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UCSA O.Week 2020 | Ori Day
2020-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | C Block Lawn, C-Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come along to Ori Day and explore our annual market. Check out the food trucks, browse the stalls and grab your O.Bag.

UCSA O.Week 2020 | The First Froth (R17)
2020-02-13 20:00 - 2020-02-14 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Just arrived and need to get out into the big wide world? Find a random from down the hall or just turn up to The First Froth! Giving the Ngaio Marsh PA system its first work out of the school year – The First Froth is the best way to start the year off right!

UCSA O.Week 2020 | International Welcome
2020-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Are you new to UC? First time living in New Zealand? Not a problem, we’ve got you covered!
Come down to our International Welcome Lunch, tuck into some free food, meet new people and grab a welcome pack.

UCSA O.Week 2020 | Kia Ora Bro
2020-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Learn about Māori and Pacific culture while sampling some traditional kiwi kai, then grab a beanbag, sit back and watch an iconic kiwi film outdoors under the stars!

UCSA O.Week 2020: Postgrad BBQ
2020-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Welcome to campus for 2020!
The Postgraduate Welcome offers a chance to enjoy a classic BBQ with fellow postgrads. Veggie options, drinks and live music from TuneSoc will be on offer.
See you there.

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

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

Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park Fundraiser
2019-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Gibbs Farm, 2421 Kaipara Coast Highway, RD 4 Warkworth (North of Auckland), Auckland, 0984, New Zealand
Join an unforgettable day out at Gibbs Farm to raise funds for the UCSA.
The celebrated Gibbs Farm is an expansive open-air sculpture park located in the beautiful Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland. The Farm boasts the greatest collection of large-scale outdoor artworks in the country by some of the world’s most renowned artists, including several prominent University of Canterbury alumni, with artwork by Grahame Bennett, Chris Booth, Neil Dawson, and Peter Nicholls on display. You’ll roam the park ‘free range’ and even come face-to-face with some exotic animals. The park is a 3 to 4 hour walking experience.
Please note, this event is open to UC alumni, friends and the general public.
Purchase your event tickets
Visit the Facebook event page
Read about the event on UC’s news page

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.

Exam dinners
2019-10-29 17:00 - 2019-11-08 20:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Exam dinners

$10 dinners at The Foundry, Haere-roa.
Served from 5pm to 8pm.
Available weekdays only.

Dinner menu:
Tuesday – Spag and meatballs
Wednesday – Butter chicken and rice
Thursday – Mac ‘n cheese and meatballs
Friday – Hot dog and chips
Hey, you might also be interested in Exam Breakfasts.

Exam breakfasts
2019-10-29 08:00 - 2019-11-09 09:00 | Haere-roa
Free exam breakfasts

Available exam days only.
Until 9am or servings run out. These breakfasts are super popular so make sure you’re in line by 8am (we typically run out by around 8.30am).
First in, first served so get it while it’s hot.

Hey, you might also be interested in Foundry $10 Exam Dinners. Check them out here.

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.

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. 🙂

Stress Less Study Week
2019-10-21 08:00 - 2019-10-25 17:00
Yip, it’s a stressful time of the year, so this term we’re putting on some services to make your exams go that little bit smoother …

* Free Coffee Monday: Look out for our events staff at UCSA cafes. They’ll be handing out coffee vouchers.
Food giveaways (like Monday bacon and egg butties) are while stocks last.

Coffee Party
2019-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Head along to Haere-roa and celebrate end of lectures at the UCSA Coffee Party – Friday 18 October, 11am – 2pm.
There will be free coffee/tea ☕️, cakes 🍰, BBQ 🌭, cuddles with farm animals (and 🐕 between 12pm and 1pm!), music 🎶, giant games and stalls! The perfect way to celebrate end of lectures! ☀️
Check out the Facebook event page

MONO: TBA
2019-10-17 20:00 - 2019-10-18 01:00, 2019-10-10 20:00 - 2019-10-11 01:00, 2019-10-03 20:00 - 2019-10-04 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MONO Nights are our weekly gig nights, hosted in the Ngaio Marsh Theatre every Thursday during term time.
Free for UC students (hell, it is their bar ffs) and with a minimal door charge for their mates.
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.

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.

Community connections student workshop
2019-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Rehua 108, Community Engagement Hub, Rehua 108, Community Engagement Hub, University of Canterbury, Corner of, Forestry and Arts, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
An interactive workshop led by Dr Billy O’Steen, involving students debating/exploring “What Is Community?” or more broadly perhaps “What Does our UC Community Look like” & “How Would We like It to Look Like?”

Accessibility challenge
2019-10-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Quad between C-Block and Rehua, Quad between C-Block and Rehua, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
An event run by UC students along with UC Equity & Disability Service. The obstacle course replicates the successful Spinal Trust event from last year where participants are encouraged to think about accessibility.

VC Forum (new date)
2019-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for the VC Forum where Prof. Cheryl de la Rey will be answering your questions about key issues. We put it to you, and you wanted to ask about the following:
1) Sustainability – How is UC tracking? (Hosted by UC Women in Business)
2) The mental health crisis – What’s UC doing about it? (Hosted by Te Akatoki)
There’ll be free pizza and chips provided towards the end of the forum. Food will be served until supplies run out.

BBQ shared lunch
2019-10-08 12:00 - 14:00 | TEU House, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join TEU and Q-Canterbury for a BBQ shared lunch. Vegan lunch option available.

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.

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.

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

Community connections potluck
2019-10-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Pūtaiao Koiora 275, Pūtaiao Koiora 275, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for an international potluck dinner. Hosted by Biology Postgrad Committee and College of Science Equity and Diversity Committee.

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

Rainbow short films night and conversations
2019-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Bentleys – Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for a series of short films, with a rainbow/LGBTIQA+ focus. We will be having supper and awesome conversations about the films.

Many Hats Theatre Company WIP Performance
2019-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
As part of Diversity Fest 2019, Many Hats Theatre Company are presenting a work-in-progress performance! Come watch at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Haere-roa.
