Check out our upcoming events!
Society Fair
Stop by the Pit on Thursday January 16th 11:00AM-2:00PM to check out our awesome societies! Here you can connect with people with similar interests, learn more about societies, and even join a society.
Pool Tournament
Play pool to win some awesome prizes like a pair of Beats Studio 3 headphones, JBL portable speaker, and Caper Convenience snack basket! Registration is required and will open on Thursday January 2nd. Click the link to register! https://forms.gle/LAsPwqoXRmSLZbad8
Jersey Night DJ Party
Grab your friends and join us for a sports-themed party event with DJ Brian Toomey! All students who attend the event will be entered to win a CBU Students’ Union themed jersey. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting December 27th, and in-person starting January 6th at Caper Convenience, Caper Cafe, and the Students’ Union front desk. Students looking to purchase alcoholic beverages will be required to bring their student ID and 2 government IDs for entry into the event. Those under 19 or who do not wish to purchase alcoholic beverages will require their student ID and 1 government ID. Buy tickets online here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jersey-night-dj-party-tickets-1126169736999?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Centres Expo
Get to know the Students’ Union building by visiting our Student Centres. To find us, take the elevator across from the CBU Bookstore up to the second floor. Students who visit all 4 Student Centres will be entered to win a $500 tuition waiver or 1 of 2 Apple Watches.
Small Appliance Bingo
Play bingo for a chance to win small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, air-fryers, TVs, and more! No registration necessary.
New Student Social
Calling all new students! Join CBUSU Executives in the Pit to learn about Students’ Union services, enjoy some pizza, and collect awesome swag. For new students only.
Mario Kart Tournament
Join us in the Pit for a Mario Kart Tournament, and win some awesome prizes! Prizes include a 43-inch smart TV, Apple AirPods, and Caper Convenience snack basket. Registration is required. Click the link to register! https://forms.gle/4QBbVKvhPfLprNXK9
Post-Exam Blitz Tournament
Join us for a fun-filled evening competing in your favourite games! We will have FIFA, Mortal Combat, and Pool tournaments with pizza provided and awesome prizes. Sign-up here while spots last! https://www.cbusu.ca/blitz-tournament
Pride Week
Pride Week is taking place from March 11th - 14th on campus! Don’t miss out on the great events we have planned such as Pottery Painting, Queer Social/Trivia, Arts and Crafts and a Two Spirit Talking Circle presented by the Pride and Ally Centre!
For more information about each event, please locate the event on the cbusu.ca/events page.
Women's Support Group
Join us in the Women’s Centre on Thursday, March 7th from 11:45am - 12:45pm for a Women’s Support Group.
This event is free to attend and no registration is required.
Women's Hangout
Join us for a Women’s Hangout presented by the Students’ Union Women’s Centre and the Nursing Society!
Taking place in The Pit on March 6th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, the Women’s Hangout will include bracelet making and live entertainment!
No sign up is required and this event is free to attend.
Virtual Paint Night
Join us online for Virtual Paint Night presented by the Students’ Union Women’s Centre! This event is taking place on Tuesday, March 5th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Microsoft Teams.
Registration is required for this event. To sign up, send an email to su_womenscentre@cbu.ca
Spots are limited and painting supplies will be provided free of charge.
Movie Night
Come join us in The Pit on Monday, March 4th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a movie night!
This event is free to attend and fee mocktails and pizza will be served.
Yoga
Join us for Yoga on Friday, march 1st in the Yvonne Levert Suite from 11:40am - 12:40pm.
This yoga session will be instructed by Tejaswini and is free for students to attend.
Watercolor Painting Workshop
Get creative with us at the Watercolor Painting Workshop presented by the Ekkian Indigenous Centre!
This event is taking place on Friday, March 1st from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Executive Boardroom located in the Student’s Union Building.
Sign up is required. To register, please follow the link provided:
Waves of Change: Bystander Intervention Training
Join us one Thursday, February 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Dingwall Boardroom for Waves of Change: Bystander Intervention Training.
Waves of Change is a peer-facilitated, evidence-based approach designed specifically for Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions that teaches participants about consent and bystander intervention skills.
This event is free to attend and no registration is required. Seats are limited and the first 15 students to arrive will receive a seat and must be on time.
Snacks will be provided for this event and all participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
Mental Wellness Booth
Stop by the Students’ Union Wall in the Cafeteria on Tuesday, February 27th from 10:00am - 12:00pm to visit the Mental Wellness Booth and grab some awesome mental health resources!
Beaded Hoop Workshop
Want to learn how to make your own beaded hoops? Join us on Friday, February 18th from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Dingwall boardroom for the Beaded Hoop Workshop presented by the Ekkian Indigenous Centre!
snacks and Supplies will be provided and sign-up is required for this event.
To sign up, please follow the link provided:
Dreamcatcher Workshop
Learn how to make your own dreamcatcher at the Dreamcatcher Workshop!
This event is taking place on Tuesday, February 13th from 11:45am - 1:15pm in the Dingwall Boardroom located in the Students’ Union Building.
This event is free to attend and no sign-up is required. the first 18 participants to arrive will be accepted.
Queer 101/Trivia
Test your knowledge at Queer 101/Trivia on Monday, February 12th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in The Pit Lounge!
This event is free for all students and Student ID must be presented to win sex toy prizes.
Galentine's Day
Join the staff of the Women’s Centre for Galentine’s Day! Happening on February 7th in The Pit from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, this event will have live entertainment and free mocktails!
Indigenous Trivia Night
Put your knowledge about Indigenous Peoples in Canada to the test on Indigenous Trivia Night!
This event is taking place on Tuesday, February 6th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in The Pit. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners!
Women's Support Group
Join us on Tuesday, February 6th from 11:45am - 12:45pm in the Women’s Centre for a Women’s Support Group with the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre.
Bowling Night
Join us on Friday, January 26th from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Lanes at Membertou for Bowling Night!
This event is free to attend and an application is required. Spots are limited and transportation is not provided. Please follow the link below to apply. A confirmation email will be sent to confirm your spot.
Consent Jeopardy
Don’t miss out on a fun-filled night of Consent Jeopardy with Vanessa Walker, the Women’s Centre and the Pride and Ally Centre! This event is taking place on Wednesday, January 24th from 6:00pm-8:00pm in The Pit.
Everyone is welcome and there’s lot of sex toys to be won!
Women's Support Group
Join us on Tuesday, January 23rd from 11:45am - 12:45pm in the Women’s Centre for a Women’s Support Group with the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre.
Self-Defense Workshop
Join us on Monday, January 22nd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Yvonne Levert Hospitality Suite (CE241) for a Women’s Self-Defense Workshop!
Sign up is required for this event. Email su_womenscentre@cbu.ca to register.
New Year's Gala
Join us on Friday, January 19th from 9:00pm - 1:00am in The Pit for the New Year’s Gala!
Tickets are $10 each and go on sale beginning January 3rd. Student ID is required to purchase a ticket.
Student ID is required upon entry. This is a 19+ event and valid Canadian government ID is required upon entry.
No bags or bottles are permitted.
Sex Toy Bingo
Join us on Thursday, January 18th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm in The Pit for Sex Toy Bingo!
Entry is free and this is a sex-positive event.
Student ID must be presented to claim prizes.
Ceiling Tile Painting
Come visit the Multicultural Hub on Wednesday, January 17th from 11:30am - 1:00pm to paint your country’s flag on a ceiling tile!
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