Saturday 8th 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’ll not miss them – they’ll be out and about on campus all week so stop them and say hi! They’ll be dishing out our Official Freshers 2012 lanyards as well so track them down! 10am until 5pm Everywhere! 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 2012 – 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 get 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 International Football including Scotland v Serbia during the day. 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. 7pm until 2am The Union/Studio Freshers 2012 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 2012! Get your face painted by our FREE UV face painter. Grab your glowsticks and listen to the latest tunes smashing the dancefloor! Be warned: get there early to avoid missing out as queues are legendary! 10pm until 3am The Union/Envy £5
Sunday 9th September Union Welcome Visit your Union and check out all that’s on offer, find out how to join the Sports Union and Clubs or simply grab a Starbucks coffee or some tasty treats! After Welcome Talks The Union Freshers Bags 2012 Everybody wants one! They are the must have item for Freshers Week 2012 – rammed with freebies, student discounts and even a handy Union 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 Skool’s Out……. Don your old school tie or socks for the biggest fancy dress night of the year! Prizes for best outfits so smile for the cameras! Featuring the very best cheesy tunes all night long – Headmaster’s orders! Also, don’t miss the Snaparazzi Photo Booth – free photos and the chance to win the complete Friends DVD Box set!! 10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £5
Monday 10th September Freshers Freebie Fayre The Freebie Fayre is not to be missed! With lots of cool promo items, free Pizza 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 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 RAG Pub Quiz Join your Raise and Give team 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 Freshers Live 2012 The Union proudly presents the best in new Scottish music – featuring The Little Kicks, The Masses, former X Factor Leon Jackson (back with a new soulful sound), David Devereux and Mark Hogg! 10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £5
Tuesday 11th September Clubs & Socs Fayre Featuring all the Club information and signup info you could ever need! Pop along and meet over 40 of our current clubs & societies on offer 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 card. 10am until 4pm Atrium Live Football Don’t miss the live FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Studio – including Scotland v Macedonia! 8pm until 10pm The Union/Studio Karaoke Introducing Studio’s weekly Karaoke session – come and check it out! Fancy coming along and having your turn to perform? Come along and enjoy the best in campus talent live in Studio. 10pm until 1am The Union/Studio 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 floorfillers! 10pm until 3am The Union/Envy £5
Wednesday 12th 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 Freshers Fayre – Sports Action in the Atrium! Join our Student Union President for a host of games and entertainment including badminton, soft tennis, ten-pin bowling, table tennis and more. Give them a try and then head down to the Sports Union Bazaar. PLUS – don’t miss Wolanski’s Pole Fitness who will be there to show you a different and exciting way to get fit! Also check out Reckye-A-Bike who will be on hand to promote bike hire - do your bit for the environment! 10am until 4pm Atrium Pizza time! You’ll quickly discover that Studio is your campus home – why not spend some time enjoying a tasty Pizza and kicking back to the latest chart hits in HD?! 3pm-9pm The Union/Studio Vernon Kay Freshers Party 2012! Join the UK’s top TV and Radio presenter, Vernon Kay, as he brings the best in new tunes to Stirling – just for you! He’ll be joined by Stirling resident DJ Kevin Howourth. Make sure you don’t miss what is set to be one of the highlights of Freshers Week 2012! *Tickets for this event will sell out quickly so get them whilst you can* 10pm until 3am The Union/Envy £8
Thursday 13th September Volunteering & Charity Day Interested in Volunteering opportunities? Want to find out about local and national charitable organisations? If so, then come along to the Atrium during the day to meet and speak directly to specific organisations which you can get involved with. 10am until 4pm Atrium Relentless…. Are you? Head down to the Atrium where the lovely people from Relentless will be doing some free sampling for you to enjoy – the Union is proud to provide Relentless on tap so why not try next time you’re in Studio? 12noon The Atrium Wii will Rock You! Join the Rock Society in Studio for a game of Guitar Hero to get you in the mood for Voltage! 4pm until 7pm The Union/Studio Open Mic Night launch Join your Open Mic host Mark 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 Voltage with Benji Webbe (Skindred) DJ Set sponsored by Relentless The Rock Society present the very best in Metal, Punk, Ska and more as they launch their weekly night, Voltage! Their very special guest for the night is none other than Benji Webbe, front man of Skindred, who will be on hand to show his skills on the decks. Showcasing Stirling’s biggest and best weekly Rock Night – don’t miss it. 10pm until 3am The Union/Envy £4
Friday 14th September Making Students’ Lives Better The Union is here to provide you with the best possible learning experience whilst at University. Come along to the Atrium to find out from Officers about plans for the year ahead including how you can become involved in the work of the Union! 10am until 4pm Atrium See the Olympic Torch! Powerade will be on campus and they’re bringing a 2012 Olympic torch with them – if you’re lucky, you might even get to hold it and have your picture taken!! 12noon Atrium Friday chill out It’s been a long week…..so why not pop down to Underground for a Starbucks coffee and cake or maybe a game of pool and comfy sofas to relax on with your new mates? 9am until 9pm The Union AirTV Film Quiz Introducing the legendary Union 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 Ground Level Beats Presenting the very best in Dupstep & Electro. Featuring DJ Conner McCabe, T in the Park headliner Teklo and Beatboxer IntensiT. 10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £4
Saturday 15th 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, relax with your mates and enjoy a drink and something to eat. The Union features all the best in live football so make sure you make Studio the place to watch your team! 11am until 7pm 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 The Freshers Bash 2012 with Jameela Jamil & Maybe Gaga! Join TV & Radio star Jameela Jamil as she spins the latest chart tunes! Plus – don’t miss an incredible performance from Europe’s top Lady Gaga tribute, Maybe Gaga! Plus – the Snaparazzi Photo Booth returns for even more free snaps with your new mates – and the chance to win an 8GB Ipod Nano! Plus – DJ Kevin Howourth will also be on hand for the latest floorfillers *Tickets for this event will sell out quickly so get them whilst you can* 10pm – 3am The Union/Envy £7
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Sunday 16th 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! Tickets are strictly limited so make sure you get yours before they’re gone. 9pm until 1am The Union/Envy £5
Monday 17th September Comedy Central with Josh Widdicombe & guests! Laugh goodbye to Freshers 2012 with some of the best comedians in the country. Featuring Scottish star Chris Forbes, Stirling alumni Jon Greenaway, the SUDS Improv Team and straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 cats regular, Josh Widdicombe! 8pm – 12am The Union/Envy £7
TOP FRESHERS 2012 TIPS FROM YOUR UNION SABBATICALS! Things To Do & Things To Avoid Get lost in a foam party! Discover free condoms, dams and lube in the Union and don’t catch STI’s!! Join a crazy Club or Sports Team. Try not to get so drunk you confuse people’s noses with door handles! Be cool, not that person in Freshers Week. Drink a pink of water before bed to avoid the dreaded hangover. If you’re stuck about anything its best to ask so get in touch with YOUR Union – get in touch: theunion@stir.ac.uk Sam – President – Mr Suit, general issues, anything political: president.union@stir.ac.uk Christina – Education and Engagement – the sexy stuff, course issues, equality geek: education.union@stir.ac.uk Jamie – Activities and Development – Banter sab, clubs and socs, getting a job: development.union@stir.ac.uk Chris – Sports Union – throw the ball catch the ball, coaching, always in kit: sports.union@stir.ac.uk