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OFFICIAL FRESHERS

GUIDE 2O11

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Saturday 10th 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 so stop them and say hi! They’ll be dishing out our O�cial Freshers 2011 lanyards as well so track them down!10am until 5pm Everywhere!

Welcome to HallsF Team members and Union O�cers 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 2011 – 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 UnionPop into your Union to check out what’s on o�er! We’re open for food, a Starbucks co�ee or even a cold beer. Plus we’ll be showing the very best live Football and Rugby World Cup highlights 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 Launch Party.7pm until 2am The Union/Studio

Freshers 2011 Launch Event sponsored by Tennents & Eristo�Freshers UV Launch Party!Put on your best neon out�ts, wear your white Freshers challenge t-shirts and get ready to Glow as you join us for the o�cial kick-o� to Freshers 2011! Get your face painted by our FREE UV face painter. Grab your glowsticks and listen to the latest tunes smashing the dance�oor!Be warned: get there early to avoid missing out as queues are legendary!10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £5

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Sun 11th

the union£5 entry

dress in your school gearCheesy classicson requestVK PROMO TEAM

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Sunday 11th September

Union Welcome Visit your Union and check out all that’s on o�er, �nd out how to join the Sports Union and Clubs or simply grab a Starbucks co�ee or some tasty treats! After Welcome Talks The Union

Freshers Bags 2011Everybody wants one! They are the must have item for Freshers Week 2011 – 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 �rst 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 Sport – all day long!The Union is the best place to catch the live Football and Rugby World Cup highlights so grab a seat, enjoy some grub whilst you cheer your team on!All day The Union/Studio

Back 2 Skool…….Guilty Pleasures sponsored by VKDon your old school tie or socks! Prizes for best out�ts so smile for the cameras! Free lollies for all and the very best cheesy tunes all night long – Headmaster’s orders! Also, don’t miss the VK Promo team who will be on hand with prizes and freebies galore!!10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £5

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Monday 12th September

Freshers Freebie Fayre The Freebie Fayre is not to be missed! With lots of cool promo items and student discounts galore, come and �nd out how you can save on all those student essentials!9am until 4pm The Atrium

Poster SaleLooking 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 LunchStart as you mean to go on! Come along and sample the lunchtime specials on o�er in Studio. We can highly recommend the Macaroni Cheese and Chips!12noon onwards The Union/Studio

International Students Welcome EventsIn conjunction with the University and Stirling Council, the Union is delighted to be hosting the o�cial welcome for all International Students. Following this, the Union’s own International Students O�cer hosts a fun-�lled Pub Quiz before continuing the party in Studio!6pm until 8pm The Union

THE Freshers FOAM Party sponsored by LuxardoThe 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 �oor�llers! PLUS: Look out for the Luxardo promo team who will be on hand to help make the party that little bit extra special.10pm until 2am The Union/Envy £5

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TUESDAY 13TH SEPT 2011STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERS!

ENVY / STUDENTS’ UNIONTICKETS ONLY £610PM UNTIL 1AM

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Tuesday 13th September

Freshers Fayre Clubs & Socs Day Day 1 of the Clubs and Socs Fayre! Featuring all the Club information and signup info you could ever need! Pop along and meet some of the current clubs on o�er and �nd out how you can get involved or even �nd out how to set up your own club! 10am until 4pm Atrium

Paintball Society Snap CageCome along and try out paintballing for yourself in our specially designed (and safe!) Snap Cage. Members of the Paintball Society will be on hand to show you the ropes and let you know about their activities for the year.10am until 4pm Next to the Loch Bridge

Live FootballDon’t miss the live Champions League action in Studio – come cheer on your team!7.30pm until 10pm The Union

Open MicJoin your host Mark for your chance to shine in the Freshers spotlight! 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

Comedy Central Live sponsored by BacardiJoin your host and local comedian Jon Greenaway as he introduces you to our guest acts for the night. Headlining is star of Mock the Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and 8 out of 10 Cats, Seann Walsh. Also on the lineup is Scottish comedian Mark Nelson who will be in �ne form after yet another Edinburgh Fringe season! Tickets are strictly limited so get them whilst you can!10pm until 1am The Union/Envy £6

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Wednesday 14th September

Freshers Fayre Sports Union Bazaar Head to the Sports Centre to visit over 40 Sports Union clubs and �nd out what’s on o�er 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

Freshers Fayre Clubs & Socs Day Day 2 of the Clubs and Socs Fayre! Featuring all the Club information and signup info you could ever need! Pop along and meet some of the current clubs on o�er and �nd out how you can get involved or even �nd out how to set up your own club! 10am until 4pm Atrium

Live SportYou’ll quickly discover that Studio is your campus home for all the best in live sport so join us again for the best in Champions League action. 7.30pm until 10pm The Union

KaraokeThere’s nothing quite like it is there? What better way to kick o� your night of entertainment with a bit of Karaoke magic in Studio? Come along, have a go and encourage your mates….you know you want to!10pm until 1am The Union/Studio

Dave Pearce presents Dance Anthems sponsored by JagermeisterLegendary DJ Dave Pearce steps o� the plane from Ibiza to join you for the biggest tunes hitting the summer dance�oors. Arguably one of the greatest DJ’s of all time, Dave will be mixing up a storm! Check out the Jagermeister promo team, enjoy Track request with DJ Kev and make sure you don’t miss what is set to be one of the highlights of Freshers Week!10pm until 3am The Union/Envy £6

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FEATURING.....

THE BEST ROCK NIGHT EVER!THURS 15TH SEPT

ENVY / STUDENTS’ UNION10PM - 2AM £4

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Thursday 15th September

Your Union Day Come along and �nd out a whole host of activities on o�er from the Union including Union campaigns for the year, representation, information about School reps as well as opportunities for training. It’s your Union after all so pop along and �nd out how you can get involved.10am until 4pm The Atrium

Wrestle A Sabbatical!That’s right – come along to the Atrium during the day for your chance to not only chat with your student leaders on the issues of the day, but also have some fun with our in�atable Sumo wrestling!10am until 4pm The Atrium

Freshers Football TournamentA 6-a-side football will be held at the Sports pitches with prizes for the eventual winners, best player, best dressed and many more. Prizes include free cinema tickets and free Stirling Albion tickets amongst others.Teams can register their entries online at www.africaontheball.com - and individuals can also sign up to be assigned teams on the day.£30 per team - £5 per individual10am till 4pm Gannochy Sports Centre

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 Live FootballIt’s on to Europa League action and as ever, the Union is the best place to catch all the action in HD! We’ve more TV’s than ever so you won’t miss a thing.7.30pm until 10pm The Union

Rock Night Launch with Funeral for a Friend DJ Set sponsored by Jack DanielsThe Rock Society present the very best in Metal, Punk, Ska and more! Their very special guests for the night are none other than Funeral for a Friend who will be on hand to show o� their skills on the decks. Showcasing Stirling’s biggest and best weekly Rock Night – don’t miss it. 10pm until 2am The Union £4

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Friday 16th September

Volunteering & Charity DayInterested in Volunteering opportunities? Want to �nd out about local and national charitable organisations? If so, then come along to the Atrium during the day to �nd out more about speci�c organisations which you can get involved with.10am until 4pm Atrium

Friday chill outIt’s been a long week…..so why not pop down to Underground for a Starbucks co�ee and cake or maybe a game of pool and comfy sofas to relax on with your new mates?9.30am until 8pm The Union

Freshers FIFA TournamentFancy yourself as a bit of gamer? Why not come and �nd out! Get your entry in by checking out the Video Games Society stall at the Clubs Fayre. Entry fee goes towards supporting www.africaontheball.com1pm until 6pm The Union/Envy

RAG Pub QuizIntroducing the legendary Union Pub Quiz. Your host for the night Andy will take you round by round through the greatest Pub Quiz in the land with top prizes on o�er! 8pm until 10pm The Union/Studio

Master Hypnotist Acari sponsored by BacardiYou 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! Tickets are strictly limited so make sure you get yours before they’re gone.10pm until 1am The Union/Envy £6

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Saturday 17th September

Studio SaturdaysThere’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 and enjoy a drink and something to eat.11am until 7pm The Union

X FactorIt’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! The Freshers Finale sponsored by Kopparberg.Join your Celebrity Host Peaches Geldof as she rounds o� the best week of your life!! PLUS: BBC Radio 1's Ally McCrae kicks o� the night by introducing the best in new music.

DJ Kev will also be on hand for the latest �oor�llers before Peaches gets on the decks! We’ll have prizes and giveways, track request and much more. Finish o� your Freshers 2011 in style!*Tickets for this event will sell out quickly so get them whilst you can*10pm until 3am The Union £6

For all the latest informationvisit us online at:

www.stirlingstudentsunion.comwww.facebook.com/stirlingfreshers2011

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