Check out our upcoming events!
The Pit Encore: SU Edition
To conclude our Week of Welcome celebrations, we have the Pit Encore: SU Edition! This pub-style event will feature live music performed by Coastline, orange-themed cocktails and mocktails, and prizes!
During this event, we will award the prizes to the first, second, third, and fourth place teams of The Amazing Caper Race. We’ll also have our grand prize draw for Cape Smokey Tickets! And be sure to wear your best orange outfit for a chance to win a $500 Tuition Voucher!
Open to ALL CBU Students!
The Amazing Caper Race
Are you new to Sydney and looking to familiarize yourself with the area? Or are you a long-time local wanting to put your Cape Breton knowledge to the test? Consider signing up for The Amazing Caper Race!
This event will have teams of four (4) decoding hints and locating key landmarks around Sydney while completing challenges along the way!
Don’t have a full team of 4 (four) ready to go? No worries—sign up as an individual and we will make a team for you!
Prizes include: Apple iPads (11th Gen.) for First Place; Roku TVs (32”, HD) for Second Place; JBL Live 460NC Headphones for Third Place, and Back-to-School Baskets for Fourth Place!
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Open to FIRS-YEAR CBU Students ONLY!
Mario Kart Tournament + Dance Battle
Want to prove you’re the ultimate Mario Kart player or show off your best dance moves? This is the event for you!
Participants in the Mario Kart Tournament will compete in the Games Room for big ticket items! First Place will receive a Nintendo Switch LiteTM, Second Place will receive JBL Live 460NC Headphones, and Third Place will receive a Hershey’s Chocolate Gift Basket! And make sure to arrive early because the first 10 people will earn themselves a $25 Sobey’s Gift Card!
Participants in the Dance Battle will compete in 1v1 dance battles in the Pit Lounge, and every dance battle winner will receive a prize! Prizes include Discounts and Vouchers for Soulvaria, as well as $25 Sobey’s Gift Cards!
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Open to FIRST-YEAR CBU Students ONLY!
DIY: SU Centres
Do you enjoy arts, crafts, and DIY projects? If so, be sure to register for our DIY: SU Centres event!
Each of the Students’ Union Centres will have their own unique DIY activities for CBU students to participate in, and you’ll have an opportunity to connect with the Centres Coordinators and learn about the different services each Centre provides.
The best part? You get to keep your DIY project!
Open to ALL CBU Students!
Music & Wing Night
Enjoy live music and discounted chicken wings with the CBU Music and XCS Societies.
Dance Workshops
Learn Bhangra, Chinese dance, or Cape Breton Highland dance. No registration necessary, just drop in when you can!
Chinese 11:00AM-12:30PM
Cape Breton Highland 12:30PM-2:00PM
Bhangra 2:00PM-3:30PM
Women’s Power Group
Join us for open discussions, shared experiences, and support amongst female students. Lunch provided.
Visual Arts Showcase
Enjoy live music from the CBU Music Society, student-made art, and free henna.
Women's Social
Stop by the Pit for an International Women’s Day celebration! There will be henna, games, free mocktails, and snacks.
Virtual Paint Night
Join us for a virtual paint night hosted by Emily Dueck! Email SU_WomensCentre@cbu.ca to register.
Ladies and Lyrics Music hangout
Hangout and listen to live music from awesome female musicians. There will be free mocktails and snacks.
Women’s Power Group
Join us for open discussions, shared experiences, and support amongst female students. Lunch provided.
Movie Night
Join us in the RBC Lecture Theatre for a screening of the most popular movie of the year! Are you a green witch or a pink witch?
Halifax AUS Trip
Enjoy transportation to and from Halifax, as well as weekend passes to the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) basketball championships for only $50 per student! Early bird pricing is only eligible to students who register before 4pm on February 14th. After this, the registration fee will be $65. Students are responsible for finding their own accommodations. Visit the CBUSU front desk to secure your spot while they last!
Women’s Power Group
Join us for open discussions, shared experiences, and support amongst female students. Lunch provided.
Women’s Power Group
Join us for open discussions, shared experiences, and support amongst female students. Lunch provided.
Health Fair
Learn more about health-focused organizations for a chance to win an Apple Watch or Healthy Living Week prize pack!
Pride Dance
Join us for a fun-filled night listening to your favourite artists including Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, and more! This event is open to both CBU students and community members. Non-students must be signed into the dance by a CBU student. There is a maximum of 1 non-student sign in per student allowed. Tickets are $5 for CBU students and $10 for community members. Tickets can be purchased at the Students’ Union front desk, Caper Convenience, or at the door of the event. CBU students must present their student ID card at the door of the event to prove their student status. Non-students cannot purchase tickets or enter the event without a proven CBU student present. Everyone must present a valid government ID for entry as this event is 19+.
Arts and Crafts at Cineplex
Enjoy a break from your studies with arts and crafts at Cineplex in the main lobby.
Sex Toy Bingo
Guess what? Your favourite event is back! Join us and our good friend Eden Disorder to play bingo a win fun prizes.
Women’s Power Group
Join us for open discussions, shared experiences, and support amongst female students. Lunch provided.
2SLGBTQIA+ Myth Busters
Come learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ myths from a panel of community leaders. We will have free pizza and open discussion. Email SU_PAC@cbu.ca for any questions.
Pottery Painting
Join us for pottery painting at Fired Creations! Email SU_PAC@cbu.ca to reserve your spot. Limited spots available.
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