OUSA - Otago University Students' Association

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OUSA events, recreation courses, clubs, sport, student support, sorting out landlords and flatmates, queer resources; it's all us.

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Our OUSA Facebook page disclaimer:
The OUSA Facebook page is used to promote OUSA, our viewpoint, activities and other student relevant ideas. It's purpose is to be a positive and fun space for people to ask questions about OUSA or anything relevant to life at Otago Uni.

Be aware that questions of a political nature may not be answered immediately as the Executive are students too and have a busy schedule! The best way to get the 'tough questions' dealt with is by coming in and having a chat or emailing the relevant Executive member from the details on our website ousa.org.nz

Students are also more than welcome to attend Executive meetings to bring up any issues or ask questions of the student elected representatives. Contact [email protected] to inquire further.

Any abusive, inappropriate or irrelevant posts may be removed without prior warning. Continued abuse may result in being banned from posting on the OUSA page. Where possible OUSA will attempt to contact you to make you aware of the removal of posts. If you have any concerns feel free to contact [email protected]

Posts that are commercial in nature or are deemed irrelevant or inappropriate will be removed. If you wish to look into having OUSA promote your product or services to our students please get in touch with Planet Media via [email protected] OR if you are a student organisation/club/committee contact [email protected] to see about how we can get the word out to help you and our members!

ps. It's Facebook for goodness sake!

Mission

"OUSA will be a fun, relevant and essential element of every Otago student's university experience. We will provide representation, recreation, events and support as part of an inclusive community."

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Your OUSA membership includes:

Representation on academic committees
Student Support Centre
Clubs and Societies Centre
Radio One 91FM
Discounts negotiated for your local business with the Radio One Card 2017 Onecard
Radio One: 91 Club nights and Onefest
Critic Magazine - Award winning student journalism!
A huge network of clubs and societies from sports clubs to political or
cultural groups to join
Free meeting places
Access to funding grants
Subsidised campus events
An entire Orientation packed full of epic events
International Food Festivals
Funding for clubs
Resources for clubs
Last minute directions to your exam room!
The prestigious Otago University Students' Association Blues Awards
Otago University Students' Association Golds Awards
Squash Courts
University Book Shop
Student Job Search
Member of the New Zealand Union of Students' Associations
Member of University Sport New Zealand
On campus sports tournaments
Exam support, specials and freebies
Women's room
Van hire for clubs
Tournaments galore!
Dance facilities
Pianos to play / practice on
Yoga classes
Pilates classes
A marquee for hire
Big screen TVs
Indoor cricket practice nets
Help and advice with flatting issues
Budget advice
Class rep system
Diversity workshops
Parent's room
Networking events
Writing for Critic opportunities
Sauna
Discounted Yoga
Cheap lunches and frozen meals at Clubs and Societies Cnetre
Advocacy and support if you need to stand up to the man
The famous and hilarious Capping Show
Volunteer opportunities
Epic gigs on campus
Graduation Parades
Loads of free BBQs and giveaways
Advocacy and support if you need to stand up to the man
Assistance with education issues
Tutorials
Fair-trade products at members' discount prices
DCC rubbish bags at cost
Lobbying voice to Dunedin City Council
Student voice to media
National lobbying voice on education issues
Vibrant campus life
Market days
Robust democratic processes via Student General Meetings, Annual Elections, Executive meetings, physical and online forums
Student General Meetings - where our members direct us
Annual elections
The ability to control who represents you on the executive and their
performance
Regular executive meetings - all OUSA members welcome to watch
Discounted language courses
Discounted cooking classes
Discounted craft classes
Faxing service
Lockers to hire
Back up when you need it
Staff employed solely to be of service to you
Adventures and surprises
Political campaigns
Robust financial systems
Voices on the Union Board
DJ contest
Battle of the Bands
Queer support
Queer resources library
Food bank
Mediation
Regularly audited
Budgeting help
Someone to go in to bat for you
Teaching Awards to reward good teachers
Art Week
Art Exhibition for you to exhibit and sell your work
Advice
Lost Property service
Capping charities
Community service