UCSA

After Hours
2020-07-25 19:30 - 2020-07-26 00:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
A night of live music, cheap drinks and some classy bar food, what more could you wish for? Come check out some famous art with a twist…
the gallery closes but the evening begins at 7.30pm for some after hours entertainment. Dress up fancy in your formal attire and come as classy as you desire!
Tickets include:
Drink Specials
Bar snacks
Live music
Guaranteed good time

UC African Students' Association Quiz Night
2020-07-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCASA’s first quiz night! Welcome to bring friends and anyone that might be interested. There will be prizes to be won and entry is free

TIB ANNUAL SEX QUIZ
2020-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Thursdays in Black @ UC is proud to announce its annual SEX QUIZ is returning for its third year. Packed with sexy questions and even sexier answers, make sure to head on down to Bentleys at 6:30pm for TIB’s third quiz about all things sex. Book your tickets now on eventbrite with teams of upto 6 people . For more info, feel free to flick us a message on our Facebook page, where you can find regular updates on future events, and special giveaway posts to some awesome prizes! #ThursdaysInBlack #TIB

The Investment Society - Beer, Wine and Spirits Stock Exchange
2020-07-31 19:00 - 23:30 | Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Christchurch, 8025, New Zealand
The Investment Society is bringing back the most exciting event for 2020 – the Beer, Wine and Spirits Stock Exchange! This event promises to be an unforgettable night of fast and furious fun as the prices of drinks fluctuate throughout the night simulating a real life stock exchange.
With your ticket, you’ll receive enough “Wolf Bux” 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 2020! Word on the street is that drink stocks have been hovering around 20 wolf bux so with the 100 wolfbux you receive on entry, you can get 5 drink stocks, or more if you play your cards right 😉
Your ticket also includes a bus to and from the venue. The bus will leave the foundry carpark at 7.10pm and return around 11.20pm. Please be at the foundry carpark by 7.00pm if you wish to take the bus. If you would rather arrange your own transport, doors open at 7.30pm.
There will be highs, there will be lows. But rest assured – everyone will end up beating the market this time around!
“The BWSXChange was where my love of investing – and the rark – began” – Warren Buffet
“I secured a job on Wall Street at my first BWSXChange” – Jordan Belfort
This event is R18, IDs will be checked on entry. Make sure to dress in your best Wolf of Wall Street attire!
Tickets on sale now!
Early bird tickets: $30 – NEARLY SOLD OUT
Standard tickets: $35

2020 Volunteering Expo
2020-08-05 11:30 - 14:30 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Brought to you by UC Careers, Volunteering Canterbury and UCSA.
The 2020 Volunteering Expo is coming up! Join us in the Undercroft to explore a heap of stalls from organisations doing amazing stuff in the community.
Why volunteer?

You’ll focus on something positive.
Learn more about who you are.
Get work experience.
Build your professional networks.
Get a reference.
Impress Mum.

Attending this year:

298 Youth Health Youth Committee
CCC Graffiti Programme
CCR
Child Cancer Foundation
Children’s University
English Language Partners
Forest and Bird
Garden to Table
Girl Guiding NZ
Heart Kids
Imaginaton Station
Lifeline
Lions of 202e Division
Naval Club Lyttelton
NZ Student Consulting
Plains FM
Postnatal Depression
Presbyterian Support (Family Works)
Scouts NZ
St John
SVA
Therapy Pets
UC Mentoring
UN Youth
Volunteering Canterbury
Youth Alive Trust
Youthline

Postgrad Writing Retreat
2020-08-08 09:30 - 2020-08-09 18:00 | UC Cass Field Station, Cass Mountain Research Area, Upper Waimakairir River, North Canterbury, New Zealand
This will be a weekend for students to work on whatever writing parts of their thesis they want to complete/make progress on. It’s also an opportunity for Masters and PhD students to meet and get to know the breadth of research taking place at UC. We held this event last year and it was hugely successful.

UCSA Election 2020: Presidential Debate
2020-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
It’s a battle of ideas: The 2020 UCSA Presidential Debate is ON! Join us in the Undercroft as your four candidates go head-to-head in one massive debate, hosted by that Liam guy from CANTA.
Read more about Raymond, Kim, Billy and George here.

UCSA Election 2020: Voting
2020-08-12 09:00 - 2020-08-14 17:00 | Online
We’re looking for the next leaders of the UCSA! Every year, UC students elect their reps on our governing body, the Student Executive, and voting opens THIS WEEK.
Check your student emails to vote between 12-14 August, and if you can’t find it in your inbox, check your spam folder. Still having problems? Have a chat with our friendly Returning Officer.

GET TO KNOW CANDIDATES

EnviroSoc Quiz Night
2020-08-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Ernest Rutherford 140 (The Fishbowl)
The quiz will be taking place in ER140. Doors open at 6.30 and the quiz kicks off at 7. The whole thing will go till approx 9pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided (please bring your own cups). Tickets for the event are $3 for EnviroSoc members and $6 for non-members. Form a team of 4-6 people and bring your thinking caps. There will be a range of awesome prizes to win (did somebody say hot pool vouchers?!). We’ll see you there 🙂

ENSOC Ball
2020-08-14 19:30 - 23:30 | Milton Substation, 265 Milton Street, Sydenham,, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
ENSOC MASQUERADE BALL 2020

This year ENSOC presents Masquerade Ball.
Happening on Friday the 14th of August.
Buses will be leaving from the Foundry at 7:00 pm

Tickets:
What will your ticket get you this year?
• 5 drink tokens to use how you like
• Food all night
• Entertainment and music
• Bus transport to and from the venue
This event is MEMBERS ONLY however, ENSOC will be offering ticket + ENSOC memberships for an additional $25 for those who haven’t signed up. Also, don’t forget, this event is strictly R18.
Tickets are $40 and going on sale Wednesday 15th of July, 5 pm.
Acts: To be released soon
Venue: Milton Substation

ENSOC can’t wait to see you all there!!

Eid on Campus
2020-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | 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.
