Welcome to T1/S1: see what’s happening this week during OFest
Welcome to Deakin for 2022 – OFest has officially kicked off today and we can’t wait to see you on campus soon!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 28 February–11 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate T1/S1 OWeek with good food, good music and good people! All events will be running in a COVIDSafe way, but please familiarise yourself with Deakin’s COVIDSafe requirements and remember you must submit your vaccination status form before attending campus.
There’s lots to see and do during OFest, but let’s take a look at what’s on this week so you don’t miss out!
Burwood
- OFest Lounge: Monday 28 February–Friday 4 March at Student Central, 9am–8pm
- Market Day and Clubs Showcase: Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March, 11am–2pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 8pm–3am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 1 March (basketball) at 4pm and Thursday 3 March (volleyball or ultimate frisbee) at 2pm
- Beach Music Sesh (Melbourne CBD): Wednesday 2 March, 8pm–2am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Urban Quest: Thursday 3 March, 4–7pm
- Deakin vs RMIT Basketball Exhibition Game: Friday 4 March, 1–5pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 28 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Jungle Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 9pm–12am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- OFest Lounge: Tuesday 1 March, Thursday 3 and Friday 4 March at the Gallery from 9am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 2 March, 12–2pm
- Urban Quest (Geelong CBD): Wednesday 2 March, 4–7pm
Waurn Ponds
- OFest Lounge: Monday 28 February–Friday 4 March, 9am–8pm
- Beats & Eats: Monday 28 February, 12–2pm
- Market Day: Tuesday 1 March, 11.30am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 1 March (soccer), 4–5pm
- Jungle Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 9pm–12am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
Warrnambool
- OFest Lounge: Monday 28 February–Friday 4 March, 9am–8pm
- Beats & Eats: Monday 28 February and Wednesday 2 March, 11am–1pm
- DUSA Pantry: Wednesday 2 March, 11am–1pm (with Beats & Eats)
- OFest Burger Bar: Wednesday 2 March, 6–8pm
Online (cross-campus)
- First Aid Taster: Tuesday 1 March, 11am–12pm
- Get to know DUSA: Wednesday 2 March, 1–2pm (event link TBA)
- DUSA Social Session: Friday 4 March, 4–5pm
- DUSA Aussie Trivia: Monday 28 February, 6–7pm
- DUSA surf trip introduction: Thursday 3 March, 12–1pm
Want to know more?
You can learn more about your Student Association and see all the events for OFest on the DUSA website.
We’re so excited to welcome everyone to campus for the year ahead – happy OFest, all!