The Walking Dead were roaming the UOW campus on Saturday to raise money for polio prevention. The Rotaract Club organised a game of ‘Humans v Zombies’ on campus as well as a bake sale and a sausage sizzle as part of the annual event. Zachary Fitzpatrick was involved in organising the day. “We raise money for charities on campus and we also direct charitable events like ‘Clean Up Australia Day’,” he said. “The vast majority of our money goes to ending polio and malaria, RSPCA, Daffodil Day and Pink Ribbon Day. We do all of these things to give back…
Author: Kevin Suarez
Nan Tien Temple will celebrate Buddha’s birthday tomorrow, with fair and traditional ceremonies to commemorate the event. The event coincides with Easter celebrations in the Christian calendar. Buddha was born on April 8th, 623 BCE, but festivities celebrating his birth, death and reincarnation are celebrated throughout April and June. Festivities at the temple will include stalls and special commemorative events to commemorate. Venerable Reverend Miao You is organising the event, and tells us of what you can expect during the celebrations. “We have the bathing of the Buddha. We are reminded of the compassion of the Buddha, to leave his…
The UOW Rotaract Club is raising money to send an emergency survival kit to remote disaster areas in Nepal, after the Himalayan nation’s deadliest earthquake in over 80 years. The “shelter boxes” contain items essential for victims of natural disasters. The largest item in the pack is a tent, which can house up to 10 people. Other items include blankets, ponchos and cooking equipment, including a stove and cutlery. The Rotaract Club wants to raise $1000 to buy a Shelter Box, which would be sent with other Shelter Boxes from Rotary to remote areas of Nepal. The club organised ran a bake…