BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SAMU - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SAMU 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: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:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260908T213702Z CREATED:20260810T210157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T213702Z UID:10000430-1786320000-1790985599@samu.ca SUMMARY:BATTLE OF THE BANDS - SUBMISSION DESCRIPTION:BATTLE OF THE BANDS SUBMISSION ARE OPEN\n\nSubmission deadline: Friday October 2\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Submit today\n \n \n \n \n \n The MacEwan Music Club is partnering with The Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) to organize a Battle Of The Bands event on January 8\, 2027 at Temple Bar (Starlite Room). \nThe event will feature 5 bands selected from this audition who will perform a set of original music and one cover song. The performances will be adjudicated by a panel of judges who will determine the winner at the night’s end. The prize for the winner will be a performance at SAMU’s Fall Fest 2027! \n \n \n \n \n \n rules and conditions apply \n \nYour band must include at least one MacEwan student that is enrolled in the 2026/27 academic year.\nYour demo submission must be original and performed at the event.\nYour submission must include a current professional headshot /press photo.\nSongs performed at the event must be original\, except for one cover\, which must be included in the set.\nYou must be available to perform at SAMU’s Fall Fest 2027 in September.\nPlease submit auditions before the deadline at 11:59 pm\, Friday\, October 2nd\, 2026. URL:https://samu.ca/event/battle-of-the-bands-submission/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BotB2627-CallForBands_Feature.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260916T194100Z CREATED:20260916T072039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T194100Z UID:10000456-1789977600-1792771200@samu.ca SUMMARY:Win a PC Setup! DESCRIPTION:Win a PC setup!\n \n \n \n \n \n HOW TO WIN\n1.   Follow SAMU on Instagram AND TikTok (@sa_macewan) \n2.   Comment on the contest post on Instagram and TikTok and tell us your favourite spot in the SAMU Building \n3.   Earn extra entries — tag up to 5 friends on one of the contest posts. **Maximum 5 extra entries per student \n4.   If you are selected as the winner\, you must sign a Prize Declaration and Release form (we’ll get in touch on Instagram!) \n5.   Pick up your new setup at the SAMU Admin Offices! \n \n Follow on Tik Tok\n \n Follow on Instagram\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PRIZE\nYour new PC setup includes: \n\n1 Acer XC-840-EB14 Aspire Desktop\n1 INCASE Bluetooth Mouse\n1 Steelseries Apex 3 Gaming Keyboard\n1 22 inch SAMSUNG Monitor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CONTEST RULES\n\nAll entrants must agree to the Contest Rules and sign a Prize Declaration and Release form in order to claim their prize\nThe winner MUST be a current MacEwan student (enrolled in Fall 2026)\nWe will contact the winner on Instagram with the SAMU Instagram account (@sa_macewan)\nThis contest opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday\, September 21\, 2026\, and closes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, October 23\, 2026.\n\n \n Contest Rules\n \n \n \n \n \n DISCLAIMER FOR ENTRANTS\nSAMU will contact the winner on Instagram through the SAMU Instagram account. The only official SAMU Instagram account is @sa_macewan. SAMU will never request your financial information or payment details\, passwords\, or other sensitive informantion beyond that which is stated above and in the contest rules. Be aware of fake accounts attempting to impersonate SAMU or claiming you won this contest. Do not engage with suspicious messages\, accounts\, links or profiles. If a suspicious account contacts you\, be sure to report and block it immediately. URL:https://samu.ca/event/socialcontest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SocialsGiveaway_2026_FeatureImage-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260831T172805Z CREATED:20260810T194155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T172805Z UID:10000423-1790679600-1790686800@samu.ca SUMMARY:Queer Time Tuesday - September DESCRIPTION:QUEER TIME TUESDAY \nLearn & connect\n\n\n\nCome together in the SAMU Building for an educational gathering with members and allies of MacEwan’s queer community! Featuring interactive learning opportunities\, educational queer literature\, and free refreshments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SIGN UP FOR REMINDERS\n\nGet notified of upcoming Queer Time Tuesday events: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n click here to sign up!\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOCATION\n\nAll Queer Time Tuesday events take place Under The Stairs on the first floor of the SAMU Building. URL:https://samu.ca/event/queer-time-tuesday-september/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/qtt-digital_Newsletter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260929T200402Z CREATED:20261001T140041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T200402Z UID:10000484-1790812800-1793404799@samu.ca SUMMARY:SAMU Surveys: Let's Talk Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk Mental Health\n \n Take our survey!\n \n \n \n \n \n SAMU is looking to better understand the state of student mental health at MacEwan University and what contributes to the challenges you face. This survey is your chance to tell us what your needs are and how we can advocate on your behalf. \nSURVEY DURATION: October 1 – 30\, 2026 \nYOUR RESPONSES MATTER\nYour feedback influences our advocacy to the university! You can help us advocate for stronger and more accessible student mental health supports that address the problems you face every day. Take the survey today to help improve student mental health at MacEwan! \nTAKE SURVEYS\, WIN PRIZES\nEach time you complete a SAMU survey\, you’re entered to win great prizes! Every survey features one $500 gift card plus five $100 gift cards to win. \nPlus\, every time you take a SAMU survey\, you’re entered into our Grand Prize Draw for one of the following: \n\n$1000 gift card of the winner’s choice*\n$1000 tuition credit\n$1000 home appliance prize pack\, featuring an air fryer\, coffee maker\, and Instant Pot slow cooker.\n\nOne entry into the grand prize draw per survey completed! Take all three surveys for an extra entry! \nAll entrants must agree to the Contest Rules of the grand prize and the survey they are entering. The grand prize draw will occur in Spring 2027\, and each individual survey prize draw will occur as specified in it’s specific contest rules. \n \n Mental Health Survey Contest Rules\n \n Grand Prize Contest Rules\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n* winner may select a gift card to one of the following retailers: Apple\, Amazon\, Walmart\, BestBuy\, Guusto. URL:https://samu.ca/event/surveys/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Surveys-MH_Feature.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T205000Z CREATED:20260917T181336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T205000Z UID:10000459-1790845200-1790852400@samu.ca SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - Oct 1 DESCRIPTION:BREAKFAST CLUB NOW 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*. \nBreakfast Club is located in the Student Lounge\, and runs from 9-11:30 AM or until supplies last!* \nWe strive to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about dietary restrictions\, please contact the Breakfast Club Assistant at sabreakfastclub@macewan.ca \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 FALL TERM DATES:\nAll Breakfast Club events run from 9-11 AM or until supplies last. \n September 24\, 2026\n October 1\, 2026\n October 8\, 2026\n October 15\, 2026\n October 22\, 2026\n October 29\, 2026\n November 5\, 2026\n November 19\, 2026\n November 26\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2027 WINTER TERM DATES:\nAll Breakfast Club events run from 9-11 AM or until supplies last. \n January 7\, 2027\n January 14\, 2027\n January 21\, 2027\n January 28\, 2027\n February 4\, 2027\n February 11\, 2027\n February 25\, 2027\n March 4\, 2027\n March 11\, 2027\n March 18\, 2027\n March 25\, 2027\n April 1\, 2027\n April 8\, 2027 – HOT BREAKFAST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions\, check out the full Breakfast Club page! \n \n Click Here URL:https://samu.ca/event/breakfast-club-oct-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BfastClub2025_Feature.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260921T163027Z CREATED:20260907T183055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T163027Z UID:10000439-1790870400-1790886600@samu.ca SUMMARY:SAMU Outdoor Cinema DESCRIPTION:SAMU OUTDOOR CINEMA!\nKick off the cozy fall season with SAMU and enjoy a unique outdoor cinema experience! This FREE event is the perfect way to kick back\, relax\, connect with friends\, and create an evening of lasting memories!  \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE EVENT* | Food trucks available | BYO Seating | Free tarps available for use as capacity allows | Walk-ups Welcome \n*Valid MacEwan student ID required for entry. MacEwan students are permitted to bring up to three guests each. \n \n \n \n \n \n Enter to win a VIP Movie Experience at SAMU Outdoor Cinema!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NEW: Enter for a discount on concession items (while supplies last)\n \n Enter here\n \n \n \n \n \n WE ARE EXCITED TO SHOW:\nMean Girls | Doors: 4:00 PM | Movie: 4:30 PMThe Purge | Doors: 6:30 PM | Movie: 7:00 PMDate: Thurs\, Oct 1\, 2026Location: The Front Lawn of Building 6\, by the Clock Tower \nWIN A VIP MOVIE EXPERIENCE\nRegister using the form above for a chance to win a VIP Movie Experience at SAMU Outdoor Cinema with exclusive seating\, free snacks\, SAMU SWAG\, and more for you and 3 friends! One VIP winner will be chosen for each movie.*Last Day to ENTER is Sept 24\, 2026 at 11:59PM. *You may enter for both movies but can win only one prize. \nWHY SHOULD YOU COME OUT?\nIts free and fun! Being a student is hard. This free event is a chance to step outside\, unwind\, and connect with others for an epic movie right on campus. \nGUEST INFORMATION\nMacEwan students can bring up to three guests. Guests are not required to present student ID but\, must arrive with their accompanying student. \nFOOD TRUCKS\nFood trucks will be on-site with food available for purchase. Available trucks include Mini Donut King and Fat Frank’s Hot Dogs. \nRULES AND REGULATIONS\n\nMacEwan students receive free admission with a valid Student ID. Student ID is required for entry.\nEach student may bring up to three guests aged 16 and above.\nBag check will be in effect.\nThis is a non-licensed event — no alcohol is permitted.\nStudents are welcome to bring: Picnic blankets\, cozy throws\, low chairs and pillows.\nTents and large structures are not permitted.\nA limited supply of tarps will be available for students who need one.\nCapacity is limited — early arrival is recommended.\n\nAt SAMU\, we value respect and inclusivity\, and we ask all attendees to uphold these principles by being considerate of others and the shared space throughout the event. \nDISCLAIMER\nMovie schedule subject to change barring weather. No outside food or drinks are permitted in the event space. Water bottles are allowed. URL:https://samu.ca/event/cinemaseries/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://samu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CinemaNight2025-Digital_CinemaSeries-Newsletter.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR