Resi Bulletin - Week 11

Week 11 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!

Free Breakfast!

Come to the MB decking for a free breakfast this Friday at 11am!

Yoga class There will be a free yoga class happening in the movie room next Wednesday 4th June.

Check the BSR Facebook page for updates on times and details!

All ressies welcome!

Party/Noise/Guest-Free Period Residences must observe a party/guest/noise-free period from THIS FRIDAY 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.

Breaches include: 

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!

Free Laptops for Students Deakin are currently giving away up to 150 laptop & internet packages to help students with their studies! Find out more about the Deakin laptop scheme

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Pigeon Catchers For the next four weeks, there will be professional pigeon-catchers at work at Building MB. Please do not attempt to interfere with this process at any stage.

Designated Smoking Areas As you will already be aware, Deakin University is now completely smoke-free.

Residences has two designated smoking areas.

Please ensure that you only smoke on the smokers deck at MB (the same side as the communal laundry. NOT the BBQ deck) or underneath the netball ring down the end of the BSV car park.

Free Giveaway Congratulations to last weeks winner, Tayla Cameron, who picked up a free Hoyts movie pass. Tayla was the first to come to MB reception with the correct answer to: Q: Who is the RL of H block?

A: Josh Tunbridge.

This weeks question is Q: How many guests are you allowed to have on residence during SWOT VAC and Exams?

The first person to come to MB reception with the correct answer will win a Hoyts movie pass.

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DUSA DAY TRIP 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.

Travel Help Please ensure if you are travelling overseas during trimester break that you register on the Australian Governments Smart Traveller website.

The site has up to the minute advice and information, you can also sign up to the Smart Traveller Facebook page and Twitter feeds. Travel insurance is vital so please ensure you are well covered and understand what your policy provides in case of emergencies.

The Body Image Movement The Body Image Movement aims to harness and facilitate positive body image activism by encouraging women to be more accepting of who they are, use positive language when referring to their bodies and others and to prioritise health before beauty.

Love your bodies and love yourselves, the videos are really powerful.

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BEARS Profile 

Name: Stacey Guild

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Nickname: Stace, Stacka

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Age: 20

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Hometown: Yarrawonga

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Course: Bachelor of Psychology

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Favourite food: Carbonara

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Favourite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

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Favourite sporting team: Penthouse Pigs

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Most memorable moment on res: BRO Ball 2013

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Dream job: Child Psychologist

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If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?: New York

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If you could have dinner with any one person, who would it be?: A younger version of myself

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What 3 things would you choose if you were stranded on a deserted island?: Chocolate, a radio and some friends to keep me company

Joke of the week!

Q: What do you call cheese that is not yours?

A: Nacho Cheese

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 Couscous and Vegetable Bake Ingredients (serves 8) 

Olive oil cooking spray

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3 large eggplant, thinly sliced lengthways

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4 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways

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410g can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic

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400g can lentils, drained, rinsed

 400g butternut pumpkin, cut into 3mm-thick slices 

1/2 cup uncooked couscous

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250g mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds

Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 21cm x 21cm baking dish.

2. Heat a chargrill or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray eggplant with oil. Cook, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned and tender. Place on a plate. Spray zucchini with oil. Cook, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until browned and tender. Place on a plate.

3. Combine tomato and lentils in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Place one-third eggplant, in a single layer, in prepared dish. Top with one- third zucchini. Arrange half the pumpkin, in a single layer, over zucchini. Sprinkle over half the couscous. Dollop one-third tomato mixture over couscous. Repeat layers once.

5. Arrange remaining eggplant, in a single layer, over tomato mixture. Top with remaining zucchini.

Spread with remaining sauce. Arrange cheese over tomato mixture. Cover with foil.

6. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

Stand for 10 minutes. Serve.

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