Resi news May 16th

RESI NEWS Issue 1

Resi News 8th May

RESULTS SPECIAL

With the end of T2 approaching fast it is time check the leader board and see who is on top. Scoring events so far have included; Messy Olympics, Football, Dodge Ball, Horsey Sports & Futsal. Every floor has tasted success and all are still in contention. Please be sure to get out and represent your team at the next event. Netball – Wednesday 21st of May 30points first place up for grabs!

Position Team Points Total

1 Blue Barracudas 95

1 Yellow Yaks 95

3 Purple Piranhas 90

4 Green Gators 80

5 Red Raptors 75

6 Orange Orangutans 65

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Fluker post

Last weekend, Martin Fluker of Victoria University visited the Warrnambool Campus to install a Fluker Post (D1). The post is part of a community-based environmental monitoring system. Passers-by are invited to take a photo from the top of the post and to send it to an email address that is given on the signage on the post. The photo is then added to an online photo collection for that particular location.

The D1 post is located in the garden bed near the tee-off for the 9th hole on the golf course, immediately behind Building D. Please stop by and contribute a photo to the collection, which can be viewed by following the link at http://www.flukerpost.com/

The D1 post joins two others that have been installed as part of a collaboration between Deakin University, Victoria University and students and teachers from Warrnambool East Primary School – the other posts are WEPS1 (Point Richie) and WEPS2 (Lady Bay). The students at Warrnambool East will be watching these collection closely to see what changes are evident in the photos over time.

http://www.flukerpost.com/


WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENCE TIPPERS COMPITITOIN


Deakin Resi’s Playing Basketball

Basketball is not only a great sport to get involved in but it gets even better when you’ve got your own friends there to cheer for! Every Monday resi students play basketball in four teams, two men’s teams and two women’s teams. Check out the ladders below to follow up what you’ve missed and we’ll see you there this Monday! By Deakin White Coach – Georgia Shaw

Division 2 Women

Division 3 Women


Division 3 Men


Scholarship News

http://www.deakin.edu.au/ike/scholarships.php

http://www.deakin.edu.au/ike/scholarships.php



Health and Wellbeing News – Residences

International Day Against Homophobia To celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia at Warrnambool, Deakin Allies will have a drop-in discussion with morning tea including a free coffee from the café if you would like to join an informal discussion.

Nicole Downes and Roxanne Thomson will lead the discussions and we would encourage you to come along and take part.

This event will be held on Thursday 22 May at 10:30am in the Riverview café. Look for the table with the rainbow flag and our Deakin Allies banner.

Become a Smoke-free Ambassador

WANTED! Enthusiastic supporters of the Deakin Smoke-Free Policy to become ambassadors. We are looking for people who can fill one of two ambassador positions:

1. First is a paid position where the ambassadors are required to work for 1 hour 3 days a week for 12 weeks. They will be paid $250 onto their Deakin card and they will receive a certificate acknowledging their support. These ambassadors will be required to wear a Deakin Smoke-Free t-shirt whilst on campus and in groups of 2 will politely approach anyone they see smoking. They'll also be provided with merchandise to hand out to anyone who wants to show their support. Essentially, they will be our eyes and noses whilst creating a "presence" on campus to help us promote and enforce the Smoke-Free policy.

2. The second position is a volunteer position for those who aren’t able to make this time commitment. We would require volunteers to help out with events such as open day and world tobacco free day. While you won't get paid, it will certainly be a great addition to your CV!

We also ask that the ambassadors help us come up with different and engaging ways to promote the Smoke-Free policy. All ambassadors will receive training. Dates haven’t been set but we are aiming to run it in the week of May 19th.

If this is something that interests you, could you please email Rachel Isaacs at [email protected] detailing what your background is (i.e. what you’re studying) and what sort of experience you could bring to the position? Also please confirm which campus you’re primarily based at.

mailto:[email protected]


FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy available at Deakin

Not too many students are aware that the Medical centres on campus can provide FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapies including, gum, lozenges, patches and spray. NRT is not for everyone wishing to QUIT but for those people who wish to manage cravings and work towards quitting, they can be very helpful. Make an appointment online to see the Campus Nurse or drop into Student Life to have a chat, all the Campus nurses are QUIT Educators and we can provide support and information to assist you, we provide a non-judgemental and supportive approach.

Free Counselling Workshop

All students are welcome to register for this workshop which is free and can provide additional support and strategies as we move towards the end of trimester and exams.

Workshop: Conquering Stress Using Mindfulness and Meditation This workshop (via Lync) will help you to manage stress better. When: Thursday, 22, May 2014 – 2.00pm to 2.30pm.

Please register your interest with Emma Keldan, Counsellor at Student Life: [email protected]

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On that note...Noisy Neighbours?

Are your neighbours partying too loud and too late? Music keeping you awake? Can’t study, can’t sleep??! Don’t wait—call our onsite security!! There are noise curfews in place to ensure res is a peaceful and enjoyable place for all.

The noise curfew applies between:

11.00 pm and 9.00 am - Resi Noise Curphew

But unreasonable noise is unacceptable at any time of the day or night within res.

So if noise levels are too high around your unit and its effecting your study and sleep, please let the staff know. You don’t even have to leave your name, it can be COMPLETELY anonymous! call 1800 062 579 from a mobile

All noise during the curfew times need to be contained within the room from which it is being generated.

http://www.icanquit.com.au/quit-guide/methods-to-quit/nicotine-replacement-therapy

http://www.deakin.edu.au/campus-life/services-and-facilities/health-and-wellbeing/medical-centre/online-booking/burwood

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Please turn your heaters off

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Room Inspections Room inspections will be taking place before the end of T1 please respect rooms, remember you have condition reports

Speeding on Campus We have witnessed many vehicles driving at dangerous speeds through the University, particularly at night. Please take care for the welfare of all our resi’s.


Maintenance Got a leaky tap? Door won’t shut properly? Hot plate not working? Then log a Maintenance Request right away and get it sorted! You can lodge a Maintenance request at Reception or online. Go to the Residences Homepage: www.deakin.edu.au/residences then click on ‘Current Residents’. Then select Online Maintenance Request Form, then Geelong campus

Rubbish and Recycling If you are still experiencing difficulty locating the bins please see the video link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU8DXKsKknw&feature=youtu.be

Extend your lease? T3 accommodation?

Please submit a T3 application as soon as possible via the residences portal! http://starrez.deakin.edu.au/StarRezPortal

If you have any questions about T3 accommodation, please don’t hesitate to ask at resi reception!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU8DXKsKknw&feature=youtu.be


Casual Accommodation on Campus

Short term letting is now available. If you have family or friends visiting Warrnambool we have room available for booking on campus. See the office today.


Recipe of the Week Bacon and pea potato cakes Serves 4

Ingredients

• 700g desiree potatoes, peeled and chopped • 2 cloves peeled garlic • 200g middle bacon, chopped • 4 green onions, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs • 1 cup frozen peas • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard • 1/2 cup plain flour • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil • Corn relish and salad leaves, to serve

Method

1. Cook desiree potatoes with garlic in a large saucepan of boiling water until potato is just tender. Drain well. Roughly mash, keeping some potato chunky. Cool for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a frying pan for 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in green onions. Cool. Add bacon mixture, breadcrumbs, frozen peas and wholegrain mustard to potato. Mix well. Shape mixture into eight patties. Place on a baking paper-lined tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Lightly coat patties in plain flour, shaking off excess. Heat rice bran oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve with corn.


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