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RESI NEWS Issue 1
Resi News 23nd May
Wednesday Resi Sport – Netball Action
SWOTVAC & Exams times – Quiet Period Pleases be aware that we are approaching the quiet period on residence during exams and study break, please refer to your student handbook.
- Start Sunday 01 June 9.00am - Finish Friday 20 June 5.00pm - No drinking on campus - No guests
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Whale Watchers Wanted
Each year from about the start of June – October, Southern Right Whales return to their nursery at Logan’s Beach to give birth and raise their calves.
The DEPI are seeking whale watching volunteers so that we can kick off to a good start of the season. For you marine biologists, volunteer work is of high priority and this definitely looks good on your resume!
All that’s required of you is to attend a training session (2nd of June or Friday 6th of June at the Logans Beach platform), look for whales with your buddy and record the data (very straight forward data sheets).
If you’re interested, I need to know who you’d like to work with (can be as many people as you’d like, but there must be at least two of you) and your availability (one day/week is fine).
Training days at Logans beach platform (sign up essential
June 2nd 10am
June 6th
Email Robyn at [email protected]
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Oooohhh Barracudas THE YAK
The Red Raptors
Jokes of the week
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Orange Orangutans Purple Piranhas
Go Green Gators
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Scholarships News
Deakin Laptop Scheme 2014
Deakin Laptop Scheme has just been announced!
http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/scholarships-and-awards/deakin-laptop-scheme
Deakin Scholarship information
http://www.deakin.edu.au/ike/scholarships.php
RURAL FINANCE Scholarship
Applications close – 31st May Scholarship offer payments of up to $6,000 per annum. See Jakeh Wearne for the application form
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Trivia night photo
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Health and Wellbeing News – Residences
Exams Approaching – Get Organised and think positively ! 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.
Study Session – PASS FYI some PASS revision sessions will be held in Study break.
Currently booked:
• HNN112 10am Monday 2 June in room A3.48 • HNN215 10am Tuesday 3 June Rm J2.24 • MLC101, MAA103, MLL111 and MAA261 times and rooms yet to be decided.
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World No Tobacco Day – May 31st
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.
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.
QUITTING IS HARD
Our campuses might have gone smoke free, but for us humanoids the transition is a little more difficult.
There's the physical and emotional addiction, pressure from friends and family, not to mention the stigma proliferated through traditional and social media.
You are not without help, the University has various programs and initiatives to help staff who are wanting to quit.
Our Medical Centres are offering FREE cessation support, including quit counselling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy, which you can book online.
We will also be celebrating World No Tobacco Day, but taking it to the next level with No Tobacco Week @ Deakin. There'll be food, massages, giveaways and loads of health information, so head down to see what's it's all about between 12-2pm at:
• Warrnambool - Wednesday 28 May
Also, check out Rebecca Plant's quit journey via her blog, 40yearoldsmoker. As our Deakin quit ambassador, Rebecca has been documenting her 'warts and all' experience. Check it out if you would like to offer some support or advice, or to see what you're in for on your own quit journey.
Question, comments, or advice? Please let us know at [email protected]
FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy available at Deakin
Not too many students are aware that the Medical centres on campus can provide FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapies including, gum, lozenges, patches and spray. NRT is not for everyone wishing to QUIT but for those people who wish to manage cravings and work towards quitting, they can be very helpful. Make an appointment online to see the Campus Nurse or drop into Student Life to have a chat, all the Campus nurses are QUIT Educators and we can provide support and information to assist you, we provide a non-judgemental and supportive approach.
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Become a Smoke-free Ambassador
WANTED! Enthusiastic supporters of the Deakin Smoke-Free Policy to become ambassadors. We are looking for people who can fill one of two ambassador positions:
1. First is a paid position where the ambassadors are required to work for 1 hour 3 days a week for 12 weeks. They will be paid $250 onto their Deakin card and they will receive a certificate acknowledging their support. These ambassadors will be required to wear a Deakin Smoke-Free t-shirt whilst on campus and in groups of 2 will politely approach anyone they see smoking. They'll also be provided with merchandise to hand out to anyone who wants to show their support. Essentially, they will be our eyes and noses whilst creating a "presence" on campus to help us promote and enforce the Smoke-Free policy.
2. The second position is a volunteer position for those who aren’t able to make this time commitment. We would require volunteers to help out with events such as open day and world tobacco free day. While you won't get paid, it will certainly be a great addition to your CV!
We also ask that the ambassadors help us come up with different and engaging ways to promote the Smoke-Free policy. All ambassadors will receive training. Dates haven’t been set but we are aiming to run it in the week of May 19th.
If this is something that interests you, could you please email Rachel Isaacs at [email protected] detailing what your background is (i.e. what you’re studying) and what sort of experience you could bring to the position? Also please confirm which campus you’re primarily based at.
Flu Vaccinations – Free for students living on Residences
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.
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On that note...Noisy Neighbours?
Are your neighbours partying too loud and too late? Music keeping you awake? Can’t study, can’t sleep??! Don’t wait—call our onsite security!! There are noise curfews in place to ensure res is a peaceful and enjoyable place for all.
The noise curfew applies between:
11.00 pm and 9.00 am - Resi Noise Curphew
But unreasonable noise is unacceptable at any time of the day or night within res.
So if noise levels are too high around your unit and its effecting your study and sleep, please let the staff know. You don’t even have to leave your name, it can be COMPLETELY anonymous! call 1800 062 579 from a mobile
All noise during the curfew times need to be contained within the room from which it is being generated.
Please turn your heaters off
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Speeding on Campus We have witnessed many vehicles driving at dangerous speeds through the University, particularly at night. Please take care for the welfare of all our resi’s.
Room Inspections Room inspections will be taking place before the end of T1 please respect rooms, remember you have condition reports
Extend your lease? T3 accommodation?
Please submit a T3 application as soon as possible via the residences portal! http://starrez.deakin.edu.au/StarRezPortal
If you have any questions about T3 accommodation, please don’t hesitate to ask at resi reception!
Casual Accommodation on Campus
Short term letting is now available. If you have family or friends visiting Warrnambool we have room available for booking on campus. See the office today.
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T2 2014 RESI STUDENT DINING PACKAGES
As Trimester 2 approaches we would now like to offer the opportunity to purchase dining packages for the new Trimester.
T2 meals will commence Monday, 14th July 2014 on the Burwood, Waurn Ponds & Warrnambool campuses.
As we have over Trimester 1, we will continue to ensure you eat healthy and delicious meals!
Again, the food choices will change nightly, with all menus changing monthly. We will serve all the healthy food groups using the freshest produce and offering a variety of local and international dishes: serving protein, vegetables, fruit, savoury, sweet and carbohydrates in recipes from all around the world, including Vegetarian, Halal and Coeliac.
“When food is enjoyed, people meet, conversations are held and social communities are formed”
Student Dining is offered: Warrnambool
Monday and Tuesday (2 meal package) *Students who previously purchased the Annual 3 dinner package can continue to collect their meals on a Wednesday evening.
@ Warrnambool at the Riverview Café, Building H, from 6pm – 7pm
The Dining package of your choice must be fully paid in advance by Friday, 11th July 2014.
The Deakin Card • The package is loaded on to your student Deakin Card in the form of ‘Meal Credits’. • You must swipe your Deakin Card every time at the venue each night when dining. • 1 swipe = 1 meal • You may swipe more than once and bring a guest (however please note, this will deduct an additional meal from your
allowance) • Warrnambool and Waurn Ponds students may use meal credits for breakfast or lunch packages available at The Market Hall
and Riverview Cafe • Any meal credits remaining on a Trimester 2 or Annual plan at the end of T2 can be converted to Dining Dollars on your
Deakin Card (equivalent to purchased value). No Dining Dollars will be loaded on until the end of Trimester. • No cash refunds under any circumstances or for unclaimed meals • You can view your meal credit balance at http://www.deakin.edu.au/campus-life/services-and-facilities/deakin-
card/dining-on-campus The Meals
• Meal packages are offered to on campus residents and to students living locally • A meal is 2 courses – Mains with sides and fruit, dessert and a drink • Meals are served on crockery with cutlery • Meals are not offered during semester breaks or on public holidays
Occasional theme nights and special events will be hosted throughout the year and will cost 1 meal credit (swipe) to attend. Students located at Warrnambool and Waurn Ponds may use their meal credits to purchase breakfast or lunch meals – see http://food.deakin.edu.au/campus/37 for more information
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For a full list of cafés at your campus got to http://food.deakin.edu.au/
To view campus social events got to http://food.deakin.edu.au/calendar
To view student dining packages and menus to go http://food.deakin.edu.au/campus/37
T2 Resi Meals Student Dinner Packages Warrnambool 2 meals per week Monday & Tuesday $435
To purchase a meal package, please complete the attached form and return to [email protected] by Friday, 11th July 2014
If you have any specific dietary requirements please also complete the Dietary Requirements form and return with your package order form.
For more information, email [email protected]
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