These activities are subject to change, so confirm on the website or with the advertising around campus closer to the date.
All activities take place at the Hangar unless stated otherwise.
2012 Orientation
Collect a Survival Guide flyer from Wodonga Student Association (WSA) during orientation to get all the details for Orientation 2012. Events run by WSA are open to both TAFE and La Trobe University students.
TAFE free BBQs
Monday 20th February 12-1pm - includes market stalls and live music on the lawn near the TAFE cafe. Vegetarian options available
Monday 20th February 6-7pm - on TAFE lawn near the cafe. Vegetarian options available
Free BBQ, live music, clubs information and activities
Wednesday 22nd February, 12:30-1:30pm at the Hangar
Sign-up sheets available for Trivia night - ask at the offices or the Hangar Cafe
Clubs and societies sign up sheet at the Hangar
Trivia and games night
Wednesday 22nd February @ the Hangar
Bar open 7pm, Trivia 7:15pm
$2 entry (or $6 to buy a stubby holder)
18+ ID required
Teams of 6 to 8, friends and family welcome
Bring your own nibbles - strictly no eskies or BYO alcohol
Prizes to be won - Paddy’s bus to Albury available following event
Free hotdog lunch at the Hangar
Thursday 23rd February, 12-1pm
Includes vegetarian options
African drumming workshop and entertainment
Thursday 23rd February, 11:30-12noon
Brought to you by Student Engagement, La Trobe
Sports @ the Hangar
Thursday 23rd February, 3pm
Promotion for Counterbalance Fitness Programme
Play giant Earth ball soccer, basketball, volleyball and frisbee
Hangar cafe lunch specials
Friday 24th February, 12-1pm
Biralee Tavern meet-up
Friday 24th February, 5:30pm
Meet at Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive near McDonalds
Happy hour 5:30-6:30 in back bar
8pm Joker Poker
9pm - closing - DJ in Bobby’s Bar
Wodonga races - colts and fillies blue diamond race day
Saturday 25th February
Address: car Wilson St and Hamilton Smith Drv
Present the student discount flyer (available at the Hangar) at the races for $20 entry, includes race entry and exclusive wrist band to Party Zone Marquee with discount drinks (beer $3.50, wine $4, spirit cans $6)
Market Day
Monday 27th February; 12-1:30pm
At Hangar and outside pathway
Includes community organisations, local businesses, licensed venues and campus services and student clubs.
Scribble Party
Everyone wears white to “glow in the dark”
7:30pm Monday 27th February at the Hangar
Neon lights and DJ
Bring a texta to write on the back of each other’s tops.
Cost $6 pre sold at the Hangar Cafe, or $8 at the door
Happy hour 7:30-8:30pm; no pass-outs before 10:30pm
18+ ID and student ID required
Lounge @ the Hangar
Tuesday 28th February; 11:30-1:30pm
Meet up with new and continuing students; free tea and coffee provided for this activity
Hangar catchup
Tuesday 28th February; 3-5pm
Catch up with friends in the Hangar, play pool, or just relax
Student Life Snakes and Ladders
Wednesday 29th February; 12noon-1pm
Student life snakes and ladders at the Hangar
Mystery Bus Trip
Wednesday 29th February, 6pm at the Hangar
18+ ID and student ID required
Must sign up at the Hangar or TAFE cafe to catch the bus (for booking bus numbers)
Students $12; non-students $15
Bar opens at 6pm; buses depart Hangar 6:30pm
Late breakfast
Thursday 1st March; 9:30-12noon
Late breakfast specials for purchase @ the Hangar Cafe
Lounge @ the Hangar
Thursday 1st March; 11:30-1:30pm
Come and lounge at the Hangar, meet up with new and continuing students, free tea and coffee provided today for this activity. Plus… Beginnings Mandala launch: come and help to create an artwork capturing how the campus feels about the beginning of the academic year. Add symbols and words in coloured rice anytime over the coming week.
Biralee meet-up
Friday 2nd March; 5:30pm
Meet at Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive near McDonalds
Happy hour 5:30-6:30pm in the back bar
8pm Joker Poker
9pm-close - DJ in Bobby’s Bar