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Interfaith dialogue
2019-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Islam Awareness Week
Join us for an interfaith panel Q&A, part of Islam Awareness Week 2019.
The dialogue is led by Shaykh Ahmed Abdo, a Sydney-born Imam, scholar and respected teacher of Islam. After studying in Tarim for 10 years, he returned to Australia where he currently teaches, works as an interpreter and is also an Honorary Chaplain.
The panel:
Venerable Jambugahapitiye Dhammaloka Thero, Theravada Buddhist Monk from Kandy in Sri Lanka)
Father Michael Therese Scheerger, Catholic Chaplain and Brother of St John
Reverend Dr Bob Robinson, Anglican Priest and Academic specializing in Philosophy of Religion
Lizzie Cook, A ‘Generous Agnostic’ and PhD student in Social Theory

Islam Awareness Week poster display
2019-09-16 10:00 - 2019-09-17 16:00 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Islam Awareness Week
As part of Islam Awareness Week 2019, there will be a poster display in the Undercroft. Stop by to learn more about the fundamentals and science in Islam, as well as information about the prophet Muhammad and his message. This event aims to help people better understand Islam and change the narrative that Western media places on it.
There will also be a limited number of free gondola tickets to be won at the event.

South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum
2019-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
We have 10 free tickets to give away to UC students. Register below.
Tertiary Wellbeing Aotearoa New Zealand is excited to present this year’s South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum, jointly hosted by the University of Canterbury and the UCSA. Following the significance of the Christchurch Mosque attacks on our city and nation, the theme of this year’s forum is building inclusion and reducing isolation and loneliness on campus. The forum will feature a number of guest speakers and interactive workshops that will discuss the importance of finding belonging and feeling included on campus. We hope you will join us for this informative and exciting day.
If you are a student and find there are no student tickets available left for your tertiary institution, you can contact Jack Whittam at studentwellbeing@ucsa.org.nz to go on a waiting list for any additional students tickets that may arise.
Register online

Interfaith dialogue
2019-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Jack Mann Auditorim, Solway Ave, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Islam Awareness Week
Join us for an interfaith dialogue where participants learn about the differences in ways of life, and notice the similarities that they share. Speakers will be shedding insight on their belief system.
The dialogue is led by Shaykh Ahmed Abdo, a Sydney-born Imam, scholar and respected teacher of Islam. After studying in Tarim for 10 years, he returned to Australia where he currently teaches, works as an interpreter and is also an Honorary Chaplain.
The panel:
Venerable Jambugahapitiye Dhammaloka Thero, Theravada Buddhist Monk from Kandy in Sri Lanka)
Father Michael Therese Scheerger, Catholic Chaplain and Brother of St John
Reverend Dr Bob Robinson, Anglican Priest and Academic specializing in Philosophy of Religion
Lizzie Cook, A ‘Generous Agnostic’ and PhD student in Social Theory

UCanDance Ball
2019-09-14 20:00 - 2019-09-15 00:00 | The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre, 365A Ilam Road, Chrustchurch, 8053
UCanDance is having a ball! The theme is ‘Four seasons in one day’ so get creative & inspire us with your
costumes!
This is our biggest event of the year and is always a fantastic treat to look forward to! Dancers from all around Christchurch come together for an epic night of dancing and socialising!
There will be several performances on the night, showcasing the incredible and diverse dance talent we have in the city! A highly talented photographer will also be capturing our on-floor moments, and there is a prize for bestdressed, so get creative!

UCWIL Night in Vegas
2019-09-13 19:30 - 23:59 | The Shilling Club, Ground Floor, James Height Library, University Dr, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
After selling out in 2018, UCWIL is back for A Night In Vegas!
Come along for plenty of food, subsidised drinks, ‘Vegas’ themed games and a chance to spin the mighty WHEEL. That’s right the wheel is back. For those that didn’t attend last year on entry you will be given some chips (not edible) to use at the game stations during the event.
If you are lucky, or maybe just a great poker player, you’ll win back even more chips which can be cashed in for a spin on the prize wheel! Last year we had plenty of awesome prizes and this year is no diﬀerent.
Visit the Facebook event page.

Gumboots Eng Core
2019-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Engineering Core, Canterbury University, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A quiz and games night for everyone, including nibbles and a book launch from one of our Master of Te Reo ākonga.

MONO: Shockone
2019-09-12 20:00 - 2019-09-13 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.

Te Akatoki activation
2019-09-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join Te Akatoki for a BBQ, kapa haka and mau rākau. Te Whānau Tahi and Te Akatoki will perform their kapa haka brackets, while Te Whare Tū Taua ki Waitaha will demonstrate the traditional Māori martial art of Mau Rākau. There’ll also be time to take part in traditional Māori games.
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UC Arts Ball
2019-09-11 19:00 - 23:30 | Riccarton House, Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for ARTS BALL 2019! A magnifique night featuring music from Double Double and Castaway. Tickets are just $45 ($50 for non-members) and include two free drinks and canapes. On se voit là-bas!
View the Facebook event page.

International fashion showcase
2019-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come experience and appreciate exotic outfits from around the world in University of Canterbury’s first ever International Fashion show.This student led event will be the first event for Diversity Fest 2019.
The event consist of students and members of the wider community strutting down the runway in either traditional or modern cultural pieces. One can be assured to be captivated by cultural performances that will occur throughout the evening; showcasing music, dance and art. Our ambition it is to create a platform and opportunity for students to share and embrace their culture. Not to mention, our local green kiwi culture will be represented as well.
All the proceeds from this event will go to St John Ambulance Service to show them we recognize their contribution and say thank you for everything they have done for our community.
We hope to see you there!
Check out the event page here.
FAQs:
Date: 11th of September 2019
Time: 6:30 pm
Dress code: Smart casual
Parking: Free parking on site after 5 pm
Normal ticket: Entitles your entry and a complimentary drink
VIP ticket: Entitles your entry, complimentary drink and nibbles
Organised by UC Global Society
In collaboration with:
UC, UCSA, MUSSA, CUSSA, Tongan Society, CMSA, Cook island, Jsoc, UC Balangay, Iraniansoc, PGSA,Ksoc, Habibsoc, Prodsoc

HealthSoc: Mindfulness, Meditation & Kombucha
2019-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Rehua 529, Rehua room 529, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
HealthSoc is proud to bring to you an evening of Mindfulness, Meditaiton, Kombucha, & Nibbles.
Rebecca from Adapted Yoga & Pilates will guide a meditation, yoga, and mindfulness class, which will be followed by some drinks and treats courtesy of our mates at Good Buzz.
This is an event you won’t want to miss – your body, mind, & soul will love you for it!
So, grab a friend and come along to this event
Numbers are strictly limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment!

Te reo Maori spin class
2019-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Rec Centre, 22 Kirkwood Ave, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand

Kauhau, Lecture Kotahi Mano Kaika
2019-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Te Ao Mārama foyer, Te Ao Mārama foyer , University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
An open lecture in Te Ao Marama, focusing on the Revitalisation of Te reo Māori and the Kai Tahu strategy.
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Taupatupatu
2019-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Te Ao Mārama, Te Ao Mārama, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Join us for a student debate held in te reo, marking Māori Language Week.

Cafe Reo
2019-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Te Ao Mārama foyer, Te Ao Mārama foyer , University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Cafe Reo is an opportunity for staff and students on the UC campus to get together regularly to use their reo Māori in an informal situation. Nau mai, haere mai, tauiti mai!

Kapa haka lesson
2019-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Puaka James Hight Central Library, Ilam, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for kapa haka lessons on 11 September. This event is open to both staff and students.

Maori board games
2019-09-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come and challenge one of our Te Akatoki students to a board game!

Te Reo Kori
2019-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Te Ao Mārama Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along for a workout provided in te reo!

Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
2019-09-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Puaka James Hight Central Library, Ilam, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Free language lessons supported by Ka Poupou o te Reo – Mātauraka Maahanui.

Privilege walk
2019-09-09 08:30 - 2019-10-11 17:00 | Central Library, Central Library, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along for a moment of self-reflection and a conversation about privilege. The walks take place weekdays from 8.30am to 5pm across multiple libraries on campus.

BBQ shared lunch hosted by TEU and QCanterbury
2019-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | TEU House, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
All Rainbow people and friends are welcome for this staff and student lunch. Vegan lunch option will be available.
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Malam Malaysia 2019; Hajat
2019-09-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Malam Malaysia is an annual event organised every year by CMSA. It is a spectacular cultural production themed ‘The Insights of Malaysia’ attempts to reflect the multiracial and multicultural aspects of the Malaysian society. The event features the different races and ethnicities that we have in Malaysia with a fusion of authentic Malaysian music and dances. It also displays Malaysian lifestyles, languages, and heritage as well as celebrating the diverse New Zealand culture. In addition, our ticketing booth will be opened at different places around campus for you to meet us and ask more about our event! Most importantly, foods will be provided to our audiences at the end of the event.
So, What are you waiting for? Our foods never disappoint and our colourful performances await! Grab your tickets now! we’re selling out fast See you there!
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Accounting Society Leavers Dinner
2019-09-04 18:30 - 23:00 | Russley Golf Club, 428 Memorial Ave, Christchurch, Russley Golf Club, 428 Memorial Ave, Christchurch, 8083, New Zealand
ACCSOC in partnership with CA ANZ, MYOB & BDO are pleased to announce the Accounting Society Leavers dinner for 2019!
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 three-course meal, two drink tokens, entertainment and the chance to win some prizes!! We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at this year’s Leavers Dinner!

UC Pols Formal 2019 - The Great Political Gamble
2019-08-23 19:30 - 2019-08-24 00:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come one and all to the social highlight of the UC Political calendar. UC Pols cordially invites you to join us on Friday the 23rd of August for our ‘Great Political Gamble’ Formal. The event will kick off at 7:30pm in the new Bentley’s and run until late. The dress code is formal, so dust of your finest black (or red, or blue, or yellow, or green) rags and come and join us. Political embellishments in your get up’s are welcomed but not required, we hope to see some Hillary power suits and QE II cardies in the crowd. Ticketing to be announced soon. Due to the licensing conditions of Bentley’s, this event is R18

LAWSOC and Chapman Tripp Present: Two Raw Sisters
2019-08-22 14:00 - 15:30
Sick of having stir fry for flat dinner every week? Need some new snacks to inspire your study grind? Thinking you should impress your parents by eating more than one piece of fruit a week?
LAWSOC and Chapman Tripp present Two Raw Sisters!
Two Raw Sisters are a plant-based duo who focus on cost effective, time efficient and easy recipes that are sustainable and will nourish, fuel and power your busy body to succeed and remain healthy and happy. They are coming along this Thursday to do a workshop on three different, exciting recipes aimed for busy students!
They will be showing you how to make these three recipes:

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Balls
Miso Mushroom Rice
Instant Carrot + Apple Bircher

Limited samples will be available of each, but please BYO cutlery and container for a wee sample of this plant-based goodness!
We can’t wait to see you this Thursday!
Get tickets via Eventbrite

Fix it Better clothing menders
2019-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | RDU Office, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Is your clothing lacking pocket goodness? Are there random holes and tears in your stuff? Fix it.
Fix it Better is now at Haere-roa! They’re your go-to for clothing repairs and alterations.
They’re in the building from 12pm til 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday during term time. Look for them in the RDU office, level one.
Prices

Pants taken up $15
Pockets added from $15 (POCKETS ADDED!)
Holes and tears mended from $5.

Need something else done? Just ask.

2019-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | RDU Office, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Exciting news: Fix it Better is now at Haere-roa, so bring along your mending! They’re your go-to for clothing repairs and alterations.
They’re in the building from 12pm til 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday during term time. Look for them in the RDU office, level one.
Prices

Pants taken up $15
Pockets added from $15 (POCKETS ADDED!)
Holes and tears mended from $5.

Need something else done? Just ask Fix it Better.

Careers & Postgrad Evening
2019-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury , Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
HealthSoc’s careers & postgraduate information night is aimed at all students at the University of Canterbury who are interested in what’s out there in the field of Health Sciences. Come along to hear graduates of the BHSc tell you about where they are now and how you can get there yourself, as well as from employers in the industry sharing the opportunities available for you. All are welcome! We recommend coming along no matter what stage of your degree you are at to get motivated and inspired for your future career!

UC PGSA Quiz Night
2019-08-14 17:00 - 20:30 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Gather the gang and get competitive! A quiz night exclusively for postgrads, where we test how much you really know (or don’t)…
