O TO U in change of events
by Linda Hein
U Week is replacing O Week as the social side of orientation.
UniSA’s student association, UniLife has introduced the U Week Roadshow to this year’s orientation calendar, along with a number of other events to help ease students into university.
Academic orientation sessions will continue in the first week of the year but, according to UniLife events manager, Liam Carter the plan was to separate the academic orientation from the "fun stuff" and that meant having a new name and a new week.
The U Week Roadshow will travel to all UniSA metro campuses between March 3 and 6 with the new Party Transformer in tow - a purpose-built BBQ wok trailer complete with marquee, umbrella, food, drinks and music to relieve the pre-study jitters.
Students in Whyalla and Mt Gambier won’t miss out either, with the Roadshow visiting them the week before, on February 26 and 28 respectively, complete with bar and street performers.
The week of festivities will wind up with the U Party – the new take on the orientation ball – on Friday March 7 at Rapture nightclub on North Terrace where around 400 students will enjoy bands and DJs.
Once the year kicks in, UniLife will also hold U Thursdays every Thursday during study periods, with activities ranging from on campus events, to a night of lawn bowls or even a few quiet drinks at a local.
All other services offered by UniLife will continue throughout the year, including a range of sporting clubs, advocacy and advice services designed to make uni life easier and more fulfilling.
Campus Central will still be the place to go for study questions, advice on enrolments and timetables, student cards and reading material, while Learning Connection will continue to provide support services such as language and learning development, counselling, careers, disability and international student services.
For more information about U Week or other UniLife activities, phone Liam Carter on (08) 8302 2878 or visit the UniLife website.