BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SAMU - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://samu.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SAMU REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251024T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20251024T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T171933Z UID:10000348-1761303600-1763380800@samu.ca SUMMARY:STUDENTS' COUNCIL ELECTION SURVEY DESCRIPTION:STUDENTS’ COUNCIL ELECTION SURVEY\n  \n \n Fill out Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTake two minutes to answer our 2025 SAMU Students’ Council Election survey and enter to win one of five $50 gift cards! Whether you voted or not\, we want to hear from you! URL:https://samu.ca/event/students-council-election-survey/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Survey-SCElection_Feature-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20251024T225853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T220857Z UID:10000356-1761552000-1763917200@samu.ca SUMMARY:Housing Survey - Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:COMPLETE TO win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards.\nSAMU wants to hear from you! Balancing student life while searching for a place to live isn’t easy. Share your experience with us by taking a few minutes to complete SAMU’s Housing Survey. Whether you’re currently living in residence\, renting off-campus\, or living with family\, your input will help define and enhance SAMU’s advocacy on housing issues.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry into the Survey Draw: You will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards just for this survey\nYour First Grand Prize Entry: You will also secure your first official entry into our major\, end-of-year Grand Prize draw! This is a longitudinal study\, and each subsequent SAMU survey you complete throughout the year will earn you an additional entry for the Grand Prize\, maximizing your chances to win!\n \n Complete the survey URL:https://samu.ca/event/samu-housing-survey/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Survey-Housing_Feature.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20250904T205911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T192937Z UID:10000245-1762167600-1762174800@samu.ca SUMMARY:Culture Cafe - Celebrating Cinnamon DESCRIPTION:SAMU CULTURE CAFE\n\nExplore\, Connect\, and Belong \nJoin us all semester long for free inclusive and collaborative events with no registration required. All materials are provided\, all you have to do is show up and have fun! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrating Cinnamon\n Nov 3\, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | SAMU Student Lounge (SA-216).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSign up for reminders about upcoming Culture Cafe events through the form below!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Monthly Reminders! \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCulture Cafe is a unique opportunity for you to build connections through global traditions\, one sip and conversation at a time. Come on by and experience a welcoming space where you can appreciate and learn about different cultures and feel part of the SAMU community. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Culture Cafe will host events once a month\, each featuring a cultural activity paired with an educational component to inspire connection across diverse backgrounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCelebrating Cinnamon \n\n\nCelebrating Cinnamon | National Day of Cinnamon | Nov 3\, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | SAMU Student Lounge (SA-216).\n\nCelebrating National Day of Cinnamon – highlighting various global cuisines using cinnamon – taste testing and recipe sharing URL:https://samu.ca/event/culture-cafe-celebrating-cinnamon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CultureCafe-GeneralPromo-Newsletter-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20250922T174650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T151141Z UID:10000316-1762264800-1762272000@samu.ca SUMMARY:Farmers' Market #2 DESCRIPTION:FARMERS’ MARKET\n\nJoin us for SAMU’s Farmers’ Market\, where you can get a FREE bundle of produce! You’ll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of options to build a custom bundle that provides you with a basket of produce to use in your home cooking.\nHow It Works\nYou may choose from a variety of fresh produce items* to build your own bundle:\n\nRoot vegetables such as potatoes and carrots\nLeafy greens\, such as lettuce and spinach\nFruiting vegetables\, such as cucumber and tomatoes\n\n* items are subject to availability; item availability may vary between dates.\n* Students must present their valid MacEwan student ID to pick and receive a bundle.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nLocation: 2nd Floor SAMU Building\nSchedule\nPlease note that Farmers’ Market is available from 2-4 PM on a first-come\, first-served basis (while supplies last). The schedule below includes all planned dates: \n\n\nSep 23\, 2025\nNov 4\, 2025\nDec 9\, 2025\nJan 20\, 2026\nFeb 24\, 2026\nMarch 24\, 2026\nApril 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n\nIf you have questions about Farmers’ Market\, please read the FAQs below or contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.ca\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n FARMERS’ MARKET FAQs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n I HAVE A CLASS DURING FARMERS' MARKET. CAN I STILL GET PRODUCE?\n Farmers’ Market runs from 2 – 4 PM or until supplies last. You may only receive free produce from Farmers Market during this time. \n \n \n \n \n \n AM I ABLE TO GRAB A PRODUCE BUNDLE FOR A PEER OR CLASSMATE?\n Your peers or classmates must come to Farmers’ Market in person. All students must follow item maximums and cannot take additional items for someone else.\n \n \n \n \n \n DO I NEED TO STAND IN LINE FOR FARMERS' MARKET?\n With Farmers’ Market being popular\, you may need to stand in line for an extended period of time to receive your free produce bundle. If you are experiencing a disability that prevents you from standing in line\, please contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.ca to inquire about possible accommodations.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT DOES FARMERS' MARKET COST?\n \n\nFarmers’ Market is free for all MacEwan students! URL:https://samu.ca/event/farmers-market-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FarmersMarket2025_TV-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20251027T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T175100Z UID:10000358-1762340400-1762347600@samu.ca SUMMARY:UNIVERSITY 101: ACADEMIC SUPPORT EXPO! DESCRIPTION:UNIVERSITY 101: ACADEMIC SUPPORT EXPO!\n \n \n \n \n \n The SAMU Student Advocacy Centre is excited to welcome several academic supports from across campus for an expo where you can learn all about the different supports available to you as a MacEwan student. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for reminders! \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Nov 5\, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nSAMU Student Lounge (SA-216)\, 2nd Floor SAMU Building \n\nAttendees can enter to win up to $150 in prizes!\nYou can enter to win a $150 gift card at University 101! All you need to do is speak with each booth to earn a “stamp” on your entry slip. Once you’ve earned every stamp\, enter your slip for a chance to win our $150 grand prize! The contest winner must sign and return a Prize Claim and Declaration form to confirm their eligibility.\n \n \n \n \n \n MEET YOUR ACADEMIC SUPPORTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SAMU Student Advocacy Centre\nThe SAMU Student Advocacy Centre empowers students to build a foundation of self-advocacy to address their academic or non-academic issues. The Centre provides a confidential and judgment-free space where students can share their situation and receive personalized supports. \n \n View Advocacy Supports\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wellness and Psychological Services\nThe Wellness and Psychological Services (WPS) office provides all MacEwan students with free\, confidential\, short-term individual and group counselling\, and case management. They also host events\, workshops and other activities. They support faculty and staff by answering their questions about wellness supports.  \n \n View WPS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Writing Centre\nThe Writing Centre offers writing and communication-focused support to students across disciplines. Their support comes in a variety of forms\, including synchronous in-person and online consultations\, asynchronous writing feedback\, writing workshops and events\, and digital and multimodal learning resources. \n \n Access the Writing Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Student Success Centre\nThe Student Success Centre enables you to perform your best\, achieve your potential and make the most of your university education. They are here to help you set yourself up for success with effective study strategies and work habits that you can use long after graduation. \n \n Student Success Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MacEwan Library Services\nStriving to be welcoming and student-centered\, the Library advances the learning\, teaching\, scholarly\, and creative endeavours of the university community. They provide borrowing services as well as access to many academic journals\, databases\, textbook resources and many more. Additionally\, the Library is home to the Writing Centre and Makerspace. \n \n Access the Library\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Student Support Coordinator\nStudent Support Coordinators provides confidential guidance to students navigating personal\, academic\, or mental health challenges. They help connect students with the right campus and community resources to support their well-being and success. URL:https://samu.ca/event/university-101-academic-support-expo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Uni101-SupportExpo_Feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20250922T194227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T150018Z UID:10000328-1762419600-1762426800@samu.ca SUMMARY:Breakfast Club #7 DESCRIPTION:BREAKFAST CLUB\n\nNOW WEEKLY!\nBreakfast club is now available to you every week! Stop by the SAMU Student Lounge on Thursdays to build a free\, nutritious breakfast that meets your dietary needs*.\nSAMU’s Breakfast Club is a volunteer-run service that offers a free\, nutritious breakfast to you every Thursday. We strive to offer items that support dietary needs such as Halal\, vegetarian\, vegan\, and sensitivities such as gluten and dairy. Our staff and volunteers are here to support you and provide a breakfast that meets your needs*! \nBreakfast Club is located in the Student Lounge\, and runs from 9-11 AM or until supplies last!* We strive to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary restrictions\, please contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.ca \nOUR MENU\nYou may view our most recent menu below. We update this menu every Wednesday evening/Thursday morning before Breakfast Club. This menu is subject to change without notice.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This weeks menu\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n2025 FALL TERM DATES:\nAll Breakfast Club events run from 9-11 AM or until supplies last. \n\n\nSep 25\, 2025\nOct 2\, 2025\nOct 9\, 2025\nOct 16\, 2025\nOct 23\, 2025\nOct 30\, 2025\nNov 6\, 2025\nNov 20\, 2025\nNov 27\, 2025\nDec 4\, 2025 (Hot Breakfast)\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have questions about Breakfast Club\, please read the FAQs below or contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.c\n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast Club Feedback & Suggestion Form\nShare your feedback or menu item suggestions with us through the Breakfast Club Feedback & Suggestions Form.\n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast Club FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n I HAVE A CLASS DURING BREAKFAST CLUB. CAN I STILL GET FOOD?\n Breakfast Club runs from 9:00 – 11:00 AM or until supplies last. You may only receive free breakfast from Breakfast Club during this time.\n \n \n \n \n \n WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS OFFERED AT BREAKFAST CLUB?\n You can view an up-to-date menu above. Generally\, you may choose from a variety of nutritious items to build your breakfast*:\n\nMuffins & other baked goods\nCereals\nMilk\, yogurt & other dairy\nGranola bars\nHot & cold beverages\n\n* All items are subject to availability. Menu is subject to change without notice. Breakfast is available while supplies last.\n \n \n \n \n \n DO YOU ACCOMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?\n We try to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as we can. Currently\, we focus on offering the following: Halal\, vegetarian\, vegan\, lactose-free\, gluten-free and nut-free. If you have questions or concerns about dietary restrictions\, please contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.ca\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CAN I SUGGEST BREAKFAST CLUB MENU ITEMS?\n Yes\, you can provide feedback and item suggestions through the Breakfast Club Feedback and Suggestions Form.\n \n \n \n \n \n AM I ABLE TO GRAB BREAKFAST FOR A PEER OR CLASSMATE?\n Your peers or classmates must come to Breakfast Club in person. All students must follow item maximums and cannot take additional items for someone else.\n \n \n \n \n \n DO I NEED TO STAND IN LINE FOR BREAKFAST CLUB?\n As Breakfast Club is popular\, you may need to stand in line for an extended period of time to receive your free breakfast. If you are experiencing a disability that prevents you from standing in line\, please contact our Food Support team at safoodsupport@macewan.ca to inquire about possible accommodations.\n \n \n \n \n \n What does Breakfast Club cost?\n \n\nBreakfast Club is free for all MacEwan students! URL:https://samu.ca/event/breakfast-club-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BfastClub2025_Feature.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T022312 CREATED:20250930T220123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T203916Z UID:10000338-1762452000-1762461000@samu.ca SUMMARY:An Evening With Lyle The Therapy Gecko DESCRIPTION:An Evening With\nLyle The Therapy Gecko\nComedian and Unlicensed Therapist\n \n Buy Tickets here\n \n \n \n \n \n SAMU is thrilled to bring podcaster\, comedian\, and unlicensed therapist Lyle Forever\, also known as “Therapy Gecko” to campus for a live show featuring anonymous callers that will seek help from Lyle and the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nTime: November 6\, 2025 | Doors open\, 6:00 PM | Show starts\, 7:00 PMLocation: The Lookout (SA-200\, SAMU Building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE \n\nStudent Early Bird GA: $5 Expires Oct 31\, 2025\nStudent General Admission: $10\nStudent VIP*: $25\nPublic: $20\n\n* VIP: Stick around after the show to meet Lyle and have your picture taken together! Quantity is limited!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n6:00 PM – Doors\, bar service starts7:00 PM – Therapy Gecko takes the stage\, bar service closes8:30 PM – Meet & Greet Student VIP ticket holders only \n\nNote: The entrance to this event is located on the second floor of the SAMU Building (The Lookout\, SA-200). You can find this room just past Chachi’s\, EDO Japan\, and OPA!\nParking: Paid parking is available in either the West Parkade or the surface lots on the West of 109 st. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRules & Regulations \n\nThis is a 17+ event.\nYou will need a valid MacEwan Student ID in order to collect your VIP lanyard for the meet and greet. This lanyard is required to enter the meet and greet event.\nAlcohol is available for purchase between 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM; government-issued ID required for bar service.\nBag Check will be in effect. We encourage you to leave your backpack at home or store it safely on campus. Small bags (purses\, hand bags\, etc) are permitted.\nAll ticket purchases are final sale (no refunds permitted). Tickets are non-transferable.\n\n\n \n Buy Tickets here URL:https://samu.ca/event/an-evening-with-lyle-the-therapy-gecko/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SpeakerSeries_LyleTTG-Feature.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR