Weekly Newsletter
Issue No. 3
17-24 March, 2017
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DUCHESNE?
Saturday 18th March
RA Carnival 4-5 pm on the Front Lawn
Monday 20th March
Mindful Monday - Yoga with Claudia, 6.30-7.30pm in the Learning Lounge
Becoming a professional—Time Management. 7pm in the Dining Hall
Wednesday 22nd March
Chat and Chocolate with Vanessa for the 2nd years in the RP Conference Room 6-7pm
Friday 24th March
Art in the Afternoon with Thérèse 2-4 pm
And on Campus…
Badminton on Friday 17th and Sunday 19th; Table Tennis on Saturday 18th; College Idol on Wednesday 22nd; Touch on Friday 24th
From the Head of College
What an fun night the swimming carnival was and a great result!
Congratulations to the swimmers and the faithful supporters in blue. Thanks
to our stalwart tennis players who braved the heat. You showed great heart.
There is always something happening at Duchesne and it’s all about you so
please take advantage of what’s on offer. Time management is a juggle for
most as you settle into the academic year . It is strongly advised that ALL first
years attend the early sessions of “Becoming a Professional.” Later in the year,
these will focus on second and third years as they ready themselves for the
transition to a professional world after College and Uni. However, all students
are welcome to attend.
The Art in the Afternoon workshop requires no particular talent. If you can hold a chopstick and put a
dot on a canvas , you will become an artist, so if you haven’t signed up already, make it quick numbers
are limited. This is a great way to create an artwork for the Duchesne Art Show and to decorate your
room.
Thanks to Claudia, our in-house yogi—everyone is raving about how chilled they are after her classes
and well done to those I have seen over at UQ Sport at Pilates or Zumba. Taking care of your physical
health will pay huge dividends in the short and long term , as Professor Macdonald reminded us last
week. So even a walk is going to make a difference. Stay safe and well and say hello so I can remember
your names.
Warmest,
Thérèse
Note: So that all residents have a chance to read the weekly newsletter, please do not remove them from the Dining Hall.
From the Deputy Head (Acting)
Hope you are enjoying the new bean bags on Mindful Mondays in the Learning
Lounge! For those of you who missed Lidia’s first presentation, you can see some
of her mission photos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKFbB_kqpDI At
the end of her presentation, she shared the San Damiano Song by Donovan that
really resonated with me.
If you want your dream to be,
Build it slow and surely.
Small beginnings greater ends.
Heartfelt work grows purely.
If you want to live life free,
Take your time go slowly.
Do few things but do them well.
Simple joys are holy.
Day by day, stone by stone,
Warmest regards,
Build your secret slowly.
Vanessa
Day by day, you'll grow, too,
You'll know heaven's glory.
PROGRESS MEETINGS
Have YOU booked yours in yet? Please see
Julia to find a time—we need to see all of
you!
PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS?
We are creating a French club at
Duchesne. Did you know that ‘du
chêne’ (the ancient French ‘s’ was replaced by the circumflex accent in more recent times) means ‘of the oak’
in French? If you speak a little French, a lot, or would simply like to learn more about French culture, come
and join me for fun, food and a phonetic workout!
COUNSELLING SERVICE AT UQ
UQ offers a free counselling service for all enrolled UQ students. Whatever you say to a counsellor is strictly
confidential. Crisis appointments to see a counsellor can generally be organised with 24 hours. Hours are
Mon-Fri 8.00am—5.00pm. You can call 3365 1704 for an appointment or make an appointment online at
http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/appointments
Log in to Student Hub using your UQ username and password and you can choose a location, an advisor
and choose an appointment where “available” appears on the calendar. If you book a counselling
appointment you will be required to complete a triage form for the first online booking and then annually.
This information is confidential. Confirmation and reminder emails will be forwarded to your student
email account. You can also view, cancel and edit appointments by logging into the Student Hub, choosing
appointments in the menu then my appointment bookings. https://studenthub.uq.edu.au
It’s never too late: To live and let live
We all look at life through different eyes.
There’s no correct way.
Only the best way for us.
Make your own choices.
Grant others the same right.
EASTER BREAK
Please let Julia know your plans for the
Easter break—we need to know which
dates you are not in residence!
From the Dean of Studies
You have already seen my email some weeks ago – I hope! - re the treasuretrove of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) that have become available
in recent years through UQx https://uqx.uq.edu.au/ and associated
universities. I urge you to take ten minutes to explore this further, because
it can both pay dividends with your study now and add meaningful lines
to your CV, in that you’ll have graduated with more than what your degree
says about you.
Some attractive courses include the following: Working in Teams (many of
you have to do this as part of your assessment and it can cause a lot of
challenges … and some tears, believe me.); Unlocking Your Employability;
Question Everything – Scientific Thinking in Real Life; English Grammar
and Style (This blockbuster course teaches key concepts and strategies
essential for writing well, which is obviously crucial for success in tertiary
study and in your professional life.); The Science of Everyday Thinking.
https://www.edx.org/school/uqx has more to explore. https://www.class-central.com/university/qut
will show you some courses comparable to MOOCs that are offered through QUT.
UQx is part of edX, a not-for-profit online education venture founded by Harvard University and the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that is committed to making high-quality educational
experiences more widely available. By joining edX, The University of Queensland (UQ) has partnered
with a consortium of institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, the University of
Texas System, Georgetown University, McGill University, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne,
University of Toronto and Australian National University. (That background is just to whet your
appetite by showing you the serious stature of institutions involved in this venture.)
SECURITY
Be aware of your surroundings at night— if
you are running at night, try to do so with a
friend.
Make use of the free UniSafe Safety Bus when
travelling to and from University buildings in
the evening. Check http://www.pf.uq.edu.au/
unisafe/bus.html for exact times.
Students can also be accompanied on foot by
a University Uni-safe Escort http://
www.pf.uq.edu.au/unisafe/escorts.html
UQ security is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year. Call 3365 3333
in an emergency, or 3365 1234 for general
enquiries.
Our Night Porters work 5– 11pm every
evening. Their number is 0430 100 475
Quest Security work 11pm—6 am 7 days a
week. Their number is 0449 726 710
Put these numbers in your mobiles!
Best wishes …Denis
Meet… Teena Gooding
As most of you know, I’m the Registrar and Executive Assistant to Thérèse Eddy. Having worked in administration for nearly 30 years and been fortunate
enough to work at the Qld Police Department, in a kindergarten, preschool, primary school and high school, I’m now pleased to be working at Duchesne College – I may even graduate to retirement one day! I’ve been married 31 years
and have two wonderful boys who graduated from UQ with Law degrees, so I
can fully understand your stress and anxiety at times. I love to travel and have
had the opportunity to live in Paris for two years and in London for two years
– such a wonderful experience. This year I’m off to New Zealand and hopefully
the USA at the end of the year. In my spare time I dabble in a variety of handicrafts – sewing, quilting, cross stitch, crochet and knitting. I usually have some
project on the go. I look forward to watching you grow into independent and
successful young women.
RA Duty Roster
Saturday 18th March—Friday 24th March
The RA on duty will always have the RA phone with her. The number is 0487 211 304. The RA is on duty
8 pm—8 am weeknights and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. The roster for the next week is:
SAT
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
Nicola
Nicola
Rachel
Rachel
Rachel
Rachel
Rachel
Another 18th birthday celebration!