Week 7 Your official bulletin for all the latest resi news and events info!

We are happy to announce that our Resi Reception can now accept payments via credit

card and/or EFTPOS cards!

We can accept these payments over the phone or in person for your convenience.

Please note, some EFTPOS cards have a $500 or $1000 limit per day so you may need to

pay your monthly fees in a few instalments. If this is the case, please allow a few extra

days to ensure your payment is received before the due date.

If a friend or a family member pays your resi fees, please let them know that they can now

contact us directly to make a payment.

The Intercampus Clash is on Sunday 11th May in Geelong!

If you are interested in playing or spectating, please sign

up at resi reception ASAP!

At the time of registering, please specify if you are coming

to play or spectate and whether you will require the bus.

EFTPOS machine now at reception

Intercampus Clash

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A basketball coach is needed for an Under 12 team!

They train on Fridays locally in Ashburton

3.45 -4.45 and play at Waverly Falcons stadium 10

minutes from campus, on a Saturday afternoon.

Parents pay approximately $400 for the season.

It is not a huge time commitment and they are all

keen young players.

Looking for someone who plays basketball and enjoys

teaching and working with young boys.

Needs a working with children check and it would be

helpful if you have transport.

If you are interested, please contact Kim: 0438553166

There will be a resi girls football match next Monday 5th May at

Bennetswood Reserve. It will be starting at 4.30pm as we may be

struggling with light towards the end of the game.

Basketball Coach Needed!

Resi Girls Football

Grocery Deliveries If you have organised for groceries to be delivered to

residences reception, please note that we can keep your

delivery behind the desk like a normal parcel.

We will, however, not refrigerate any of the groceries so please

pick them up from reception as soon as you receive your

notification email.

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Despite our reception office operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, maintenance staff are only at

res Mon-Fri, between 9am-5pm.

If you require something in your room to be fixed, please submit your request as soon as possible in

order for maintenance staff to address it during these business hours.

If you have an emergency maintenance issue outside of business hours, please still contact

reception in order for us to assess the best possible action.

Film Competition!

Are you an aspiring film producer or perhaps you just want to share your

Deakin experience with the world?

Grab a camera or smart phone and show us your Deakin World.

Great prizes to be won, plus the chance to have your film shown at the My

Deakin World Film Festival on 1 September 2014 at Deakin Edge, Federation

Square.

Find out more about this competition at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcLEuOY2a-k

Keeping Laundries Clean It is essential to keep your laundries tidy at all times. For the benefit of your

fellow residents, please remove your clothes from the laundry as soon as

you have finished washing and/or drying them.

If clothes are left in laundries for too long, they will be removed and given

away to charity!

Reporting Maintenance Issues

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The Global Citizenship Program is aimed at supplementing your studies at

Deakin and involves a combination of

different international activities such as:

international study experiences

participation in internationally focused units

seminars on international topics

international internships

international-centred volunteering

foreign language studies

Applications for the 2014 GCP Award will close on August 10. The award

ceremony will be held in October before the Trimester 2 exams. If you’ve accumulated the 100 points,

please get your application in now. If you are close to the required points, please keep an eye on the

site, or Facebook for opportunities to gain those extra points.

To apply, submit an application form which can be found on the website (below) until August 10.

http://www.deakin.edu.au/gcp

Global Citizenship Awards

Time is flying! Trimester 1 is more than half over, and the work is

flowing in fast!

If you want to discuss your studies with an experienced

student, or if you have questions about anything related to

studying at Deakin, ask at the Students Helping Students

Drop-In Station.

Peer mentors at the Students Helping Students Drop-in Station

pride themselves in helping other students, whether the issue is

academic, practical or something else.

Just go to the drop-in station at The Learning Space, Building H, Level 1 or contact a peer mentor online.

They can and WANT to help you with all your questions or concerns.

http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/study-support/peer-learning/shs

Drop-in Station: Study Support

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DUSA DAY TRIPS Wilson's Promontory

Wilson's Promontory is Victoria's natural wonderland.

Located at the southernmost point of the Australian

mainland, Wilson’s promontory is arguably the most

loved national park in Victoria.

When: Saturday 10th 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, picnic style lunch

* You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the natural wonders on show.

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

purchase food and souvenirs.

Mornington Peninsula

On this trip we head straight to Arthurs seat where you will have morning tea and take in the remarkable

views of the Mornington Peninsula. We then visit a working strawberry farm, Cape Shank National park and

then Mornington Peninsula hot springs.

When: Saturday 17th May

Time: 8.30am 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, picnic style lunch

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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BEARS Profile Name: Jack Baring

Nickname: JB

Age: 19

Hometown: Hamilton, Victoria

Course: Law/Commerce

Favourite Food: Chicken Parma

Favourite Movie: Coach Carter

Favourite Sporting Team: Denver Nuggets

Most memorable moment on res: Mystery Bus tri 1 2013

Dream Job: NBA Commissioner

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

If you could have dinner with any one person, who would it be? Harvey Specter

What three things would you choose if you were stranded on a deserted island? Suits, Lemon Lime Bitters,

Boat

Thinking of Volunteering?

The Jobshop team is hosting Deakin's annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday 6 May 12 - 2PM at The Atrium

(outside Deakin Central and Caffeine).

A huge range of non-profit organisations will be there on campus

to talk to students about their volunteer opportunities. There will be

something for every student!

Volunteering is good for you and GREAT for your career!

The feeling of making a positive contribution to your community is

amazing, so grab a friend and come along to find out what

opportunities are out there.

The expo will be providing a FREE PIZZA LUNCH as well!

To see a full list of exhibitors, please go to the Jobshop website: http://bit.ly/1eOgEaX

Volunteer Expo!

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Recipe of the Week

One-pan chicken and chickpeas

Ingredients (serves 4)

4 (500g) chicken schnitzels (uncrumbed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf

parsley leaves

2 garlic cloves, crushed

3 green onions, sliced

400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed

1/2 cup chicken stock

2 tablespoons lemon juice

80g baby rocket

Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1. Combine chicken, oil, parsley and garlic in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30

minutes.

2. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 3 to 5 minutes

each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

3. Add onion and chickpeas to pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Add stock and juice. Bring to the boil.

4. Return chicken to pan. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked

through and chickpeas are heated.

5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rocket and lemon wedges.

Please direct any queries to Resi Reception at

bsradmin@deakin.edu.au or via extension 17671