CSP - Get Involved

Pictures speak louder than words. Just have a look at the pictures here and around the building to see what we have been doing in the past.

We encourage you to participate in all CSP Events / Activities. The more residents the better I say.

So to ensure we can continue offering you many different activates to be involved in the future with.....get involved and be a part of the fun!!

See you at the next event!!

Your Turn

Have you got anything at all to say? Any ideas, recommendation, anything for sale, looking for something, lost something, have anything to offer or anything else at to say that other students may get something out of? If so please let reception know and we can arrange for YOU to place an article in our monthly newsletter.

Shopping - Chatswood

Want to try some Shopping somewhere new and exciting? Try Chatswood.

Just 15mins over the Harbour ridge and you're there. At Chatswood you will find a huge shopping area. There is a massive Westfield Shopping Centre plus another called Chatswood Chase and many other specialty shops in between.

So if your tired of going to the same places jump on a bus to a train station and catch the train north 15mins to Chatswood. Plenty of cafes, restaurants, cinema's etc etc also found over there.

Enjoy!!

By Quinten

$500 Student Survey Winner!

This year we had over 1,600 UniLodge student residents around Australia and New Zealand complete our annual satisfaction survey. Following the completion of the survey, we have randomly selected the winner for our major prize - a $500 prepaid Visa card. Last year a Sydney student took out the prize.. but this year our winner is from down south, Melbourne to be exact.

Congratulations to Cheng from UniLodge @ Melbourne!!!

Bradley Brown, Property Manager - Operations, at UniLodge @ Melbourne personally delivered the prize to Cheng who was pleasantly surprised at his win "I was so surprised when I knew that I was the winner of the $500 prize! That's because I was just hoping for a movie ticket, now it turns out to be 50 movie tickets! Ha ha. It's awesome! Thanks UniLodge!"

Congratulations once again to Cheng we hope you enjoy your prize. Also a big thank you to all of the students who took the time out to complete the survey - your feedback is greatly appreciated and a valuable tool which will allow us to improve our product and most importantly increase our level of customer service.

Student Survey WINNER!! & Best Advise

Congratulations Michelle Si Lin, You provided the most helpful information in the 2010 UniLodge Online Survey. Your information could help for future UniLodge projects in the future. Your comment was:

"....the centralised air-con system (could be improved) because when you have five people in a multishare apartment it can be challenging to find a temperature that makes everyone happy."

Of course there was a lot of other useful information from other residents and that too will be taken into consideration.

Thank you EVERYONE who participated in this years Survey. Results and some changes will be coming soon.

Thank you. UniLodge @ UNSW Management.

Red Party

For those who made it to the Red Party fun was had by all.

Everyone when to a lot of effort with dressing up and congratulations to Eunice and Kathika who won the Best Dressed prizes.

(We also had the red fire trucks turn up as a special surprise in the middle of Quinten's talk and give always.)

But generally I think everyone being able to hang out with good food had a good time chatting with friends and making some news ones.

I look forward to our next Party!!

VIVID Sydney - 27th May - 21st June 2010

This festival of light, music and ideas returns this year, once again featuring the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails. This year the festival includes large scale light installations and projections; music performances and collaborations; creative ideas, discussion and debate. Sydney Opera House will be the focal point of Vivid Sydney with the lighting of the sails and Vivid LIVE - a music festival with a difference, curated by an internationally renowned artist. The Vivid Sydney program also includes Macquarie Visions, Fire Water, Song Summit, Creative Sydney and X Media Lab.

http://vividsydney.com/

By Iona

Monthly Challenge - Sock Draw

To win answer this question and place your answer in the box at reception. The first correct answer drawn in the middle of May will WIN!!

Let's say that you have a drawer full of socks, 20 red socks (all identical) and 12 blue socks, and it is dark in the room. How many socks should you grab, to assure that you have at least one matching pair?

Be in it to win it! Answer next month.

Safety & Security - IMPORTANT for all Residents

"YOU"...This information is for you.

I think everyone worries a little about Security and Safety from time to time. Here at UniLodge we are very secure and provide a safe place to live but at the same time you the residents together with staff can make it even safer. By following simply policies we have here we can ensure UniLodge @ UNSW is the safest place around.

Visitors - No one likes strangers around their building...particularly at night. This is why we ask all non-residents to vacant the building by 10pm. The less strangers the better. If you have a friend who you would like to stay over please complete the form at reception. Remember this person must be of the same gender and you are responsible for that person.

Under 18? - We want to provide you guys the best possible security. To do this you need to make sure the two main rules for you are followed. Nightly Sign-In. This shows us you are safe and sound inside. 10pm curfew. Be back by 10pm to ensure you are in the safety of the UniLodge building. After 10pm in a big city like Sydney you never no what might happen. If your parents are in town of course you can stay out late with them.

Strangers - To add to the first point....dont let people you dont know into the building. If someone is waiting outside they can wait there until their friend comes along. If they dont know anyone here they shouldnt come in side anyway.

So with help from the residents and staff we can make sure UniLodge @ UNSW is the safest place around. Thanks

Melbourne - Rebecca

If you're feeling a little bored with Sydney these days then why not hop on a plane and head to Australia's most cosmopolitan city... Melbourne! With prices starting from $38 on Jetstar, Tiger Airways or Virgin Blue, there has never been a better time to go. Some great things to do include:
· Enjoy a lazy morning brunch at one of Melbourne's famous laneways, either Degraves St or Hardware Lane in the City
· Experience The Edge at Melbourne's Eureka Tower's glass cube suspended 300m above the city! (88/7 Riverside Quay, Southbank)
· Grab some lunch at one of the best and cheapest dumpling places, Camy's Shanghai Dumplings (23-25 Tattersalls Lane, Melbourne)
· Try one of Melbourne's famous shopping streets, such as Bourke St Mall in the City, Brunswick St in Fitzroy, or Bridge Rd in Richmond
· Check out the markets down at St Kilda, and the amazing cake shops lining Acland St
· Take a stroll along the beautiful Yarra River

By Rebecca

Fire Alarms - Dont worry, just take care.

To avoid receiving a Fire Brigade call out fee charge please take care with:

- Cooking on the stove. Use the overhead rangehood always. And keep smoke to a minimum. Possibly open some windows if smoke is apparent.

- Microwave use. Do not place plastic or metal in the microwave ever. Also do not leave item in there for extended amounts of time. If anything cook a little at the time if you are not sure.

- Steam from Kettle or Shower. Be aware that even steam can set off an alarm. Take with steam from a shower come out of a bathroom door or a kettle under a detector.

Take easy steps and use common sense to avoid charges. In the event of a fire alarm please evacuate from the building. Treat every alarm seriously...as you never know when it could be for real.

Jims Joke Corner - How to Win

A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. "If I lose this case, I'll be ruined." "It's in the judge's hands now," said the lawyer. "Would it help if I sent the judge a box of cigars?" "Oh no! This judge is a stickler or ethical behavior. A stunt like that would prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in contempt of court. In fact, you shouldn't even smile at the judge." Within the course of time, the judge rendered a decision in favor of the defendant.. As the defendant left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer, "Thanks for the tip about the cigars. It worked!" "I'm sure we would have lost the case if you'd sent them." "But, I did send them." "What? You did?" said the lawyer, incredulously. "Yes. That's how we won the case." "I don't understand," said the lawyer. "It's easy. I sent the cigars to the judge, but enclosed the plaintiff's business card."

By Jim

Sydney Writers Festival - 15th May – 23rd May 2010

Enjoy autumn in Sydney with an array of fun, festive cultural experiences and activities that are too good to be missed.

Join hundreds of leading Australian and International writers as we 'Read, Re-think, and Respond' during this year's Sydney Writers' Festival. There are a range of ticketed and free events at a range of Sydney venues.

www.swf.org.au

By Iona

Zodiac - Taurus

Taurus Ruling Planet: Venus
Taurus Zodiac Symbol: The Bull
Taurus Element: Earth
Taurus Cardinality: Fixed
Taurus Stone: Emerald
Taurus Season: Spring
Taurus Colour: Pink

Taurus is a feminine sign and possesses tremendous patience. In relationships, Taurus men and women care deeply for those they are close to. They have an extremely reliable personality and tendencies to be very consistent. People like being around a Taurus man or woman. However, this zodiac sign does not like to take risks and its members crave security.
On the shadow side, a Taurus male or female can be jealous, self-indulgent and even greedy. Sometimes they are thick-headed and intractable. Spiritually, they are generally gentle, warm and affectionate. Taurus can have industrious characteristics and thrive in positions with a fair amount of routine. These are the guardians of the universe!

By Angie