Welcome to T1/S1: see what’s on this week during OFest
Welcome to Deakin for 2024 – 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 26 February–8 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate OWeek, get you settled into Trimester 1/Semester 1, and have you enjoying new uni pals over delicious food, pumping music and all sorts of fun activities!
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
- Market Day & Clubs Showcase: Monday 26 February and Tuesday 27 February, 11am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Monday 26 February (Dance) at 3.30pm, Tuesday 27 February (Ultimate Frisbee) at 3pm, Wednesday 28 February (Futsal) at 4pm, Thursday 29 February (Volleyball) at 4pm, Friday 1 March (Basketball) at 4pm, and Friday 1 March (Table tennis) at 4pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 27 February, 8pm–2am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Sunset Beats Party (Richmond, Melbourne): Wednesday 28 February, 8pm–1am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Thursday 29 February, 11am–12pm
- Amazing Race: Thursday 29 February, 1–4pm
- DUSA Basketball Showcase: Friday 1 March, 12.30–3.30pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 26 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 26 February, 9pm–12am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 28 February, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 5–11.30pm
Waurn Ponds
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 26 February, 9pm–12am – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Beats & Eats: Monday 26 February, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 27 February (Basketball, Netball and Hockey) at 4pm
- Market Day: Tuesday 27 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Wednesday 28 February, 10.30–11.30am
- Amazing Race: Wednesday 28 February, 4–6pm
- Deakin Ducks Soccer Showcase Match: Wednesday 28 February, 6.30–7.45pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 5–11.30pm
Warrnambool
- Welcome Day DUSA Lunch: Monday 26 February, 12–1pm
- The Warrnambool Safari: Tuesday 27 February, 4–9pm – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 4pm–3am
Online (cross-campus)
- Harry Potter Trivia Night – Online: Monday 26 February, 6–7pm
- Riding the Waves of Adventure – A surf trip to remember Q&A: Thursday 29 February, 3–3.30pm
- DUSA Social Session: Friday 1 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.
We’re very excited to welcome you to Deakin for the new study period, and wish you all a happy OFest!