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Prodsoc: Recycled Design Showcase 2021
2021-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | West 213A
ProdSoc and the UC School of Product Design are proud to present the Recycled Design Showcase in 2021. Students, working in small groups, have been challenged to bring a waste product back into the product life cycle. Come along to check out the top solutions as judged by the panel!

UCSA RE-ORI 2021 | CUBA JIB 2021
2021-07-28 18:00 - 2021-07-29 01:00 | Haere-roa
CUBA is back and hitting Sem 2 hard, JIB the Foundry is here ready to put your well-intentioned Re-O study plans to rest!
The meteorologists are predicting 90-square-metres of fresh pow in the Haere-Roa region on the 28th of July with a possible postponement date of the 30th just in case they get it wrong again.
The finest skiers and snowboarders will be throwing themselves down the ramp for bragging rights, prizes, and your delight. All the while we will have the decks spinning via the Red Bull truck.
As always this is followed by the annual stinker of an after-party with line-up details to be announced soon!
We have put our collective brain cells together to come up with the ground-breaking and revolutionary theme of Retro ski! So bust out the garish colours and gaudy patterns to get sweaty in yesteryears hottest fits.
Tickets are $25 members and $30 non-members. Keep your eyes peeled and facing forward for JIB early birds, or you can find them conveniently bundled up in the USCA Re-O packages.

UCSA Elections 2021: Candidate Info Session with UCSA Management Team
2021-07-29 13:30 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Foyer, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Location: The Foyer of Haere-roa
Join us for our third Candidate Info Session, this time with the UCSA’s friendly Management Team. If you’re thinking of running in the UCSA Election, this is a good opportunity to learn more about UCSA services or ask questions about any potential policy ideas you might have.
Don’t be shy – we’ll see you there!
Learn more about the UCSA Election.

UCSA Elections 2021: Candidate Info Session with UCSA Management Team
2021-08-04 15:00 - 15:30 | Haere-roa Foyer, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Location: The Foyer of Haere-roa (up the stairs near the CANTA Office/Student Social Space)
Join us for our fourth and final Candidate Info Session, this time with the UCSA’s friendly Management Team. If you’re thinking of running in the UCSA Election, this is a good chance to learn more about UCSA services, the people you’d be working with, or ask questions about policy ideas you’re kicking around (e.g. what’s feasible).
Don’t be shy – we’ll see you there!
Learn more about the UCSA Election.

Tunesoc: Battle of The Bands
2021-08-07 14:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
This is Tunesoc’s annual Battle Of The Bands competition.
The afternoon heats take place from 2pm onwards.
The finals are from 7pm onwards.

2021 UCSA Presidential Debate
2021-08-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Get ready for a battle of ideas! The 2021 UCSA Presidential Debate is ON, so join us in the Undercroft Common Area to hear from your candidates before voting starts on Wednesday 18th August.
During the Election, you’ll be able to vote for the President, Vice President and other positions on the Student Exec Team. Details on how to vote online will be sent to your preferred email address.
For more Election buzz, head to: https://old.ucsa.org.nz/about-ucsa/ucsa-elections/

LAWSOC presents: Freaky Friday, the Law Revue
2021-08-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
LAWSOC presents: Freaky Friday, the Law Revue
Sponsored by Chapman Tripp & Wynn Williams
Come along this year to watch the drama, the dancing and the half-arsed hilarity of New Zealand’s most infamous stage show! This year we’re taking a Law School spin on the cult classic: Freaky Friday! After attending a mystical BYO, two law students find themselves unwillingly swapping both bodies and lives with a Professor and a corporate lawyer. Comedy ensues as each character lives out the highs and lows of their counterpart’s life.
Don’t miss out on this side-splitting show, interspersed with the dances, skits and strips that Law Revue is legendary for! Buy your ticket and see the drama first-hand before the NZ Herald reports on it. Get in quick as these tickets always sell fast and this is a show you don’t want to miss!
The show starts at 7pm and The Foundry will be open before the show and during the interval for all your hydration needs.
LAWSOC would like to thank the sponsors of Law Revue: Chapman Tripp & Wynn Williams.

Mindfulness Evening
2021-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Ti Kouka Function room, Haere-Roa, 90 Ilam Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
In collaboration with UC Yoga Soc, Health Soc brings you our second semester mindfulness evening. An evening of yoga, a little acro, good vibes, company and food!!

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2021
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-18 | Canterbury
Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week!
The UCSA and Te Akatoki Māori Students Association, as well as our UC Community will be marking 2021 with a fun line-up. For updates, follow the UCSA and Te Akatoki online.

Pō Kiriata – Moana!!! (Movie screening)
Mauri Ora e te whānau, nau mai ki ō tātou Pō Kiriata. Mihi mai rā, mihi mai rā.
Let’s get together (but 1m apart) and celebrate the language Te Reo with a Disney Classic!
Spaces are limited, so please register online.

Tuesday September 14 6PM

Quiz Night o Te Reo
Nau mai, tauti mai ki Haere Roa mō tēnei Pō Patapatai. Karawhuia tātou, kōrero mai.
Let’s get all together and celebrate Te Reo Māori with a classic Quiz Night, a couple drinks and kai at the Foundry!
Please make sure to register for free here.
Raapa – 7PM / Po Patapatai: Drinks and food provided.
Coffee Giveaway

To celebrate Māori Language Week, get a free coffee at Nuts&Bolts and Café 1894 this week from 9am on Tūrei (Tuesday) when you order in Te Reo Māori.

Limited availability Tūrei, Wenerei, Tāite, Paraire. While stocks last. Limit one per person, per day. First in, first served.

The 2nd International Fashion Show
2021-09-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The 2nd International Fashion Show
【Date】 15th of September 2021
【Time】 6:30 pm
【Location】 Haere-Roa, Ngaoi Marsh Amphitheater​.
【Highlights】Festivity, fashion, vibrant cultures, and performances.
【Tickets】
This event is FREE and open to all UC and non-UC students! All ages are welcome!
Seats are limited. Book your free tickets now! CLICK HERE

Big thanks to our co-host UCSA and to our sponsor International Relationships Office at the University of Canterbury!

【More info】
In continuing to promote diversity and inclusion through our events, we want to welcome you to join us in this special evening filled with festivity, vibrant cultures, art,​ and performances.

The event features 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​ is to create a platform for students to be able to share and embrace their cultures, to bring you knowledge of other cultures,​ and ​continuously practice empathy, diversity, inclusivity​, ​and acceptance.

We hope that through this event we will be able to demonstrate how multicultural Aotearoa New Zealand is and to deliver the message that kia kaha, We Are One.

PGSA Quiz Night!
2021-09-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Bentleys Bar, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Postgrads, are you actually smarter than a 5th grader? Gather your gang and come join us for a fun-filled quiz night hosted by your own UC PGSA.
Teams of max 6 members allowed. Please bring your IDs as this event is 18+
Tickets: Only $5 from Eventbrite link – includes nibbles and a chance to win prizes!
What to expect:
– Questions about anything and everything
– Prizes to be won (you won’t be disappointed)
– The usual fantastic PGSA atmosphere we provide at all events
So hurry up and get your tickets, it’s time to get competitive!
Doors open 6:00 PM, quiz starts 6:30 PM.

COVID-19 vaccinations on campus
2021-10-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Haere-roa
Join the pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus! It’ll be onsite for two days in Haere-roa – no booking needed, just drop in. (and bring a mate if they’re keen). There’ll be free kai, too.
Sessions
Tuesday 5 October:

11am to 5pm

Wednesday 6 October:

10am to 2pm (Māori and Pasifika clinic)
2pm to 7pm

COVID-19 vaccinations on campus (Māori and Pasifika clinic)
2021-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa

Law for Change Cocktail Night
2021-10-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Ally and Sid, 4 Walker Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
This evening will be a chance to celebrate the end of 2021 and everything we have achieved. With 100% of the profits going towards the Prison Education Project plus a free drink and nibbles all for $40 there is no reason not to grab a ticket!
As voted by you we will be presenting three of our members with an award recognising their community contribution;

The Empower Award will be awarded to a person who brings energy and positivity to others everyday;
The Inspire award will be awarded to a person who inspires and influences others; and
The Act award will be awarded to a person who takes action within the community

These three categories are reflective of the Law for Change Kaupapa, so be sure to nominate your mates!

MUSOC Botanic Ball 2021
2021-10-09 19:30 - 23:30 | The Old Stone House, 30 Shalamar Drive, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8022, New Zealand
MUSOC cordially invites you to our 2021 Ball – Botanic!
Come celebrate the year thus far, this time at the Old Stone House in the Cashmere Hills, for a night of fun, friends, and live entertainment! Dust off your most flowery outfit and be a part of a night you definitely don’t want to miss.
Food will be provided, drinks are only $5, and your first one is free!
This event is strictly R18.
For queries please contact events@musoc.org.nz .

Supreme Club Awards
2021-10-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Supreme Clubs Awards are a celebration of all the amazing things clubs do at UC.
For information about award nominations, visit our Supreme Club Awards page.

QC Evening Mixer
2021-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Bentleys Bar, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
We are so excited to invite you to QCanterbury’s Not-A-Ball mixer! Get glam and come and join us for a sophisticated evening in Bentleys from 7:00-11:00pm on the 16th of October to celebrate our vibrant rainbow community.
Kai will be provided (including options for our vegan and GF friends) and drinks will be available to purchase at the bar. We will have relaxed tunes, a photo booth in session, games to break the ice, and spot prizes for the best dressed.
We cannot wait to chill with you and to celebrate our incredible QC whānau. Tickets are $15, but please contact us if this price will be a barrier as we want to make this space as accessible as possible. Bentleys is also wheelchair accessible. This event is 18+, but mocktails are still encouraged. See you there!

COVID-19 LEVEL 2
We will also be meeting all the COVID-19 requirements at this event. This includes scanning in, sanitizing hands, no shared kai, and enforcing the wearing of masks when scanning in. Bring your funkiest mask to compliment your fit!

CUSSC Movie Night
2021-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Faction is excited to bring you our third full feature film: “Roots” in Collaboration with the Canterbury University SnowSports Club.
Come and check it out on the big screen at our Canterbury Premiere and share a night to remember.
Expect thrills, spills, and loads more surprises!

Faction’s third feature film uncovers the foundations of freeskiing as seen by the current generation of skiers. From the caves of the Dolomites to the nightscapes of Ruka and the mythic peaks surrounding Verbier, ROOTS takes us on a journey through the vibrant spectrum of freeskiing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-8bMIVykO4&t=1s

DramaSoc's Centenary Celebration
2021-10-30 11:00 - 23:30 | Haere-roa
Archival Exploration 30th Oct Haere Roa 11am – 3pm
Our plan is to have a lot of our archive items on display for members to come look through and help place in context. We are still organising a date and time at the moment. This will also be a time where we’ll be filming videos for our digital archive and be accepting any new material people wish to enter into our archives. We’ve also invited the Ngaio Marsh House and Heritage Trust to come along so that our members can also discuss items of the archive they need some more information around. Come add your piece of history!
Murder Mystery Saturday 30th
From 7pm at the Sign of the Takahe there will be a murder mystery night. We’re holding a haunted castle murder mystery in a castle one day before Halloween come dressed up as your favourite ghost, ghoul or other undead character!

GET TICKETS HERE: www.dramasoc.org.nz/centenary-tickets

Exam Breakfasts
2021-11-01 08:00 - 2021-11-11 10:00 | Haere-roa Foyer, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
To try to take some of the stress out of your exams, we want to set you up for the day with a decent feed!

Given the limited study space on campus, we want to make it easy by cooking up baps for you and the flatties to come and collect from the Foundry!
We have either Bacon & Hash Brown or Tomato, Avo & Hash Brown, available on either a delicious bap or Gluten Free bread.
Simply pop your order through using the url listed below, select your pick up time (between 8am and 10am) and enjoy!
https://old.ucsa.org.nz/events/exam-breakfasts/

*Ts & Cs apply:
UC Students only. Must be able to provide evidence of Student status if requested (student ID). Max 1 per person per day (please be considerate and share the love – don’t just order every day for the sake of it!)

Pō Whakangahau
2021-12-16 19:00 - 23:59 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Te Akatoki’s Event: Māori Graduation Dinner. To celebrate our Māori Tauira who are graduating.
Tēnā tātou! Nau mai tahuti mai ki tēnei pō whakanui i ngā tauira kua eke ki te puhitaioreore, kua tohua ki tā rātou tohu!
He pō tēnei Kia whakangā kia whakawhanaunga. Kia tuku i te makawe kia rere.
This is a night to celebrate the success of our UC Māori students who have graduated in 2021 and all students for getting through another year of study so come along, celebrate with our graduates and have a good time! Please bring your whānau and friends. However, this event is R18 and you will need to present ID at the door and bar. We will have lots of kai, inu and even some live entertainment for you to enjoy.
FACE MASKS MANDATORY AND DINNER WILL BE SEATED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Summer Series | Social Sizzle
2022-01-10 12:00 - 14:30 | Haere-roa
We’re starting off the year with a Kiwi classic! Come along to Haere-roa Lawn for a snag in bread or a veggie patty if you’d prefer. We’ll have tunes pumping, lawn games on offer and lots of Frucor beverages to quench that thirst.

This is an all ages, family-friendly event. You must have a valid My Vaccine Pass to attend.

Summer Series | Pizza Party
2022-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Bring a mate, grab a bean bag and relax with a piece of pizza or three! Wash it down with a Fresh Up or Boss Coffee and enjoy some chill time on Haere-roa Lawn. There’ll be giant games to challenge each other with or join a group and make some new friends!

This is an all ages, family-friendly event. You must have a valid My Vaccine Pass to attend.

CANCELLED: Summer Series | Animal Afternoon
2022-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
EDIT JAN 25: Due to the move to traffic light level Red, unfortunately we’ve had to make the decision to cancel this event. Rest assured, we will do our best to bring puppers to campus as soon as it is safe to do so.

We’ve teamed up with our friends from UC Wellbeing to bring you canine cuddles! These dogs are the cutest puppers around and can’t wait to meet you on Haere-roa Lawn. You know we couldn’t just stop there, so we’ll have some animal themed treats, tunes and giant games as well. What more could you want?!

This is an all ages, family-friendly event. You must have a valid My Vaccine Pass to attend.

Summer Series | Te Rourou a Haere: Education Edition
2022-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Welcome to Te Rourou a Haere: Education Edition!
Head to Haere-roa at 12pm for a FREE snag or veggie patty! Grab a seat, sit back and relax in the sun while listening to some groovy tunes from TuneSoc. We will bring the food to you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
You must have a valid My Vaccine Pass to attend.

Lunar New Year 2022 (Limited Tickets)
2022-02-12 17:00 - 21:30 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCSA and UCGS are hosting an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year and would like to invite our student community at UC to be a part of this. Join us for an evening of cultural performances, food and a movie. You will also get to meet some of the Asian student clubs at UC alongside UC International and Confucius Institute of UC.

Vaccination passports are required.
The name on your ticket must match the name on your Vaccine Passport.
Face coverings are mandatory for staff and attendees except when eating and drinking.
Contact Tracing will be in place at all events via QR Code or Manual entry.
When food and drink is served, all attendees must be seated to be served.
Hand sanitiser & soap available in high traffic areas.
Attendees to stay at home if they are:

unwell
waiting for a COVID-19 test result
self-isolating
A confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.

Tickets are limited. If you’re interested in attending, please contact our Events Team for more information: events@ucsa.org.nz

UCSA O.Week '22 | Education BBQ
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The UCSA is stoked to welcome our OSI (Distance) Bachelor of Teaching and Learning students to campus for O.Week!
All OSI and on campus Education students are invited to our UCSA O.Week ’22 | Education BBQ
Head to Haere-roa at 12pm and for a FREE snag or veggie patty! Grab a beanbag, sit back and relax in the sun while listening to some groovy tunes from TuneSoc. We will bring the food to you!
We look forward to seeing you there!
You must have a valid My Vaccine Pass to attend.

UCSA O.Week '22 | Postgrad Picnic
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCSA O.Week ’22 | Postgrad Picnic
Calling all Postgrads – Haere-roa is the place to be on Feb 17! Kick off the year with lunch on us (dietary friendly options available)– what more could you want?!
Make sure you register for a ticket to secure your spot – this is essential to attend! Click on the ‘Get Tickets’ box below

UCSA O.Week '22 | Te Rourou a Haere (Lunch on the Lawn)
2022-02-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCSA O.Week ’22 | Te Rourou a Haere (Lunch on the Lawn)
Uni is back! And what better way to kick off the year than with a free snag or veggie patty on the lawn outside Haere-roa?
Grab a beanbag, sit back and relax in the sun while listening to some groovy tunes from TuneSoc. We will bring the food to you!
See you there!

All UCSA O.Week ’22 activations have been organised to comply with the Red setting of the Covid Protection Framework. Including:

Vaccination passports are required at all events
Face coverings are mandatory for staff and attendees except when eating and drinking
Contact Tracing will be in place at all events via QR Code or Manual entry
When food and drink is served, all attendees must be seated to be served
Hand sanitiser & soap available in high traffic areas

Attendees to stay at home if they are:

unwell
waiting for a COVID-19 test result
self-isolating
A confirmed or probable case of COVID-19
