UCSA

ANZAC Day
2019-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Quad between Matariki & Puaka-James Height Building, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The University of Canterbury Students’ Association would like to invite you to our ANZAC Service on the 25th of April.
We believe that the sense of unity that is widely felt on ANZAC Day is important to acknowledge, and together we can commemorate a day of such special significance to New Zealand
All are welcome to attend; for us, this is an important occasion for students, staff and the wider community to come together.
The Service will take place on the Quad between Matariki and Puaka-James Hight Building at 10am. Car parking is available in S block car park.
Following the ceremony, please join us on Okeover Lawn for Tea and Coffee

MONO: Tunes of I
2019-05-02 20:00 - 2019-05-03 01:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
MONO Nights are our weekly gig nights, hosted in the Foundry every Thursday during term time.
Free for UC students (hell, it is their bar ffs) and with a minimal door charge for their mates – which goes straight into our giant profit making machine…
Jokes – it pays for some of the best local and international acts that we can afford and convince to stop off on a Thursday night. Last year’s artists can be seen  and the most up to date info on who is playing next can be found at the @MONOnights facebook page.
Bring your proof of age ID and UC Student card to skip the door fee – no card means no freebies. UC Security is open pretty much 24/7 so if you lost it, go get another one you cheapskate.

Cuba: Skate the Foundry
2019-05-03 18:00 - 23:59 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Skate the foundry 2019 is going to be better than ever, SKATING, LIVE MUSIC, MORE SKATING and then MORE LIVE MUSIC.
As always we’ll chuck the CUBA mini ramp on stage and let the talented skaters from uni and around Christchurch battle it out for all to admire.
This year we have organized some sweet acts with the boys from DAILY J jamming on the ramp after the heats, then after the finals we provide warmth to your ears with SAME NAME CONFUSION (don’t let the name confuse you, these guys are entertainment).
This stellar event comes at stellar prices, $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Ticket will be available soon, get amongst.

HabibSoc: Middle Eastern Nights
2019-05-04 18:00 - 22:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Middle Eastern Nights is finally here! Habib Soc’s inaugural social event and Christchurch’s premier Middle Eastern event is being held at UC’s one and only, Foundry Bar.
Be prepared for a night of great food, the best music from the East and West, and an atmosphere bound to get you dancing. Of course any Middle Eastern gathering would be incomplete without Shisha!
Plus what would a Middle Eastern Soirée be without gossiping aunties (or in our case our Exec’s) playing matchmaker. That’s right, Arranged Marriages are on! DM our page if interested, and we will put you on our list, with in a Middle Eastern fashion, the reveal being on the big night.
Details:
FREE ENTRY for Habib Soc Members
Non-Members: $5
Non member ticket sales at door.
Middle Eastern attire is encouraged but not mandatory.

https://www.facebook.com/events/575975259558980/

HealthSoc: Connect Mixer
2019-05-08 18:00 - 20:30 | TBC
HealthSoc brings you Connect! Bring your friends and come along for a great evening of yum as Sal’s pizza and GoodBuzz kombucha, great company, and the nostalgic games from the classic Kiwi childhood (we’re talking twister, jenga, connect 4, guess who, uno…. it’s gonna be epic!)

There are prizes to be won for the competitive among you as well as spot prizes that are well worth coming along for!

Tickets:
Just Me: $7.00
Me and a friend: $13.00

https://www.facebook.com/events/441191916635103/

Autumn Arrival
2019-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
This FREE event is all about welcoming you back onto the campus!
There’ll be FREE cake, drinks, and games. There will also be small animals for you to cuddle.
This is an all-ages, alcohol-free event.

Celebrating 50 Years of Music: An Arts Month Cabaret
2019-05-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Philip Carter Concert Hall – The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch Central, 8011, New Zealand
MUSOC is proud to present our Celebration of 50 Years Cabaret!
Taking a tour through our club’s long history, we will be visiting and performing some highlights and celebrating everything that has come to make MUSOC what it is today. We invite you to join us in our celebrations!
***SHOW DATES***
Thursday May 9th: 7:30pm – 10pm
Friday May 10th: 7:30pm – 10pm
Saturday May 11th: 7:30pm – 10pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2267878829938758

MONO: Storm Chasers
2019-05-09 20:00 - 2019-05-10 01:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
This one is gonna be a bit of a roller-coaster….
Stormchasers are the greatest cover band in the world. Featuring members of Openside, LA Women and The Leers, armed with a high alcohol toxicity level and some absolutely terrible songs, Stormchasers are the one MONO this year that you should avoid.
Hollywoo DJs are also terrible. They’ve had the honour of closing out Rhythm and Vines for the last two years and they’ve squandered away any good opportunity they’ve been presented. Catch them on George every Saturday night when they remember to show up.
Art Heist. – new solo project from Auckland based producer & DJ Chris Scott. After establishing himself on an international level behind the scenes of various pop, rap and electronic acts; in 2018 Chris is developing as a singular zeitgeist-swallowing hyphenate. Crossing genres and bringing together unlikely influences – Art Heist remixes of Openside’s ‘Character Flaws’ and Foley’s ‘Talk About It’

Entre 85K Challenge
2019-05-10 08:00 - 2019-06-05 23:59
The $85K Start-Up Challenge is entré’s premier competition in which $85K worth of prizes are up for grabs. Entrants go through the process of developing a business idea, whether it be a product or service, for-profit or a charity, and receive business world experience as well as invaluable guidance and mentoring from industry professionals.
The $85k start-up competition is for everyone and anyone. No matter what you study or how much experience you have in entrepreneurship, this competition will help you develop your personal and professional skills in more ways than you can imagine!
Want to know more about the competition or enter? Head along to www.entre.co.nz/85kchallenge or drop into the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship located on the 6th floor of the Rehua building.
Check out our event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entre.at.uc/

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SVA Camp Kaikoura
2019-05-10 14:00 - 2019-05-12 13:00 | Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, New Zealand
From May 10th to May 12th, one hundred of us volunteers will go to Kaikoura and do all sorts of volunteering work, helping around the community where we can and having a meaningful impact on the people of Kaikoura. We will leave from Foundry Carpark at 2pm, May 10th, and will return on May 12th around lunchtime.
Food will be provided for all volunteers including vegetarian and halal options. Transport and accommodation are covered. There will also be free time for volunteers to explore and enjoy Kaikoura’s beauty.
Further information about what to bring and what volunteering we are doing is provided on the Facebook event on the Student Volunteer Army Facebook page.

UCSA AGM
2019-05-16 12:00 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Free food! Giveaways!
Now that we’ve got your attention, we’d like to invite you to the UCSA Annual General Meeting this May.
Pop along to the Undercroft for some AGM goodness. We’ll be serving up free food for everyone who attends, and there’ll be a giveaway – four people will walk away with $50 cash prizes.
Agenda:
2018 AGM minutes
2018 President’s report
2018 Annual accounts (Read the accounts here)
2019 President’s verbal update

MONO: Luke Millions
2019-05-16 20:00 - 2019-05-17 01:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand

Pink Shirt Day
2019-05-17 12:00 - 12:45 | Engineering Core, Canterbury University, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Grab your pink shirt and join UCSA and the Engineering Department on Friday 17th!
We’re marking Pink Shirt Day – a movement to create a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or cultural background.
Head along to the Engineering Core for a group photo at 12.00pm, and listen to talks in E9 at 12.15pm. Take advantage of the discounts at Nuts and Bolts cafe for anyone wearing pink and get behind the movement!

VC Forum
2019-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come and meet UC’s new Vice-Chancellor Cheryl de la Rey. Cheryl will be in the Undercroft from 11am to chat and answer questions with students.
Catering will be provided. Fill your belly.

Poet Night
2019-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
One of those events that you might not normally go to, but should be part of anyone’s Uni experience. Grab a wine, pretend to be classy and come get some culture.
With a varied line up of UC student poets, covering styles from classical to experimental (like real experimental), this will be an evening that will entertain, excite and challenge.
1. AMBERLEIGH ROSE
Amberleigh Rose writes playfully, with good humour and a witty edge. Her observational poetry is surprising, funny, and melancholy. Amberleigh’s work previously debuted at the National Youth Drama School.
2. LIAM GIBSON
Liam Gibson fuses the scientific with the spiritual in romantic poems and dirty rhymes. His study of physics leaks through his work; easily distinguished through its astonishing structural rigidity and scientific imagery. This is his public poetry debut.
3. FELIX ELLIOTT A newcomer to the Christchurch poetry scene, Felix’s poetry is direct, bold, confrontational, and completely fresh. This work has never been seen anywhere before.
4. SAM JORY-SMART
Sam JS is a classical poet transforming the world into words through lyric form. Her work has been published across New Zealand. This will be her debut poetry reading.
5. JOSIAH MORGAN
Josiah Morgan is an experimental poet dealing with the intersection of sex, violence and identity head-on. His debut poetry collection ‘Inside the Castle’ was published in February, 2019, and has been described as ‘The Waste Land for the 21st century’.

Future of Space in NZ: Techweek Panel Discussion
2019-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Eng Core Lecture Theatre 8, Engineering Core Lecture Theatres, 48 Creyke Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
On 22 May at The University of Canterbury the New Zealand Space Agency and SpaceBase have gathered a panel of experts and space students for a public discussion and Q & A.
The panel’s combined experience spans space science and entrepreneurship, the use of space data, astrobiology, and space colonisation. Free to the public and students.
Come and join us to discuss space, and hear about the growing opportunities in this fast-moving high-tech sector.

Ed Wood Film Competition
2019-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UC’s iconic student film competition is back!

To be part of student film-making immortality, all you have to do is create a film and enter it into one of the following categories:

“Feature” Length Film

1-5 minutes long
Original (although feel free to rip off some other film…)
Made mostly by UC students (hey, a bit of outside help is OK)
Submitted by Sunday 19 May 2019 (new date!)

One Minute Wonder

Up to 1 minute long
Can be anything! (Literally anything… check out the clip reel of a guy scaring his flatmate on the FB Event
Made mostly by UC students (hey, a bit of outside help is OK)
Submitted by Sunday 19 May 2019 (new date!)

Key Dates
Films Must Be Submitted by: SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019
Screening and Awards Night: WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2019

Screening and Awards
We’re aiming to screen EVERY film produced at our big awards night. So you’ll definitely be able to tell your mum you’re a ‘filmmaker’. We’ll also be giving out REAL AWARDS. You can just taste the Instagram likes..

For full rules and more information see here!

CompSoc Quiz Night
2019-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
CompSoc presents the annual Quiz Night! Feel like you’ve forgotten someone’s birthday this year? Maybe a small someone like the entire internet? This year, the theme is “The Birthday of the Internet”, so get all of your best internet and anniversary facts nailed down and come along for a great time!
We’ll spice the stew with prizes and treats that even the most technologically challenged (cheers mum) could win! Hosted on Wednesday 22nd of May, at 7pm. Please don’t worry about bringing a birthday gift; the internet’s got enough.
$20 per team of up to 6 members!

MONO: Godlands
2019-05-23 20:00 - 2019-05-24 01:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand

TriSci Quiz Night
2019-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
The TriSci Quiz night for 2019 is coming up!
There will be competition, there will be science, but will there be a chance to beat your lecturers? Join us for an evening of fun & general knowledge!
Tickets $10 pp on Eventbrite, tables of 4-6 people. Food included!

PGSA: Writing Retreat
2019-05-25 08:00 - 21:00 | UC Cass Field Station, Cass Mountain Research Area, Upper Waimakairir River, North Canterbury, New Zealand
A weekend getaway for UC postgraduate thesis students to get together as a group and get some of that pesky thesis written!
We will head to the secluded Cass Station to get some scholarly inspiration from the pristine hills and nature all around, away from the reach of the digitally-connected world (i.e., no cell phone connection and stone-age Wi-Fi). We will aim to meet some writing goals over the two days, while also taking breaks to socialise, talk about our precious research, explore the outdoors (or curl up inside the blanket, if you prefer), prepare meals together, and of course, lots and lots of coffee!
Some other details below:
Ticket cost: $25 (covers all meals and beverages; free accommodation).
Transport: Carpooling to be arranged. Fuel cost about $10 per head.
Tickets available: 35
Food: We will carry our groceries and cook at the venue.
What to Bring: Laptop, any writing material required; sleeping bag or blankets/duvet, bed-sheets, and pillow cases (mattress and pillows provided).
Facilities available at venue: Workstations, beds, kitchen, shower and toilet; heating and hot water.

Tunesoc: Acoustic Comp
2019-05-25 11:00 - 22:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
It’s that time of year again people! Where we get to see the best acoustic talent that UC has to offer. The Acoustic Competition is always a great chance to see new UC artists come out of the woodwork and to appreciate old favorites!
So get involved! You’ve still got time to get your friends together and write some music 🙂 entry is easy, all you have to do is fill out the form below. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 17th May! All of the rules for the evening are on the form too, so check it out! Prizes for Top 3 acts
SIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfkM7jgRd7mse6NOfdWe5V5I49JU3cTxneZ1aFPZI2d4toSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you’re not a musician and just a music lover that’s cool too, come along to the Foundry enjoy some fresh tunes and crack into that sweet sweet Foundry Draught.
Heats will be throughout the day and then finals in the evening!

Beer, Wind and Spirits Stock Exchange
2019-05-25 19:00 - 23:30 | Harvard Community Lounge, 31 Corsair Drive, Wigram, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
The Investment Society is bringing the most exciting new event to campus in 2019 – the Beer, Wine and Spirits Stock Exchange! This event promises to be an unforgettable night of fast and furious fun as the prices of beer, wine and spirits fluctuate throughout the night simulating a real life stock exchange.
Included in the ticket price is 100 “Wolf Bux” to be able to sink your teeth into setting up a prime beverage stock portfolio, delicious food, and a great night out at the most innovative event at UC in 2019. Word on the street is that drink stocks have been hovering around the 20 wolf bux mark so for 100 wolf bux with each ticket that’s 5 drink stocks – if you play your cards right 😉
There will be highs. There will be lows. But rest assured – everyone will end up beating the market this time round!
“The BWSXChange was where my love of investing – and the rark – began” – Warren Buffett
“I secured a job on Wall Street at my first BWSXChange” – Jordan Belfort

2 Days 2 Play
2019-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
DramaSoc’s newest competition event is coming to the Bentley’s stage as a part of Music and Arts in May!
Get ready for a night of never-before-seen plays; written, directed and performed by your fellow students (and honorary students 😉). All prepared within 48 hours before they come on stage and compete for the audience’s attention and applause. Also in the event will be some improv fun from the ‘Say What?’ troupe.
If you are up to the task you can come as you are, or with a friend or 2 and you’ll find yourself grouped with other fellows for a challenge to create something from prompts and props handed to you only 48 hours before the house lights come down.
If you are interested in taking part in the event as an actor/director/writer then head to this link to sign up: http://2d2p.dramasoc.org.nz
Note that participants will be required to be present at the briefing at 6:30pm on Friday night and at the final rehearsals on Sunday afternoon. Any further commitment will be negotiated within teams.
If you have clashes, flick us a message and we’ll see if we can find a work-around.
Due to venue restrictions, to participate you must be 18 or over (Or your parent or guardian needs to be at the performance).

MONO: Balu Brigada
2019-05-30 20:00 - 2019-05-31 01:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand

Stress Less Week
2019-06-03 08:00 - 2019-06-07 17:00 | Central Campus, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Exams got you angst-ing out and full of existential dread? You need a dose of Stress Less Week.
From 3-7 June, UCSA is bringing you a daily act of kindness. Tune into our social for updates – Insta and Facebook.

Free Exam breakfasts
2019-06-10 08:00 - 10:00 | The Burg, The Undercroft, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
It’s that time of the year again – time for free exam breakfasts.
Catch them on Monday 10th June – Friday 21st June from 8am in The Burg, Undercroft.
They’re available weekdays only, until 10am or when serving runs out. It’s first in, first served so get in while it’s hot!
Brought to you by Fresh Up, Arise Church and UCSA.

RE-ORI 2019 | Live Nation Presents: BAYNK - Asia Pacific Tour
2019-07-12 20:30 - 23:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Fast rising New Zealand artist BAYNK will play the first show in the new UCSA Ngaio Marsh Theatre in the new Haere-Roa building this July.
All tickets includes a $1.00 donation to ‘Christchurch Mayoral Fund – Our People, Our City’ Foundation!
Born Jock Nowell-Usticke, BAYNK has been on a fast rise over the past couple years. Breaking into the scene in early 2015, BAYNK’s beginnings is the unlikely story of a kid who uploaded a song to Soundcloud while on holiday in Europe – who after losing his laptop and going surfing for a week, returned to find the track going ballistic with praise and attention from new fans and music industry.
Followed by a steady release of singles since then, the young producer has clocked up more than 82 million plays on Spotify alone, with early singles like ‘About Me’ and ‘Could You’ turning heads early on in 2016, marking him a top new artist to watch. BAYNK’s pop sensibilities set him on a level of his own. His releases have earned him early critical praise as well as support from major tastemaker YouTube channels such as Majestic Casual and Chill Nation and placed him at #1 on Hype Machine. Most recently, Baynk received much critical acclaim for new EP singles “Off Limits” with Australian pop sensation Glades and “Settle” with UK artist and vocalist Sinéad Harnett. The music video for “Settle” also gained heavy praise for contributions made by co-director Spencer Graves.
His latest single “Water”, out now via AllPoints, features pristine electronic production cloaked in intricate layers of horns and percussion highlighting Baynk’s aptitude for crafting electrifying and innovative sounds. The new track comes in anticipation of the NZ producer’s sophomore EP, “Someone’s EP II”, which is set to be released May 15.
With major festival plays under his belt such as St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Rhythm & Vines, Rhythm & Alps, WOMAD New Zealand, Baynk has recently been announced to play Lollapalooza and Coachella. He’s been busy refining his live show with multiple North American runs, performing as special guest with San Holo (14 dates) and a 26-date support run with Matoma, not to mention his own 13-date North American headline tour! BAYNK now brings his energetic, live instrumental show to Australian audiences this year starting in Melbourne on July 4.
“One of the finest purveyors of dance floor magic” – Purple Sneakers
“BAYNK is New Zealand’s surprise to the electronic music world.” – Stuff.co.nz
“Striking and immediately infectious” – Complex

Combos and Student tickets on sale now!

Eid Fiesta
2019-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Jack Mann Auditorim, Solway Ave, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Eid Fiesta is aimed at celebrating culture, diversity, colours and inclusivity at University of Canterbury. This event will provide an occasion to appreciate the good things we have and share the joys with each other. The event target the students of University of Canterbury (specifically) and to the wider community of Christchurch. Students and non-student, members of the association and non-members all are invited to join us in this cultural celebration.

Lunch on the Lawn
2019-07-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Haere-roa
So not technically on the lawn because the lawn has only been down a couple of months, but “Lunch on the concrete” really doesn’t have the same ring to it.
Free snags and vege patties – simple.
Held in the Haere-roa Student Social Space
