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| 18 Aug 2023 | |
| Written by Andrew Eunson | |
| From the Deputy CEO |
What a start to Semester Two! D Week, Wellbeing Week, Sport, and Cultural events....... the list goes on and the number of events coming up is immense.
As you take stock of the calendar, I would guide collegians to ask the question 'Have I got the right balance?'. Sometimes, a purposeful question such as this can prompt some thought and reflection and allow an individual to look forward to the goals and expectations, they have set for themselves. Colleges should be a place where memories are made, but as our 3rd and 4th year residents can attest, sometimes there are times when these reflections are an ever-important process to achieve the successes and personal best achievements you will look back on to be thankful of.
Laundry
EMPTY YOUR POCKETS! There have been quite a few issues with washing machines and driers and in most instances, it is caused by damage due to items left in clothing.
Expectations
A reminder to all students, we are a non-smoking campus – as is all UQ. Below is an extract from our handbook.
Smoking
In line with the University of Queensland, King’s College campus is completely smoke free. King’s College Handbook 2023 10
• Smoking within the confines of any College building or anywhere on College grounds is prohibited.
• As a member of King’s College all smokers, regardless of the location of their smoking, should ensure that any litter, including cigarette butts and empty packets, is disposed of properly.
• King’s College supports the University’s expectation that the campus is a Non-smoking environment. As part of the campus, King’s College notes that Vaping is not permitted on campus.
Drugs
King’s College has a zero-tolerance approach to the possession, sale, supply, or use of illegal drugs (including steroids) and to the abuse of prescription drugs or other illicit substances.
• No member or guest is to have in his or her possession any substance or article which is forbidden by either State or Federal laws. Members found in possession of such substances will King’s College Handbook 2023 11 be expelled from the College immediately. The Police will be informed of such incidents and persons involved.
• The possession of apparatus for the preparation, storage or use of illegal drugs is prohibited. Any such apparatus shall be confiscated and transferred to the Police. Members found in possession of such an article, regardless of whether they owned or used the item, will have their Membership at King’s terminated.
• Our aim is to ensure that the College remains a drug-free community for the benefit, protection, and safety of all.
Returning
Residents and Associates should start having a think about whether you will be returning in 2024. Over the next few weeks, you’ll be asked to consider this, and you will need to confirm this no later than Friday 20 October.
Sport and Cultural
Such a fantastic few weeks of sport and cultural events. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you at some of the upcoming competitions.
Upcoming Events
