halls news issue four 2014

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Events Coming UpBall and Flatting

Expo

Gumboot Ladder Board

Rec CentreRun/Ride/Row, Bootcamp,

Open Day and Social Sport Leagues Student Counselling Ensuring the

Practical Things are Taken Care of

Campus LivingImportant Notices

Chaplaincy

Medical CentreMeasles Immunisation

CTL Study Up Sessions

Massey EventsOpen Day Jobs and

Massey App Focus Group

Massey Taupo Cycle Challenge

Health and SafetyRoad Safety Residents of the MonthMay

ISSUE FOUR l JULY 16TH 2014

Above: Halls Ball Event coming up.

Below: Recent International Trip toWellington

Level 2, The Student Centre

MASSEY MANAWATU

A big welcome to all our new residents who have joined thecommunity in Semester Two. We hope you enjoy your stay here in theHalls of Residence.

For those of you returning to the halls, we hope that you all had awonderful break. You should be feeling refreshed and ready to get back

into your studies. This semester will go really fast, so be sure to maketime for balance by getting involved with community events.

There are plenty of things to look forward to this Semester.We have a number of events coming up. These include aworthwhile community initiative which is the Tree Planting at Pitt Park.We also have the upcoming Halls Ball which is always a sell out, so getyour tickets quick. Early bird buyers will be eligible for one of three prizes.

A new event this semester is the Run, Ride, Row Challenge which isbeing hosted by the Rec Centre which the RAs should shed more light on

for you.There is an upcoming Flatting Expo that will provide very usefulinformation about going flatting in town. This is highlyrecommended. There will be numerous displays with important servicesfrom the university and community to help inform you on what you needto know and prepare for when flatting. We will also have some excitingoptions if you are considering coming to live back on campus as areturner for 2015.

There are still lots of Gumboot points up for grabs. Check inside thenewsletter for more detailed info on events and find out which hall is inthe lead. Dont forget that we incorporate behaviour as part of this.

It is that time of year too with colds and flu. Be sure to make sure that youwash your hands and cover your sneezes. If you feel sick, get plenty ofrest and isolate yourself from other people to prevent spreading germs. Ifyou have any concerns please see your RA and get checked out at theMedical Centre.


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CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING


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CHAPLAINCYWelcome back to Semester 2 at Massey. Presumably, the fact thatyou are still here means several things:You have discovered exams can be survived.You have decided likewise with regard to Palmerston North.You may even be enjoying your courseYou are about to enjoy a wonderful Palmy winter!

We hope your exams went well and you have a really good SemesterTwo. Life at uni should be fun and can go fast. It is also a timewhere, consciously or subconsciously, your values get shaped, tested

and refined. You work out the sort of person you want to be and whatinfluences are going to shape your life for better or worse. Aschaplains we are here to help as sounding boards or resources in thisimportant process. We are also more than happy to act as informalmentors for you if that would be helpful. We can be available as aneasily accessible first port of call if you have issues that you wouldvalue discussing. So feel free to drop by the Centre any time.

So, whats happening at the Centre this term?

As always, we will be open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Morespecifically

Wednesday 12 noonCatholic Mass (followed by lunch)

Wednesday evening 7pmPancake Nites

Thursday and Friday 1pmBible Comes to Lif e groups

We look forward to meeting you at any, or all, of the above.Meanwhile....have a great term.

Colin Day(on behalf of the chaplains)

ACCOMMODATION PAYMENTS

SEMESTER 2 STUDENTS

Please ensure that your payment foraccommodation is up to date according to yourchosen payment plan. All upfront payments forboth semester two and full year are nowoverdue. If you havent sorted this out, pleasecome and see us urgently.

Please note, if you have chosen to pay usingOption 3: Upfront payment and weekly directdebit of $160.00/ $120.00 per week - your firstdirect debit is due to come out of your nominatedbank account on Wednesday 16th July and willcontinue for 15 consecutive weeks.This means that these direct debits will

continue over the 2 week holiday break, so

you need to make sure that there is money in

that account for the direct debit to be takenout.

If you are unsure of anything to do with yourpayment options or payment plan - please comeand speak with one of our friendly front officestaff who will be able to assist you.

MAINTENANCE REPORTING AND INVENTORYCHECK FOR YOUR ROOM

A friendly reminder for all new Semester 2 students,your room inventory check needs to be done assoon as possible. An inventory check list shouldhave been issued to you with your room keyenvelope for you to complete and hand in to ouroffice. It is extremely important that you check andsign off for the inventory items in your room. If youdo not sign off on them and any damage is found

during room inspections, you will be liable to pay forall damages found.

Maintenance reporting can also be done through thefollowing website:https://portal.clv.co.nz/StarRezPortal

Details in regard to your log in name and passwordwill be sent to you via email. If you have not already

received this, please contact our office.


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SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE


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Unichem Chemist ShopWhytes Pharmacy (2007 Limited)

27 Linton Street, Palmerston North 4410P.O. Box 992, Palmerston North 4440

Phone: 06 354-8899

Student ServicesOpen seven days a week and situated in the Pak n Save carpark.8am-7pm weekdays & 9am-6pm weekends and most public

holidays. Free delivery to student Health on weekdays provided

prescriptions are received by 2.30pm. Fax service available from Student Health for collection after

4pm. $2 MUSA subsidy on all prescription items for internal full time

students ( Student ID required). Vero and Unicare oncharge available on request. Emergency contraceptive pill available. (Pharmacist consultation

necessary, fully funded service for under 26 year olds). Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (Pharmacist consultation

necessary). Many services available, good advice and an extensive range of

vitamins, cosmetics and pharmacy products in store.

Its your r ight to choose the future ofNew Zealand don t waste it!

Most of us are already enrolled and voting have you joined us? If youhavent, youre giving up your voice on the big issues affecting us all.Only those who are correctly enrolled get to vote and have their say inNew Zealands decision making.

Its a small action, but one that can have a huge effect on you, yourfamily and New Zealand. Be a part of the decisions that affect you. Itsyour right to vote.

If youre a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and haveturned 18, you need to be on the electoral roll.

MASSEY EVENTS

90 Open Day Jobs AvailableKeen to show off our beautiful campus to prospective students on Open Day, August 6thand earn some PaknSave vouchers for your timeand effort? Read on:

The Massey University Events Management team needs 90 students from all disciplines who are competent in conversational English, arehappy to share about their experiences as a student at Massey, and enjoy giving campus tours and answering questions about student lifeand study at Massey. Having this kind of experience is valuable for building those transferable skills which future employers appreciateseeing on your CV. To say thank you for your time and effort, well be offering $40 Paknsave vouchers per morning/afternoon shift as wellas other perks.

If youre interested, just go to this link, https://masseyuni.wufoo.com/forms/open-day-work-application-2014/ and complete the necessarydetails and Events Management will get back to you. Be in quick, weve had more interest than available positions in previous years!

Massey App Focus GroupAre you an ideas person? Interested in helping with the development of the Massey App? Keen for some free pizza? Even if you cantanswer yes to all three of those questions, ITS Services needs 30 first year studentsfor a Massey App focus group. We want to hearyour feedback about the app, and we want hear about what youd add (or delete) if you were in charge of developing it.For information about the date and time and to let us know youre coming (for catering purposes) please take a few seconds and visithttps://masseyuni.wufoo.com/forms/massey-uni-app-focus-group-registration/ well cap the form at 40 students, so be in quick!


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STUDENT COUNSELLING

A new semester!

A new semester and new challenges! How does it feel to beback at uni and back in the Halls after being away for a while?Exciting or a bit of a let down, or both? While the new semester

can be exciting re-connecting with friends in the Halls andstarting new papers - it can be a difficult time for many studentsafter having re-experienced the warmth, home cooking and timewith close family and old friends. Or maybe you haveravelled quite a bit enjoying the sites without having to think toohard about studying. The wrench of returning for another longsemester can be hard, especially if you miss home, did not doespecially well in exams, or are not entirely sure that this is thedegree you really want to be doing.

There are a few things you can do to make it easier.

The first is to ensure that all the practical things are takencare of:Are you happy with your current papers?f not go and talk to the team in the Careers & EmploymentService on Level 2 of Registry and / or Academic Advisers .

How were your exam results? Did you achieve as you hadhoped? If not do you know why? What went wrong? Was it thatyou just did not do enough work? Was it you did not understandhe work? Was it exam nerves? Poor preparation? Low internalmarks? Emotional/relationship difficulties?Go and discuss it with the relevant people, and if you dont know

what the cause was, start with that and talk to someone to workout what went wrong. Make time to see a learning consultant inhe Centre for Teaching and Learning (upstairs in the StudentCentre), or a counsellor at Student Counselling or even yourpaper co-ordinator.

It is really important to know why you did not achieve the resultsyou had wished for.

Have you sorted your finances and fees?Make time to go to the Financial Advisers on Level 2 of Registry toexplore financial awards and scholarships, your StudyLinkallowances and budgeting issues.

Emotions all over the place? Missing home? Not sure if you shouldbe here?Try Student Counselling Service. There is a usefulbrochure on our website (http://crow.massey.ac.nz) and availableon the stands in SSLB, the Rec Centre and BSC buildings aboutLeaving Home which give a range of really helpful tips.

Did not get into Vet and not sure what to do now?Try Careers & Employment Service.

If you are unsure where to go or if its just that things are not asgood as you had hoped talk to an RA or one of the Halls staff whowill be able to point you in the best direction if they cannot help youthemselves!

But all is not negative make the most of the rest of the year.Become involved in all that is happening on campus, engage withyour academic programme and embrace the opportunities.

Keep an eye out for theAre YOU employable?campaign about tobe launched this semester and join in to see how you can translate

your time at uni into a great work life at the end of it allbecausethat is why you are here! Right?

With all good wishes.

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Massey Marquee Taupo Cycle ChallengeCome and join us for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2014. In keepingwith this sporting heritage at Massey, and Masseys 50thyear we areencouraging alumni, students, staff and friends to ride around the lakeand to join us in the Massey Marquee.

Date Saturday 28 NovemberTime 10.30am to 4pm BBQ, refreshments and a relaxed space to

catch up From 4pm Enjoy the evening atmosphere in greatcompany, refreshments, nibbles, spot prizes and a greatview of the prize giving

Venue Massey Marquee, Tongariro North Domain, Lake

Taupo

Make sure you let us know youre coming to the Massey Marquee([email protected]) so we can look forward to seeing you at whatpromises to be another enjoyable event.


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HEALTH AND SAFETY


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STUDY OVERSEAS ON EXCHANGE

200+ Universiti es. 25 Countries. $0 More in tuition.

Student Exchange allows you to pay your same Massey tuition to study overseas. Domestic,International and Distance students can study at one of Massey's partner universitiesfor one or twosemesters. Your overseas papers are credited towards your Massey qualification, so you can enjoya foreign experience without delaying the completion of your degree.

Scholarships and Travel Awardsare available.

The student exchange programme is open to students from all Massey Colleges. To find out more,come to the Student Exchange Info Session on the Manawatu campus:

Wednesday, 13 August12:00pm 1:00pm

SSLB 3 (Social Sciences Lecture Block)

Theres no need to register to attend. If you have any questions or would like to know more, pleasecontact:

Student Mobility CoordinatorInternational Office(06) 356 9099 extn [email protected]

Useful Fire Safety Tips

Never leave your cooking unattended

Be sure to wipe up spills immediately aftercooking to reduce likelihood of burning

Never put hot pots on the carpet/lino or

benchtop

Keep hallways and common spaces clear ofshoes, drying racks and bikes

Please keep smoke stop doors and emergencyexit doors closeddo not prop open.

When an alarm sounds in your hall, pleaseevacuate your hall immediately to yourassembly point. Wait for further instruction. Do

not re-enter the building until you are advisedthat it is safe to do so.

Please call 111 to ensure the fire engines areon their way even if it appears to be a falsealarm.

Please do not tamper with any fire equipment it is there for emergency purposes.

There are sanctions in place for breaches of theseguidelines. Please do your part to help keepeveryone safe.


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There is currently a Measles outbreak in New Zealand that isaffecting both adults and children.

Measles is highly contagious and is easily preventable. The virusspreads easily from person to person through the air, via breathing,coughing and sneezing.

The MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella ) vaccine is available, free,to anyone who needs it. Talk to your GP or Practice Nurse to findout whether you have been fully immunised against Measles,especially if you are travelling overseas.If you or someone you know have symptoms of Measles, thenplease contact your General Practitioner.

Measles Symptoms:The illness usually starts 10-12 days after a person has beenexposed. If you have measles, you may have: Fever Runny nose Sore and watery pink eyes Sometimes small, white spots on the back inner cheek of

your mouth.

A rash usually starts on the 3rd 7thday of the illness. This tends tostart on the face, behind the ears, before moving over the head anddown the body. The rash lasts for up to a week.Measles can be life threatening and may cause permanent damage,including hearing loss, brain damage or death.

For more information phone your GP, call Healthline (0800 611 116)or visit www.health.govt.nz

MEDICALCENTRE

REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR VISA

Please make sure you know when your visa is goingto expire and apply for a new visa at least two weeksbefore the expiry date.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICE

Two buses departed nice and early for the secondnternational Off Campus Trip during the recentSemester Break.

One bus headed to Te Papa Museum of New Zealand,where students explored the city or spent the day lookingat the exhibits and exploring the harbour area around TePapa.

The other bus went to the Wellington Zoo. After a fewhours of experiencing the exotic animal and bird life, thestudents and families were taken to the cable car in thecity centre. Riding to the top of the cable car track, they

had a great view across the city. The bus was waiting atthe top of the cable car, and on the way out of the city,made a short stop at the Beehive and Parliament buildingsfor a photo opportunity.We were very lucky with the weather because,although it was cold, it was not wet or windy as it hadbeen for most of the week.


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Congratulations to the following residents who have beenselected as residents of the month for May 2014 for theirrespective halls.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the significantcontribution that a resident has made within the hall during the lastmonth.

Each will receive a movie voucher for their contributions to thecommunity.

This award is given based on the following cri teria:

General behaviour is exemplary

Respectful of others

Actively participating in hall events

Actively encourages a clean and tidy environment

Encourages and motivates others in the all

Active involvement in resident committees

Above all, is a positive role model

Declan TaylorTOTARA HALL

RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHMAY

Ian LeongKIWITEA HALL

Joshua-James HarrisonMIRO HALL

Scott GephartATAWHAI FLATS

Monica ShinkleCOLOMBO HALL

Kshitiz ShresthaMOGINIE FLATS

Eissa AlanaziROTARY COURT

Eva CraigCITY COURT

James DuderMCHARDY HALL

Hayden LintonWALTER DYER HALL

Jessica MilneCRAIGLOCKHART/BINDALOE HALL

Yves ZellesMOGINIE HALL

Alex SinclairMATAI HALL Lu ZhouKAIRANGA COURTBilly FitzgeraldTAWA HALL

Ian is one of our friendly imports from across the ditch,calling Melbourne home. He came to Palmy to pursuehis dream of studying Veterinary Science. If he's notstudying you can find him on his rollers bladespracticing tricks and turns on the narrow yet smoothconcrete outside Kiwitea.

He is a fantastic role model as not only does he studyexceptionally hard, but he also likes to socialise andparticipates in activities when he can. He is alwayshelpful and willing to participate in all hall events, onlyever showing positivity and enthusiasm. Ian has showncommitment and a great attitude by dressing up as aKermit and nerd at Crazy Sports and Dodgeball.

He is very respectful of others and their feelings andconstantly comes up with new ideas or activities for hallevents. His motivation and friendly disposition has

united the bond within our Kiwitea family.

It's great to have you on board our Kermit team Ian!Keep up the good work!

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