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Accounting Society Leavers Dinner
Accounting Society Leavers Dinner
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…
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Malam Malaysia 2019; Hajat
Malam Malaysia 2019; Hajat
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…
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BBQ shared lunch hosted by TEU and QCanterbury
BBQ shared lunch hosted by TEU and QCanterbury
All Rainbow people and friends are welcome for this staff and student lunch. Vegan lunch option will be available. Map
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Privilege walk
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.
Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
Te Wiki o te Reo – Opening Ceremony
Free language lessons supported by Ka Poupou o te Reo – Mātauraka Maahanui.
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Kapa haka lesson
Kapa haka lesson
Join us for kapa haka lessons on 11 September. This event is open to both staff and students.
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Kauhau, Lecture Kotahi Mano Kaika
Kauhau, Lecture Kotahi Mano Kaika
An open lecture in Te Ao Marama, focusing on the Revitalisation of Te reo Māori and the Kai Tahu strategy. More from Diversity Fest 2019
HealthSoc: Mindfulness, Meditation & Kombucha
HealthSoc: Mindfulness, Meditation & Kombucha
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 -…
International fashion showcase
International fashion showcase
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…
UC Arts Ball
UC Arts Ball
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.
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MONO: Shockone
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…
Te Akatoki activation
Te Akatoki activation
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. More from Diversity Fest
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Gumboots Eng Core
Gumboots Eng Core
A quiz and games night for everyone, including nibbles and a book launch from one of our Master of Te Reo ākonga.
UCWIL Night in Vegas
UCWIL Night in Vegas
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)…
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UCanDance Ball
UCanDance Ball
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!…
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Interfaith dialogue
Interfaith dialogue
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…
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Islam Awareness Week poster display
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…
South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum
South Island Tertiary Wellbeing Forum
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…
Interfaith dialogue
Interfaith dialogue
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…
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International Food Festival
International Food Festival
Presented by the Canterbury Malaysian Students’ Association (CMSA), this journey of the taste buds will feature a range of cuisines, accompanied by cultural performance. Includes UC rainbow cupcakes – come join us for an exquisite cupcake experience. Decorate your own cupcake, ensuring the perfect ratio of icing to sprinkles.
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Islam lecture
Islam lecture
Islam Awareness Week Join us for a lecture and pizza dinner hosted by UCMUSA. In this lecture, a Muslim scholar ponders the statement 'why it is wise to be a slave, in a time of many masters.'
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Mono: Jawbreakers and Rei
Mono is getting a Diversity Fest face-lift! Jawbreakers are a drag queen DJ act from Melbourne, supported by award winning Māori vocalist Rei.
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Rugby World Cup LIVE at The Foundry
Watch the RWC games LIVE with us at The Foundry! Big screen, tasty menu and great atmosphere. Outside of our usual biz hours, we'll open 30 mins before the first game of the day. Please note that our hours for 19 Oct are TBC. The Foundry, Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road Website Social
MUSOC presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
MUSOC presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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…
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Mindfulness morning tea
Mindfulness morning tea
This Mindfulness Morning Tea is brought to you by UC Admin Plus with the support of Diversity Fest. It also falls within NZ Mental Health Awareness Week. Staff are welcome to a morning tea and a presentation from Venkataraman Nilakant. Nilakant is an Associate Professor in the UC Business School, specialising in organisational change and…
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Whanaunga from another Maunga
Whanaunga from another Maunga
An opportunity to take a moment to relax, enjoy some free food and meet new people.
Women in Finance Dinner
Women in Finance Dinner
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…
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MONO: Drum and Headspace
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…
Inflatable sumo wrestling and other games
Inflatable sumo wrestling and other games
Try your hand at inflatable sumo wrestling, sitting volleyball and cornhole. There are two sessions available at the UC Rec Centre: 26 September 2-4pm 27 September 12-2pm
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The GC Presents: Cocktail Party // Casino Royale
The GC Presents: Cocktail Party // Casino Royale
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…
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LAWSOC and College of Law present: Law leavers
LAWSOC and College of Law present: Law leavers
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…
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Out loud Aotearoa
The Out Loud exhibition will proudly show a selection of art from the Out Loud Aotearoa Project. The works were created by Rainbow Youth who use art to share their stories and wishes around Aotearoa's mental health and addiction services for the queer, gender-diverse, intersex, TAKATAPUI, MVPFAFF and Rainbow communities.
The Dawn Raids – Educate to liberate exhibition
In the mid-1970s, people from the Pacific Islands were targeted by the New Zealand Government and scapegoated for the economic crisis of the time. The Government introduced the practice of dawn raids, allowing police and immigration officials to break into the homes of Pacific Island people in the early hours of the morning and demand…
Film: Many Hats – Stories from a theatre company
Film: Many Hats – Stories from a theatre company
As part of Diversity Fest 2019, watch the Many Hats movie "Many Hats - Stories from a Theatre Company" at Bentley's Bar, Haere-roa.
Many Hats Theatre Company WIP Performance
Many Hats Theatre Company WIP Performance
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.
Rainbow short films night and conversations
Rainbow short films night and conversations
Join us for a series of short films, with a rainbow/LGBTIQA+ focus. We will be having supper and awesome conversations about the films.
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Finance and Economics Leavers Dinner
Finance and Economics Leavers Dinner
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…
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MONO: TBA
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…
Community connections potluck
Community connections potluck
Join us for an international potluck dinner. Hosted by Biology Postgrad Committee and College of Science Equity and Diversity Committee.
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ACCSOC: Leavers Dinner
ACCSOC: Leavers Dinner
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
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The annual UWC winery tour
The annual UWC winery tour
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…