University of Canterbury Students' Association

The University of Canterbury Students' Association (UCSA) is a student organisation associated with the University of Canterbury[3] in New Zealand, established in 1894.[1]

University of Canterbury
Students' Association
InstitutionUniversity of Canterbury
LocationChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Established1894[1]
PresidentPierce Crowley [2]
Executive officersBryant McIntyre, Xavier Moir, Angeline Moneda, Kartikey Kartikey, Sarah Calley, Kaleigh Pickover, Aria Millar, Ollie Dunshea, Maddy McConnell, Renz Alvez, Claire Arthurs, Okirano Tilaia, Tia-Raumati McIntyre-Kohinga [2]
Websiteucsa.org.nz

Organisation

USCA is funded by students and is governed by a constitution through 12 elected representatives. Since its inception the association has grown into a diverse organisation with an annual turnover of around $7.0 million, approximately half of which is catering-related and approximately 15% of which is derived from student membership levies.

The UCSA office was previously situated in the James Hight Building following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, after which the UCSA Building was deemed unsafe.[1] The Undercroft was redeveloped as a student space. A new USCA building opened in July 2019.[4]

The association provides services ranging from an Early Learning Centre to a Chaplaincy team through to student bars and cafes; from Student Job Search to places to spend free time by way of the 150+ clubs and societies.

The UCSA operates a number of other facilities spread around the campus including The Foundry Bar and Bentleys, cafes in the Engineering (Nuts 'n' Bolts) and James Hight Library (Otto, Oishii The Burg, The Wok, The Greek, Cafe 1894, Chilton's) buildings. A second Early Learning Centre is situated on the corner of Montana & Ilam Roads.[5]

Students can receive academic advice and support through the Education Team, and social comment and entertainment by way of UCSA's media: Canta magazine. The association also runs other events[6] like Orientation Week,[7] Winterlude[8] and the End of Lectures Tea Party.[9]

Clubs

One of the many roles of the UCSA is to coordinate with Canterbury University clubs such as the Student Volunteer Army, UC Bike and ENSOC. The organization provides services such as advertising, facilities and grants to clubs.

RDU

RDU 98.5FM is a student radio station operating from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. It broadcasts on a frequency of 98.5 MHz and (since late 2006) through online streaming, but began on 23 February 1976 on 1413kHz, which is now occupied by Radio Ferrymead.[10] In the early 1980s it was known as "Radio U". in 1986 the station converted to FM and changed its name to Radio UFM. Long running shows include Girl School,[11] The Mixtape Sessions,[12] The Joint,[13] Guitar Media,[14] Dollar Mix, Hauswerk and Vintage Cuts.

Wammo and Spanky became an infamous duo on the RDU Mornings show, most notably coaxing Don Brash into answering inappropriate love letters live on-air, and upsetting listeners by playing distasteful games poking fun at cancer victims. Wammo was scouted by Kiwi FM and was replaced by Kate Gorgeous, who hosted the show for a year until the end of 2007. After a long search for a new host, Spanky has returned to host the show solo under the new show title Breakfast with Spanky.

In 2007, the University of Canterbury Students' Association controversially agreed to sub-licence the RDU frequency to a newly formed company, RDU98.5FM Ltd and students against the sale selectively leaked information to The Press stating the station was sold for the price of $1. Actually the stations assets including broadcast equipment and transmitters were sold at market (book) value, a market level rental agreed for the space occupied and an annual licence fee agreed. Various arrangements were debated over the preceding three years following the previous limited liability company (controlled by minority shareholders) trading insolvently which forced UCSA to inject funds and restructure the organisation. After the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the radio station lost its base at the University of Canterbury and for the next three years, it broadcast from a modified horse truck.[10]

Presidents

Pierce Crowley is the UCSA President for 2023. Past UCSA Presidents include:

  • 2022 Pierce Crowley
  • 2021 Kim Fowler
  • 2020 Tori McNoe
  • 2019 Sam Brosnahan
  • 2018 Josh Proctor
  • 2017 James Addington
  • 2016 James Addington
  • 2015 Sarah Platt
  • 2014 Sarah Platt
  • 2013 Erin Jackson
  • 2012 Erin Jackson
  • 2011 Kohan McNabb
  • 2010 Nicholas McDonnell
  • 2009 Steven Jukes
  • 2008 Michael Goldstein
  • 2007 Belinda Bundy
  • 2006 Warren Poh
  • 2005 George Hampton
  • 2004 Jane Chirnside (Until July), Peter Martin (From July)
  • 2003 Richard Neal
  • 2002 Richard Neal
  • 2001 Jarrod Gilbert
  • 2000 Jarrod Gilbert
  • 1999 Darel Hall
  • 1998 Darel Hall
  • 1997 Tiffany Page
  • 1996 Rebecca Johnston
  • 1995 Warrick Brown
  • 1994 Christina E. Rizos
  • 1993 John Wadsworth
  • 1992 Joan Smith
  • 1991 Bastiaan (Baz) Star
  • 1990 Chris Whelan
  • 1989 Suze E. Wilson
  • 1988 Samuel R. Fisher
  • 1987 Peter Fenton
  • 1986 Donovan Wearing
  • 1985 Donovan Wearing
  • 1984 Janine Morrell-Gunn
  • 1983 Anthony (Tony) Gray
  • 1982 Steve Ferguson
  • 1981 Katrina Amos
  • 1980 Anthony J. Stuart
  • 1979 Anthony J. Stuart
  • 1978 Michael Lee
  • 1977 P. Nigel W. Petrie/Marie O'Sullivan
  • 1976 Phillip J. Saxby
  • 1975 Peter Dunne
  • 1974 James Benefield
  • 1973 Robin Duff
  • 1972 James Crichton
  • 1971 David Caygill
  • 1970 David Cuthbert
  • 1969 Paul Grocott
  • 1968 Peter Nathan
  • 1967 Timothy Armitage
  • 1966 John C. Anderson
  • 1965 David W. Botherway
  • 1964 William S. Wakelin
  • 1963 Neil D. Thompson
  • 1962 Bruce Ullrich
  • 1961 Anthony D. L. Hooper
  • 1960 H. Adrian Brokking[15]

See also

References

  1. "About us".
  2. "Contact Us". 11 July 2022.
  3. "What is special about UC?". The University of Canterbury.
  4. "UCSA – Haere-roa". The University of Canterbury.
  5. "Bars and Cafés".
  6. "Events".
  7. "UCSA Orientation 2014 - Powered by Vodafone — University of Canterbury Students' Association". ucsa.org.nz. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. "WINTERLUDE — University of Canterbury Students' Association". ucsa.org.nz. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  9. "The Pre Tea Party feat. FLUME followed by the Tea Party 2013 — University of Canterbury Students' Association". ucsa.org.nz. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  10. Anderson, Vicki (19 March 2016). "RDU celebrates 40th with five month party at Canterbury Museum". The Press. pp. C1–C2. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  11. "Girl School". Archived from the original on 8 September 2012.
  12. "The Mixtape Sessions". Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
  13. "The Joint Radio Show". The Joint Radio Show.
  14. "GUITAR MEDIA". guitar-media.blogspot.com.
  15. J. Sharfe, Players Protestors and Politicians: A history of the University of Canterbury Students' Association, Clerestory Press, 1995, ISBN 0-473-0312-48
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