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Semester Two is here!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Events Coming UpBall and Flatting
Expo Gumboot Ladder Board Rec CentreRowing Challenge
Bootcamp, Womens Self Defence and Social Sport Leagues
Student Counselling Ensuring the Practical Things are Taken Care
of
Campus LivingImportant Notices CTL Study Up Sessions Health and
SafetyNew Pedestrian
Access and Cycling on Campus Residents of the MonthMay MUSA
Events CareersRegistering with
MasseyCareerHub
ISSUE FOUR l JULY 15TH 2015
Above: Halls Ball Event coming up.
Below: Matariki Weaving Workshop
Level 2, The Student Centre
MASSEY MANAWATU
A big welcome to all our new residents who have joined the
community in Semester Two. We hope you enjoy your stay here in the
Halls of Residence as your home away from home.
For those of you returning to the halls, we hope that you all
had a wonderful break. You should be feeling refreshed and ready to
get back into your studies. This semester will go really fast, so
be sure to make time for balance by getting involved with community
events.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce three new
members to our team this Semester. Amy Lavini is joining our
management team and Therese Pepperell is a new RA for Tawa hall.
Emma Aldred will be helping out at our reception from next week for
the next three months during our peak period. Check out the
profiles for these new staff inside. There are plenty of things to
look forward to this Semester. We have a number of events coming
up. This includes our very popular Halls Ball which is always a
sell out, so get your tickets quick. Early bird buyers will be
eligible for one of three prizes and discounted tickets.
A new event this semester is the Rowing Challenge which is being
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 useful
information about going flatting in town. This is highly
recommended. There will be numerous displays with important
services from the university and community to help inform you on
what you need to know and prepare for when flatting.
There are still lots of Gumboot points up for grabs. Check
inside the newsletter for more detailed info on events and find out
which hall is in the 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 you wash your hands and cover
your sneezes. If you feel sick, get plenty of rest and isolate
yourself from other people to prevent spreading germs. If you have
any concerns please see your RA and get checked out at the Medical
Centre.
Ext 84163
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CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Welcome Amy LaviniAssistant Accommodation Manager With a
background in youth development and previous experience living and
involvement with Massey Halls I am super excited to take on this
new position. Whether you're here as a recent school leaver, an
international student, and/or embarking on post-grad studies, I
appreciate the importance of your time here in the halls being a
fun, positive and memorable experience. I look forward to working
alongside the RAs in supporting you all and look forward to meeting
you. Bring on an exciting and successful second semester!
CTL: Upskill your Study Skills with Study Up
Welcome back to Semester Two. Were on our way back to the sun
and soon the days will be getting longer and warmer. Hopefully
youve had a great holiday and are back, re-energised to finish the
year. The Centre for Teaching and Learning has also been gearing up
for Semester Two. Study Up seminars begin this week. Study Up is
designed to help you enhance your study skills throughout the
semester. The seminars run for approx. 30 minutes and are presented
live, online. The topics are designed to give you the information
you need when you need it. Two topics are covered each week and
they are repeated at different times to suit your timetable. This
week Study Up begins with: Hit the Ground Running How to get going
and Time management skills. Death by Textbook Strategic reading;
what to read, how much to read and keeping track of what youve
read. You can find out more about the Study Up seminars and sign up
to receive reminders at
http://owll.massey.ac.nz/about-OWLL/studyup.php. And dont forget
you can contact us at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at any
time during semesters if you have any worries about your studies.
You can find us in the Students Centre building level 2. Come in
and make an appointment. All the best for your studies!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ACCOMMODATION SERVICES STAFF
Welcome Therese PepperellTawa Hall RA I am a 3rd year Earth
Science and Environmental Science student. I was raised in rural
Wanganui and I love all outdoor activities and can often be found
training martial arts up in the Dojo room in the Rec Centre. I am
here to help you guys have a great second semester to finish off a
great year at Massey. Please do not hesitate to come and see me if
you have any questions or need assistance. I am looking forward to
meeting you all and sharing the semester with you.
Welcome Emma AldredAdministration Assistant Emma will be
assisting us with our reception during our peak period for about 3
months starting mid July through to mid October. Emma enjoys gaming
(working at EB Games) and is member of a band where she plays bass
guitar. She is looking forward to meeting you all and helping with
any enquiries you may have.
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BLUES AWARDS
Welcome back to the Halls! We hope you have enjoyed your break
and are ready for Semester Two. We have a little house keeping
information below. OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday: 7.30am 6.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1.00pm 3.00pm ACCOMMODATION PAYMENTSSEMESTER
2 STUDENTSPlease ensure that your payment for accommodation is up
to date according to your chosen payment plan. All upfront
payments, semester two and full year payments are now overdueplease
come to sort this urgently. Please Note: if you have chosen to pay
using option 2: Upfront payment and weekly direct debit of $160.00
/ $120.00 per week - your first direct debit is due to come out of
your nominated bank account on Wednesday 15th July and will
continue 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 taken out. If you are unsure of anything to do with your
payment options or payment plan - please come and speak with one of
our friendly front office staff who will be able to assist you.
FULL YEAR STUDENTS: All Semester Payments are now overdue.
Please come to our office urgently to make payment - please note
the discount for the full semester payment no longer applies. MEAL
REBATES To receive the meal rebate you must have handed in your
room key and be gone from your room for the entire period 22/06
10/07. All meal rebates will be added to accounts within the first
two weeks of semester two and will be refunded to you with your
bond at the end of the year. MAINTENANCE REPORTING AND INVENTORY
CHECK FOR YOUR ROOM For new Semester 2 students a reminder that
your room inventory check needs to be done as soon as possible. An
inventory check list should have been issued to you with your room
key envelope for you to complete and hand in to our office. It is
extremely important that you check and sign off for the inventory
items in your room. If you do not sign off on them and any damage
is found during room inspections, you will be liable to pay for all
damages found. Maintenance reporting can also be done through the
following website: https://portal.clv.co.nz/StarRezPortal Details
in regard to your log in name and password will be sent to you via
email, if you have not already received this please contact our
office.
2015 Massey University Blues Sports Awards Nominations are now
open for the 2015 Massey University Blues Sports Awards! These
awards are presented to students in recognition of their sporting
excellence and academic success. In addition to awards for
athletes, there are also team and outstanding contribution
categories. Athletes and teams can apply themselves, or be
nominated by others. Nominations close: Friday 14 August 2015
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SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE
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Unichem Chemist Shop Whytes Pharmacy (2007 Limited)
27 Linton Street, Palmerston North 4410 P.O. Box 992, Palmerston
North 4440
Phone: 06 354-8899
Student Services Open 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.
$1 student subsidy and $3 student subsidy if you are a MUSA
member on all prescription items for internal full time students
(Student ID required).
Vero and Unicare on charge 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.
MATARIKI EVENT
In celebration of Matariki (Maori New Year) and to help support
residents staying on campus over the semester break, we organised a
couple of weaving workshops in conjunction with Maori Services from
the Massey Li-brary. This provided an opportunity for students to
learn some traditional Maori practices and was well received by our
International Students. Each workshop began with a karakia
recognising Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (Earth Mother)
and Tane Mahuta (Guardian of the land) before beginning the
harvesting process where students got to learn about Maori
ecological systems and how to select and cut the harakeke. After
stripping and preparing the harakeke, students moved indoors to
learn basic weaving techniques and how to make a number of
different putiputi (flowers). Students were engaged in learning a
waiata and sang throughout the weaving course. The workshops
concluded with some kai (boil-up and fry bread) which the students
really enjoyed going back for 2 or 3 helpings then a poroporoaki
(farewell) where students were able to give feedback on the
workshop.
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STUDENT COUNSELLING
A new semester! A new semester and new challenges! How does it
feel to be back 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
and starting new papers - it can be a difficult time for many
students after having re-experienced the warmth, home cooking and
time with close family and old friends. Or maybe you have travelled
quite a bit enjoying the sites without having to think too hard
about studying. The wrench of returning for another long semester
can be hard, especially if you miss home, did not do especially
well in exams, or are not entirely sure that this is the degree 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
taken care of: Are you happy with your current papers? If not go
and talk to the team in the Careers & Employment Service on
Level 2 of Registry and / or Academic Advisers . How were your exam
results? Did you achieve as you had hoped? If not do you know why?
What went wrong? Was it that you just did not do enough work? Was
it you did not understand the work? Was it exam nerves? Poor
preparation? Low internal marks? 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 work out what went wrong. Make time to see a learning
consultant in the Centre for Teaching and Learning (upstairs in the
MUSA Building), a counsellor at Student Counselling or even your
paper co-ordinator.
It is really important to know why you did not achieve the
results you had wished for.
Have you sorted your finances and fees? Make time to go to the
Financial Advisers on Level 2 of Registry to explore financial
awards and scholarships, your StudyLink allowances and budgeting
issues. Emotions all over the place? Missing home? Not sure if you
should be here? Try Student Counselling Service. There is a useful
brochure on our website (http://crow.massey.ac.nz) and available on
the stands in SSLB, the Rec Centre and BSC buildings on Leaving
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 as good as you had hoped talk to an RA or one of the Halls
staff who will be able to point you in the best direction if they
cannot help you themselves! But all is not negative make the most
of the rest of the year. Become involved in all that is happening
on campus, engage with your academic programme and embrace the
opportunities. With all good wishes. The team at Student
Counselling
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICE
REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR VISA All international students, please
make sure you know when your visa is going to expire and ensure you
submit your applications to the International Student Support
Office 2 weeks before your current visa expires.
Ocean Fisheries Ocean Fisheries offers Massey staff and students
special discounts on presentation of their ID card. This applies to
both Ocean Fisheries outlets at 82 Lombard Street, Palmerston North
and their Wanganui retail shop at 402 Victoria Avenue.
The specials change regularly so please contact Ocean Fisheries
for further details on their weekly deals. Alternatively you can
join their special Massey discount group where once a week, Ocean
Fisheries will text you their weekly special. To join the group,
simply text the word massey to 226.
If you are also interested in a particular species (e.g. Yellow
Fin Tuna) just let them know and they will also text you the day it
arrives in fresh from the boat. Ocean Fisheries are the biggest
Fresh Fish supplier in the Manawatu and are the preferred supplier
by almost all Restaurants and Hotels, including our own Wharerata
and Sport & Rugby Institute.
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Welcome back to semester 2 and exciting MUSA events! Heres what
will happen in the next few weeks from us to you. 15 July will be
your chance to check out almost all clubs we have on campus, and
find out about heaps of other services open to you. Win Downtown
Cinema 8 movie tickets, passes to the Ice Rink, gift baskets from
the Chemist Shop and collect freebies at the 60+ stalls. For 22
July, the MU Sustainability Club has again organised vendors for
their popular Mid-Week Market. Get your fill of fresh fruit and
veg, cheesecake, bread and much more. Lets Talk About ItThats the
theme for the 29 July event supported by MUSA, Massey Counselling,
the Rec Centre and many more contributors. Find out about fact
about what family violence is, what to do when you see or
experience it, learn self-defense moves and check out what other
people have to say about it in the MUSA Lounge. If you decided that
the Halls Ball is not for you, why not check out what your fellow
students have to offer on 14 August at the Unity in Diversity
Talent Fusion show at the Globe Theatre, starting at 7 pm. And just
before mid-semester break, your clubs will treat you to delicious
specialties at the Mid-Winter Food Festival on 19 August. Keep your
eyes peeled for the info closer to the date!
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Useful Fire Safety Tips Never leave your cooking unattended Be
sure to wipe up spills immediately after
cooking to reduce likelihood of burning Never put hot pots on
the carpet/lino or
benchtop Keep hallways and common spaces clear of
shoes, drying racks and bikes Please keep smoke stop doors and
emergency
exit doors closeddo not prop open. When an alarm sounds in your
hall, please
evacuate your hall immediately to your assembly point. Wait for
further instruction. Do not re-enter the building until you are
advised that it is safe to do so.
Please call 111 to ensure the fire engines are
on their way even if it appears to be a false alarm.
Please do not tamper with any fire equipment
it is there for emergency purposes. There are sanctions in place
for breaches of these guidelines. Please do your part to help keep
everyone safe.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO PEDESTRIAN & ROAD LAYOUT Construction
work is now underway at the Hopkirk Centre. Temporary changes to
pedestrian traffic have been put in place to ensure the safety of
pedestrians is not compromised. Please observe the changes below: A
new pathway has been installed along the hillside (soon to be
concreted) to allow pedestrians to safely pass around the
construction site. A second
pedestrian crossing has been installed to allow pedestrians to
safely cross the road. Please ensure to check for vehicles before
entering onto this crossing. (A speed bump is to be installed on
the Munro Hill entrance side in the near future). The section of
road between the two crossings is where the main entry & exit
gate is located for construction vehicles. Pedestrians are
prohibited from walking anywhere on this section of road. CYCLISTS
Cyclists are reminded that the campus footpaths and concourse is
for pedestrian traffic only. Please always walk your bicycle
through the campus grounds and around buildings.
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CAREERS Welcome to the second semester of the 2015 academic year
For those that are looking for summer or practical work make sure
you are registered with MasseyCareerHub as roles are being added at
regular intervals http://careerhub.massey.ac.nz All Vet students
must be registered with MasseyCareerHub to complete the practical
requirements of the degree! MasseyCareerHub is a great source of
information as you being to think about who you would like to work
for when you finish your degree so take the time to see what
employers you would like to work for have offered in the past and
when. Organisations tend to recruit at the same time of the year
so, for example, Accounting firms recruited in March 2015 for
Graduate Roles starting in March 2016 and Summer Roles for November
2015. We also have a number of events booked for this semester and
we encourage you to book-in and attend as many as possible. These
will help you make important decisions in the future! For full
details go to http://careerhub.massey.ac.nz and search for the
title of the event:
Business Internship Information Session: We invite all first
years to come along and hear from this years Internship class on
the benefits they have gained from doing this paper this year. You
will need to plan your degree so you can fit this paper in so get a
head start on the process now. The Internship in Business is a 30
credit double semester paper that involves 180 hours working in a
business. Come along to find out more.
Career Choice: This interactive workshop will assist you in
making decisions around where you are heading and how you might get
there.
Career Information for Human Resource Management Students: The
term Human Resources encompasses a wide range of roles, activities
and career pathways. To find out more bring your lunch and come
along to presentations from a range of presenters. And find out
what they do, how they got to be in the roles that are now in and
tips they have for you in
We will also be having events for those looking to work in
Accounting and in Taranaki. Details are still to be confirmed and
will be posted on MasseyCareerHub. We look forward to seeing you at
an event soon.
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Congratulations to the following residents who have been
selected as residents of the month for May 2015 for their
respective halls. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the
significant contribution that a resident has made within the hall
during the last month. Each will receive a movie voucher for their
contributions to the community.
This award is given based on the following criteria:
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
Georgia Simmonds TOTARA HALL
RESIDENTS OF THE MONTHMAY
Dan Carlisle MOGINIE HALL
Joshua-James Harrison MIRO HALL
Charley ONeill ATAWHAI FLATS
Howon Rhee KIWITEA HALL
Paul Meech EGMONT COURT
Giuliana Ferrari ROTARY COURT
Wanchana Teerasatayakul CITY COURT
Anika Stephenson MCHARDY HALL
WALTER DYER HALL
Gabrielle Marshall CRAIGLOCKHART/BINDALOE HALL
Rashmi Tripathi RUAHINE/TARARUA
Greg Berry MATAI HALL
Valerie Lim KAIRANGA COURT
Bailee Hughes TAWA HALL
Dan is from Masterton and is studying a Bachelor of Business
studies majoring is entrepreneurship and small business. He is a
awesome resident to have around Moginie, always willing to lend a
helping hand or have a good yarn. He has his Horse at the Massey
Equine centre and has promised to teach both his RAs how to ride.
Dan has been an awesome supporter of Moginie at Football and other
hall events like Crazy sports. He makes an effort to come say hi
and mingle over both floors. An all round great guy and asset to
Moginie.
PROFILE THIS MONTH
Sarah Ross COLOMBO HALL
TBC