UCSA

Eid on Campus
2020-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The event is being arranged as post-COVID-19 recovery response to assist the international students to maintain their mental health and well-being. The event will be open and free for students and families and community members to join and share the festivities of Eid-ul- Adha and Pakistani Independence day together. The club anticipates that more than 150 participants’ will be here in the event. It will have fun activities with kids, bouncy castle, face painting, food and singing activities.

MONO social distancing: Lunchbox records presents AZIFM and Rothman Reds
2020-08-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of Mono – in person up to 100!
AZIFM and Rothman Reds are coming at ya! Head along to the Foundry to hear some sick beats and enjoy a cheeky beersie or wine (or soft drink) and burger for the bargain price of $15. Think DnB music, think tasty food and good times with mates, thank you Cindy!
Now if you can’t make it we will be live-streaming the 2 hour set for you to enjoy from the comfort of your flat.
We’re super excited to have the crew of AZIFM and Rothman Reds going b2b2b for a froth! These 2 have a range of impressive performances between them – from festivals slots at BAY DREAMS, AUDIOLOGY BUSH DOOF, SUMMER SETS Rthym & Vines and SOUNDSPLASH and you can’t help getting fizzed up every time!
The level 2 guidelines Stuff:
– Single, separate and seated (you don’t even need to get up to order)
– Remember to maintain that social distancing – 1 meter
– If you can’t make it- for an uninterrupted stream, head to www.Twitch.tv/UCSAnz

Afrobeat Night
2020-08-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCASA is having another event on the last day of the term. There is no better way to end the term than with an AFROBEAT NIGHT!! Whether you’re a UC student or not, Come along and enjoy some Afro-music, dance the night away and enjoy a classic BBQ. We will spice up the event with some games. So get ready! Put on that Afro attire if you have one and come & get the best dancer of the night award

Foundry Rituals: Part Time Rangers Quiz
2020-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Our Part Time Rangers Quiz is back for another term!
Grab your FREE tickets from The Foundry Facebook page and get the team together. We’ll see you at 7pm

Enrol To Vote, Grab Some Fries
2020-09-09 12:00 - 14:00
Still need to sort your voting details for the General Election? We can help!
Come find us between 12pm and 2pm this Wednesday (9 September), we’ll be roaming campus with UC POLS and the Electoral Commission. You might even walk away with a voucher for free chips from Nuts & Bolts (there are 300 to giveaway. Limit 1 pp)!
It’s a win for democracy and a win for your stomach.

UC Connect Panel: Dope or Nope? UC experts discuss the Cannabis referendum
2020-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Haere-roa
UC Connect panel: Dope or nope? UC experts discuss the Cannabis referendum
In this year’s Aotearoa New Zealand General Election, the people will also vote in a referendum on whether the recreational use of cannabis should become legal.
The referendum question is based on the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, which has been developed to help give voters an idea of how the law might work. The Bill sets out the regulation regime that would legalise the production, possession and uses of cannabis for those aged 20 years and older. The proposed law will ban items designed to appeal to young people, set a four-year prison term for selling to under-20-year-olds and allow cannabis ‘cafes’ to open.
In an upcoming UC Connect panel discussion on the evening of Wednesday 9 September, experts from a range of disciplines will discuss the Cannabis legislation and control referendum, one of two due to take place in the 2020 election.
The UC Connect panel on the Cannabis law referendum will include:
– Professor Neil Boister to discuss the legal obligations connected to legalising cannabis.
– Dr Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs on the health impacts connected to legalising cannabis.
– Dr Rachael Dixon on education issues connected to legalising cannabis.
– Dr Jarrod Gilbert on the impact on those previously criminalised for a cannabis if it’s decriminalised.
The host/moderator will be Professor Alex Tan, Head of UC Political Science and International Relations.
Dr Jarrod Gilbert, Sociology, UCArts & Criminal Justice, UC Business and Law

Foundry Rituals: Tui Karaoke Night
2020-09-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Prep those vocal cords – it’s time to belt out some bangers.
Karaoke Nights Presented by Tui.

ProdSoc BBQ
2020-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
ProdSoc BBQ is happening this friday 9th September from 2-4pm!
Come along for a free snag, we have gluten free and vegeterian options.
If you have some time between lectures swing by and grab a feed!

Foundry Rituals: Tunes in The Arvo with V Pure
2020-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Join RDU 98.5FM and Tunesoc at The Foundry for live tunes to kick start your weekend.
Tunes in The Arvo with V Pure.

Fiesta con Habibis
2020-09-12 19:30 - 23:30 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
UC Spanish Club and Habib Soc have teamed-up to bring you the most international party night you would experience on Campus. We are bringing you lots of Hispanic, Latin-American and Arabian music, dancing, performances, and food.This is a party where you can eat churros next to your shisha, dance dabke to salsa music, and enjoy baklawa with some mariachi.
The best of these two cultures will show you how we celebrate from two different sides of the world- definitely a night to not miss!

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
2020-09-17 08:00 - 2020-09-22 17:00 | Canterbury University, 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
The UCSA’s teaming up with the UC Community for a week celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
There’ll be discounts at UCSA cafes, plus our Foundry Quiz Night is getting a makeover.

Rāhina 14 /9Rātū 15/9Rāapa 16/9Rāpare 17/9Rāmere 18/9Rāhoroi 19/9

Whakatuwhera | Opening
of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Puaka-James Hight
Karakia, waiata, kapu tī

Māori Language Moment
Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori
Come and join us for this
historical moment created by
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo MāoriTe reo activities
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Te Rua Makerspace
Puaka James Hight

Māori Language Week
Quiz night
7:00pm The Foundry Spin class in te reo
10:00 am
UC Rec Centre
Register to participate via the
UC Rec & Sport app

Te Ao Mārama
12:00 pm
• Colouring competition
(tamariki)
• Kupu hunt
• Titoa Haiku – write a
Haiku in te reo
Kai, prizes and more
hosted by AotahiTe reo activities
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Puaka-James Hight
Hōaka Pounamu

Te Akatoki
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kapahaka performance,
Tū Taua demo, games,
snags and giveaways

Te Rua | Makerspace
activities
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Te Puna Mātauraka | Central
Library, Puaka-James HightTe reo activities
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Puaka-James Hight
Kuru Pounamu

Te Akatoki
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Māori games:
Kī o rahi, poi toa, multisport
venue to be advised
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wharewhare and karakia
in Puaka-James Hight
(Whakakapi)Rā Tōmene | Open Day
Nau mai, tauti mai!
Come along and be a part of
the action

Kia reo Māori mai
Order your coffee in te reo

50% discounted coffee
The Foundry
Kōrero Māori ki te hoko inu,
order in te reo50% discounted coffee
Nuts and Bolts 50% discounted coffee
The Foundry 50% discounted coffee
Nuts and Bolts 50% discounted coffee
Collective on Dovedale

Nau mai, tauti mai! Karakia and hīmene in Rehua each morning, 9am (depending on exams).
Whakaaturanga me ngā kēmu |
Displays & Games will be offered in
all three libraries throughout the week
(Macmillan Brown, EPS & Central)
Self-led Te Rua Makerspace activities
will be available Tuesday 15th – Friday
18th, Te Puna Mātauraka | Central
Library, Puaka-James Hight
Pānui pukapuka tamariki | Storytimes for children in te reo
Māori – these will go ahead if Aotearoa moves to Alert Level 1,
please contact the Library or keep an eye on the UC Library
Facebook page .for more information, dates and times.

Ordering kawhe
Not sure how to order your kawhe in te reo Māori but keen to learn? Here are some kīanga (phrases) and kupu (words) to get you started.
Click to see a larger image.

DramaSoc - The University of Canterbury Drama Society Incorporated
2020-09-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A brand new piece of theatre devised by the cast, PHAETON is a show about the battle between our ambition to succeed and the curveballs that life throws our way. Featuring physical theatre, captivating lighting design and a live band, this show is not one to miss!

Forsoc Winter Wonderland Ball
2020-09-19 18:30 - 23:59 | NZ Sheepbreeders Facility, 102 Curletts Road, Chrustchurch, New Zealand
Walk into a winter wonderland at FORSOC ball. You will have more fun than a fantail in a native forest.
This nighttime event is set to take place on the 19th of September 2020, so clear the calendar. If its anything like last year, its something definitely not to be missed! Unlike other club balls this year who have a limit on how much you can drink, we’ll be preparing over 2500 standards for you battlers so prepare your liver, because its gonna be a big one.
Tickets will be up on Eventbrite in no time, so keep an eye out for the link. The cost is a mere $50 for members and $60 for non-members. This includes transport to and from the venue, food and live music from none other than Lunar Intruder.

TriSci Presents: 1920's Inspired Cocktail Evening
2020-09-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join TRISCI at Bentleys Lounge, Haere-Roaon Saturday 19th September 2020, 7pm till Late, for our 1920’s inspired cocktail evening!
Tickets are $25 for members of either BioSoc, Chemsoc and Physoc, and $30 for non-members. This gets you entry to the event, a free glass of bubbles on entry, nibbles, photographer throughout the night, subsidised cocktails, great music and more!
While non-alcoholic options will be available, this is an R18 event, so please bring a valid form of ID such as drivers licence or Passport (please note that your Canterbury card is not a valid form of ID).
We can’t wait to see you, old sport.

Coming Out Of Lockdown- QCanterbury Ball
2020-09-19 19:30 - 2020-09-20 19:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A ball style event with music, catered food offered, a cash bar, and fun throughout the night (including a photo corner set-up in one area so guests can capture fond memories). Come dressed in your best outfits and show your pride in QCanterbury’s event of the year.
Doors open at 7:30pm with the event beginning at 8pm, going until 12am. Come with a partner (1 ticket per person) or by yourself to dance the night away and party until you drop. Tickets are currently limited to 85 people, subject to change if Christchurch moves to Level 1 lockdown on September 6th. Best dressed recommended, dancing encouraged, being your amazing selves essential.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
2020-09-21 08:30 - 2020-09-25 17:00 | Canterbury University, 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is on the 21st to the 27th of September, and this year’s theme is focused on “Reimagining Wellbeing Together, He Tirohanga Anamata”.
This annual campaign is all about raising awareness and reducing the stigma that exists around Mental Health.
To celebrate MHAW, the UC Community are holding a heap of events on campus and we’d love you to be there.
Wellbeing Expo (will only proceed in alert level 1 or below)
Wednesday 23rd September, 12-2pm
Haere-roa
Featuring a variety of wellbeing services and stalls, bbq, live music and care packs (first 100 attendees).
A prize draw (be at the expo to enter!)
Prizes include: Massage vouchers (from the Rec Centre), $100 UBS voucher (donated by TEU), 2 tickets to Mount John Observatory (tour and dinner), Himalayan salt lamp, plus loads more!
Lunchtime Seminars
Mon 21st – Friday 25th, 12pm – 1pm
Undercroft Room 101
Tues: Professor Neville Blampied, The Importance of Sleep for Wellbeing
Thurs: Professor Katharina Naswall, Wellbeing – Supporting your own and others.
Fri: Professional Julia Rucklidge, Practical suggestions for improving your mental health under stress.
Take a Mate for Coffee
Wednesday 23rd September
Turn up at the cash desk with your mate and get two hot drinks for the price of one!
Participating UCSA cafes include Nuts and Bolts in Engineering Core, The Foundry in Haere-roa, and Collective at Dovedale.
It’s valid for any hot drinks – the cheapest order is the free one. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Only valid on 23 September 2020.
So take some time to join in and let’s reimagine wellbeing together.

AnimeSoc Quiz Night
2020-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Engineering Core Drawing Room, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along and test your knowledge on all things anime!

AccSoc Presents: 2020 Leavers Dinner
2020-10-02 18:30 - 23:30 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
ACCSOC in partnership with CA ANZ, MYOB & BDO is​ pleased to announce the Accounting Society Leavers Dinner for 2020!
Join ACCSOC, our sponsors,​ and UC faculty for a night of fun, great food and celebration as we toast you and all of your hard work and wish you well for the future!

If you are graduating this year then this event is not one you want to miss! The event is open to graduates as well as friends, family, and anyone else you want to celebrate with, so you do not need to be a leaver to attend the event!

Ticket price includes a buffet meal, two drink tokens, entertainment (live dj!)​,​ and participation in BINGO to get the chance to win prizes!

Tickets will be on the 31st of August through this eventbrite page, we will be holding physical ticket sales also so keep an eye out for more details to come.

The theme is Casino Night and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all at this year’s​ leavers dinner!

Korea Day
2020-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A carnival like event with different stalls of Korean food and activities that aims to spread the Korean culture among UC students. We will also be having performances, both traditional and K-pop so look forward to that!

Cider Tasting
2020-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Common Room, 119 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Cider and Chill anyone? Get your ticket now for Cider Society’s gathering of fine Cider sippers. The cost is $5 and you will get the opportunity to sample a selection of the country’s finest cider.
Think of it as a wine tasting, without the wine but with cider.
VENUE:
The Common Room on Riccarton Road is kind enough to host our event. Of course, this means that there will be plenty of opportunities to play pool as well as listen to some mean tunes provided by our very own DJ Rizzi. So why don’t you swing by having a yarn with your mates while you even make some new ones?
CIDER: The most important thing
Thanks to the generosity of cider companies nationwide, we’re able to offer samples of the following:
– Paynter’s Cider
– Left Branch Cider
– Zeffer
– Abel Cider
– Catlins Brewery
– Capital Cider Co.
On the night you’ll be given tokens that you’ll exchange for samples of cider. This is to ensure that there’s enough to go around.
TICKETS:
$5 for members
$8 for non-members (includes membership)
ADMIN:
As a club, we promote and encourage responsible drinking. Anyone intoxicated will be politely asked to leave so don’t be that guy! Like any event involving alcohol and its consumption, you’ll need to be aged 18 years or over to come.

FishSoc Flat Doof
2020-10-09 19:30 - 2020-10-10 19:30
Get your crew together and come join us for opening night. Make sure you’re dressed in your finest fishing gears (will give you some tips for this). Jungle Juice provided to fuel you all up and DJs running all night long to ensure you all have a good night. Come round to get silly and initiate this club accordingly. Must be a member to grab a ticket, head over to our Facebook @ucfishsoc signups $5, tickets for party free to club members.

CHUR!

LAWSOC and College of Law Present: Leavers Night
2020-10-10 19:30 - 2020-10-11 00:00 | Fairway Room, Russley Golf Club - 428 Memorial Ave, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The annual College of Law Leavers Night is happening Saturday 10th October!!!

This night is in celebration of all those graduating, for all the hard work and dedication you have had during your time at law school. Anyone wishing to celebrate alongside the leavers is welcome to come as well.

We have some amazing speakers for the night, the legendary LAWSOC Leavers Awards, plenty of nibbles and five drinks (wine, beer and non-alcoholic options) included with your ticket. So dust off your pre-COVID suits and cocktail wear, get yourself a ticket next Wednesday at 5pm for the outstanding price of $30 for Members and $35 for Non-members, and come celebrate with LAWSOC!

Hello Spring
2020-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The event was initially planned as Eid on Campus; however, it could not happen due to the consistent change n alert level conditions. Since we are moved to alert level 1, we are now ready to say a Hello to Spring on-campus and anticipate that more than 150 participants will be there.

Coffee Party 2020
2020-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Join us at Haere-roa this month and celebrate the end of lectures at UCSA’s Coffee Party!
This is a free event with coffee and tea, cakes, BBQ, animals, music and wellbeing stalls.
We’ll also be marking Pink Shirt Day – an event that encourages the community to speak up, stand together and stop bullying. Don’t forget to wear your pink!

Stress Less Week Semester 2 2020
2020-10-19 08:00 - 2020-10-23 17:00 | Canterbury University, 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
It’s study break, a time to hit the books (and probably a coffee or three). So to help you unwind, the UCSA presents Stress Less.

Exam Breakfasts
27 October – 6 November
Always a favourite, we’re serving up delicious FREE bowls of breakfast: This time it’s fancy porridge, rice pudding and muesli.
Exam Breakfasts run from 8am till 10am weekdays or until serves run out (first in, first served). You can find us in the Student Social Space in Haere-roa, and there’s no need to book ahead.
Feel free to BYO bowl and cutlery if you want to show the planet a little love.
And a big thanks to our mates at Harraways, Fresh Up and Boss Coffee for the support.

Exam Dinners
27 October – 6 November
The Foundry will be serving two weeks of hearty dinners priced at just $7 each (weekdays only, till serves run out, available from 5pm)

Stress Less Week
20 – 23 October
Enjoy five days of giveaways and chilled-out free events to help you find a bit of balance.
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Red Room Film Festival
2020-10-19 17:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
SKUB and the Ilam School of Fine Arts are proud to present the 2020 Red Room Festival!
Entry is $5 per person, and we will have programmes with a pull out poster available for a gold coin – bring cash!
The event is PG18, and drinks and food can be purchased at the venue.
Doors close at 6pm for our sit down theatre viewing, so make sure you’re there on time! We will then have a break and some nibbles before doors open again for the gallery/installation portion of the night.
We can’t wait to see you there in support of our local young artists and filmmakers!

Tea Party 2021
2020-10-23 10:30 - 17:00 | Haere-roa
It’s that time again – The legendary UCSA Tea Party is back!
Tea Party celebrates that magical time of year when lectures end, and the start of an epic summer to come. After weeks in lockdown we know it’s exactly what students need!
Get your costumes ready and mark your calendars for Wednesday at 10am for the full line-up announcement!
Tickets go on sale at 1pm on the Wednesday the 15th September.
This event sells out every year, make sure to be first in line to grab your tickets so you don’t miss out!
Reminder: Tea Party is for UC Students Only. You must have a current UC Student ID that matches the name on your ticket to enter the venue.

Postgrad Pub Crawl
2020-10-30 18:45 - 23:45 | Alfred Bar, Unit 6/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Are you a postgrad raring to go on a trail unlike any other around the city?
Level 1 got you out and about supporting local businesses?
UC PGSA brings you the inaugural Pre-Halloween Postgrad Pub Crawl! Come with us on a walk around Christchurch, discover new places, and support local businesses! Don’t just go to one pub, go to FIVE! We crawl to 5 bars in 5 hours with a free drink at the first place, and free snacks along the way.
Join us for an unforgettable night, spiced up with a whole bunch of experiences: from cool and quirky Wine bars to Irish pubs (there is something for everyone!). An evening of fun and spooky frolics, right on time for the spooky season this 30th of October! Perfect for meeting new people or just for enjoying a night with old friends walking across town
$10 Tickets, 18+ Event, Acceptable ID Required. We support safe drinking practices.

Day of the Dead Exhibit
2020-11-01 12:00 - 2020-11-03 11:00 | The Room Of Requirement – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Dia de los Muertos, known in English as Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that can be traced to more than 3000 years ago. UC Spanish Club invites everyone in the community to attend our exhibition and learn about the history behind this unique tradition. Come and see the beautiful and colourful altar dedicated to our loved ones who have passed away.
One of the traditions includes putting a photo of your passed loved one- and we are welcoming everyone to come and place their photos in the altar.
We will also be skull-face painting and dedicating a small period each day to do the Nahuatl prayer- Check our day programme for the date and time.
Day of the Dead is a happy, family-friendly celebration, where everything is colourful and cheerful.
Our exhibition is open for 3 days, you may attend at any time during the opening hours.
On the 3rd day, when the celebration concludes we will give away the fruit, bread and sweets that was offered in the altar.

Exam Breakfasts
2020-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Haere-roa Foyer, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
27 October – 6 November
Exam Breakfasts are back for semester 2! Keep your belly full and your brain pumping with FREE bowls of fancy porridge, rice pudding or delicious muesli.
Exam Breakfasts run from 8am till 10am weekdays or until serves run out (first in, first served). And you can find us in the Student Social Space in Haere-roa (there’s no need to book ahead). Feel free to BYO bowl and cutlery if you want to show the planet a little love.
A big thanks to our mates at Harraways, Fresh Up and Boss Coffee for the support!
