Schedule

August 31: Sunday / Welcome Day

8:30 - 11:00am Residence Move in

11:00am - 12:45pm Welcome BBQ in the Quad

1:00 - 2:00pm Welcoming Ceremonies on the Library Steps

2:00 - 3:00pm KSU Orientation (Parents & Supporters Q&A is running simultaneously)

3:15 - 4:00pm Waves of Change Workshop

5:00 - 7:00pm Residence & Day Students dinner

7:00 - 10:00pm Hot Chocolate & Stargazing in the Quad

Monday September 1

There will be a scavenger hunt across the city that you can complete at your own pace across the week! It’s not timed, but everyone who finishes will get some goodies. Details to come on Welcome Day.

10:00am - 12:00pm Campus Tours and Ice Breakers

Explore your new campus on a tour by your O-Week leaders! Join the first tour at 10am or the second at 11am, at the flagpole in the quad. We’ll have ice breakers in the quad at the same time, so come by before or after your tour to get to know your classmates! *This tour only covers King’s, but ask your leaders about your class(es) at Dalhousie and they’ll tell you where to go.

1:00 - 3:00pm Campus Scavenger Hunt

Now that you know your way around, it’s time to put your skills to the test. Follow the clues to discover the history and ghost stories of King’s. Scope out your classrooms and the coolest student spots on campus. This isn’t a timed race, but we will have goodies for those who make it to the end!

4:00 - 7:00pm Stamp and Print Making with the Early Modern Studies Society

Join one of King’s longstanding societies as they lead this arts & crafts event! Create your very own stamps and create patches or prints to decorate your room with.

7:30 - 8:30pm Old Man Luedecke Concert in the Chapel

Head over to the King’s Chapel for this O-Week staple. Old Man Luedecke is a local musician and is famous for his folk music, which is a perfect introduction to the Maritime sound!

8:30 - 10:30pm Movie Night in the Quad

Bring a blanket and a mug out to the lawn and settle in for a movie night under the stars.

Tuesday

12:00 - 5:00pm Beach Day

Lie in the sun, swim in the ocean, or explore the shoreline at St. Mary’s Boat Club! Snacks, water toys, and sunscreen will be provided. You just need to bring your beach and/or swimming gear. O-Week leaders will be in the quad every hour to take students over. It’s a 15 minute walk away, but let us know if you need a ride and one of our leaders can drive you.

6:00 - 7:30pm FYP Skits with the King’s Theatrical Society

Don’t miss out on the KTS’ annual (non-rehearsed) performance of The Epic of Gilgamesh on the steps of the Library. Whether or not you’re enrolled in FYP, this skit is a hilarious annual tradition you’ll want to see. Plus, it takes off some stress for FYPers trying to finish their first readings.

8:00 - late Fill Yer Boots Kitchen Party in the Wardroom

The Wardroom’s first official opening of the academic year will be a classic Maritime tradition - a kitchen party! Typically, these parties take place in (you guessed it), a kitchen, but the King’s equivalent of that community space is our campus bar. Meet your classmates, tell stories, and dance the night away!

Our special wet/dry liquor license means that any King’s student, 19+ or under, can be in the Wardy while the bar is open. We’ve got beer, cider, cocktails, and mocktails for those not yet 19. As a members only bar, outside guests must be 19+ and need to be signed in by a King’s student (each student gets up to 2 guests). Our license is no longer issued, so please please please follow these rules, because if we lose our license, we lose it for good.

Wednesday

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8:15 - 9:00am Yoga in the Quad

Start your day off with a morning yoga session! Yoga mats will be provided.

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

Student-run societies are at the heart of King’s campus life, meet folks and get involved! Or head to the KSU table to start making a brand-new society! University services also have tables to answer questions and make sure you have what you need.

4:00 - 6:00pm Yard Games in the Quad

Whether it’s badminton, hula hooping, frisbee, bocce, etc, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the sunshine and all the quad has to offer. If you have your own games, you’re welcome to bring them!

6:30 - 9:00pm Let’s Talk about Sex & Sex Toy Bingo in the Wardroom

Venus Envy is an award-winning sex shop and bookstore located in downtown Kjipuktuk. Learn from an excellent sex educator, and then play bingo, and hopefully win some fun sex toys! Let’s Talk About Sex runs from 6:30 - 7:45pm and Sex Toy Bingo runs from 8:15 - 9:30pm.

Thursday

11:30am - 1:00pm Health Plan Info Session

This session is open to all students, new or not. Learn everything you need to know about your health plan, how to access it, and how to submit claims. A representative from our new health care provider will explain it all and answer all of your questions.

1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Q&A with Upper Year Students

Everything is new! Ask upper years and KSU Exec about food, books, campus secrets, or anything else on your mind. We are here to help!

3:00 - 5:00pm Reading in the Quad & Ask Me Anything with Upper Year Students

More opportunities to talk with Upper Year students! This is also a great time to body double and get your readings done.

8:00 - late Queeraoke

All are welcome to join King’s PRIDE in this cherished queer tradition at King’s! Sing your heart out at the Wardroom. (Queeraoke is like karaoke, but unabasahadly queer!)

Friday

12:00pm - 1:30pm King’s Students’ Union Organizing Meeting in the Wardy

Your union wants to hear from you! What do you want to see at King’s and how can we make sure you are respected and represented on the King’s campus? Everyone who comes gets a free grilled cheese from the Galley!

3:00 - 6:00pm Exploring the Waterfront

Enjoy a trip to the waterfront with your peers and O-Week leaders! The waterfront is a popular spot in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), with lots of shops and various activities throughout the year. 

4:00 - 8:00pm Wardroom Happy Hour

Make your way to the Wardy for happy hour prices!

8:00pm - late Concert in the Wardy

An O-Week tradition: Hang out in the Wardy and listen to incredible local artist Hobo Aquarium. 

Saturday

8:30am - 1:00pm Trip to the Farmers Markets

We’re wrapping up O-Week with the fantastic Kjipuktuk (Halifax) farmers markets! Every King’s student will receive a $10 Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher, which can be used at any farmers market in the province. So you’ll have free money to spend on locally grown food or goods by local artisans. First stop is the Halifax Brewery Market, and then the Seaport Market!