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Careers & Postgrad Evening
2019-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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!

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

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

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!

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!
More from Diversity Fest 2019

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!

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.

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.

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!

MUSOC presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
2019-09-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MUSOC presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!
We are proud to present our debut performance in the Ngaio Marsh Theatre at Haere-Roa, the new UCSA building, in celebration of MUSOC’s 50th anniversary.
How to Succeed is a satirical look at the world of big business. Sex, greed, money, ambition… it’s just another day at the office for this quirky cast of characters. The show chronicles the rise, fall, and rise of J Pierrepont Finch as he follows the instructions in his “little book”, as well as his own daring, to find success and love (but mainly success).
Show season Friday 20th September – Saturday 28 September, 2019.
Gala Night – Friday 20th September, following the show.
We invite our audience to celebrate our performance season. Join MUSOC for a complimentary drink and meet the cast, crew, and production team of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in Bentley’s Bar, across from the Theatre.
Doors open at 7.00pm; close at 7.20pm; the show begins at 7.30pm.
Sunday 22nd September, doors open at 3.30pm; close at 3.50pm; the show begins at 4.00pm.
Saturday 28th September, doors open at 7.30pm; close at 7.50pm; the show begins at 8.00pm.
Parking is available in the carpark on Ilam Road.
For more information or group bookings, please contact Meg Gerrard at producer@musoc.org.nz

Women in Finance Dinner
2019-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Dux Central, 6 Poplar St, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Investment Society is very happy to announce their final Women in Finance Event for the year! Their Women in Finance Dinner is a social dinner to say thank you to all of those who have attended their events throughout the year and applied for their work placements!
Tickets are $5 and include your dinner at Dux Central (yum!) and your first drink! As this is a bar, you’ll need to bring some legal ID!

The GC Presents: Cocktail Party // Casino Royale
2019-09-27 18:00 - 23:59 | North New Brighton Community Centre, 92 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch, 8083, New Zealand
This year, The Gentlemen’s Club is getting back to it’s poised, sophisticated roots with a Cocktail Party fresh off the silver screen. You don’t have to be a member of MI6, just grab your best spy attire and join us in bringing Sin City to the Church.
Your ticket will include:
1) Transport to and from our venue!
2) Cocktails!
3) Lots of decadent finger food!
4) Groovy tunes from multiple acts to be announced soon!
Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep your eyes peeled. You don’t want to miss this one! We tend to sell out so keep your fingers on the buzzer.
Can’t wait to see you all there,
Love the GC Team x

LAWSOC and College of Law present: Law leavers
2019-09-28 19:30 - 2019-09-29 00:00 | Ilam Homestead, Ilam Homestead, 87 Ilam Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The annual College of Law Leavers Night is happening Saturday 28th September!!!
This night is to celebrate those who have survived their time at UC and are departing us to join whatever adventure awaits them. Not graduating? Well come join the fun anyway and celebrate with your friends who are graduating.
Who knows? You might even go home with the legendary ‘Leavers Award’! Who will be Law School’s Class Clown or win the Most likely to be UC Law Lecturer? Come have your say and ﬁnd out …
So, get your best cocktail dress or suit out and buy a ticket for $30 to get some delicious nibbles and four glasses of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverages.
Event page

Finance and Economics Leavers Dinner
2019-10-01 18:15 - 21:00 | Haere-roa
Live. Laugh. Love. Three things you will do at the inaugural Economics and Finance Leaver’s dinner.
Whether you’ve just graduated, about to finish up, or perhaps you’re finishing one degree and moving on to another, come celebrate your time studying over dinner and drinks. Bring your significant other and your mates, no matter what they study (they’ll need a ticket too).
Your ticket gets you a superb 3 course meal and two drinks. The bar will be open well into the night so make sure you stick around.
There’ll be an emotional speech or two and a lot of prizes, all right here on campus in Haere-Roa!
Dress your best and make sure you have Valid ID
– Drivers Licence / Passport / 18+ Card
Message us with any questions, see you there!
The Investment Society

ACCSOC: Leavers Dinner
2019-10-04 18:30 - 23:00 | Russley Golf Club, Russley Golf Club, 428 Memorial Ave, Burnside, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
ACCSOC invite you to the ACCOUNTING SOCIETY LEAVERS DINNER. With a seated dinner along with 2 drinks, a professional photographer and plenty of prizes, this isn’t an event you should miss.
Visit the Facebook event

The annual UWC winery tour
2019-10-05 09:30 - 17:30 | Canterbury Club, 87 Ilam Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041
It’s that time of year again: our annual tour of Waipara wineries is on Saturday, October 5th.
Expand your wine-tasting horizons on our comfy coach touring four Waipara wineries where you’ll enjoy FREE tastings of between 5-8 wines per winery. There are also cellar-door discounts if you want to buy bottles. As we are limited to a group of 30 people, we encourage you to book ASAP to ensure you secure a spot! First in, first served.
The essential details:
Cost: $30 student members, $50 everyone else
Place: Meet outside the University of Canterbury Club
When: 9.30am meeting, 10am departure, Saturday 5th October
Drop-off, Foundry carpark approx. 5.30pm.
What to bring: a packed lunch, including water, and some spending money if you want to buy bottles of wine at the cellar doors.

Chemsoc + NZIC quiz
2019-10-07 18:30 - 22:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along to the annual NZIC general knowledge quiz in collaboration with ChemSoc, this year held in the fabulous new Bentley’s Bar in the recently opened Haere-Roa building.
Teams of up to 5 – $5 per person
Prizes for the best (if not correct) answers
Doors open at 6.30 pm with quiz starting at 7.00pm.

Soul Food UC Presents: A Culture and Arts Celebration
2019-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for an evening of multi-cultural and artistic celebration of our diverse community. In celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, j
Doors open 6:30 pm
Program begins 7:00 pm*
*performances followed by refreshments
Free tickets through Eventbrite.

Dramasoc Presents: The Red Room Film Festival
2019-10-21 17:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
We invite you to join us for a night showcasing film and installation work by the Ilam School of Fine Arts film students. The event is R18, and drinks and food can be purchased at the venue. Come along and support local student film makers on the 21st of October with doors opening at 5:30pm in the Ngaio Marsh Theatre. Get in before the doors close at 6 pm. See you there!!
There is a $5 door entry fee. Online tickets available soon. 🙂

UCheer Prom 2019
2019-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
An end of year formal prizegiving and drinks with UCheer!
View the Facebook event
Tickets for this event will be available via Eventbrite.

End of year social - botanical ball
2019-11-16 19:00 - 2019-11-17 00:00 | Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
This is the end of year ball for postgrad students. Nibbles and drinks will be provided and there will be live music / photography.
View the Facebook event.

A night with Kieran Read
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Haere-roa
Presented by the University of Canterbury Rugby Club
Join Kieran, Scotty Stevenson & friends for the launch of Kieran’s biography, including the latest events from the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The event will be held at the brand new UCSA Building on the University of Canterbury campus.
Tickets include canapés for the evening. Kieran & friends will be mingling with guests following presentations by Scotty Stevenson and guests. All proceeds from the event are going to UC Rugby.
Purchase a copy of Kieran’s new book on the night and be the first to read about the 2019 Rugby World Cup and how it all played out in the Semi-Final.
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite
Visit the event page on Facebook

Carols on Campus: An Unexpected Nativity
2019-12-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Haere-roa
No Christmas season is complete without a nativity scene – baby Jesus in the manger, the stable, the shepherds. But tucked away in the pages of the Bible are a number of unexpected elements that don’t make it onto our Christmas cards – like a massive red dragon. Come join us at Cornerstone Church this Christmas as we take another look at the events of 2000 years ago and see if there is anything we have missed.
— Campus Church Students’ Association

Cantabs - Crusaders vs Highlanders
2020-02-21 16:30 - 21:00 | Orangetheory Stadium, Orangetheory Stadium, 95 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Continue the UC 2020 O Week celebrations and come along to Cantabs’ first game of 2020. An epic battle between Southern sides with an atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else.

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UC Psyc Quiz
2020-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ti-Kouka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
A fun, chill event for all TV lovers! Featuring questions on various genres/categories of TV shows. Hosted by the one and only Liam Donnelly.
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Entre Grand Launch
2020-03-05 18:30 - 22:00 | Engineering Core Atrium, Engineering Core Lecture Theatres, 48 Creyke Road, Ilam, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Come and celebrate another year of entré with our first event of the year, Grand Launch. Please join us for a social, cocktail-style evening. The night begins with speeches, followed by networking, drinks & canapes and music. This is a wonderful opportunity in the new year for our student club members to meet our sponsors and our 2020 executive.

MUSOC Presents: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
2020-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MUSOC is proud to present the 2020 season of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas this March for six nights only!
This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cozy bordello, until that Puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.
Director: Abdullah Al-mulla
Assistant Director: Matt McMenamin
Choreographers: Beverley Cheyne & Juliet McLachlan
Musical Directors: Claudia Crosland & Heidi Cooper
Technical Director: Nick Glanville
Producer: Casey Knowles
Gala Night – Friday 6th of March, following the show. We invite our audience to celebrate our performance season. Join MUSOC for drinks and nibbles and to meet the cast, crew, and production team of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in Bentley’s Bar, across from the Theatre.
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Friday 13th, and Sunday 14th (evening shows), doors open at 7:00pm; close at 7:20pm; the show begins at 7:30pm.
Sunday 8th (matinée), doors open at 3:00pm; close at 3:20pm; the show begins at 3:30pm.
Saturday 14th (matinée), doors open at 12:30pm; close at 12:50pm; the show begins at 1:00pm.
For more information or group bookings, please contact Casey Knowles at producer@musoc.org.nz

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AccSoc - Nexia Office Tour
2020-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Nexia House, Level 4/123 Victoria Street, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
On Thursday 12th March, ACCSOC is partnering with Nexia New Zealand to offer students a fantastic opportunity to tour their office! Be quick to secure your place for this event by registering for a free ticket before they fill up.
During the evening students will be able to meet staff and explore the type of professional environment that they could work in as graduates or interns. Food and drinks are all generously provided!

QCanterbury Quiz Night
2020-03-15 06:45 - 21:15
QCanterbury’s annual quiz night, with a pride theme!

HealthSoc - Potluck & Pastimes
2020-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Living Room, UBS, University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Kick off your week with a nice feed, kombucha and some fun games! This is great opportunity to get to know our team and all the wonderful people in this degree and beyond!
Held in the ‘Living Room’ next to the University bookstore!
Entry is free but we would love for you to bring a plate to share or a gold coin donation!
There are some awesome prizes up for grabs including Skull Candy merch and generous donation by the Two Raw Sisters!
