Official Freshers Guide 2014

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Saturday 13th September Meet your F Team! They’re here to help you – a merry army of current students who know exactly what it’s like to be starting Uni. You won’t miss them – they’ll be out and about on campus all week in their pink t-shirts so stop them and say hi! 10am until 5pm, Everywhere! Welcome to Halls F Team members, Union Officers and staff will be on hand to help you move in and let you know about everything you need for Freshers Week! 10am until 4pm, Halls of Residence Everything you need in one place! Don’t miss your chance to get everything you need to make the most of Freshers 2014 – get your event tickets, pick up your pre-ordered F Pass and Freshers challenge T-Shirt, buy your Union Flexi-Meal Deal package, NUS Extra card and your Stirling Uni Hoodie! 10am until 5pm, Atrium Your Union Pop into your Union to check out what’s on offer! We’re open for food, a Starbucks coffee or even a cold beer. Plus we’ll be showing the very best live sport during the day including Arsenal v Man City, Liverpool v Aston Villa and the Madrid derby! 11am onwards, The Union Pre-club fun! Studio is the single greatest place to meet new people, so come along and relax in your Union! Pop in ahead of joining us for the Freshers UV Party. 8pm until 2am, The Union/Studio Freshers 2014 Launch Event Freshers UV Party! Put on your best neon outfits, wear your white Freshers challenge t-shirts and get ready to Glow as you join us for the official kick-off to Freshers 2014! Get your face painted by our FREE UV face painters. Grab your glowsticks and enjoy the latest tunes smashing the dancefloor whilst confetti and CO2 cannons launch Freshers 2014 in style! Be warned: get there early to avoid missing out as queues are legendary! 10pm until 3am, The Union/Envy £6 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Sunday 14th September Union Welcome – Meet the Sabbaticals! Join your sabbaticals in Studio and get to know the officers that will be running your Union this year – this is your chance to ask them about sports clubs, societies, volunteering, your course and so much more! 12noon onwards Studio Freshers Bags 2014 Everybody wants one! They are the must have item for Freshers Week 2014 – rammed with freebies, student discounts and even a handy Union Wallplanner, you’ll want to grab one before they’re all gone. There’s even a few extra surprise prizes in some of the bags – will you be a winner?! Pop along to the Union welcome sessions to get yours! 12noon onwards, The Union/Studio Grab your tickets before they’re gone! Missed out on the first night of Freshers?! Don’t make the same mistake again – head down to the Atrium to snap up those last remaining tickets for Freshers events – you only get one Freshers Week! 10am until 5pm, Atrium Need anything for your room/kitchen/flat? Head to the environmental hub to check out our great collection of free pre-loved home ware and textbooks! While you’re there, you can find out all about the exciting environmental projects we run throughout the year. 11am until 4pm, The Green + Blue Space Your home of Live Sport Studio is your place to head if you want to see all the latest sporting action. Today’s action include Rio Ferdinand’s return to Old Trafford as his QPR side taken on Manchester United. Watch it in HD! 4pm, The Union/Studio Freshers Back to School ft. S Club 7’s Bradley & Tina! Don your old school tie and dot on some fake freckles for the BIGGEST fancy dress night of the year! Don’t miss an exclusive DJ set from S Club 7’s Bradley & Tina. Featuring the very best cheesy tunes all night long! Also, don’t miss the Snaparazzi Photo Booth – free photos!! 10pm until 2am, The Union/Envy £6 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Monday 15th September Freshers Freebie Fayre! The Freebie Fayre is not to be missed! With lots of cool promo items, free pizza from your Freshers Week sponsor Dominos, student deals and discounts galore! Come along early and find out how you can save on all those student essentials and find the best student friendly organisations! Also don’t forget to check out the freecycle section in the Green + Blue Space. 9am until 4pm, The Atrium Poster Sale Looking for something to cover up the breeze block in your room?! Pop along and grab the latest band, movie and art related posters at the lowest prices around. 10am until 6pm, The Atrium Studio Lunch Start as you mean to go on! Come along and sample the lunchtime specials on offer in Studio. We can highly recommend the macaroni cheese and chips! 12noon onwards, The Union/Studio International Students Welcome Event Following the welcome event held by the University in the Macrobert, International Students are invited to a welcome event in the Union – with some drinks, snacks and a chance to meet your Officer team, it’s a great way to find out what the Union offers for International students! 7pm until 8pm,The Union/Underground The famous Studio Pub Quiz – hosted by Your Sabbaticals! Join Your Union Sabbatical Officers as they launch the first Pub Quiz of the year! With great questions and prizes, it’s the perfect way to start your night. Get there early to grab a seat! 9pm until 11pm, The Union/Studio Free Ibiza Classics ft. Basshunter! The Union proudly presents the dance DJ sensation Basshunter! With an exclusive performance and DJ set, this is set to be a night you’ll not want to miss! Featuring the very best summer floorfillers, make sure you get your tickets early! 10pm until 3am, The Union/Envy £8 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Tuesday 16th September Clubs & Socs Fayre Featuring all the Club and joining info you will ever need! Pop along and meet all of our current Clubs & Societies and find out how you can get involved or even how to set up your own club! It’s also your chance to get your Clubs & Socs membership and sign up for clubs. 10am until 4pm, Atrium Re-tail therapy Need a break from the hustle and bustle in the Atrium? Pop into the environmental hub for some freecycling and you might just find that pot/cup/textbook you need. Open all week. 11am until 4pm, The Green + Blue Space Freshers Meet & Greet Not living on campus? Looking to meet some new people? Why not pop down to the Meet & Greet to find some new fellow Freshers and sample the best Starbucks coffee and cakes! 5pm until 8pm, Deeper Underground Free Karaoke Introducing Studio’s weekly Karaoke session – check it out! Fancy coming along and having your turn to perform? Enjoy the best in campus talent live in Studio. 10pm until 1am, The Union/Studio Free THE Freshers FOAM Party…get ready to get WET! The biggest, the messiest and the most famous Foam Party in the world returns to the Union for Freshers Week! Get your summer gear on and get ready to be up to your ears in Foam whilst enjoying the biggest summer tunes! Top tip – wear appropriate footwear/clothing!! 10pm until 3am , The Union/Envy £6 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Wednesday 17th September Freshers Fayre Sports Union Bazaar Head to the Sports Centre to visit over 40 Sports Union clubs and find out what’s on offer and how you can take part! It’s also where you can get that all important Sports Union membership for the year. 10am until 4pm, Sports Centre Charity & Volunteering Fayre Volunteering is a great way to make the most of your time here at Stirling! Come and explore our Volunteering Fayre to discover what opportunities are out there - both on and off campus - how you can get involved and what to expect in return for giving up a little bit of your time. With lots of different organisations to talk to, there’s going to be something for everyone! 10am until 4pm , Atrium Freshers Ceilidh Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or don’t know your left from your right, a traditional Scottish Ceilidh is something not to be missed! Join us for the first ever Freshers Ceilidh and get ready to dance! 8pm-10pm, Stirling Court Hotel (on campus) £3 for F Pass holders, £5 without Winter Is Coming... Envy will be transformed into the North as Game of Thrones legend Hodor (Kristian Nairn) brings an exclusive DJ set just for Freshers 2014! A must for all, Kristian is not only a star of the hit show but an experienced and much sought after DJ in his own right! *Tickets for this event will sell out quickly so get them whilst you can* 10pm until 3am, The Union/Envy £8 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Thursday 18th September Campaign Fayre The big day is here! Yes? No? Undecided? Voters across the country will be casting their vote on the Independence referendum. Come along and find out from the respective campaigns and learn more about priority campaigns for the Union for the coming year. 10am until 4pm, Atrium Pizza time! You’ll quickly discover that Studio is your campus home – why not spend some time enjoying a tasty Stone Willy’s Pizza and kicking back to the latest chart hits in HD?! 3pm-9pm, The Union/Studio Paws Against Stress Your first few days away from home can be stressful (and let’s not mention the referendum/hangover/lack of sleep) so come and relax with our Canine volunteers. Therapet bring dogs for you to pet, hug and play with so get your tickets from 10am in the Atrium (Thursday only) for this one off event! 4pm-6pm, The Union/Envy Free Open Mic Night Launch Join your Open Mic host Calum as we celebrate the best in student music – come along, have a listen or take part – it’s all about you. 9pm until 1am, The Union/Studio Free Alternative Night ft. Prides DJ set and Voltage Join the hottest new talent Prides as they bring a different vibe to Envy. Following them, your very own Rock Society introduce Voltage – their bi-weekly Rock Night held in the Union – something for everyone! Make sure you don’t miss it. 10pm until 3am, The Union/Envy £6 *F Pass entry time 11pm* Indyref All-Nighter! After a historic day of voting, join the campaign teams in Studio through the night ahead of the announcement of the Referendum vote! Studio will be open through the night for you to watch all the latest news and reaction! All night! The Union/Studio Free



Friday 19th September Student Life Day Your Students’ Union is here to Make Students’ Lives Better. At the end of the first week you might just be finding out what you don’t know. Come along to the Atrium to find out more about what the Union offers, how to get involved and discover more about Stirling (where to go and what to do) or just how to make the best of your time here as a student. Our friendly Union Officers and staff will be there, along with many University services, with fun and games (and prizes) and information stalls and to get your feedback on your Freshers Week. 10am until 4pm, Atrium Friday chill out It’s been a long week…..so why not pop down to Deeper Underground for a Starbucks coffee and cake and relax on with your new mates? 9.30am until 9pm, The Union/Underground Green + Blue Fashion Show Have a peek into the world of eco chic this Fresher’s Week. Enter into the raffle to win your favourite piece in the show. Whether you want to dress for Uni, work or a party, we’ve got it all! 3pm until 4pm, Atrium AirTV Film Quiz Introducing the legendary AirTV Pub Quiz. Join the team from AirTV as they host their very special Freshers edition of their weekly Film Quiz! 8pm until 10pm, The Union/Studio Free Hot Dub Time Machine Get ready for a journey – a journey through music history! The incredible Hot Dub Time Machine finally arrives in Stirling. This audio/visual treat, fresh from a sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival, is like nothing you will ever have experienced! Don’t miss out. 10pm until 2am, The Union/Envy £8 *F Pass entry time 11pm*



Saturday 20th September Studio Saturdays There’s nowhere better to spend your Saturday afternoon than chilling in the Union! Come and catch up on all the latest sporting action, relax with your mates, enjoy a drink and grab something to eat. The Union features all the best in live football so make sure you make Studio the place to watch your team! Featuring live HD action of QPR v Stoke City and West Ham v Liverpool. 11am until 8pm, The Union/Studio X Factor It’s the biggest show on TV – so don’t miss the action! Catch the latest episode of X Factor in the Union and have some fun ahead of the massive night ahead! Early evening, The Union/Studio Paint Party 2014! Freshers Week gets messy.....really messy! Get ready for the Freshers 2014 Paint Party. Enjoy the latest tunes whilst getting gunged in neon Paint. Please ensure you wear suitable clothing/shoes for this one-off experience! 10pm – 3am, The Union/Envy £6 *F Pass entry time 11pm* For all the latest information, visit us online at: www.stirlingstudentsunion.com www.facebook.com/officialfreshers2014 Twitter: @stirlingunion Instagram: @stirlingunion



Sunday 21st September X Rated Hypnotist Acari! You won’t believe your eyes as Acari, Master Hypnotist, works his magic on willing volunteers and takes them on a journey they’ll never forget. This really has to be seen to be believed! Be warned though, this show is X rated and not for the easily shocked! Tickets are strictly limited so make sure you get yours before they’re gone. 8pm, Macrobert (on campus) £6 *F Pass entry time 7.30pm* Studio Sessions Your Freshers DJ Andy Gault, give a special sneak peek of our brand new Studio Sessions (every Wednesday) with a DJ set in Studio following Acari! 10pm, The Union/Studio Free

Monday 22nd September Comedy Central with Seann Walsh & guests! Laugh goodbye to Freshers 2014 with some of the best comedians in the country. Featuring Stirling alumni Stuart Mitchell, the Improveeters plus your headline act, Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week regular Seann Walsh! 8pm Macrobert (on campus) £8 *F Pass entry time 7.30pm* TOP FRESHERS 2014 TIPS FROM YOUR UNION SABBATICALS! Amy – Union President: president.union@stir.ac.uk – Get active! Your Union is by students for students – come get involved and shape your student experience at Stirling! Lauren – VP Education: education.union@stir.ac.uk – When travelling from town by bus, learn the difference between the 54 and the 54A to avoid a round trip! Lauren – VP Communities: communities.union@stir.ac.uk – make sure you pop down to Studio on Monday nights for your chance for Ultimate Glory in the Union Pub Quiz! Chris – Sports President: sports.union@stir.ac.uk – if you’re not directly involved in a match on a Wednesday afternoon, get down to the Sports Centre and help cheer on your Uni teams! If you’re stuck about anything its best to ask so get in touch with YOUR Union – get in touch: theunion@stir.ac.uk



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