Freshers 2010

Official Freshers Lanyard 2010

Your Students’ Union t: 01786 46 7166 f: 01786 46 7190 e: theunion@stir.ac.uk w: www.stirlingstudentsunion.com a: The Robbins Centre, The University of Stirling FK9 4LA

Saturday 11th September Welcome to Halls F Team members and Union Officers 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 2010 – order your NUS Extra card, pick up your pre-ordered F Pass and Freshers challenge T-Shirt, buy your Freshers 2010 event tickets and get your Stirling Uni Hoodie!

10am until 5pm Atrium

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’ll not miss them – they’ll be out and about on campus so stop them and say hi! They’ll be dishing out our official Freshers 2010 lanyards as well so track them down!

10am until 5pm Everywhere!

Your Union Pop into your Union to check out what’s on offer! We’re open for food, a Starbuck’s coffee or even a cold beer.

Plus we’ll be showing the very best live football action during the day.

11am onwards The Union

Pre-nightclub 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 Launch Party.

7pm until 3am The Union

Freshers 2010 Launch Event Freshers UV Bubbles Party – Let’s ‘Glow’ crazy!

Put on your best neon outfits, get ready to Glow and join us for the official kick-off to Freshers 2010! Bring your glowsticks and listen to the latest floorfillers.

Be warned: get there early to avoid missing out as queues are legendary!

9pm until 3am The Union £5

Sunday 12th September Union Welcome Visit your Union and check out all that’s on offer, find out how to join up the Sports Union and Clubs or simply grab a Starbuck’s coffee or some tasty treats!

After Welcome Talks The Union

Freshers Bags 2010 Everybody wants one! They are the must have item for Freshers Week 2010 – rammed with freebies, student discounts and even a handy Wallplanner, you’ll want to grab one before they’re all gone. Pop along to the Union welcome sessions to get yours!

11am until 2pm The Union

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

Live Football The Union is the best place to catch the live football action so grab a seat, enjoy some lunch and cheer your team on!

All day The Union

Back 2 Skool...Guilty Pleasures...sponsored by VK Don your old school tie or socks! Prizes for best outfits so smile for the cameras. Free lollies for all and the very best party tunes all night long. Also, don’t miss the VK Promo team!!

9pm until 2am The Union £5

Monday 13th September Freshers Freebie Fayre The Freebie Fayre is not to be missed! With lots of cool promo items and student discounts galore, come and find out how you can save on all those student essentials!

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

International Students Welcome Events In conjunction with the University and Stirling Council, the Union is delighted to be hosting the official welcome for all International Students. Following this, the Union’s own International Students Officer hosts a fun-filled Pub Quiz before continuing the party in Studio!

7pm until late The Union

Live Football Don’t miss the live football action in your Union.

7.30pm until 10pm The Union

The one and only RAG Pub Quiz Not to be missed! Come and Pub Quiz for your chance to local charities at the same 10pm until 1am The

take part in the new look RAG win prizes and raise money for time.

Union

Wideboys featuring Majestic…sponsored by Bacardi Top remixers the Wideboys (Ministry of Sound Addicted to Bass) drop in to mix the very latest top tunes in an exclusive DJ set - *plus* don’t miss a live performance from ‘In the VIP’ partner Majestic!

9pm until 3am The Union £4

Tuesday 14th September Freshers Fayre

Clubs & Socs Day

Featuring all the Club information and signup info you could ever need! Pop along and meet all the current clubs on offer and find out how you can get involved or even find out how to set up your own club!

10am until 4pm Atrium

Clubs on Show Don’t miss the activities going on all day from the various Clubs and Socs as they showcase a selection of their activities for you.

12noon until 6pm The Union

Women’s Group Self-Defence Classes An introduction to the free self defence course available in the Union. All are welcome. Have fun,get fit and stay safe!

2pm The Union

Live Football Don’t miss the start of live Champions League action in Studio – come cheer on your team!

7.30pm until 10pm The Union

Karaoke Forget X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent! This is your chance to shine. Your host Kai presents the legendary Studio Karaoke night!

10pm until 1am The Union

Transmission...sponsored by Kopparberg Stirling’s best live music night! Don’t miss the exclusive DJ Set from the incredible Charlotte from the Subways, plus live performances from French Wives and Rachel Sermanni!

9pm until 3am The Union £4

Wednesday 15th 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! *PLUS* Don’t miss the action as Clubs showcase their activities in the Atrium all day!

10am until 4pm Sports Centre/Atrium

Mature & Postgraduate Students Welcome event Union officers host a welcome event for all Mature students and Postgraduate students in Underground so come along and find out more about the year ahead!

2pm until 3.30pm The Union

Wii in Studio Why not pop in for a game of Mario Kart in Studio? It’s free and it’s fun. Result.

2pm until 7pm The Union

Live Football The Champions League continues and we’ll have the best live action for you to enjoy.

7.30pm until 10pm The Union

Play...Atomic Foam Party….sponsored by Bacardi Launching our brand new Wednesday night….Play!

Slap on your biohazard gear and suit up! See the Union transformed for a unique not to be missed experience. **Warning** - this will get messy!

Check out the Bacardi Bar, enjoy Track request with DJ Kev and make sure you’re in with a chance to win amazing giveaways!

9pm until 3am The Union £5

‘Buy your NUS Extra card online and start saving now!’ www.nusextra.co.uk

Thursday 16th September Volunteering Day Employability is a vital part of being a student and what better way to add to your CV than by taking up some volunteering opportunities?!

Pop along to the Atrium to find out what’s on offer and how you can sign up!

10am until 4pm The Union

Disabled Students Group Welcome The Disabled Students Group will be hosting a welcome session in the Union for anyone to come along and find out about the work of the Group.

5pm Clubs Meeting Room

Live Football It’s on to Europa League action and as ever, the Union is the best place to catch it all!

7.30pm until 10pm The Union

Rock & Roll Bingo Join your host Raychel for an introduction to the phenomenon that is Rock & Roll Bingo. With prizes to be won and fun to be had, it’ll soon become a staple in your Thursday night schedule!

10pm until 1am The Union

Rock Night Launch...sponsored by Relentless The Rock Society present the very best in Metal, Punk, Ska and more! Showcasing the weekly Rock Night – don’t miss it.

Don’t miss your chance to win exclusive prizes with Relentless including gig tickets...for a year!!

9pm until 3am The Union £2

Friday 17th September Fairtrade Friday Join us to celebrate and promote everything from Fairtrade to ethical and environmental issues.

10am until 4pm Atrium

Global Poverty Project The Global Poverty Project exists to increase the number and effectiveness of people taking action to end extreme poverty and shows how you with a few simple actions can help bring about a solution. 1.4 Billion Reasons is not after your money. The presentation explains how your everyday actions – in what you learn, say, buy, give and do – can be connected to the ending of extreme poverty. Small actions in your life can create big opportunities for the world’s poorest.

2pm until 4pm Lecture Theatre 2V1/Atrium

Friday chill out It’s been a long week...so why not pop down to the Long Bar for some curly fries, a game of pool and comfy sofas to relax on with your new mates? Sorted.

11am until 3pm The Union

Snowsports Rail Jam 2010 Tons of snow, top skiers, snowboarders and the best in pumping tunes, outdoor bar and BBQ to accompany it all.

Sounds good eh!?

Open to the public, this event will take place at Pathfoot and has to be seen to be believed.

7pm until 10pm Pathfoot

Snowsports Rail Jam After Party...sponsored by Eristoff Following the incredible Rail Jam, celebrate at the awesome after party with all the participants. Plus, we’ll even have snow in the Union! Plus, don’t miss your chance to win your very own Snowboard and grab some awesome prize giveaways!!

9pm until 3am The Union £3

Saturday 18th September Studio Saturdays There’s nowhere better to spend your Saturday afternoon than chilling in the Union! Pop in and catch up on all the latest sporting action and relax with your mates.

11am until 7pm The Union

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

The biggest night of Freshers Week!

Dance Nation + the Cut Up Boys!!

Ministry of Sound’s Dance Nation comes to Stirling and transforms the Union into a Dance Nation Zone! Featuring an amazing live DJ set from Bass Slammers and a live performance from dance sensation Porchia. *PLUS* – an exclusive DJ set from MOS mash up legends the CUT UP BOYS. Prizes and giveways/Track request/Bacardi Bar *Buy your tickets as soon as you can as this night is expected to sell out FAST!* 9pm until 3am The Union £7

Freshers 2010 extended…….!

We have so much planned for you, we couldn’t fit it all into one single week...so here are the highlights to look out for as Freshers 2010 extends further – and remember, F Pass holders get access to all these events included!

Sunday 19th September Open Mic Night Join your host Andy for the awesome Open Mic Night. Pop along and enjoy the show or why not take part? It’s open for all.

10pm until 1am The Union FREE

Monday 20th September Comedy in the Union Live comedy banter from StuWho? Plus special guests Elaine Malcolmson; Matthew Winning; Stewart Mitchell and Sarah May Philo.

10pm until 1am The Union £3

Tuesday 21st September Transmission…..Unplugged Join us for a stripped down live music night. Featuring an acoustic set from Stevie & The Moon plus very special guests.

9pm until 2am The Union £2

Wednesday 22nd September Play...Gleeks!

Live performance from the Glee Club – the hottest property in the UK right now! Don’t miss the SU Cheerleaders v Dance@SU dance off.

Dress to impress to win prizes galore. Featuring the very finest tunes with DJ Kev. 9pm until 3am The Union The Union £3

Thursday 23rd September Rock on...!

Fresh from their Freshers Week Launch, Rock Soc are back to rawk you! Come and join the mosh pit.

9pm until 2am The Union The Union £1

Friday 24th September Alter:Ego Stirling University's brand new alternative club night. All the best in indie, electro, punk, ska and alternative music – you choose the playlist!!

10pm until 2am The Union £1 PLUS!

Give It a Go Week Monday 20th – Friday 24th September 2010 This is your chance to take part in a whole host of Club and Sports Union activity to see if it’s for you. Full details on activities and times will be available during Freshers Week so make sure you check for full details.

For all the very latest information, visit us on www.stirlingstudentsunion.com, find us on Facebook (Stirling Students’ Union) and follow us on Twitter (@stirlinguni)