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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T080000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T110000
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SUMMARY:ASL Basics Workshop - Culture Cafe
DESCRIPTION:SAMU CULTURE CAFE – ASL basics Workshop \n\nExplore\, Connect\, and Belong\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				ASL Basics Workshop | Sep 21\, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Lookout (SA–200)\nLearn the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) while exploring Deaf culture and inclusive communication. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sign up for reminders about upcoming Culture Cafe events through the form below!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Get Monthly Reminders! \n				    \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				CULTURE CAFE SCHEDULE:\nEach FREE event below will have all necessary materials provided and DOES NOT require registration to attend. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Financial Wellness Fair | Oct 19\, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Students’ Lounge (SA-216)\nConnect with financial experts and community organizations to learn about budgeting\, saving\, credit information\, and financial planning. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cookies and Conversations | Nov 18\, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Students’ Lounge (SA-216)\nEnjoy cookies while connecting with fellow students through meaningful conversations that foster community\, belonging\, and new friendships. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rest and Reset | Dec 7\, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | The Lookout (SA–200)\nTake a break before exams with relaxing activities designed to reduce stress\, promote well-being\, and help you recharge for the end of the semester.
URL:https://samu.ca/event/asl-basics-workshop-culture-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260924T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Club - Sept 24
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 OUR 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				This week's 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				 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-sept-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T083000
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SUMMARY:ORANGE SHIRT DAY - BEADING AND CONVERSATION
DESCRIPTION:ORANGE SHIRT DAY\n\nBEADING AND CONVERSATION\nJoin us in the SAMU Building on September 25 to create an orange heart pin for Orange Shirt Day! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				TIME: September 25\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PMLOCATION: Students’ Lounge (SA-216)\, 2nd Floor SAMU Building. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ORANGE HEART PINS\n\n\nThe Orange Heart is a symbol of remembrance and solidarity with Indigenous communities. Orange Shirt Day\, also observed on September 30\, was inspired by the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad\, a Northern Secwépemc woman from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation. She was among over 150\,000 Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools from the 1870s to the 1990s. \n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				OUR PARTNERS\n\n\n\nOrange Heart pin beading is organized in collaboration with social work students\, MacEwan Library\, Sport and Wellness\, and MacEwan Residence. In addition to the SAMU Building\, there are beading tables available on the 2nd floor of Building 5\, Griffin’s Landing\, 2nd floor Building 7\, Sport and Wellness\, 2nd floor Robbins Health Learning Centre\, and Allard Hall Atrium. \n 
URL:https://samu.ca/event/orange-shirt-day-beading-and-conversation/
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