Week 1– Tri 2 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!
Simply log onto the Portal!: http://starrez.deakin.edu.au/starrezportal/Default.aspx? Params=L9ezxPcQnQtHT%2fDwvmM%2bxHogGBXMYiJC
Limited time only! Formal Tickets Formal Dinner tickets are only on sale until 5pm this Friday!
The dinner is on Tuesday 5th August, 7pm-11.30pm At The Grand on Princes, 2251 Princes Hwy Mulgrave. Buses will be leaving from Car Park 11 (across from MB) at 6pm. Buses will return you back to res, leaving the venue around 11.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased from Resi Reception and are $35. There are tables of 10, but please be aware that some tables may be consolidated if they are not filled.
Tickets can ONLY be purchased using your Deakin Card (load money online: http://www.deakin.edu.au/life-at-deakin/services-and-facilities/deakin-card) You can ONLY purchase a ticket for yourself. It will be a night of dancing, fun award presentations and delicious food! The Formal Dinner is often described as the top resi event for the year, so be sure to buy your ticket soon! Limited seats available!
Free Giveaway! The first group to come to reception and answer the following question correctly will receive a movie voucher!
Q: If you have a maintenance issue in your room/unit, how do you report it?
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Leadership Info Night Are you interested in taking on a leadership role at res in 2015? We will be running an information session about Residential Leaders and the BEARS committees on Monday 4th August at 6.45pm. Attending this session is mandatory if you wish to be eligible to apply. You will need to bring your Deakin Card to the session as this is how we will be registering your attendance. So come along and learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in the res community!
Res Sport Helpers Needed! If you are interested in helping out with resi sport, please come and see Jono at the MB Rec Room on Friday 25th July at 11:30am.
We need people to assist with the running of activities, umpiring, scoring and sorting out equipment. This could be a great opportunity for people interested in a 2015 leadership position to get a head-start on contributing to the res community.
Language Exchange Program Have you ever thought of learning a language? Planning a trip somewhere and wanting to learn some simple phrases? Deakin Language Exchange Program is for you! The program is starting on res next Tuesday 29th July! It will be from 5pm in the MB Rec Room and food is provided! To find out more and to register, please visit: http://www.deakin.edu.au/ students/get-involved 3
Burwood Express Wash 253 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125 Ph: 0438 989 414 A Quality Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service. They pick up and deliver the following day (conditions apply).
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Lock-outs It is accepted that residents at some time during their stay at res will accidentally lock themselves out of their room. If this should happen, you will need to come to the reception office to receive a spare key to let yourself in and then return.
All lockouts are recorded by reception staff.
If any resident is locked out of their unit or room more than twice during the year they will be charged $10 for every subsequent lockout.
Borrowing from the office Want to use a soccer ball? A vacuum? Play Twister? Come to Resi Reception! We have an extensive range of sporting, cleaning equipment, board games and DVDs for you to borrow. We also now have 4 X-Box controllers and a range of new games to borrow. Just bring your Deakin ID card to leave with us until your return the goods.
SafeZone App SafeZone is a free app for all students and staff, that connects you directly to the Deakin security team when you need help while you are on campus. You’ll be able to get urgent help if you feel threatened or are the victim of an assault or robbery, and call for First Aid or Help in less urgent situations. When you raise an alarm or call for help, all on-campus security team members will be alerted to your situation and location so that they can coordinate to help you quickly and effectively. For more info and to download the app, please go to: http://www.deakin.edu.au/services/security/ safezone.php
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International Student Advisor Clinic Are you seeking some advice? International Student Advisers can provide information on all of the below!:
Get involved at Deakin
Apply for a visa extension
Apply for a new COE
Find information about re-enrolment (current students only)
Find out about health and wellbeing services at Deakin
Apply for a break from my studies (intermission)
Discontinue my studies at Deakin
Apply for a Release from Deakin
Why not come to Building MB and speak with an advisor directly and privately about any of the above! The first clinic will run from TONIGHT at 4:30-5:30pm. No appointment needed. Just come to Building MB and wait in the foyer!
Joke of the Week Q. What does the ocean say to the boat? A. Nothing. It just waves!
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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Vacation Work—Recruiting Now! Vacation Work provides you with great discipline-related skills and experience for students going into final year next year. To assist students keep informed, Deakin Jobshop is hosting a Vacation Work Expo: TOMORROW Thursday 24 July, 2014 1-2.30pm Hd2.006 Richard Searby Room (behind Caffeine and Sage)
A range of employers will be attending to promote their paid vacation work programs to students including accounting, finance, economics, IT, Information Systems, Law, and Communications. Employers registered so far include:
Deloitte
KPMG
Ernst & Young
Korda Mentha
Dixon Advisory
Aurora Native Title Internship Program
RSM Bird Cameron
Bosch
ICAA
IPA
Second year students going into final year next year will be able to talk with employers and gain hints and tips for applications for positions in the summer of 2014/2015. First year students will find this expo invaluable in assisting you to choose majors for next year and also prepare early for applications for vacation work programs in the summer of 2015/2016, which open up in February 2015, before Trimester 1 has even started!
To register to attend and to gain more information, please go to http://bit.ly/1kBWOT0 or see the Events page on Jobshop www.deakin.edu.au/jobshop.
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Kitchen-hands needed on campus! MRS ROBINSON. BISTRO, FUNCTIONS AND CATERING
Two kitchen-hand positions are now available in addition to the below. Hospitality 1 is about to launch an exciting new hospitality venture at Deakin University in Burwood, opening mid August. It will be a bistro catering for 150 patrons including a large North facing terrace. It will also have a large state of the art 200+ patron function/events space.
We are now recruiting a new team for FOH, Barista, bar, function and catering positions to join our expanding hospitality company. We require full time, part time and casual staff, have you got the passion and commitment to join our expanding team of loyal staff. What we are seeking from you: · Great communication skills . Exceptional presentation · Strong organizational skills · Previous experience in a similar venue
· Must be able to work flexible hours · Strong attention to detail We offer a fun, challenging and vibrant environment that where you can grow and learn. If you are passionate about serving exceptional, high quality food and would like to be part of a growing company we would welcome your resume and cover letter.
*Salary negotiable. *Only successful candidates will be contacted
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Ciscojv1@gmail.com
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BEARS Profile
Name: Christopher Ronald McKay
Nickname Maca, Mckerr, Funky, The Tank, Spouts, Morals, Ronny, Disco Potato, The Laff King
Age 21 years 4 months and 21 days
Hometown: Coragulac, which is located 5 km south of warrion and 15 km west of beeac.
Course: Bachelor of Secondary Teaching / Arts
Favourite food: Mum’s lamb roast or China Bar
Favourite movie: Wedding Singer
Favourite sporting team: Ben Webster’s Hopetoun Devils
Most memorable moment on res: The time ‘Two Dogs’ visited res or the inaugural reccy sesh of ’13.
Dream job: be the guy that does the bins on Deakin Res... or a pro golfer
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?: Colac
If you could have dinner with any one person, who would it be?: Bec Datass...
What 3 things would you choose if you were stranded on a deserted island?: A big Boat, a cassette player with a Charley Pride Cassette.
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Recipe of the Week Chicken and Cheese Chimichangas Serves 4
Ingredients · 1/2 Coles Brand Hot Roast Chicken, meat removed and shredded ·
200 g jar Old El Paso Medium Taco Sauce
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8 Soft Tortillas
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400 g can Old El Paso Refried Beans
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1 Bunch English Spinach, trimmed
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1 Red Capsicum, cut into strips
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1 cup Tasty Grated Cheese
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Cooking spray
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1 Small Iceberg Lettuce, cut into wedges
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1/2 cup Light Sour Cream
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Lime Wedges, to serve
Method 1. Place chicken meat and taco sauce into a small bowl. Mix to combine. Lay tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread 2 tbsp refried beans over each tortilla. Top with spinach leaves, chicken, capsicum and 1 tbsp cheese. Roll up tortilla, tucking in ends, to enclose filling.
2. Put cooking spray into frying pan and put on medium. Cook chimichangas, in batches, adding extra oil when needed, for 2-3 mins, turning, until golden all over. 3. Drizzle remaining oil over lettuce wedges. Serve chimichangas with lettuce, sour cream and lime wedges. Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671 10