Resi Bulletin - Exam Week 3 - Tri 2

Exam Week 3– Tri 2 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!

Respecting Your Fellow Residents Congratulations to those of you who have finished exams and good luck to those with some still to go.

If you have finished, please remember that the Noise/Guest/Party free period doesn’t finish until the afternoon of Friday 24th October.

This is to try and give those still studying the best environment possible to get in all the study and sleep necessary to achieve academic success.

If you have finished and want to celebrate, that’s great but please show respect to your fellow residents and keep the noise down. If you are going to be drinking or celebrating, then going off site may be the best option for

you as we have had a number of people breach the Noise/Guest/Party free period last week. Please show respect to your fellow residents and not make any excessive noise during this time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please come to MB reception and ask one of the staff.

Not Too Late to Stay!

Want to save the hassle of moving? Want to save money on rent?

Why not stay on res over summer!

You don’t need to be studying!

If it is your third trimester staying on Res (so you are here for T1 and T2 2014 as well) - you get 10% off rent for the entire of Trimester Three!

It’s not too late to put in a T3 app!

Simply log onto the Residences Portal via the resi homepage: http://www.deakin.edu.au/residences You can also extend your T2 lease for several days/weeks/months! Come and speak to reception if interested!

Don’t forget 2015 applications are also now open via the Portal!!

New Residences Building Currently there a plans on more new accommodation for Burwood Student Residences. In part of the planning process, we would like to hear some feedback from students who currently live here. Shortly we will have a survey that we will email out to all current residents which will give you the opportunity to have your say about the new building. There might be some things that current buildings (MB and BSV) don’t have that would make the new buildings even better eg more rec area’s on each floor.

If you would like to have some input into the future buildings of Burwood Student Residences, please fill out the survey when you receive the email in the next few days.

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Cleaning Kits Available!

If you are cleaning up your apartment in preparation for check-out, you can hire a cleaning kit from reception to help you! Just bring your Deakin Card with you!

Donating or Disposing If you have unwanted clothes or non-perishable food, please bring them to reception so we can donate them to charity.

Please do not put large rubbish items down the MB shoots or in the BSV regular bins!

If you have large unwanted rubbish, please make good use of the big skips located near the futsal court and the BSV car park!

Weekly Challenge Congratulations to Matt Squires for being the first to come to reception and correctly identify how many laundries there are in total on res (21).

The first person to come to reception and answer the below will also be the lucky winner of a movie voucher!:

Q. What is the check out date and time for T2 and what are the 3 steps you need to take to check out?

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Clean Up Before You Check Out! No matter when you plan on checking out, you MUST leave your room/studio apartment in a clean and tidy state at the end of T2!

For those at BSV and the MB Shared Apartments, your RLs have created cleaning rosters for check-out.

You will not only be responsible for cleaning your bedroom, but communal areas as well.

Everyone in BSV and MB Shared Apartments will be assigned a specific cleaning task, so please see your RL as soon as possible for details on cleaning expectations.

If your room is left dirty or if you do not contribute to the cleaning of common areas, charges will apply and an encumbrance will be placed on your Deakin account. You will not be able to access your results or re-enrol until the charges are paid!

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Plans?

We are still very keen to hear what your plans are beyond T2!

If you haven’t already, please notify reception ASAP if you are: 

staying for T3 (Remember, you don’t have to be studying!)

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wishing to extend your stay for just a few extra days/weeks/months

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leaving earlier than November 3rd

This will assist us greatly with preparing rooms for incoming students.

Joke of the Week Q. What did the mother broom say to the baby broom?

A. It's time to go to sweep

If you have an appropriate joke or limerick that you’d like featured in the bulletin, send it through to Amy: amylong@deakin.edu.au

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Safety Tips!

It is Community Safety Month so here are some safety tips!: 

Program the Campus Security emergency number into your mobile phone (1800 062 579) or download the free Deakin SafeZone app today

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Do you feel threatened, harassed, unsafe, or worried about your own or someone else's behaviour? Safer Communities can be contacted during business hours on 9244 3734 or at safercommunty@deakin.edu.au

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Staying back late to study? Make use of the University’s free 24/7 campus security escort service. They can walk with you to campus residences, your car or public transport near or on campus.

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Exams can be stressful and overwhelming, remember to look after yourself during this time.

Remember to eat regular nutritious meals, sleep, exercise and take regular rest and relaxation breaks.

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Deakin medical centre and counselling services are available at every campus – feeling unwell, stressed, need a health check-up? Contact them today

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When walking and crossing roads, look up and don’t have your head buried in your smartphone, and do not play music so loud that you are not aware of your surroundings or who else might be around.

Trust your instincts Contact Campus Security on 1800 062 579 or via SafeZone or Police on 000 immediately if you see anything suspicious or concerning.

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Recipe of the Week Pumpkin, chickpea and zucchini burger Ingredients 

600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, coarsely chopped

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1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

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1 large (about 180g) green zucchini, coarsely grated

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1 egg, lightly whisked

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2 tablespoons plain flour

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1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

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Salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Cooking spray

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1 x 200g container natural yoghurt

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1 x 450g loaf Turkish pide

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2 tablespoons fresh continental parsley leaves

Method 1. Cook pumpkin in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain. Place in a bowl with chickpeas and mash. Add zucchini, egg, flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.

2. Apply cooking spray in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon pumpkin mixture into pan to make four 8cm patties. Cook for 4 minutes each side or until brown and cooked through.

3. Combine yoghurt and remaining paprika in a bowl.

4. Split pide and cut into 4. Toast and place on plates. Top with a pumpkin patty and paprika yoghurt. Sprinkle with parsley.

Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671 7