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| This year's Cheer Off takes place on Monday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Points are awarded for originality, complexity and style. |
On your mark, get set, go!
Dalympics is in the starting blocks, poised to kick off. Orientation Week for incoming Dalhousie students begins Sunday.
Dalhousie Student Union offices have been buzzing with activity and last minute preparations all week.
"We have more than 20 student societies involved in this year's orientation," says Kris Osmond, the new VP Student Life.
But forget about sports like synchronized swimming, table tennis or triathlon. Some of the events at Dalympics include such quasi-sports as dodgeball, gladiator games, an obstacle course and capture the flag. The DSU's student societies also have several events planned.
“This is the first year we've let societies plan their own events and we've had a huge response from societies this year as a result," says Mr. Osmond.
The Dal Swing Society will be offering a free dance lesson on Monday, Sept. 1 at Studley Gymnasium and the Art Gallery Society will be holding tours and live performances on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dalhousie Art Gallery.
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| The Dal Tiger and Kris Osmond, VP Student Life, with the mountain of orientation kits. (Nick Pearce Photo) |
“There’s something for everyone here," says an enthusiastic Mr. Osmond.
Another highlight is the DSU Carnival on Monday, Sept. 1, starting at 1 p.m. in the McInnes Room in the SUB. There will be free food and prize giveaways as well as a chance for students to rock out on Rock Band or play Dance Dance Revolution.
The big ticket concert on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. features the Halifax band Wintersleep. The concert takes place on the soccer field on Sexton campus.
"If you're questioning something, give it a shot anyway, you really have nothing to lose, says Mr. Osmond.
LINKS: DSU's Orientation Week schedule | Dalfest | Myguide's Welcome to Dalhousie
Stephanie Smith is going into her second year at Dalhousie and is studying International Development.