Week 9– Tri 2 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!
R U OK Day R U OK Day is TOMORROW (Thursday)! It is a national day to remind us all of the importance of asking our mates, colleagues and family "are you ok?"
To commemorate the day, why not wear something yellow/orange and come to the MB Rec Room tomorrow between 3-5pm for a chocolate fountain, activities and a surprise performance!
Free Lunch! Come along to the following seminars and receive a FREE lunch! Stress Seminar This workshop is designed to provide tips and strategies for better managing stress.
When?: Tuesday 16 September 11:00am – 12:00pm Where?: Building MB Rec Room
Sleep Seminar This fun and interactive workshop will demonstrate how to deal with stress and insomnia.
When? Tuesday 16 September 12:30pm – 1:30pm Where? Building MB Rec Room
For catering purpose, please register via below link; Stress Seminar – CLICK HERE! Sleep Seminar – CLICK HERE! Please do not hesitate to contact Angie Chang on ji.chang@deakin.edu.au if you need further information.
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Reapplying for Res! Don’t forget to reapply to live on res in 2015! 1.
Simply log onto the Residences Portal via the resi homepage: http://www.deakin.edu.au/residences
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Apply for “Full Year 2015”
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Select “Returning Resident”
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Enter your room preferences (please take note of the word preference. We cannot guarantee you will receive the rooms you request in your application).
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Pay $30 application fee.
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Apply before September 29th to receive an early offer!
You must accept your offer by paying the first instalment by 3rd Dec.
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Study Support Sessions! Don’t forget to come to the Study Support Seminar!
This Friday 12th September 1.30-2.30 pm, MB Rec Room The seminar will cover:
How to prepare for seminars How to research for upcoming assessments How to write and reference your assignments How and when to prepare for exams How to do better (The feedback on the last essays was not what you expected.) Any other questions!
Community Service Awards We would like to congratulate Meg Ashton, Emily Strain and Molly Burgess for achieving Resi Community Awards.
Could these three worthy recipients please come and collect their movie vouchers for going above and beyond to help and support a fellow resi. Well done, girls!
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Joke of the Week Q. What did the femur say to the patella? A. I kneed you. 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
Weekly Challenge Congratulations to the winner of the last resi challenge, Makayla Rimington , who was the first to come to reception with photos of:
BSV Rec Room
The permitted seating on the smoker’s deck at MB (the benches, not the chairs from the rec room!)
New location of the DUSA general store (Building F)
This week, the first resi who comes to resi reception with the correct answer to the below will win a Movie Voucher! Q. There are 600 beds in total on res. How many of these are BSV, MB Shared and MB studios?
Support “Stop Racism” Campaign Calling for expressions of interest from students to participate in a working party to develop initiatives and activities to support the campaign Racism. It Stops with Me. If you are interested to find out more, please contact Andreanne Boileau: andreanne.boileau@deakin.edu.au 5
Recipe of the Week Moroccan honey chicken with couscous Ingredients (serves 4)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon warm water
1 tablespoon Moroccan spice mix
600g single chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally
Olive oil spray
190g (1 cup) couscous
250ml (1 cup) boiling water
40g (1/4 cup) slivered almonds
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
85g (1/2 cup) dried apricots, finely chopped
Coriander leaves, to serve
Method 1. Combine honey, water and spice mix in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to combine. 2. Preheat a chargrill on high. Spray lightly with olive oil spray. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the slivered almonds, pine nuts and apricot. 4. Divide the couscous among serving dishes. Top with the chicken and coriander. Serve immediately.
Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671 6