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UCSA RE-ORI 2021 | Glow Zumba with UC Rec & Sport
2021-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Need to burn off the week of Re-Ori?

UC Rec & Sport – RecCentre are taking over the Ngaio Marsh with Glow Zumba to help you get back on track!
Bring your colourful clothes, we’ll bring the UV and glow bands!
It’s gonna be sweaty, it’s gonna be fun, it’s gonna be a great time.

Spaces are extremely limited, book via the app – FREE for members & UC Students.

UCSA Elections 2021: Candidate Speed Dating
2021-07-27 17:30 - 18:30 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
It’s speed dating, Election-style.
If you’re thinking about running as a candidate in the UCSA Election, we’d be stoked for you to join our information session at The Foundry bar this July. You’ll get the chance to have a quick chat (‘speed date’) with Student Executive members, ask questions and hear about their experiences. It’s a great opportunity to get a feel for the roles and what it’s like to be Student Representative.
The atmosphere will be fun and relaxed, so don’t be shy – we’ll see you at The Foundry!
Read more about the 2021 UCSA Election.

Thursdays in Black Sex Quiz 2021
2021-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Ti Kouka Function room, Haere-Roa, 90 Ilam Rd, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Join us for the sexiest quiz of the year! That’s right Thursdays In Black UC’s sex quiz is back and bigger than ever. With ten rounds we will test your knowledge on sex toys, weird historical sexual practices and good ol’ STI’s. Filled with fun and laughter, the night is a guaranteed good time. So get in and grab a ticket for a night full of spot prizes, raffles and most importantly; a very sexy quiz!

$5 per person, max of 10 players per team.

Campus Church: Is Christianity Good News for Women?
2021-07-27 19:15 - 21:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
IS CHRISTIANITY GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN? Is the Christian faith a force for the oppression of women, or for their flourishing? Does the church’s mixed record on the treatment of women reflect the ministry of Jesus? Come hear an ordained Anglican minister, Stephanie Judd reflect on this important topic.

UC Volunteering Expo 2021
2021-07-28 11:30 - 14:30 | Undercroft, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The Volunteering Expo’s back! If you’ve ever thought about volunteering in the community, head over to the Undercroft on 28 July between 11.30am and 2.30pm. There’ll be stall holders from a great variety of organisations, from health and disability to law, youth and more.
Volunteering is a great way to:

Focus on something positive.
Learn more about who you are.
Get work experience.
Build your professional networks.
Get a reference.

This event is brought to you by UC Careers, UCSA and Volunteering Canterbury.
Stall holders
The Cancer Society
Canterbury Triathlon Club
Co-curricular Record (CCR)
Christchurch Riding for the Disabled
Children’s University
Citizens Advice
Dementia Canterbury
English Language Partners
Girl Guiding NZ
Hāpai Access Card
Heart Kids
Kidney Health NZ
Law for Change/Canterbury Community Law
Lifeline
Mental Health Innovations
Nurse Maude
NZ Gifts of Love and Strength
Recreate NZ
Shakti
St John
St Vincent de Paul
Star Jam
Student Volunteer Army (SVA)
Tourettes New Zealand
UC Student Experience / Mentoring
UN Youth
Volunteering Canterbury
Write on School for Young Writers

Tips from UC Careers: How to make the most of the UC Volunteering Expo from a careers perspective
Benefits of volunteering
Make the most of the UC Volunteering Expo by finding out about the vast array of volunteer opportunities that exist. There are numerous benefits to volunteer work, from both a wellbeing and a careers perspective. These include the opportunity to:

focus on something positive, helping, contributing and influencing your community by supporting a cause or organisation important to you.
learn more about yourself: who you are and what is important to you.
get work experience in your future work interest area, or an entirely new field. It can help you find out what you want to do.
build your professional networks which may prove valuable for you in your search for future paid work.
apply and enhance the skills and knowledge you’ve gained from University in ‘real life,’ as well as gain new skills and knowledge.
increase your confidence in a work setting which will assist you transition from University into your future career.
connect with other people from all walks of life and be part of a team environment.
show future employers that you are someone who actively contributes to the community and are open to broadening your horizons.
get a current reference to attest to your work ethic, skills and attributes.

Before attending the Volunteering Expo

Come prepared. Check out the list of exhibitors a few days before the event.
Identify some organisations that appeal to you and do some research on them: who they are, what they do, where they operate from, their values, vision and mission.

When evaluating which is the right volunteering position for you, think about these four key questions:

Does it align with my interests and values?
How can it help me develop my career?
What is the organisations reputation?
How much time can I commit to it?

Think about the skills and knowledge you have to offer and how you would like to contribute to an organisation.
Think about the types of questions you would like to ask. For example:

What type of volunteer roles do they have?
What skills/attributes do they look for when taking on a volunteer?
Where are they located?
How do they support their volunteers?
What type of training will you receive and how long does it take?
What time commitment would you be looking at?

At the Volunteering Expo

Dress appropriately. Smart casual is recommended.
Allow yourself enough time. When it is less crowded exhibitors will be more relaxed to take their time in answering all your questions.
Prioritise the exhibitors you are most interested in. Keep in mind you may have to wait to speak to some exhibitors.
Think of how you are going to introduce yourself. It could be as easy as stating your name and your year/field of study. This would be the time to show how you have done your research also with the questions you have prepared.
Take any promotional material they may have to offer.
If you are particularly interested in an organisation, ask for the business card of the person that you have spoken to.

After the Volunteering Expo

Review your CV and cover letter. Think about how you can effectively communicate your skills and experience to a volunteer organisation you are interested in
Practice your interview skills
Create and update your LinkedIn profile
Consider other ways you can get involved in University life to build up the range of experiences you can offer an employer.

UCSA's Half-AGM 2021
2021-07-28 12:00 - 12:30 | Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury , Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Come grab some free pizza, get yourself in the draw to win prizes, and hear what your Students’ Association’s been up to!
The Executive will be giving 4 x $50 cash giveaways to a few lucky winners. Plus we’ll be holding an inter-hall competition to see which student hall can get more of their residents to the Half-AGM. The prize is a party at Haere-roa! (T&Cs apply)
We’ll also be announcing the opening of nominations for our 2021 Elections. Stick around afterwards if you’re interested in running – we’ll be holding an info session.
Agenda:

Minutes of the previous Half-AGM (22 July 2020)
2021 President’s Half-Yearly progress report
New Zealand International Students’ Association (NZISA) proposed membership
General Business

UCSA Elections

Reading:

Half-AGM Agenda
2020 Half-AGM Unconfirmed Notes
Memo to Student Body about Proposal of NZISA Membership

These documents can also be found under Important Documents.

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Terms and Conditions
Free food giveaway:

Food is available while stocks last.
You must be a current UC student (UCSA member).
You must be present at the Half-AGM for its entirety.

4 x $50 cash giveaway:

There are four prizes to be given away.
To enter the draw, you must be a current UC student (UCSA member). And you must be present at the Half-AGM for its entirety because the draw will take place at the end of the meeting.
Winners will be drawn randomly.
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the conditions of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed as acceptance of its terms and conditions.
This competition is not in any way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Halls competition:

There is one prize to give away: an event/party at Haere-roa. The prize includes free food, a venue (Haere-roa), and entertainment.
The UC student hall of residence with the largest number of its residents at the Half-AGM (for its entirety) will win the competition.
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the conditions of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed as acceptance of its terms and conditions.
This competition is not in any way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

UCSA Elections 2021: Candidate Info Session
2021-07-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury , Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Thinking of running in the UCSA Election? Join us for a Candidate Info Session right after the Half-AGM at 1PM! We’ll be answering some common questions about the Election experience and you can pick up a copy of the rules and nomination forms. See you there!

Prodsoc: Recycled Design Showcase 2021
2021-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
