Schedule Breakdown

Monday, September 7

8:00am-9:00am: FROSH FITNESS DAY 1

Get to know our lovely Athletics Department by participating in Frosh Fitness, a week-long string of activities designed to get you moving and learning about ways to keep active around King's. 

10:00am-1:00pm: Bouldering at East Peak Climbing Gym [W/IN]

Get down and dirty in Kjipuktuk's premiere climbing gym. Meet at the Flagpole at 10; we'll be bussing to East Peak on Quinpool Road. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with solid grips.

2:00pm-4:00pm: Waves of Change Bystander Training & Certification

Come sit in on the Waves of Change seminar and learn about what steps we can all take to reduce sexual violence and harassment in our community. All who attend will receive a certificate saying they've completed the course and will be eligible to win prizes!

8:00pm-LATE: Movie Night in the Quad 

Grab a blanket, PJs, and your new pals and cozy up to watch a movie in the Quad! Popcorn will be provided. Vote for the movie in the Registration form. 

Tuesday, September 8 (First day of classes)

8:00am-9:00am: FROSH FITNESS DAY 2

10:00am-1:00pm: Classic Room Decor Arts & Crafts 

Drop by the Wilson Room and learn how to make old-school felt pennants, banners, and more to personalize your room!

2:00pm-4:00pm: Know Your Rights, Know Your Resources 

Sit back and enjoy some Freeman's Pizza while hearing about a multitude of campus resources. Those presenting will include the President of the KSU, Academic Advisors, Dean of Students, Accessibility Officer, and Student Equity Officer. All students are greatly encouraged to attend this event. 

6:00pm-7:30pm: The KTS Presents The Epic Of Gilgamesh

Didn't finish your reading? The KTS has got you! Enjoy the King's Theatrical Society's fresh take on The Epic Of Gilgamesh and refresh your memory of the story before Wednesday's lecture. 

8:00pm-LATE: Flashlight Tag in the Quad

Join us for a Flashlight Tag tournament around King's. We recommend bringing a phone or your own flashlight and wearing black. 

Wednesday, September 9 (First FYP Lecture)

After the first FYP Lecture, O-Week leaders will be in the NAB Lobby (outside Alumni Hall) to show students where to find their tutorials. These leaders will be available at 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30 to take students to tutorials. 

8:00am-9:00am: FROSH FITNESS DAY 3

10:00am-11:30am: Non-FYPpers Meet and Craft

No FYP? No problem! Come and find others who are forging their own path in the Wardy. Bring your own work-in-progress or get creative with provided supplies!

11:30am-2:30pm: Annual Societies & Services Fair

Walk around the booths set up in the quad and learn all about the many societies that make up our school community. 

3:00pm-5:00pm: Reading Group and AMA With Upper Years (+Pizza)

Drop in, bring your reading, and take the chance to ask some King's upper years everything you want to know about campus life. Generously sponsored by Freeman's Pizza!

6:00pm-8:00pm: Venus Envy Presents Sex Toy Bingo 

Come for the bingo, stay for the sexual education! Venus Envy is an education-oriented sex shop and bookstore located downtown.

Thursday, September 10 

8:00am-9:00am: FROSH FITNESS DAY 4-YOGA

4:00pm-6:00pm: Early Modern Studies Society Presents Print- and Stamp-making Workshop

Learn all about the art of printing and stamping with one of the oldest societies at King's! Make your own stamps and create prints to decorate your room. 

4:00pm-5:30pm: Beginner's Karate with HFX ISKF

Halifax International Shotokan Karate Federation was founded in 1979, and  originally dubbed the Dalhousie Karate Club.  Come learn the basics of Karate from Sensei Tony Tam and some of his students. If you want to participate, fill out the consent form that will be available in your Orientation Week bags. If you're under 19, a parent or guardian will need to give their consent. 

8:00pm-LATE: Learn Your Roots Trivia Night, Students Vs Faculty

Come to the Wardy and put all you've learned this week to the test against your professors! Teams of four are recommended. No need to sign up in advance; just put your team name down when you get there!

Friday, September 11

8:00am-9:00am: FROSH FITNESS DAY 5

2:00pm-3:00pm: Keeping Organized For Success: Syllabus and Planner Party

Join Lucy Ofori, Academic Support Coordinator, for a breakdown on the best strategies for keeping organized in university. 

3:30pm-4:30pm: First FYP General Tutorial

Calling all FYPpers: come to the Wilson Room and listen to your profs discuss this week's reading! Now's your chance to ask all your hard-hitting questions from the lecturers themselves. 

5:00pm-8:00pm: First Week Done Carnival Night 

You made it through your first week! Enjoy a bouncy house, games, cotton candy, and more in our quad to celebrate!

Saturday, September 12

9:00am-1:00pm: Halifax Farmers Market Tour

Take a tour of two of Halifax's most popular farmers markets: The Seaport Market and The Brewery Market. 10$ vouchers from NS Loyal will be provided!

2:00pm-5:00pm:  Racialized Students Collective Beach Day @ St Mary's Boat Club

Racialized students are invited to join RSC Coordinator Keziah and take in the sun and surf at the St Mary's Boat Club! Remember: a bathing suit, towel, and sunscreen. Volunteers will be at the flagpole to bring groups down at 2pm and 2:30pm. (Rain date will be Sunday, September 13.)

6:00pm-8:00pm: Halifax Ghost Tour (First Group) [W/IN]*

Halifax Ghost Tours is a beloved staple of downtown Halifax. Get to know the city's ghouls and ghosts while taking in the sights of the Citadel. Each group can have up to 35 participants. First Group: meet at the flagpole at 5:20pm sharp!

8:30-10:00pm: Halifax Ghost Tour (Second Group) [W/IN]*

 Each group can have up to 35 participants. Second Group: meet at the flagpole at 7:45pm sharp!