Halls News Issue Six 2013

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Greetings everyone,

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of the academic year. Itseems like it was only last month that many of you arrivednervously for the first time to Massey with the hope of doing well in this partof your life journey.

I hope that you have all enjoyed living in the Halls this year and have madelife-long friends, learnt a lot about yourself as well as the other peoplearound you yet all the while having fun.

For those of you who have re-applied to return to the halls, try to view it asan opportunity to take a leadership role as part of our community for 2014.As for the rest of you who will be going flatting next year, I wish you all thebest with that new experience.

For our final community event, the Accommodation Services Office will behosting a free BBQ for all residents on Wednesday 16th Octoberoutside Kanuka Commons from 12-2pm. We hope to see you there.

Right now should be a busy time with your studies where youll be workingon your final assignments and preparing for exams. Tryfinding out what type of exams you have so that you can prepare for themas appropriate. Check out the library for past exams and startpracticing now.

If you are worried about exams, there is a usefulworkshop called Coping with Exam Stress Q & A Session. This can beviewed online on Thursday 10 October from 12pm 1pm athttp://connect.massey.ac.nz/wow

All in all, I wish you all the best for your upcoming exams and finalassessments.

Jason Auvaa

Community Manager

Only a few more weeks till exams...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Gumboot Shield Ladder Board

Upcoming EventsFree BBQ

Highlights from Flatting Expo

Sport and Recreation CentreFeedback

Survey Student Counselling ServiceMental

Health Awareness Week and Keeping

Happy in the Last Few Weeks

Campus LivingEnd of Year Notices

ChaplaincyFarewell and Events

Exam Prep Workshops Residents of the MonthAugust and

September Green Shirt Applications

ISSUE SIX l 2ND OCTOBER 2013

Residents lapping up the advice at the Flatting

Expo

MASSEY MANAWATU

Level 2, The Student Centre (above the MUSA shop)

FREE End of Year Halls BBQ Coming Up


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Halls End of Year FarewellBBQWednesday Oct 16thOutside Kanuka CommonsGrill Time 12pm-2pm

All WelcomeFREE! FREE! FREE!

Dr Sandi Shillington, Campus Registrar, and Campus Life managers will be inattendance at the end of year Barbecue and are keen to talk to you about yourexperiences with services offered to students. Any ideas that you have aboutimproving services for next year would be welcomed.


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ACCOMMODATION SERVICES FLATTING EXPO

Flatting has become a lot less daunting for those who turned up tohe Flatting Expo a couple of weeks ago.

This year we had an increase in the number of exhibitors inattendance which goes to show how much interest there is in thisevent to support the students in the Palmerston North Community.

There was plenty of info on hand including health and safety withelectrical equipment, safety issues while out in town, and flattingcontractual issues to consider. Once again a large focus was puton student insurance with the flat fire that occurred last year. Withncreased pressures on finances, many tips were on hand andbudgeting advice. Pip from PNCC was also very passionate abouteducating the importance of recycling in town.

A big welcome to our first time exhibitorsThe VolunteerResource Centre and Red Cross. We hope you enjoyed the day.

We would like to thank those who supported the event this yearProfessionals, Ray White, Property Brokers, MUSA, TenancyUnion, Housing Advice, Massey Budgeting Service, ANZ, CentralRentals, PNCC, State Insurance, Fire Service, NZ Police, ACC,Neighbourhood Support, Horizons, Brian BestElectrical Safety,Volunteer Resource Centre, and Red Cross.

Congratulations also to the many winners of prizes at each of thestands. Congratulations to the Accommodation Services standwinners of the flat prizes:Morgan Laird (Colombo Hall)Courtney McCorkindale (McHardy Hall)Alister Neilson (City Court)Olivia Hobbs (Totara Hall)Ashleigh MacGibbon (City Court)

f you missed out on the Expo, we have some useful resources.Come and pick up your copy of the Flatters Guide from theAccommodation Office. Its your one stop guide to all you need toknow about going flatting.

f you haven't organised your flatting reference yet, you can pop ino the Accommodation Services Office to sign up for one. Pleaseemember that references will take a minimum of7 working dayso process.


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Congratulations to the following residents who have beenselected as residents of the month for August 2013 for theirrespective halls.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significantcontribution that a resident has made within the hall during the lastmonth.

Each will receive a movie voucher for their contributions to thecommunity.

This award is given based on the following criteria:

General behaviour is exemplary

Respectful of others

Actively participating in hall events

Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment

Encourages and motivates others in the all

Active involvement in resident committees

Above all, is a positive role model

Mikaela GreigCITY COURT

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHAUGUST

Rennie De Jong

CRAIGLOCKHARTHALL

Xuexin WenKIWITEA HALL

Joy SeseveATAWHAI FLATS

Sam BootyCOLOMBO HALL

Tom MorellTARARUA/RUAHINE

Sam HeadeyEGMONT COURT

Josh WhartonMATAI HALL

Jia ChenROTARY COURT

Greg SpiersMCHARDY HALL

Natalie SummersonWALTER DYER HALL

Sam Liu

MOGINIE HALL

Jaime-Lee Telfer

TOTARA HALL

Niall YoungMIRO HALL

Stacy CluteKAIRANGA COURT

Matthew BertelsenTAWA HALL

Rennie is from Craiglockhart and isstudying a Bachelor of Sciencemajoring in Animal Science. She is fromEketahuna and wants to work with cowswhen she finishes university.

Rennie is getting the award for resident ofthe month because she is always willing tohelp out and is a valuable resident of thehalls community. She is always friendlyand has a smile on her face ready to tell a

joke or two.

PROFILE FOR AUGUST


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Congratulations to the following residents who have beenselected as residents of the month for September 2013 for theirrespective halls.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significantcontribution that a resident has made within the hall during the lastmonth.

Each will receive a movie voucher for their contributions to thecommunity.

This award is given based on the following criteria:

General behaviour is exemplary

Respectful of others

Actively participating in hall events

Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment Encourages and motivates others in the all

Active involvement in resident committees

Above all, is a positive role model

Nay MarouCITY COURT

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHSEPTEMBER

Jonathan LangridgeKIWITEA HALL

Ashlin UrieliBINDALOE/

CRAIGLOCKHART

Kunsik ParkATAWHAI FLATS

David DudsonCOLOMBO HALL

Fei YuTARARUA/RUAHINE

Gemma DorotichEGMONT COURT

Louis BatleyMATAI HALL

Rachel MuirROTARY COURT

Fern McIlldownieMCHARDY HALL

Kieran GlentworthWALTER DYER HALL

Alan Fung

MOGINIE HALL

Philip Roach

TOTARA HALL

Ailish NeylandMIRO HALL

Caroline WeachterKAIRANGA COURT

Jack ChristiansonTAWA HALL

Jonathan is a proud resident of Kiwitea hall. He is studying aBachelor of Social Policy and Economics.

Jonathan has shown his friendliness throughout the year, andalways offers to help his RA in sport events as well as hall

events. Jonathan is not only a resident, but he is also a Foodand Accommodation rep who is playing a major role torepresent the student views on the living conditions on behalfof his fellow residents. In this role, he is always making surethat every maintenance issue is addressed and reported, andhe will follow up on things that he feels needs it! He isconstantly encouraging other residents to come and talk tohim if they have any suggestions or concerns regarding Food& Accommodation issues.

Furthermore, he is consistently giving suggestions andfeedbacks to his RA on how things could have done better.

His contribution has made him an asset to the HallsCommunity. Congratulations on being Kiwiteas Resident ofthe Month!

PROFILE THIS MONTH


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Most of us know it is important to keep ourselves physically well even ifwe dont always do what we know is good for us! We dont howeveralways think about what is good for our mental health/wellbeing. Mental

istress and illness are common we can all experience them at any timen our lives, so it is useful to find ways to look after our mental health.Each year, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand runs a MentalHealth Awareness Week to increase peoples awareness of what helpsbuild good mental health. The graphic below promotes ways to wellbeing,which are simple and effective ways based on international researchndings.

The theme of this years Mental Health Week is CONNECT. To celebratehis week, there are a few activities on campus and in the community inwhich you can be involved. Also in your Halls newsletter, re-printed with

he kind permission of those involved from the Like Minds magazine, arehe stories of young people who have dealt with significant mental healthhallenges and have found ways to stay well. We hope you can take timeo read them. For information about community events, check out:www.thewellbeinggame.org.nz andwww.mentalhealth.org.nz

Al l Body Balance Classes are FREE at the RecCentre for students thi s week

This is a class that reinforces flexibility and strength, combining

the best of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. BODYBALANCE bringsmind and body into harmony and really helps with stressmanagement. If you havent been before to a Body BalanceClass before, try the introductory class in the Rec Centre:Tuesday at 12.10pm .Other BB classes: Monday 6.25pm; Wednesday 12.05pm;Wednesday 6.25pm; Friday 4.25pm

Fun Speed Connect Competition onWednesday12 noon-2pm on concourse

Join the Greenshirts and take part in a fun SPEED CONNECT quiz.Greenshirts will give out forms on concourse between 12 noon and 1pm.

Entries need to be completed by 2pm. Its fun and easy and you could win adouble movie pass or a stress reduction massage

Members of the counselling team will answer any questions about stressmanagement and wellbeing during exams-you can log-in using a pseudonym ifou prefer and chat with the counselling team

his is a chance to have a consult with a counsellor about your wellbeing. Youan get tips to help with stress, sleep, study, relationships, mood - whatever youeed. It is confidential and informal. You can book your consult with a male or

emale counsellor for Friday 11 October directly by emailing Morag on:[email protected]

Book a 45 minute wellbeing consulton Friday 11th October

Movie nightThursday 10th October

7:30pmMUSA Lounge

Halls students are invited to watch Silver Linings Playbook,a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama,

written and directed by David Russellstarring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.

FREE EVENTS on Campus for Mental Health Awareness Week

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEKOctober 7-13 2013

We hope this week that you can spend time taking care of your own mental health andconnecting with others. Have a great week!

Kia kaha from the Student Counselling team

Q and A session for students on coping with exam stressThursday 12 noon

Go on-line: http://wow.massey.ac.nz/


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GOING FLATTING?Take the stress away and dont get caught outwithout any insurance cover. Come and let us putprotection in place for your belongings and for legalliability while flatting. Its not expensive and veryeasy to set up. For around $8 per week its worth it -based on $10K base cover.We are here to help at the Massey ANZ branch.

SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE

Social Sport LeaguesSocial League results will be available at

WEB: http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/recreation-and-sports/manawatu/social-sport-leagues/sport-leagues.cfmTwitter: @MasseyRecCentre #MUsocialleaguesFacebook: Massey Sport and Recreation Centre

We need your help. At the Rec Centre we are committed toproviding you with the best possible facilities, programmes andservices to help you on your fitness and wellbeing journey. Sowe need to know what is important to you.We've put together a short survey for your feedback - it's only 10

questions and your responses will help us make important

decisions about the future of the Rec Centre programmes.

WIN AN iPodEveryone who completes the survey goes into the draw to win aniPod.

Winners will be drawn after the survey closes on 20 October andbe notified within a week.

Our response to your identified areas of improvement will followour planning day in November and be communicated to you insubsequent newsletters.

Go to this link to do the survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jrglr29

Is the stress of preparing for exams getting ontop of you?

Before you blow off the gym because you need to study for a bigexam you might want to keep the following advice in mind.

Besides leaving you feeling energised and refreshed, exerciseimproves attention, speed of processing, and the ability toperform cognitive tasks. There has also been evidence betweenthe connection of exercise and higher mental processes ofmemory and the ability to juggle different intellectual tasks at the

same time.

When you are exercising, you change your blood chemistry andmake nutrients more available to the brain. This increase inblood circulation also enhances energy production and wasteremoval. The hormone epinephrine, stimulated by exercise,increases your awareness and therefore your ability toconcentrate.So dont forget to take the time to get to the gym this month as

you prepare for your exams.

As we are now coming to the really busy part of the semester, it is important thatyou keep valuables such as wallets, laptops and cell phones safe from theft.Losing these items is not only costly but may interrupt your study, anInconvenience that you really don't need at this time of the year.

We strongly recommend that you never leave your valuables unattended in thelibrary, student lounge, dining hall or any other public space on campus even if it

is only for a few moments. Please also ensure that you don't leave valuables incars or near windows where they can be easily seen by others.

If you are unlucky enough to lose something, having a record of any serialnumbers and/or having apps on your device that blocks it from being used orthat enables you to track its location, may be helpful.

SECURITY ON CAMPUS


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CHAPLAINCY

LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH THE BIBLEEvery Friday 4-6pm

CATHOLIC MASSfollowed by lunch together

Every Wednesday 12 noon

PANCAKESEvery Wednesday 7pm

CHRISTIAN MEDIATIONEvery Thursday 12:30pm

Everybody welcome to all of the above.

Wow! The year nearly gone! Just the minorhurdles of exams to negotiate before cracking oninto the summer break. We hope it has been agood year for you; new friends, grades OK, life

generally good. If you are an overseas studenthere for the semester we trust you have enjoyednot just Massey, but the country as well.

Here at The Centre we have enjoyed getting toknow some of you either at Pancake Nites or whenyou have come in at other times during the week.

Apart from being open 9am-5pm during the week,below is a list of other activities we will be

continuing until the end of term.

Meanwhile, we hope your preparation for examsgoes well and the exams themselves evenbetter! Do make use of all the support facilitiesMassy offers in order to help you maximise yourrevision effectiveness and exam performance.

Then, when all that is done, have a great summerbreak. We will look forward to seeing many of you

again next year.

COLIN DAYOn behalf of the chaplains

New Coke Vending Machine in RSO

We have a new Coke vending machine whichonly takes coins.

End of Year Information

In the next few weeks you will receive a letterexplaining the end of year check out procedures for 2013.Attached to this will be a copy of your accommodationstatement with weekly charges to the end of youragreement (17th November 2013), and a Bond RefundForm. Please ensure that your fees are paid and up todate. You will also need to ensure that you havecompleted the 2013 Bond Refund Form so that your bondcan be refunded to you.

Accounts must be paid to the end of semester and Bondrefund forms returned to the RSO by Friday 15thNovember 2013. Please note that bond refunds can takeup to 28 working days to process. If you have anyquestions, please visit the RSO and talk to our staff.

Summer semester

Summer Semester runs from the 17th November 2013 31st January 2014. If you are interested in accommoda-tion, we will be using Kairanga/Rotary Courts. Please ap-ply online through the Massey Accommodation website.

Storage will also be available during the summer semesterwith prices ranging from $16.50 - $44.00 per week. Youwill also need to provide your own padlock. Please makeenquiries at the Residential Service Office. Our front office

staff will be available to take you to have a look at thestorage facilities during our office hours of 8.30am 5.00pm Monday Friday. You will need to book quickly asspaces are limited.

Mail and Parcels

Please ensure that your mail/parcels are forwarded toyour home address as all mail/parcels received will bereturned to sender after the 31st January 2014.

Good luck with your exams and enjoy your break!

CLV Team


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STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE

Keep Happy In The Last Few Weeks

This time of the year can be a difficult one for many of us although it is warming upand there is (much) more sunlight, we can still be cooped up indoors and strugglingto focus on exams which are now only a matter of a few weeks away.

Have I done enough study? What will they ask me? What will I do in the holidays?What about next year? Flatting?

It is quite important to find ways of keeping positive and focussed at this stage itcan slip so easily and we can end up feeling out of control and overwhelmed. Thereare a few things we can do relatively easily which can make a significant difference atany time but are really useful to do at this time! Just as our Olympic athletes know,the skill does not develop overnight and we need to practise and rehearse the skillsto become competent let alone expert, but the effort is worthwhile in the end!

So try a few of these things:

At the end of each day take a few moments to reflect on the day, payingparticular attention to the things that have gone well the cool experiences.

This might be a chat to a friend, warm sunshine, the plum trees in blossom,a lecture you enjoyed, a good session in the gym or just a peaceful walkacross campus looking at the blue sky. Try to jot down three things eachday.

Each day look for something you can do for another person! It may justbe holding a door open for them, picking up something they have dropped, acompliment, a prayer, or noticing they look tired and creating an opportunityto sit with them and listen as they off-load to you.

Reflect on the good or kind things other people have done for you . Itcould be your friends, your parents, or even an academic. If you have anopportunity, smile and thank then as they give you your coffee or hand outnotes. If you dont have that opportunity, take a moment quietly to

acknowledge how they have supported you, cheered you up, or helped you.

Practise the art of stillness. Walk more slowly, talk more quietly, breathemore slowly. Notice your body in space, look at the colours around you,listen to the sounds, try to be in the present for just a few moments at thetime without all the thoughts and worries and interruptions crowding in. Avoidbeing busy all the time find a moment or two in time when you can simplystop the rushing and the thinking.

Learn to breathe with your diaphragm and not your chest.

Spend time in nature. We are fortunate on our campus to have greenspaces all around us. Utilise them regularly.

If necessary seek help and support before you become overwhelmed!Talk to a friend, an RA, a chaplain, a counsellor, a lecturer, your parents or alearning consultant.

The Student Counselling team can offer short term interventions to teachyou some of the essential skills to manage that last minute panic.

Attend the last minute workshops run by the Centre for Teaching andLearning and by Student Counselling Service.

Dont wait until melt down as it will be harder to change things then. TheCentre for Teaching and Learning run Study Up sessions throughoutOctober as does Student Counselling as part of the WoW series.

You may like to look at the website http://crow.massey.ac.nz where you will find avast array of self-help materials to assist you do these things, as well as the links tothe WoW workshops running and recorded sessions from last year.

Make the most of the final week and look for ways of enjoying exam time. Notice howthings are different and what is enjoyable about it. Think about how good it will feel atthe end rather than paying too much attention to the struggles in between thatourney will be very with you as you study!

Impaired Performance and Aegrotats

In the run-up to the exams, it is not uncommon for students toexperience difficult times that impact on their performance in tests andeven exams. Recent tragedies in the lives of many students illustrate

just how sudden and how devastating such events can be and how theycan affect academic performance.

Those students who feel that their performance has been affected bysuch events can consider applying for an ImpairedPerformance (known as an IP) or even an Aegrotat. The differencesand the criteria are spelt out below. If an Aegrotat or IP is awarded thepaper co-ordinator will reassess the mark for a particular piece of workand can revise it in light of the Aegrotat or IP information.

To apply for IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE you must first actually writethe test or exam and then approach a doctor (if it is a medical reason) ora counsellor (if it is an emotional reason). Forms are available from the

Registry, Student Counselling Service and Massey Medical Centre. Theprofessional whom you consult will recommend that you be granted anIP on the basis of the information you provide and will assess to whatextent your performance has been effected by the events in your life.

The following criteria apply:1. You must sit the test or exam2. Your performance must have been seriously impaired3. Your course work must be well above the minimum pass

standard4. It will be considered for illness, injury, bereavement or a sudden

traumatic event (such as a car accident or a family crisis)5. You must submit the IP within 14 days of the exam period.

It will NOT be considered for1. Things that have been a problem for a long while (such as

chronic illness)2. Normal problems such as relationship difficulties or adjusting

to university life3. Things that have happened some time ago in the past and you

could be expected to have dealt with by the time of the exam (soensure you seek assistance in good time!)

4. Two or more exams in close proximity5. Losing your notes or texts6. Things that have prevented you preparing for the exam or test7. Things that are regarded as your own fault (such as drinking or

staying up too late)

AnAEGROTAT (which is Latin for he is sick) will be considered if youcannot actually be at the exam because of the event or illness. Onceagain your course work must be well above minimum pass mark. Othercriteria include:1. Illness or injury when you actually have to be in bed or hospital2. Sudden incident or an immediate bereavement

But, as for an IP, not long term problems, things that have happened inthe past, two or more exams in close proximity, losing notes, beingunable to prepare for the exam or things that are your own fault (suchas drinking or staying up too late). These might be grounds for an IP but

certainly not an Aegrotat.

To apply for an IP or an Aegrotat you can make an appointment atStudent Counselling Service or Massey Medical Centre (on Extn 5533),bearing in mind it may take a few days before you see the doctor orcounsellor. The assessment must be done after you have completedthe exam.


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CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

http://owll.massey.ac.nz/about-OWLL/studyup.php

Miss out on getting your Green Shirt applicationin on time? No worries, Applications have beenextended until October 6th so be in quick! Justhead tohttp://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-and-resources/student-leadership-programme/manawatu/applying-to-be-a-green-

shirt.cfm and follow the link to the applicationform! Too long to type? Just email KirstyGreenwell on [email protected] formore information.

GREEN SHIRT APPLICATIONS

Can you spare 30 minutes a weekfor the next fortnight where you can go online and learn some effective exam

revision skills and strategies to help you with exams?Of course you do!

Simply link to the URL provided above either through your smartphone, ipad, tablet,computer or laptop. Learning from these workshops can help you reflect on your type ofexam study and provide you with some strategies that can not only save you time, but

give you more focus in your approach. We wish you all the best. See you online!

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