Welcome to T1/S1: see what’s happening as OFest kicks off this week
Welcome to Trimester 1/Semester 1 – OFest officially begins today and we can’t wait to see you soon!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 27 February–10 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate T1/S1 OWeek with good food, good music and good people!
DUSA is here to make your time at uni better
Remember you can claim great discounts on DUSA events as a member, so sign up for a Gold membership today. Along with some great perks and huge savings you’ll also receive a membership pack with awesome merch, including our iconic hoodie! We also have other affordable yearly memberships available too. DUSA is run by students, for students, so everything we do goes straight back into creating the best possible student experience for you. Become a part of the DUSA community and let us help you create amazing and unforgettable memories throughout your time at Deakin!
Purchased your membership online and looking to collect your membership pack? If you’re based at Burwood Campus, you can collect your membership pack from the DUSA Membership tent on Morgan’s Walk on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 February, or Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March. If you’re based at Waurn Ponds or Waterfront, stop by DUSA Reception during business hours to collect your pack.
What’s on this week
There’s lots to see and do during OFest, but let’s take a look at what’s on over the next couple of weeks so you don’t miss out.
Burwood
- Market Day: Monday 27 February and Tuesday 28 February, 11am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Monday 27 February (lacrosse) at 4pm, Tuesday 28 February (futsal) at 4pm, Wednesday 1 March (table tennis) at 4pm, Thursday 2 March (ultimate frisbee) at 4pm and Friday 3 March (basketball) at 4pm
- Futsal Sport Showcase (Deakin Dragons vs Swinburne): Tuesday 28 February, 2.30–4pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 28 February, 8pm–midnight
- DUSA Y2K Party (Melbourne CBD): Wednesday 1 March, 8pm–midnight
- Amazing Race: Thursday 2 March, 1–4pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Thursday 2 March, 3.30–4.30pm
- Basketball Sports Showcase (Deakin Dragons vs RMIT): Friday 3 March, 12.30–3.30pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 27 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 27 February, 9pm–2am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 1 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 2 March, 5–11pm
Waurn Ponds
- Beats & Eats: Monday 27 February, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 27 February, 9pm–2am
- Market Day: Tuesday 28 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 28 February (basketball, netball and hockey) at 2pm, Thursday 2 March (lacrosse, basketball and hockey) at 2pm
- Amazing Race: Wednesday 1 March, 5–7pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Thursday 2 March, 11am–12pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 2 March, 5–11pm
Warrnambool
- Beats & Eats: Monday 27 February, 11.30am–1pm and Tuesday 28 February, 12–1pm
- The Warrnambool Safari: Tuesday 28 February, 12–8pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 2 March, 4pm–3am
Online (cross-campus)
- DUSA Aussie Slang Trivia: Monday 27 February, 6–7pm
- Auslan introduction: Wednesday 1 March, 11–11.50am
- DUSA surf trip introduction: Wednesday 1 March, 12–1pm
- Get to know DUSA: Wednesday 1 March, 1–2pm
- DUSA Social Sessions: Friday 3 March, 4–5pm
Want to know more?
You can learn more about your Student Association and see all the events for OFest on the DUSA website. Happy OFest, all!