101 WEEK 2023 - PSYCH-TIFY

Hey 101ers, the wait for first year of university is almost over— and with it comes our annual 101 Welcome Week! The PSA team can’t wait to meet you all and we hope you enjoy all of our events!

This year’s them is PSYCH-TIFY; a fun play on Spotify! Every event is linked to a song on the PSA playlist, tailored to your week!

For the more pertinent information, please actively check your student email inbox, where we will send a few different emails with everything you need to know. The link to purchase your kit can also be found there!

See you soon!

- The PSA team

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101 WEEK SCHEDULE

Saturday September 2nd

9:00am - 5:00pm

  • I’m Yours - Kit Pickup

  • Come pick up your kit from us, personalize your 101 shirt, and meet your fellow 101ers. Some events will have capacity limits, so make sure to arrive early on kit pickup days to sign up and have the best chance to participate!

Sunday September 3rd

9:00am - 3:00pm

  • I’m Yours - Kit Pickup

  • Come pick up your kit from us, personalize your 101 shirt, and meet your fellow 101ers. Some events will have capacity limits, so make sure to arrive early on kit pickup days to sign up and have the best chance to participate

4:00pm - 6:00pm

  • Present to Consent and Take Back the Night 

  • Mandatory UOSU event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Opening Ceremonies 

  • Mandatory UOSU event 

7:30pm - 8:30pm

  • We are Family - Meet your Guides/Execs

  • Come get to know the people who made 101 week happen!

9:00pm - 11:30pm 

  • Bellas Finals - Pitch Perfect Movie Night 

  • Now Screening Pitch Perfect! Snacks are on us :) 

Monday September 4th

9:00am - 10:30am

  • Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Breakfast 

  • Start the week off right with breakfast before Beach Day!

11:00am - 3:00pm 

  • Surfs Up - Beach Day

  • Compete against other programs to be the victors, then enjoy some fun in the sun!

4:00pm - 7:30pm 

  • Home - Homeroom Hangout

  • Relax, meet up with friends, and enjoy some karaoke before going out for the night 

9:00pm - 1:00am

  • Gatineau Bar Night (18+ Event)

  • Secret Location* organized by UOSU

  • Busses will depart earlier so stay tuned for detailed times

9:00pm - 12:00am

  • Glowing Just Dance Party (open to all) 

  • Dance the night away with classic Just Dance grooves

Tuesday September 5th 

10am

  • Indigenous Students Orientation hosted by the ISA

10:00am - 4:00pm

  • SHINE Day 

  • Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis! Come help us raise money for this great cause. If we raise enough money, execs will get pied in the face and other great Wreck an Exec prizes!

5:00pm - 7:30pm

  • Home - Homeroom Hangout

  • Relax, meet up with friends, and enjoy some karaoke before going out for the night 

5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Drag Show and Bingo Night

  • Organized by the University, play bingo and enjoy a fabulous drag show in collaboration with the Pride Center

8:00pm - 12:00am 

  • Come Sail Away - Boat Rave (18+)

  • Board a party boat in Gatineau and enjoy dancing and drinks on the water

Wednesday September 6th

10:00am - 2:00pm

  • Searchin’ - Scavenger Hunt 

  • Work together as a team and earn points by taking pictures in our favourite spots in and around campus. Then join us at the end for a picnic in Major’s Hill Park!

2:00pm - 6:00pm

  • Franco-Fête

  • Rejoignez-nous sur la terrasse UCU pour un carnaval célébrant la francophonie, complet avec un taureau mécanique! 

3:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Lunch with ISA 

  • Indigenous students are invited to have lunch at the Indigenous Resource Center!

4:30pm - 5:30pm 

  • Kahoot Lobby Music - Equity Trivia

  • Come learn some new facts, compete in a fun round of Kahoot and get the chance to win some PSA merch 

6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • ISA Movie Night 

  • Enjoy a Screening of Smoke Signals with the Indigenous Students Association 

8:00pm - 12:00am

  • Let’s Get The Party Started - Pysch-tify Gala 

  • Dress to impress, dance the night away, and try our signature mocktails 

Thursday September 7th

11:00am - 2:30pm

  • We Are The Champions - “Sports” Day 

  • Come compete in some classic games and be brought back to your childhood on Tabaret Lawn

11:00am - 4:00pm

  • Club Fair (UOSU)

  • Check out all the great clubs UOttawa has to offer

7:00pm - 11:00pm

  • uOShow 

  • Rave in Univeristy Square with music by STYLO, DJ Kid Crayola, and DJ PAQs!

7:30pm - 10:00pm 

  • Neon Lights - Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag

  • Come play Capture the Flag on Tab Lawn with a fun twist -  being in the dark! Winning team gets PSYCH merch 

Friday September 8th

12:00pm - 1:30pm 

  • Dance the Night Away - Dance Class 

  • Come learn some dance moves from some of our amazing execs 

2:00pm - 4:00pm 

  • Save Your Tears - Academic Event 

  • As the week comes to an end, come hear about our experiences and get our best study tips for your first year, with featured guest Prof Rylie Oram

2:30pm - 4:00pm

  • ISA Colour Run

8:00pm - 11:00pm

  • UOSU Closing Event 

  • Join us for one last hoorah at Minto Field to play Bubble Soccer!

10:00pm-1:00am

  • Francophone Movie Night 

  • Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée cinéma en Français au Cinéma Bytown, la meilleure façon de terminer la semaine 101.