*insertgroup  photo here*

For those who missed out on coming: here was dessert.

*INSERT DESSERT PHOTO HERE*

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Free Cake at Final Chopsticks Games Night!

Hi guys!

It is sadly that time again when we approach our very last games night of the semester.. Come and catch up with friendly people and reminisce about all the fun memories we’ve shared

And to celebrate, there will be free cake!
Who would say no to that?
(not me)

Our line up of games include:

- Charades!!
- MAFIA
- Werewolves
- SanGuoSha
- Mahjong
- Jenga
- Card games
- Turtle soup

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Details
Date: Thursday 20^th October
Time: 16.00 – 18.00
Venue: ISL, Wentworth Level 4
Price: FREE for Access, $6 non-access
Contact: Jas 0425323081
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Also, keep an eye out for our last event to finish off this semester with a bang! Hint: it’s a little spoooky xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team

Sleeping during lectures? Zoning out during tutes? Tired? Stressed?

YOU’LL FEEL BETTER WITH …

Chopsticks: Crave Food Festival – Night Noodle Markets & Sugar Hit!

Let Chopsticks make all the stress of upcoming finals disappear with a fantastical night as we teach you the art of fine food appreciation. And the best part is, no work needed to HD the hell out of this course in food tasting All you need is a mouth (check), an empty stomach (check), a sense of humour (check), and some money (check, check and check) =D

So what do we have planned for… our special members this year? A wonderful array of noodles, dim sims, fried goodness and snacks at the Night Noodle Markets, followed by a scrumptuous dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth as part of the hugely popular Sugar Hit!

Join us for the noodle markets or sugar hit or BOTH! Although please RSVP if you are planning on coming to Sugar Hit as reservations are needed at such high-demand fancy places

Details:

*Date*: Friday the 14th of October

*Night Noodle Markets*
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Location: Hyde Park
Price: Own cost
Meeting place: Queen Victoria Building Statue

http://cravesydney.com/content/night-noodle-markets/gjoc54

*Sugar Hit*
Time: 9pm – 10.30pm
Location: Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street Sydney
Price: $14 Access, $20 Non-access

As said above: Please RSVP if you are planning on coming to Sugar Hit as reservations are needed at such high-demand fancy places The link for the reservation is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHdHZTAtWXA1N2VpdUUtR1NJN04zeEE6MQ

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That’s all for this week, and we’ll see you SWEEThearts THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!

(….Do it all again)

xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team

ANYWAY. TO savour the last day of freedom we’ve planned…

Bush Walking with Chopsticks!

SO WE ARE GOING BUSH WALKING!! We are heading to the Blue Mountains area, Wentworth Falls to be specific for a whole DAY.

We are going to take you on an amazing bush walking experience on one of the best hiking tracks available. There are trees, little animals, birds, trees, LOTs of waterfalls, amazing lookouts and more trees !

AND we will be picnicking right next to a WATERFALL!! So half way through we will reach a picnic area in which we will rest up, chat, play games and EAT. If you bring shorts you can even wade into the water. Check the photos

Sound exciting? Well it is! Not athletic? Neither are WE . Don’t worry… if I could do this track anyone can… haha

Of course we will provide food for the picnic and other entertainment along the way .

Price:
Access: FREE
Non-Access: $4
(Plus train ticket)

So here is what you need to know to take part:

When:

Sunday 2nd October

07:30 - 18:30

Where to Meet:
Everyone who does NOT live on the Western line (Penrith, Richmond line or Strathfield or Parramatta) must go to Central. We will all be waiting there for you . Everyone please be at Central at 8 SHARP or get there earlier (7:45) if you don’t trust yourself. The Train departs at 8:24 am. If you miss this you have to wait a whole half hour after to get the next one. The train arrives at Strathfield at 8:37 and Parramatta at 8:49. We are meeting in front of the HUNGRY JACKS at Central. This is the area in which the country link trains are. Essentially in front of the platform 9. You will need to buy a train ticket but it is very cheap for a place so far away! Its $10.00 for concession and $15.00 for those without concession. The train ride is long but chatting to friends should pass the time quickly

What do we do when we get there:
First we will go to Conservation Hut. (Directions http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=201469158042038966311.000499368b73ed3f3ad29) The directions are for cars, but it’s the same thing cause it wouldn’t let me save the walking one… It will take us 25 mins to get there haha sorry. Then we can eat there and rest up there before starting the bush walk. You can have a look at what the bush walks involves. I have been on a few bush walks and this by far is the best one that we want to take you guys on:
http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-wentworth-falls/national-pass-trail.html
It is meant to be a 3 and half hour walk although can be done in much less time but I assume with rests and you Asians taking heaps of photos we will take close to 3 and half to 4 hours maybe!

The best thing about this walk is that it leads to the waterfall area halfway through where we can have our picnic . We will then head back up to another area near the place we started and rest up before heading back. Rest assured you can have a long sleep on the train back if you are really tired. We will catch the 4:31 pm train back to central and be back by 6:30 pm.

What to bring:
- A hat
- Water
- Sun block
- Snacks to share
- Games (cards and such)
- A baby leash for those who are prone to getting lost without supervision

PACK LIGHTLY! Chopsticks will bring the main food that you guys will be eating , so don’t worry too much about that. But please do bring plenty of water!

More information on your request guys.

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What a way to enjoy the last day of heaven outdoors with great company and great exercise! We look forward to see you soon!

xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team

Chopsticks hopes that you have been busy busy busy as bees smashing all those assignments and exams (with a hammer maybe)…

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Bush Walking with Chopsticks!

SO WE ARE GOING BUSH WALKING!! We are heading to the Blue Mountains area, Wentworth Falls to be specific for a whole DAY.

We are going to take you on an amazing bush walking experience on one of the best hiking tracks available. There are trees, little animals, birds, trees, LOTs of waterfalls, amazing lookouts and more trees !

AND we will be picnicking right next to a WATERFALL!! So half way through we will reach a picnic area in which we will rest up, chat, play games and EAT. If you bring shorts you can even wade into the water. Check the photos

Sound exciting? Well it is! Not athletic? Neither are WE . Don’t worry… if I could do this track anyone can… haha

Of course we will provide food for the picnic and other entertainment along the way .

Price:
Access: FREE
Non-Access: $4
(Plus train ticket)

So here is what you need to know to take part:

When:

DATE CHANGED SO MORE OF YOU CAN COME

Sunday 2nd October

07:30 - 18:30

Where to Meet:
Everyone who does NOT live on the Western line (Penrith, Richmond line or Strathfield or Parramatta) must go to Central. We will all be waiting there for you . Everyone please be at Central at 8 SHARP or get there earlier (7:45) if you don’t trust yourself. The Train departs at 8:24 am. If you miss this you have to wait a whole half hour after to get the next one. The train arrives at Strathfield at 8:37 and Parramatta at 8:49. We are meeting in front of the HUNGRY JACKS at Central. This is the area in which the country link trains are. Essentially in front of the platform 9. You will need to buy a train ticket but it is very cheap for a place so far away! Its $10.00 for concession and $15.00 for those without concession. The train ride is long but chatting to friends should pass the time quickly

What do we do when we get there:
First we will go to Conservation Hut. (Directions http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=201469158042038966311.000499368b73ed3f3ad29) The directions are for cars, but it’s the same thing cause it wouldn’t let me save the walking one… It will take us 25 mins to get there haha sorry. Then we can eat there and rest up there before starting the bush walk. You can have a look at what the bush walks involves. I have been on a few bush walks and this by far is the best one that we want to take you guys on:
http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-wentworth-falls/national-pass-trail.html
It is meant to be a 3 and half hour walk although can be done in much less time but I assume with rests and you Asians taking heaps of photos we will take close to 3 and half to 4 hours maybe!

The best thing about this walk is that it leads to the waterfall area halfway through where we can have our picnic . We will then head back up to another area near the place we started and rest up before heading back. Rest assured you can have a long sleep on the train back if you are really tired. We will catch the 4:31 pm train back to central and be back by 6:30 pm.

What to bring:
- A hat
- Water
- Sun block
- Snacks to share
- Games (cards and such)
- A baby leash for those who are prone to getting lost without supervision

PACK LIGHTLY! Chopsticks will bring the main food that you guys will be eating , so don’t worry too much about that. But please do bring plenty of water!

More information on your request guys.

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That’s it everybody! One more week and then a well deserved break!! *breathes a sigh of relief*

xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team

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Chopsticks Newsletter Week 3

HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY RAWR BAAA MEOW WOOF SNORT SNORT SNORT SNORT.

Had you come along to yumcha on Saturday you would have experienced these noises. *giggle* Thanks to all those who attended the Chopsticky YUM CHA on Saturday at Marigold!

It was lots of needed fun, and people got to om nom nom nom to their heart’s content.

One of our Chopsticks organizers described the day as a “A SUCCESS” Another member commented that “Thanx a lot guys, the chaos and hilarity was awesome”:

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Maid Café 2011

Get excited everyone because the much anticipated intersocietal event of the semester is finally here! This will be a massive event held together by Chopsticks, and our dear friends Wasabi, Choc Soc and Tea Soc – mark the date in your USU-provided-diaries NOW because this is one event you do not want to miss!

Maid cafés (メイドカフェ Meido kafe), typically found in Japan, feature waitresses dressed in maid costumes who serve their customers beverages and desserts. (Girls, do not fear we will have butlers as well as maids on the day so plenty of eye candy for everyone kidding..)

We will be providing an assortment of delicious snacks and desserts as well as beverages including tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice. There will also be a variety of mini-games for you to participate in, and you can go in the draw to win an actual maid/butler costume worth over $100!

Also expect awesome live music and entertainment on the day as the perfect accompaniment to all the exciting games and delicious treats!

All in all, expect an afternoon of fun games, girls in maid costumes, guys in butler costumes, yummy food, live entertainment and more importantly lots of laughs with old and new friends AND 2 people will get to go home with their brand spankin’ new maid/butler outfits

So, if you like any of the things mentioned above, then this event was Maid for you! (in other words, you owe it to yourself to come or else we will have no other choice but(ler) to punish you…jokes…I know a very bad one..)

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Details
Date: Thursday 11^th August
Time: 3-5pm
Venue: Holme Common Room and Holme Reading Room (in the Holme building next to the footbridge on Parramatta Rd.)
Price: FREE for Access, $6 non-access
Contact: Jas 0425323081, Candy 0433671390
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FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254997707848232#!/event.php?eid=266276766720481

WEEK 4 Sports Day!

*insert sports day info here*

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I’ll keep this newsletter short and sweet and we’ll see you all at MAID CAFE on THURSDAY! (Wash those hands before you touch the food!!)

xoxo

- The Chopsticks Team

Thanks to all those who attended the Chopsticks Sports day & BBQ on Saturday at Centennial Park! It was lots of needed fun, and people got to work off some of that study-foo-belly.

“Although i suffered some aching bones after playing volleyball (which was taught well by my teacher talibXD and my partner who told me to just ball up my fists to hit the ball)and felt very tired afterwards, I had a great time so thanks a lot to the ppl who organized it!”

- MW

EVENTS!!!

CHOPSTICKS & VSA GAMES NIGHT + MOVIE NIGHT!

Just when you thought the Chopsticks Fortnightly Games Nights couldn’t get anymore interesting (or weirder for that matter), we bring you another surprise – a combined games night with VSA (Vietnamese Student Association).

Don’t ask how it happened. Rumour has it that Jas, whilst struggling to come up with original ideas for Games Nights over a bowl of phở, had a sudden profound realisation – the answer was sitting in the bowl in front of him. Or was it the other way around, with the VSA president, Trung, having an epiphany whilst snacking on dumplings with chopsticks? No one will ever know…

More importantly, however, what does this mean for you, our dearest clubs’ members?

> Double the fun – we get to play all our regular favourite games, this time with members from both societies
- MAFIA
- SanGuoSha
- Mahjong
- Jenga
- Card games
- Turtle soup riddles – Andy and Jason have been brewing them for a while, so watch out!

> Triple the snacks – as well as our regular munchies and drinks, we shall be serving PIZZA! And complementary popcorn for all movie viewers. Wait, there’s a movie?

> Movie screening – We’re watching ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’!! Come share this animated epic with us accompanied by the soft cushy lounge chairs of the International Student Lounge!

Come along! Whether you want to play games, catch a movie with friends, or meet new and exciting people from a different society, the Chopsticks & VSA Games+Movie Night has it all.

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Schedule
Date: Thursday Week 10 (12/05/11) at the International Student Lounge
3.00-5.00 – Games, snacks, socialising, PIZZA
5.00-7.00 – Movie screening + complementary popcorn

Price
Access Members – Free
Non-Access – $6

Contact
Jas – 0425323081

CHOPSTICKS GAMES NIGHT WEEK 11!

So we realize that life is getting really annoying with all of these assessments the last few weeks. Which is why Chopsticks brings you games night, two weeks in a row! Except in week 11, it will be a very laid back games night (aren’t they all?) so that you can just chillax with us, as we all attempt to unwind from the week.

Snacks are provided, as usual. So are the games mentioned in the previous games night.

By this time, you guys should know where and when. But here’s a quick reminder:

Where: Level 4 International Student Lounge, Wentworth Building
When: Thursday, 19 May
Time: 4-6pm

This games night can also be an opportunity to catch up with the people that you met the week before at the Chopsticks & VSA Games+Movie night. So come along and have fun!

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Hope that we will see you all soon! Get ready for… MAFIAAAAAAAA!! If you have yet to learn how to play mafia, or are new to it and want to try your skill…. don’t hesitate to come along! Mafia, mafia, mafia!

Stick around, for great games and the screening of Howl’s Moving Castle….

<3 Your beloved Chopsticks Team

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!!!

Unfortunately SUV accidentally made a double booking on the night and so we are pushing “MY ASIAN KITCHEN RULES!” event to the next Thursday (14th April). We all know how much you guys have been looking forward to My Asian Kitchen Rules so to make up for it, we will be bringing Games Night (THE SURPRISE GAMES NIGHT) forward by a week to this Thursday so we can still see all your lovely faces =)

We’re really sorry about the change of date and hopefully you can all still make it!

ALSO if you are an international student be excited ! We are proud to promote the Justice Michael Kirby Plain Speaking Competition!! Details below!

Dear international students,

Think you’ve got the public speaking skills worth of Justice Michael Kirby? Well, you need to enter the Justice Michael Kirby Plain Speaking Competition.

Now in its fifth year, this competition offers students of all experience levels a chance to test and practice their public speaking skills in an environment that is both constructive and competitive.If that’s not enough of a reason to compete, here’s another sweetener: big prizes for the winner and finalists. In 2011 the USU will again be holding a separate International Students’ Division. It’s open only and caters specially to international students from non-English speaking countries. Such students may enter either division of competition, but not both.

Registrations open 1 March and close 8 April. Heats will be held during April and may, with the Grand Final scheduled for Thursday 12 May.

At each round, students will be judged on your delivery of two speeches: a prepared speech and an impromptu speech. Prepared speeches will be 4 – 5 minutes and are chosen by you from one of four topics:
1. Look before you leap
2. Fortune is blind, but not invisible
3. Every cloud has a silver lining
4. To define is to limit

For the impromptu speeches, students will be given 5 minutes preparation time to deliver a 3 minute speech. Each heat has a different impromptu topic which will be announced on the day. International Students will only be asked to perform a Prepared Speech.

To register download the Registration Form and email it to kirby@usu.usyd.edu.au or return it to the ACCESS Desk.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO HERE: http://www.usu.usyd.edu.au/Get_Involved/Competitions_Awards_Grants/Kirby_Cup/Default.aspx

Hope to see you in the competition!

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COME TO SURPRISE GAMES NIGHT!!!

LEVEL 4, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LOUNGE, WENTWORTH BUILDING! COME ALONG AT 4PM UNTIL CLOSE!

BE THERE!

xoxo The Chopsticks Team

ALSO if you are an international student be excited ! We are proud to promote the Justice Michael Kirby Plain Speaking Competition!! Details below!  Dear international students, Think you’ve got the public speaking skills worth of Justice Michael Kirby? Well, you need to enter the Justice Michael Kirby Plain Speaking Competition. Now in its fifth year, this competition offers students of all experience levels a chance to test and practice their public speaking skills in an environment that is both constructive and competitive.If that’s not enough of a reason to compete, here’s another sweetener: big prizes for the winner and finalists. In 2011 the USU will again be holding a separate International Students’ Division. It’s open only and caters specially to international students from non-English speaking countries. Such students may enter either division of competition, but not both. Registrations open 1 March and close 8 April. Heats will be held during April and may, with the Grand Final scheduled for Thursday 12 May. At each round, students will be judged on your delivery of two speeches: a prepared speech and an impromptu speech. Prepared speeches will be 4 – 5 minutes and are chosen by you from one of four topics: 1. Look before you leap 2. Fortune is blind, but not invisible 3. Every cloud has a silver lining 4. To define is to limit For the impromptu speeches, students will be given 5 minutes preparation time to deliver a 3 minute speech. Each heat has a different impromptu topic which will be announced on the day. International Students will only be asked to perform a Prepared Speech. To register download the Registration Form and email it to kirby@usu.usyd.edu.au or return it to the ACCESS Desk. Hope to see you in the competition! Cheers, International Student Intern Yun Liu   _____________________________________________________ That’s all for now ! The Awesome Chopsticks Committee – Contact Details: Website: http://www.usydchopsticks.org Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2206785290&ref=ts Chopsticks MSN: Chopthesticks@hotmail.com Reply Forward Reply by chat to Chopsticks-ACCAS

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CHOP what? CHOPSTICKS!

Our beloved Chopsticks members,

We, the committee, want to take a quick moment to welcome everyone back to uni for another semester, and to thank you all for being so wonderful. We hope you all had an exciting and fun Winter Holiday (or Summer, for those of you who went overseas).

There are quite a few things happening this semester. But to start off, we’ve already had a Semester 2 Welcoming BBQ on Week 1 Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here are some of the events coming up soon, that we hope you can attend…

=-=-=-=CHOPSTICKS GAMES NIGHT!!!=-=-=-=

A second warm welcome after our hearty BBQ in first week is the popular and long-awaited Chopsticks Games Night on Week 2 Tuesday.

As with the tradition, there will be a variety of games of your choice including San Guo Sha, Twister, Poker, Mah-jongg, Uno and more, refreshments, friends you long to meet up and lots of laughters.

So come join us next Tuesday early evening!
…

Where: Wentworth Level 4; area near International Lounge

When: August 3rd, 4-6pm

Charge: Free for Access holders
$4 for non-Aceess holders

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Chopsticks, HKC, Sailing Club, VSA, Kimchi, SUAMS, Wasabi & SSS presents:

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SEMINAR

Specialist migration lawyers from Berrigan Doube Lawyers will be holding an information seminar addressing the specific topic including skilled migration applications, Permanent Residency and Visas.
…
This is an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by the experts. Come along to the Seminar to find out more!

Seminar Outline:
- Student visa conditions and cancellations
- Changing courses and educational providers
- Working/internships
- Recent changes to the General Skilled Migration Program
- How we can help you

The lawyers will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have in relation to the topics discussed, and beyond. Mandarin and Cantonese speaking experts will be available after the seminar, so feel free to come along and ask them questions.

Where: New Law Building – Room 022

When: 04 August 2010 · 17:00 – 19:00

If there are any questions you would like to be addressed during the seminar, please email them through to secretary@vsausyd.org.au by 01 August 2010 and we will pass them on to BDLG.

Food and drinks will be provided FREE of charge!

For more information about Berrigan Doube Lawyers, visit their website:
www.bdlg.com.au

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Then, come week 3 there is a very special event that you honestly will not want to miss out on…

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We hope that all of your exams went well, and we shall sit here and clasp our hands together with the desire that we all receive the marks that we need… Really not kidding.
And so begins the Winter Holidays of 2010!! So Chopsticks members all around, those who are doing Winter School, going overseas or maybe even just sitting at home twiddling thumbs while waiting for the new semester… make sure you all stay safe and warm! Or cool… if you’re traveling to somewhere in the Northern hemisphere… Either way! Make sure you all come back to us in one piece, safe and sound!

And, when Semester 2 2010 does come around, be prepared for some more awesome fun, and bubbles of happiness that accompany our wonderful Chopsticks events!!! We’ve got quite a bit up our sleeve, that we can’t wait to share with you all…

Remember, if you’re not a Chopsticks member, you should really consider becoming one  Despite it being an Australian Chinese Cultural Appreciation society, this does not mean we aren’t multicultural!!

We look forward to seeing you all in the future!!

So until then! Stay wonderful!

- Best wishes~

Chopsticks Team

Thanks to all of you who came to our Chopsticks Charity Night and took the initiative to ‘Beer-A-Hero’ =] We hope you all had a great night of music, magic, dance, pizza, alcohol… and fire! As the result of your support, we’ve already raised $242.75 (without yet taking USU funding into account) to donate to the Oaktree Foundation to fight against poverty. =D

As this Semester comes to a close, we wish you all the best for your exams! Stay tuned for bigger and better Chopsticks events next semester… and maybe even during the winter holidays! But for now… study hard! Thanks again for coming! Good luck and ADD OIL++ !!!

Love
The Chopticks Team <3