys observing her surroundings- the trees, the buildings and collecting small details which make up her life pleasures.

AY0910 Eusoff Hall Calendar

Name	Designation	Email Address
Lee Ren Ji Gerard David	President	renji@nus.edu.sg
Wong Peizhou	Vice President	peizhou@nus.edu.sg
So Man Yan	Vice President	so.man.yan@nus.edu.sg
Ngiam Mei Ying Sherry	Honorary General Secretary	sherryngiam@nus.edu.sg
Mak Xue Wei	Finance Director	makxw@nus.edu.sg
Royston Tan Chun Jing	Sports Director	royston_tan@nus.edu.sg
Nikhil Mohanan	Performing Arts Director	nikhil.mohanan@nus.edu.sg
Lee Zong Han	Social Services Director	leezonghan@nus.edu.sg
Lee Xiang Duan Jerryl	Media Director	jerryl.lee@nus.edu.sg
Hun Sopheara	Student Affairs Director	hun_sopheara@nus.edu.sg

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