Resi Bulletin - Week 10

Week 10 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!

Trimester 2 Dining Packages Trimester 2 Resi-Meal Dining Packages are now available!

As Trimester 2 approaches we would like to offer the opportunity to purchase dining packages for the new Trimester.

T2 meals will commence Monday, 14th July 2014 on the Burwood campus.

As with Trimester 1, your package will be loaded on to your Deakin Card as Meal Credits that you can then use at The Diner (Burwood).

Package costs: Burwood: 3 meals per week - $675 *Packages are non-refundable Meals will run 14th July – 24 October 2014.

(No meals served during intra-trimester break or public holidays) For more information visit: http://food.deakin.edu.au/campus/37 Packages must be paid for by Friday, 11th July 2014

Party/Noise/Guest-Free Period Residences must observe a party/guest/noise-free period from Friday 30th May until 4pm Friday 20th June.

Breaches of the party, guest & noise-free policy will NOT be tolerated during the study/exam period and a $100 charge will apply.

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guests (registered or not)

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noisy gatherings

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noise when coming home late

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using BSV basketball court (except between 2-4pm)

The successful completion of the trimester is dependent on all residents showing consideration and respect for each other.

Your cooperation is sought to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to do well in their exams.

Best of luck to all of you with your exams!

Keeping Res Clean Remember to keep your kitchen benches and floors clear from clutter at all times.

This ensures the cleaners are able to wipe down surfaces and mop the floors as easily as possible.

It is also your responsibility to empty rubbish and recycling into the shoots (MB) or larger bins (BSV) when they are getting too full. Please do not wait for the cleaners to empty your bins if they are filling up.

Please also clean up in any common areas such as the recreation rooms when you are finished using them.

This ensures that you and your fellow residents can live in a hygienic and clean environment.

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World No Tobacco Day Every year on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, this day highlights the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocates for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke, this year the campaign is focussing on raising tobacco related taxes.

Deakin University is now Smoke Free, this means that students and staff cannot smoke on campus (residences is exempt at this point), we need to remind people that they must move off campus to smoke to ensure that all people can enjoy a smoke free environment when walking around the campus.

Free Flu Vaccinations!

There are activities planned for next week on each campus in the lead up to World No Tobacco Day and we are asking students to Take the Pledge and make our campuses healthier.

If you are considering quitting but need to talk to someone the campus nurses at Deakin Medical Centre are QUIT Educators and are more than happy to provide free, non-judgemental appointments to work with you on the quit journey.

Exams Approaching!

As you enter the study period prior to exams, you need to stay healthy and well. Please remember that the flu vaccination is provided free for students living on residences. Flu is more than just a bad cold and can cause severe illness leading to absence from work and study.

Visit the Deakin medical centre on campus or make an online appointment to see the campus nurse for vaccination, it is easy and free.

There are a number of student services to assist you prepare for exams, remember it is never too late to get organised, the Study Skills team provides face to face appointments as well as online resources to assist you to get prepared. The Counselling service on campus also provides confidential and free appointments for students all year round, as well as resources and information available online including Exam confidence and Stress management.

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DUSA DAY TRIPS Healesville Sanctuary If you would like to see some Australia favourite animals in their natural habit, this is the trip for you!

Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more and witness the amazing and exciting Eagles Fly demonstration within the sanctuary. See the renowned nocturnal house with the shy platypus and stroll through large aviaries and pond areas. After our amazing day we travel back to Melbourne.

When: Saturday 24th May Time: 8.30am Pick Where: Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Gate 1, Holland Street, car park area Cost: DUSA Gold/Silver: $85 All others: $105 Includes: All transport, picnic style lunch

* Please remember to bring a waterproof jacket, good walking shoes and money if you would like to purchase food and souvenirs.

Great Ocean Road Enjoy one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives!

When: Saturday 31st May Time: 7.30am Pick Up Where: Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Gate 1, Holland Street, car park area Cost: DUSA Gold/Silver: $85 All others: $105 Includes: All transport, morning tea, lunch and National Park entrance fees

Please remember to bring a waterproof jacket, good walking shoes and money if you would like to purchase food and souvenirs.

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RA Profile Name: Katie Zwar Nickname: Pins Age: 21 Hometown: Hamil-hole (Hamilton) Course: Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) Favourite food: Bananas and sausages Favourite movie: She’s The Man Favourite sporting team: The Pussy Cats Most memorable moment on res: The legendary A Block cross-dress wedding

Dream job: Personal shopper/ stylist If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? : Berlin If you could have dinner with any person, who would it be? : A young Leonardo DiCaprio What three things would you choose if you were stranded on a deserted island? : A radio, Cal Forck to scare away other wild beasts and Nicole to distract Cal.

Free Giveaway!

The first person to come to MB reception and answer the following question will win a free Hoyts movie ticket!

Q: Who is the RL of H block?

Joke of the week!

Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick?

A: "Put it on my bill."

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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Recipe of the Week Chicken and pumpkin pasta bake Ingredients (serves 4)

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1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1.5cm pieces

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Olive oil cooking spray

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3 cups (375g) wholemeal penne pasta

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300ml light thickened cream

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1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard

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2 cups shredded barbecued chicken

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150g smooth reduced-fat ricotta

Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Line 1 large baking tray with baking paper.

2. Place pumpkin, in a single layer, on prepared tray. Spray with oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and tender.

3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Add pumpkin, cream, mustard and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Preheat grill on high. Spoon pasta mixture into a greased 6cm-deep, 8 cup capacity baking dish.

Dollop with ricotta. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden.

Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671 6