OUSA - Latest News [Page 3]
Francisco Hernandez Elected OUSA President for 2013
Friday, 28 September 2012, 9:24 am | OUSA
This week the students of Otago University voted Francisco Hernandez, a current Masters student, into the leadership role for the 2013 year. "I am excited about the challenge, "said Francisco Hernandez, OUSA President Elect 2013, "I want ... More >>
OUSA Art Week breaks records
Friday, 14 September 2012, 3:34 pm | OUSA
The 5th annual OUSA Art Week beginning on September 17 is breaking student art exhibition records with 200 pieces on display. “Art Week keeps getting bigger and better, and this year is set to be no exception!” said Laura Madden, OUSA Events Manager. More >>
Is “100% Pure” A Delusion Asks Massey’s Dr. Mike Joy
Monday, 10 September 2012, 10:23 am | OUSA
The Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) will be holding their Environment Week this week in an effort to raise student awareness of critical environmental issues and inspire them to take action. More >>
Otago Students Crack $4 Million
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 4:17 pm | OUSA
Otago students have passed the $4 million mark in earnings for 2012 after gaining jobs listed through the Student Job Search service. The web based service is governed and provided by student associations around the country and provides a free way to ... More >>
Cultural Night Raises over $4000 for Hospice
Friday, 24 August 2012, 2:50 pm | OUSA
A wide range of OUSA affiliated international student associations and lead sponsor ANZ have donated $4272.71 to the Otago Community Hospice. The donation was raised from the annual International Cultural Night held in July that attracted an audience ... More >>
Students Still Keen for Extra Work
Friday, 4 May 2012, 1:22 pm | OUSA
Student Job Search’s latest figures show that while students placed in work are earning more and working longer, the number of jobs for students is down. More >>
Otago students collect for RSA
Saturday, 21 April 2012, 1:49 pm | OUSA
Otago students collect for RSA Twenty Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) volunteers took part in the Poppy Day appeal today as part of the OUSA Volunteer Week. “We collected $698.90 which is a good lead into our first ever remembrance ... More >>
Community Wins in Battle Between Staff and Students
Friday, 20 April 2012, 1:23 pm | OUSA
The Otago University Students' Association had a battle on their hands when taking on the Otago University staff in a food bank collection competition yesterday. More >>
OUSA bouncing off the walls with Otago Uni Squash Club
Friday, 20 January 2012, 5:21 pm | OUSA
Improvements to the walls of the Otago University Squash Club by the Otago University Students' Association will mean a longer life and better play for the champion club. More >>
$7 Million Earned by Otago Students in 2011
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 4:05 pm | OUSA
Otago University Students’ Association today announced that the 2011 year saw their students earn almost $7 million dollars thanks to student governed and funded Student Job Search. More >>
Shapshifter, Shihad and David Dallas to headline at OUSA
Monday, 9 January 2012, 11:37 am | OUSA
Below is the final announcement of the line up for OUSA's Orientadium MMXII orientation events. More >>
Students Sign Off on Orientadium
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 3:50 pm | OUSA
This Friday (16 December), the University of Otago, their students association, OUSA, and the Forsyth Barr Stadium will announce a partnership that will make the 2012 Orientation festival the biggest Dunedin has ever seen. More >>
Otago students earn over 1 million in 1 month
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 4:38 pm | OUSA
November saw Student Job Search securing paid work for over 720 Otago University students, earning on average $2000 and totalling to over $1.3 million dollars for their back pockets. More >>
Hungry Students Overwhelm Food Bank
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:33 pm | OUSA
The Otago University Students’ Association has had a record October and a record year for Food Bank use. More >>
OUSA Announces Top Lecturers
Friday, 21 October 2011, 12:15 pm | OUSA
Tonight the Otago University Students’ Association named Otago University’s Top Lecturer for 2011 as voted by the students. This year’s Top Ten list was made of lecturers that go the extra mile, and for students they stick out as being an inspiration ... More >>
Rideshare Ridewhere?
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5:28 pm | OUSA
Dunedin students’ associations are today disappointed that the DCC has scrapped the Rideshare car-pooling scheme. Students’ associations blame recent changes by the DCC for its failure, and urge for action on affordable buses. More >>
OUSA Student Elections see 300% increase in Voting
Friday, 14 October 2011, 3:56 pm | OUSA
Last night the winners of the OUSA Elections were announced after a voting period that saw a 300% increase in voter numbers compared to the 2010 elections. This year saw a peak of 3590 students voting and all referendum questions being passed. More >>
Otago University students say CHEERS to Top Ten Lecturers!
Friday, 14 October 2011, 3:41 pm | OUSA
OUSA Teaching Awards Top Ten lecturers list is out! Students have nominated lecturers that went above and beyond the calling of their educational duty and the 10 best have been found. More >>
Otago students working 11% more in 2011
Friday, 7 October 2011, 2:56 pm | OUSA
Otago University students have worked 8,658 worker weeks in 2011 so far up 11% on the 7,794, 2010 figure, according to latest Student Job Search figures released today. More >>
The best and worst of Dunedin Flatting
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:16 am | OUSA
The OUSA Welfare Officer, Shonelle Eastwood, has announced the final winner of the OUSA Dunedin’s Next Top Flat competition. More >>