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Events

UVSS CLOTHING SWAP

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Ready to try out a new style? Do you have old clothes you’re looking to get rid of?

The Clothing Swap lets you do just that… and did we mention it’s free? AND no donations are required to grab some awesome clothes!

The UVSS is holding a CLOTHING SWAP!

Donations welcome – pop by to shop, donate, and maybe find your new favourite piece!

  • Drop Off Location: in front of the UVSS Director of Events office in the Board of Directors offices on March 25 – 27 from 10am to 4pm, or bring them right to the swap!

For questions, please email events@uvss.ca!

Anything leftover will be donated to a local charity.

Donation Station

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DON’T TOSS IT, DONATE IT!

The UVSS, UVic Sustainability, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Big Brothers Big Sisters are partnering up to set up a move-out Donation Drive!

Before you move out, drop off items you no longer need and make our campus more sustainable.

🕚 11:00am until 3:00pm
📅 April 16th and 23rd
📍We will be taking donations out of UVic Parking Lot #5

We Accept: Small appliances, kitchenware, gently used furniture, electronics, and clean clothing.
We will not accept: Mattresses, box springs, or liquid substances.

All donated items will be going to charities, including Habitat for Humanity!

 

 

FEM-EXPO

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FEM-EXPO (Feminist Empowerment Expo) is a bold, week-long celebration of intersectional feminism that weaves together the magic of workshops, panels, vendors, art, performances, and more!

Join us for multiple educational free events like “Intro to Hormone Therapy Panel,” “Risk Literacy for Kinksters,” and more! Or enjoy some art during our feminist art exhibit “The Hands that Build tomorrow. Peruse through our Market and Tabling Fair and buy some beautiful jewelry and trinkets or enjoy a movie and feminist discussion during our Film Festival. Don’t forget to get wet and wild for our anti-fashion variety show “Groovefest”, coming back after a 20-year hiatus!

To learn more about the events, visit: FEM-EXPO or our Instagram @uvicgem

Puppy Playtime

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Our four-legged friends are back and they want to see you! 🦮🐾

The UVSS has partnered with PATS to bring you Puppy Playtime.

🕰️ 11:30am-1:00pm

Oct 29, Nov 17, Jan 28, Feb 23, Mar 25:

📍SUB Upper Lounge

Holiday Night Market

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Welcome to the Holiday Night Market!

Join us on December 3rd from 4pm to 8pm in Vertigo to find some amazing goodies made by local vendors! Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift or just want to treat yourself, you’ll find all kinds of amazing treats here.

Tables are SOLD OUT!

Send an email to uvssgm@uvss.ca with the subject “Winter Holiday Vendor” if you’d like to be added to the waitlist.

Preventing Burnout

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Preventing Burnout

The UVSS, Peer Support Centre and and UVic Wellness Centre presents how to do University Life in a sustainable way.

Join us a for an informative session all about burnout.

This event will be hosted by counsellor Dawn Schell.

 

⏰ When: Thursday, November 20th from 4:30pm – 6pm
📍 Where: The Student Union Building in Vertigo

 

Campus Kick Off 2026

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Get ready to kick off the school year with UVSS’s biggest celebration of the year! ✨✨✨

Campus Kickoff (otherwise known as CKO) is a week-long event that brings the UVic community together to celebrate new beginnings, new friendships, and everything that makes campus life unforgettable. Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning for another incredible year, CKO is your invitation to dive into the energy, excitement, and spirit at UVic!

For one unforgettable week, campus is filled with live music, free food, games, giveaways, pop-up activities, and vibrant spaces to explore. Meet new students, talk with community members, and learn more about your new campus! The UVSS can’t wait to welcome you 🫶

The best part? Every Campus Kickoff event is completely FREE !

Find out everything you need to know here! 🎶🎵

Felicita’s Music Bingo

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Listen. Mark. WIN!
Music Bingo Live in the pub!

Head to Felicita’s every Wednesday evening for MUSIC BINGO!
Start time: 7:30PM

Free entry + Prizes!

No Pre-registration required.
19+