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e’ve reached the hump week of semester. Midsems are kicking off and the semester is just getting busier and busier.
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his weeks edition is a special edition for the first innagrual International Week. The week has been coordinated by our very own Mr International and many of the interntional cultural clubs at Bond. Get keen for week 8!
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ater in the week is the 25th Anniversary Great Debate. The question to be decided will be whether we are in the Golden Age of tertiary student experience. Four teams of two will battle it out in the amphitheatre. For the debate alumni, staff, MPs and our very own President and VP of Education will go head to head to decide. There will be a free BBQ, so if you’ve got nothing to do head down to the ADCO Amphitheatre at 11am to see Toga Speeches by current students or 12pm to see the debate.
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on’t forget to take a break from the daily grind Thursday night and good luck with the exams.
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Bondies,
First of all, congratulations everyone! You have survived the first half of the semester. You are already half way through the semester and I’m sure you’ve all had a great semester so far. I can assure you that the second half of the semester will be even better and International Week is going to be awesome! I’m sure you’ve heard rumors about International Week. International Week is a project that the International Student Committee (ISC) has been working on for a while now. The ISC is chaired by myself and consists of representatives of all the international cultural clubs at Bond University. So what is International Week? It is an international week-long celebration of student life that will happen during Week 8. International Week will start off with Global Food Fest and it is an event where various types of cuisines will be served for free at the ornamental lawns! I’m talking sushi, curry, dumplings, you name it! After we’ve filled you with a lot of food, we have Lawyers’ Networking that is taking place at the University Club in the evening the following day. This is a great opportunity for Law students to talk to quality lawyers that will be attending the event. During International Week, Wednesday by the Water is going to be a little different. We won’t be serving sausages or beef patties but instead we’ve got a lot of Sushi for you for free! After that, you must attend the Holi Festival so you can burn all the calories you’ve gain during International Week. We’ve got 50kg of colored powder waiting. That’s right 50kg! It gets even better! On Thursday, we are having a Pre Mid Semester Bash, a nice wine and cheese tasting event before the famous Mid Semester Bash. Don’t ask me about the theme just yet, just wait and see because it is going to be awesome! On Friday, China Town is taking over the Postgraduate Lounge with Chinese food, calligraphy and games. Finally, we have the International Ball at the Princeton Room. I’m not going to tell you about it because it’s going to be a surprise and its going to be legen wait for it… Dary! So
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issue 14
contents 06 // BASA 09 // BUCSA 10 // ALSS 12 // BUIA 14 // International Week Schedule 16 // BUFEC 18 // BUPISA 19 // BEES 22 // Photos
Communications Director Bridie O’Sullivan
Chief Of Staff
Chief Editor
Publications Director James Jeffree
Aasha Purling
David Simmons
Chief Photographer Robbie Kinloch
Contributors BUCSA, BUIA, BUPISA, BASA, ALSS, BUFEC, BEES
As the stereotypical rich, spoilt, self-‐centred, narcissistic Bondie (thanks UrbanDictionary!) when we hear the word Africa its more than likely in relation to: charity, donations, volunteer work, HIV pandemic, corruption, civil war, political upheaval or a Disney movie marathon! Rarely is Africa mentioned in a positive light nor its incredible diversity recognised. BASA (Bond African Student’s Association) aims to recognise these achievements. We have complied our top 5: Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in parliament Yes, you read correctly! In Rwanda a staggering 63.8% of parliament seats are held by women. In comparison, Australia ranks a measly 44th with only 26% of the seats held by women.
Nollywood
Nigeria is well known for being the most populated African country, producing the most crude oil in the continent and having the largest number of butterfly species in the world. What is not common knowledge is Nigeria’s film industry, aka Nollywood, churns out more films than Hollywood each year.
3. Nelson Mandela That is all.
5. Benin Described as the ‘cradle of vodoo’, Benin is a small country located in Western Africa. You might see double as this nation that has the highest average of twinning in the world.
4. World’s Fastest Growing Economies In 2013, 5 of the top 10 countries with the fastest growing economies were located in Africa.
BASA is proud to be apart of International Week! Look out for our delicious food at the Global Food Festival and for the African drummers at Wednesday by the Water.
Tsamina mina, eh eh. Waka waka, eh eh. Tsamina mina zangalewa. This time for AFRICA!
By Amy Jackson, Secretary of BASA
New Core is Coming!
All UNDERGRADUATE students who have not completed all the Core subjects WILL be effected by this change. All questions answered at the Core Choices Information Session. Wednesday | Week 7 | 12-1pm Basil Sellers Lecture Theatre
New Core Subjects
CORE 1 Critical Thinking & Communication
BEYOND BOND: Professional Development & Community Engagement
CORE 2 Leadership & Team Dynamics
CORE 3 Ethical Thought & Action
Core Coordinators, key administrators and BUSA representatives will be present. For queries, contact Luke Lovegrove at education.busa@bond.edu.au
Chinese New Year 新年好! or Happy New Year! The 14th of February
marked the end of the Spring Festival. The festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important festival for the people of China. The festival starts on the first day of the lunar calendar and ends with the lantern festival on the 15th day. The Bond University Chinese Students Association (BUCSA) is a society at Bond that aims to promote Chinese culture to all Bondies through all possible channels. It is also a platform to unite Chinese people all over the world and give them a sense of belonging, even though they are overseas here in Australia. Some of the events that BUCSA hosts include the Mid-Autumn Festival, Spring Festival, and a variety of dinners and recreational activities, such as the Video Games Night and the Basketball Competition. Besides these, the BUCSA is also involved in the Global Food Festival, which is an event that brings together all cultural clubs on campus and showcases the food from the country that the club represents. Therefore, be sure to look forward to loads of Chinese Food this semester! Through these events, Bondies have an opportunity to learn about and understand Chinese culture. For others, it is an invaluable opportunity to learn the Chinese language and network with different people. This semester, BUCSA hosted its annual Spring Festival Gala with the hope of celebrating the New Year with all Bondies. The New Year also meant the beginning of a new zodiac animal year. So, for all Bondies born in the year of the horse, make sure to wear red undies all year long (extra luck). This year the festival was held during week 5 Friday, same night as ‘the Physical’. With tickets sold out, we ended up with 130+ people all ready to eat, listen and be immersed in the Chinese culture. For those that want to fully celebrate the festival, the top 8 things to do during the 15 day festival are:
1. Clean and decorate the house. It is tradition that every Chinese family sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. The colour red is the popular colour when decorating a home, since it symbolises good luck. 2. Eat dumplings. The shape of the dumpling resembles a gold ingot from ancient China, so people eat them and wish for money and treasures. Also they are extremely yummy. 3. Watch the New Year shows. Filled with performances, stand up comedy and fireworks. 4. Dress for the occasion. If you have traditional Chinese clothing, this is the perfect time to wear it. Outfits with the colour red will bring you joy, happiness, good luck and good fortune. 5. Receive and give red envelopes. Every child loves them, every adult fears them. The red envelopes contain cash and are given to children by parents and grandparents. 6. Watch and set off firecrackers. The firecrackers are loud so that they help drive away evil spirits and prevent them from bringing bad luck. 7. Drink 白酒 (White Spirits). The spring festival is a time for family reunions and social gatherings. The Chinese believer that the best way to socialise is over a small shot glass of 白酒.
8. And, most importantly is to play mahjong. A game dominated by mature aged women. If you bet money against them, expect to lose it. For those that were busy partying that night at the physical, or streaming the latest house of cards season, you missed a ton of fun. So, next year try to attend the spring festival and complete all 8 top things to do. 再见! See you soon, from your BUCSA.
THE ALSS AND THE
LEGAL NETWORKING NIGHT
Some of you may have stumbled across the article, “Law Degree The New Arts Degree, Students Warned” (14 February 2014) in the Australian Financial Review recently. Tadros highlights, “This oversupply of law graduates has been fed by the 36 university law schools around the country and means fierce competition for entry positions at law firms.” Considering the present saturated job market, many of you are probably aware that it is not the best climate to be graduating as a law student. This means that you should aim to maximise every opportunity you can get. One of the best ways to do this is by networking with current employers.
The beauty of networking is that each conversation will provide you with valuable information. This can range from information on the company’s corporate culture, the job market, job hunting hints and vital information about the partners or managing directors. In an ideal situation, networking can even lead to an internship or job offer!
As the Asian Law Students’ Society (ALSS), we believe in the importance of developing personal skills to make you more employable. We aim to assist you in doing so through our academic seminars (e.g. How To Do Well in Exams, How To Do Well in Tutorials) to provide them with the confidence to achieve better marks and develop their legal and personal skills. Our social events (e.g. Meet and Greet BBQ, Board Games Night) provide students
the opportunity to network with one another and with the Bond staff.
One of our upcoming social events during International Week will be our inaugural Legal Networking Evening. We are giving you an exciting opportunity to network with a group of lawyers on Tuesday 4th March 2014 beginning at 6pm. We have carefully selected a range of successful lawyers from a variety of firms for you to meet throughout the night. Some of these lawyers have worked their way up in their career to become Managing Directors, Partners or Principals or Specialists in their areas of law. We will be hosting a panel of lawyers from Michael Sing Lawyers (including Michael Sing himself)! They will be answering any questions you may have about the legal industry or how to establish a successful career. We highly recommend that you attend this event, as it will provide you with the opportunity to practice your networking skills with these great lawyers. Who knows what opportunities you may open for yourself on the night!
If you are interested, email the ALSS at alss@ student.bond.edu.au to reserve and purchase event tickets. Successful professionals take an active role in driving their own careers. Make the best of each opportunity and all the best in launching your successful career!
The fun facts of India I’m sure every single one of you knows of the Butter Chicken on the Brasserie’s menu; you’ve either seen it or eaten it. Even though that particular one doesn’t even come close to what REAL Indian Butter Chicken is like, this dish is what most people think of as soon as they think ‘India’.
Even though it isn’t a fairly large country compared to Australia, every single state in India has its own cuisine and none of them are even a tad bit similar to each other. If you are not Indian or have never been to the country before, taking a food tour there is a must. You can go from extremely spicy to extremely sweet food in just a few kilometres.
Along with the food and different cultures, there are a ton of festivals, each having its own tradition. One such festival is Holi, or the ‘festival of colours’. The festival of Holi can be regarded as a celebration of the Colors of Unity & Brotherhood - an opportunity to forget all differences and indulge in unadulterated fun. It has traditionally been celebrated in high spirit without any distinction of cast, creed, color, race, status or sex. It is one occasion when sprinkling colored powder (‘gulal’) or colored water on each other breaks all barriers of discrimination so that everyone looks the same and universal brotherhood is endorsed.
So basically, it’s a party with water and colour and amazing dance music! Fun, right?
The festival also has a mythological story attached to it. It is associated with the Puranic story of Holika, the sister of demon-king Hiranyakashipu. The demon-king punished his son, Prahlad in a variety of ways to denounce Lord Narayana. He failed in all his attempts. Finally, he asked his sister Holika to take Prahlad in her lap and enter a blazing fire. Holika had a boon to remain unburned even inside fire. Holika did her brother’s bidding. However, Holika’s boon ended by this act of supreme sin against the Lord’s devotee and was burnt to ashes. But Prahlad came out unharmed.
All seriousness aside, here are a few totally rad things about our country! We at the Indian Association are all for promoting the country and our traditions so drop us an email if you ever just want to talk or want to get involved with us J
1. Population: With over 1.2 billion people, population-wise India is second only to
China. That is a LOT of people.
2. Millions: There are over a million Indian millionaires. Even I didn’t know this one.
3. Food: Cooking and eating are a large part of Indian culture and tradition and hence, most festivals and gatherings center around food. This is enough reason to be there for The Colour Fest this International Week.
4. Diamonds: Until 1986, the only place where diamonds had been officially found was in India. Tiffany and Co., you’ve got competition.
5. Multi-lingual: There are 1,652 dialects and languages spoken in India.
6. English speakers: Because so many Indians speak English, India now has the largest population of English speakers in the world. This one is especially for everyone that is surprised when an Indian student speaks fluent English.
7. Peace loving: India has never invaded any country *Walking on stage for our peace award*
8. Finger food: Most Indian food is still traditionally eaten without silverware. Give it a shot. You might just like it.
9. Gold: India is still the largest buyer of gold in the world.
10. Largest city: Mumbai is the largest city in India, with over 15 million people. That is 75% of all of Australia’s population :O
See you guys Wednesday Week 8 in your cheapest clothing, you’re going to want to put on something you will never wear again. This is the time to get out that hideous tee your ex gifted you. Until then x
Anjan Sachar, Communications and Social Media Director of BUIA
A few things I bet you didn’t know about France by Rob Sheppard 300 years (Attn: Pohms). · Out of any other country, the French have the most sex in a year. When most people picture France, they see beautiful men and women, a creative and romantic language, the Eiffel Tower, moustaches, croissants, famous foods and more wine than any Gold Coast local can ever imagine. There are, however, many lesser-known facets to French culture and the French stereotype (such as bad driving and their tendency to ‘give up’) that complement its global image and reputation. Move away from fashion, cuisine and moustaches and you will find a rich country of men and women who appreciate the small things and whose culture is as weird as it is wonderful. Let us for a second appreciate the weirdness of French traditions and soak ourselves in some of the following fun facts about Le pays de l’amour (the nation of love): · It is illegal to name a pig ‘Napoleon’ (poor pigs) · In 1386, a pig was hung in France for the murder of a child (Pigs really do have a tough life up in France). · French was the official language of England for over
· France’s previous First lady, Carla Bruni, has dated Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger and Donald Trump. · Inventions that have come out of France include the parachute, the submarine and the hot air balloon. · Paris is named the “city of lights,” but ‘lights’ actually refers to the number of intellectuals who live there. · French toast, French fries and Croissants are not French inventions. · There is a Victor Hugo street in every town in France. And, the best for last; · If you cross your glass with someone else when toasting, you will receive 7 years of bad sex. Nothing can stop the French creating strange traditions and living in a way that might as well be from another world, at least to the eyes of the average Aussie bloke or sheila. And perhaps that is why it is one of the most celebrated and enthusiastically
followed cultures in the world. In the spirit of the upcoming International Week in Week 8, let us absorb these quirks to give us a wholehearted and varied image of the nation of love. To foster, appreciate, learn and establish a bigger interest in this culture, the Bond University French Enthusiasts Club (BUFEC) was initiated by a small group of students, both French and Australian. BUFEC promotes awareness of the French culture, by encouraging student enthusiasm in discovering and cherishing the French language, helping enrich the cultural diversity of the University. BUFEC also fosters the Bond French community by promoting unity between present and future French speakers.
It is obvious that interest in French culture, language and lifestyle is well grounded within the university, with already more than 150 members on the BUFEC Facebook page. You might have seen some of BUFEC’s events around campus over the last two semesters. Events such as the International Crepe Day a couple of weeks ago, Classy as F@#$ alcohol tasting, weekly conversation groups in the Undergrad Lounge, have all been iconic events in our club’s young history.
BUFEC will be in the midst of it all during Week 8’s International Week. We are co-organising the Global Food Fest, serving free French food, and are holding a wine & cheese tasting evening as pre mid-sem bash. For $10, you will be able to spoil your senses with an assortment of red and white wine and champagne. Get amongst it and come buy a ticket under the arch in Week 7.
We at BUFEC and from the International Student Committee hope that you will enjoy International Week and that you will take something new away from it, whether it be 4kg in food, a liver pumping from too much wine, or an enriched mind by the varied and creative cultures of the world represented on the very own campus we know and love.
From you French Family at Bond, Bonne journée et tout de bon J (Have a great day and all the best)
Bond University Pacific Island Student Association The Bond University Pacific Islands Student Association (BUPISA) is a young, unique and fascinating cultural club founded in 2012. BUPISA serves as a home away from home for international Pacific Islander students studying at Bond University. It also exists to educate and introduce the South Pacific culture to the rest of the Bond population. BUPISA was founded due to the growing number of Pacific Islander students on campus who didn’t have a club to call their own. The association was founded in 2012 and an energetic group of student volunteers put their hand up to be a part of Bond’s history. Any new venture experiences periods of highs, lows and then stability. This was the case with BUPISA’s history, which began with incredible enthusiasm from its founding executives and members alike. Shortly after this, the club experienced a quieter existence for the first half of 2013. However, this was replaced by a new surge of energy in the last semester of 2013 and into 2014. The new executive committee rallied together and brought BUPISA back to life with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. The team delivered successful events which included providing Polynesian entertainment for the first Global Food Festival and holding a formal dinner to raise funds for the typhoon affected areas of the Philippines. The club grew with its new life and vision that it was noticed by the University and our peers. As a result, BUPISA was nominated as one of the top four “Best Cultural Clubs” of semester 133. Additionally, it’s President at the time, Miriam Ratu Fairhead, was nominated as one of the four “Most Outstanding Contributors to Campus Life”. BUPISA is honoured to be made a part of the
International Student Committee, which further supports its vision of reaching out to the wider Bond community and making ourselves a reliable club amongst its members. BUPISA’s members’ list is quite unique and unlike any other club or association. It is a home away from home for many students and represents a variety of Pacific Islands. Our members consist of students from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Caribbean Islands, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand Maori, Vanuatu, Kiribati and New Caledonia. Despite the various nationalities represented, there are a few commonalities between all islanders that we all share; those are passion for our own traditions, respect for other islander’s customs and an easygoing spirit. It is due to these underlying foundations that we are able to come together as an islander family and be united in showcasing our way of life to our peers and colleagues. Along its journey and growth, we hope that BUPISA is able to educate and introduce fellow Bondies to the Pacific Island culture and traditions. We have consistently introduced islander cuisine at organised events. We have also instigated a couple of Polynesian performances, being the Hawaiian hula show and Tahitian fire dance. It has been a tremendous joy to speak about our culture and share our way of life with members who make themselves available to join us at our events. With anticipation, we look forward to being a part of the International Week from early March. It is a great privilege to work alongside many other outstanding cultural clubs to bring in various global facets during the course of one week.
Connecting People through a Global Language Bridging Bond and BUELI Lost in translation? The Bond English Enthusiasts Society is here to help.
Your plane has just landed. You walk through arrivals and you hear the sound of people talking to each other. It’s a strange sound. You struggle to understand what people are saying. It’s almost as if everything sounds like jargon and quickly passed by you. Everything seems difficult to understand and it’s difficult to communicate.
speaking skills through scenario-based activities. BUELI students who wish to continue their studies through Bond University are also able to consult with BEES members on student and academic life. This gives BUELI students the opportunity to network with current Bond University students and increase their global network. In addition, BEES also conducts oneon-one consultations with BUELI students to provide academic support in a mentorship role.
Travelling to a foreign country can be difficult. However, a global language can give people the opportunity to share a common method of communication. It gives people the opportunity to build bridges and open more doors. In a modernising world, English has opened the doors for different cultural societies to connect with one another.
The Game Show is a competition-based event that encourages BUELI and non-BUELI students to participate in team-based activities and network with one another. The event was awarded the Best Cultural Event award in 132. Students from BUELI and non-BUELI were given the opportunity to network with another and increase their cultural awareness. The activities for the Game Show were designed to encourage students to communicate with one another. Games such as ‘Articulate’ and ‘Pictionary’ focused on being able to communicate successfully and succinctly. Physical activity games such as ‘Elastic Royale’, a game that involved strategic passing of rubber bands, and ‘The Punjabi Challenge’, a game where students had to work together to solve riddles, encouraged students to work together as a team. Team building games helped students from BUELI and Bond to meet new people and work collaboratively. By having a mixture of different skill-based games, this gave BUELI students the opportunity to build new bridges with Bond students. A mixture of fun and challenging games gave BEES the opportunity to bridge Bond and BUELI.
The Bond University English Enthusiasts Society (BEES) is a group of culturally diverse students that aims to bring students from the Bond University English Language Institute (BUELI) and non-BUELI students together through events. BEES also aims to promote cultural diversity and English as a global language. By bridging Bond and BUELI through English, students are able to establish a culturally diverse network and communicate through a global language. Some of the initiatives BEES has launched include the BUELI Workshop, one-on-one consultations, and the Game Show. Previous initiatives included Trivia Night and the Spelling Bee. The BUELI Workshop encourages BUELI students to improve their English through communication skills seminars. The workshop provides BUELI students the opportunity to practice and improve their English
This semester, BEES will be launching its first Masquerade Dinner on Week 10, Friday (21 March). Students from BUELI and non-BUELI are highly encouraged to attend this event. Live performances and food will be provided during the night. Details
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