The Students’ Union is hosting several events in the winter semester and we are looking for undergraduate students to participate!
Opportunity #1: Celebrating Black History Month – A Visual Journey
The SU will be holding an arts showcase on February 4, 2025, to celebrate Black artists (current undergraduate UCalgary students). Artists may submit any of the following for consideration to be displayed at this event: painting, sculpture, pottery, pop art, sketch, photography or short form poetry. You must submit a picture of your art piece for review. Please note this arts showcase is rated for 14 and under, as it will be held in an open, public location. Space is limited.
If accepted into the event, you will be notified by January 17, 2025. Your piece will then need to be dropped off to the SU office by 4 pm on January 30, 2025.The SU will carefully set up the arts show and your item will be on display on February 4. You will receive instructions on how to retrieve your piece after the event is complete.
Opportunity #2: Promotion of an SU Club Event, focusing on Black History Month
Is your SU Club holding a Black History Month event in February 2025? We want to highlight your event! Before applying for this promotion opportunity, please ensure your club has received proper event approval on ClubHub and your event must be open to non-members. We will require the name of the event, date and time, location and a short description. If your event is approved to appear on our special BHM calendar, we will contact you by email by January 17, 2025.You will be required to re-confirm the details of your event at that time.
Opportunity #3: Culture in Motion – Fashion Show
The SU will be holding a cultural celebration event on March 12, 2025. There will be one hour set aside for a fashion show, where students will have the chance to showcase cultural attire and we will share the unique stories or history behind the clothing. To participate in this event, you must be:
– Available to attend a pre-show review, with your outfit of choice, on either January 28 (between 9 am and 12 pm) or January 31 (between 10 am and 12 pm).
– Available to attend a rehearsal on March 3 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
– Available March 12 from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm for the show.
Opportunity #4: Culture in Motion – Performance
At our event on March 12, 2025, we will be highlighting performing/fine arts from various cultures. If you, your friends or club would like to perform, we want to hear from you! Performances will include: dancing, singing, spoken word, demonstrations, etc. that are between 3 and 10 minutes long. To participate in this event, you must be:
– Available to attend a pre-show review of your performance, with your group members on either January 28 (between 9 am and 12 pm) or January 31 (between 10 am and 12 pm).
– Available to attend a rehearsal on March 3 (1:30 pm to 3 pm).
– Available on March 12 (12 pm to 3 pm) for the show.
Sign up for any of these opportunities through our registration form at: Share Your Talents, Share Your Culture
For questions regarding these opportunities, please email us at: pea@su.ucalgary.ca.