Week 9– Tri 2

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!

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

R U OK Day

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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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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

2. Apply for “Full Year 2015”

3. Select “Returning Resident”

4. Enter your room preferences (please take note of the word preference. We cannot

guarantee you will receive the rooms you request in your application).

5. Pay $30 application fee.

6. Apply before September 29th to receive an early offer!

You must accept your offer by paying the first instalment by 3rd Dec.

Reapplying for Res!

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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!

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!

Study Support Sessions!

Community Service Awards

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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

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?

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

Weekly Challenge

Support “Stop Racism” Campaign

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Recipe of the Week

Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at

bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671

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.