14th May 2012

It's 2012. The Capocalypse is upon us and there's only one more week until it's all over! Tickets are going fast so get in to it now!

The OUSA (aka Otago University Students' Association) brings you more comedy, crack ups and oooohh too sooooon!

Over two weeks you'll have a chance to see the legendary Otago University Capping Show! It's the worlds second longest ...running capping revue, it sells out every year and omg it's 2012... will this be the last?

They tell us it's the Capocalypse... What will happen to Uni? Zombies? Campus Watch? Are the two even different?

Celebrate the end of the world with a script and sketches all written, directed and acted out by our own students.

Warning Content may offend.

Tickets available from the OUSA Main Office and http://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz

Students $15
Public $20

Doors open 7:15pm every night, and limited door sales are available (CASH ONLY). [more]

2nd May 2012

OUSA Looks to Improve Clubs and Societies Centre Building

In a paper released today the Otago University Students' Association indicates its plans to spend in the order of half a million dollars on projects aiming to renovate and improve the OUSA Clubs & Societies Centre on Albany Street.

The paper states that 'These projects have accumulated over some time. The OUSA wants to understand student and wider university community priorities before finalizing a project'.

The project includes small improvements to the aesthetics but has a focus on usability and safety as the association looks to extend the life of the building and encourage continued student engagement with the popular facility.

"Students love our Clubs and Societies Centre and we want to make sure we keep it up to date and relevant for them" said OUSA President Logan Edgar.

In 2010 the University of Otago Quality Advancement Unit conducted a survey into OUSA Services (n=391, margin of error of +/-4.9% at the 95% confidence level). In that survey students rated Recreation Services provided through the Clubs and Societies Centre. The results showed that 83% of students use the services, 81% believe they are important and 82% are satisfied with the services.

"In this project there are some upgrades of space, a project to make bookings easier through an on-line accessible reservations system, and safety and comfort work," said Logan Edgar.

After recent discussions the student executive have also put forward possible additions that are deemed to be important including; Non slip flooring in the sauna area, sound proofing, dance room ventilation and improvements to the lift for tradesperson safety and access.

"Students keep asking if the OUSA is buying Carisbrook. All I can say is that requires a due diligence process and there may be an update during Capping Show next week. In the mean time we need to focus on getting our current assets up to speed," said Logan Edgar.

The OUSA is asking students of Otago and the Dunedin public who also use the facility for feedback on the Centre and the proposed changes, either via a submission or as part of a discussion meeting to be held on the 8th of May 11am - noon at the Centre.

See 'view file' for the official paper... [view file]

Converse Battle of the Bands!

Oh yes yes yes it's back and here's your chance to propel your band in to Dunedin glory, score yourself sweet Converse gear (even for just being in the audience) and win money, branded band gear from local boys Konstruct clothing, recording time from the University of Otago Music Dept. and advertising from our very own Radio One.

It's all held at the lovely Re:Fuel (seen how epic those new 'torlets' are?) and it grows every year, hence why we have so many heats! THe OUSA Battle of the Bands this year is ready to get your band out in front of the Dunedin crowd and give you the chance to win some sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet prizes for you and ya fans!

Here's the deal:

There are four heats, (held weekly on a Friday - 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May), and one final, (held Saturday 26th May), all held at Re:fuel from 9pm.

Each band has 10 minutes to impress the three judges. Bands are judged using five categories, (Stage presence, Crowd appreciation, Musical/technical ability, Originality, and X factor).

Entry Forms must have been received by OUSA by 4:30pm on Thursday 26th April 2012.
Find the form here... http://ousa.org.nz/events/battle-of-the-bands/

*There must be at least one 2012 OUSA/OPSA student in your band.*

Prizes:
1st prize includes $650, 6 x hoodies and 6 x t shirts printed with band logo from Konstruct, a years worth of Converse shoes for each band member, 8 hours recording time at Albany St music studios, plus an advertising campaign on Radio 1!

2nd prize is $350 & advertising on Radio 1!

3rd prize is $150 & advertising on Radio 1!

PLUS FOR THE FANS:
Every night Converse will be giving away 3 pairs of Chuck Taylors and for the Final night one person will walk away with a years worth of Converse kicks, that's a new pair every 3 months!

All thanks to the lovely people at OUSA (aw shucks), Converse, Otago University Music Department, Konstruct Clothing (get your branded gears) and our radio station on campus bringing you the best of every genre and the haps around campus Radio One 91fm. [more]

Lost Property

Make sure you pop in to OUSA for your lost stuff. We returned 4 laptops to their owners in March alone, so if you've lost something, or if you find someone's lost property, come in and see us. We love to reunite owners with their lost stuff!
OUSA Lost Property is located at the OUSA Main Office, 640 Cumberland St, opposite the Otago Museum / underneath Radio One.

21st March 2012

Congratulations to OUSA's new executive additions; Jonathon Rowe as Administrative Vice President, Ding (Yi) Ding as International Students' Officer, Angus McDonald as Campaigns Officer and Juana Diesling as Colleges Officer.
Thank you to all of those who took the time to vote in the by-election.