Happy Easter to everyone out there.

We are sure a lot of you had your share of indulgence with the varieties of chocolates out there. And if it isn't chocolate, it has got to be the chance to sleep-in during the chilly mornings of the week. Whether you're on a trip or stressing over assignments, we sure hope your Easter holidays is as great as it can be.

Our next event coming up would be Rock Climbing.

When: 5th April, Saturday

Time: 3pm-5pm

Duration: 2 hours

Where: Hard Rock, Verve Apartments (corner of Franklin St and Swanston St)

Price: $18 - including shoe hire, equipment hire, instructor

Please EMAIL us your expression of interest at momumomu@gmail.com

Payment will need to be made by WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL at our table.

We will be opening a table at UNION HOUSE from Monday 31st March - Wednesday 2nd April where you will be able to make the payment. Look out for the Malaysian flag.

Go on! Take the weekend off to burn off the easter eggs or to de-stress yourself! A little muscle-flexing will do you good.

Lastly, much thanks to everyone who attended our Welcome BBQ. It was a blast and we couldn't have done it without you. The pictures and event review will come up real soon!

Keep this Tuesday free (18th March 2008) as a very prominent architect, Hijas Kasturi from Malaysia is coming to visit Melbourne.

He will be opening his exhibition at the Architecture building and we're invited to all come to support and share his experiences.

When: Tuesday, 18th March 2008

Where: The Atrium, Architecture Building, Melbourne University (The building with the Post Office)

Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm

This is a free and open to all students (not just Architecture students.) Food and drinks willl be provided.

And just so you know, some of Hijas Kasturi work involves some of the landmarks in Malaysia like:

- Menara Alor Setar, Kedah

- Menara Telekom, KL

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- Putrajaya Convention Centre

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- Tabung Haji, KL

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- Lot 10, KL

- Shah Alam Stadium

Don't miss it!

To the new members who signed up and are not receiving emails, please contact Roz at momumomu@gmail.com. Some emails written on sign up forms are unclear.

It's that time of year again...

The Annual MoMU Welcome BBQ

When: 15th March (Saturday)

Where: Flagstaff Gardens (La Trobe & William St)

Time: 12pm onwards

It's absolutely FREE for members!

Come along for some fun in the sun. It'll be a smoking hot BBQ just for our treasured MoMU members.

Join us whether you're an old or new member. Not yet a member? Haven't got the time to renew? Don't fret! Sign ups for MoMU 2008 will be available on the day.

$10 all year round, $5 if you're a proud Student Union member.

Halal meat will be provided.

As always, look out for the Malaysian flag ... and bring your appetite!

See you there.

p/s a very helpful map for those who have no idea where is Flagstaff Gardens. Courtesy of Google.

Woo hoo! Just to let all of you know, during the O-week Carnival we have recruited over 200 members and we're still counting as both old and new faces appear at our recruitment booth to sign up.

And if you're still interested in signing up for our first activity of the year entitled Where the Heck is Jack? It will be an awesome afternoon of treasure hunting fun. Join in groups of 4 or as individuals (we will place you in teams - an opportunity to meet new people!)

Details on the poster.

Email us at momumomu@gmail.com to secure a place today!

We also need volunteers for the treasure hunt! Help us with the event by volunteering as a facilitator or a clue holder. Email us at momumomu@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

And if this isn't enough fun for the weekend, the Moomba Waterfest is here! Check out the programmes that the City of Melbourne have to offer all day for four consecutive days!

Click for more information on the Moomba Waterfest
Click for programmes

That's Melbourne website is an amazing place to get the most out of Melbourne. Bored of doing nothing or the same thing during your free time? Take a look and scout for events and places of interests that intrigues you. Discover Melbourne and you'll never regret it!

Till then, we hope you guys had a great first week of university this year and we hope to see you at our treasure hunt!