Social Activities
CACUSS 101 Session - Sunday June 20
Attending CACUSS for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. Newcomers and returners alike are invited to join us at 5pm for CACUSS 101 - everything you need to know about how to make your conference experience valuable. This session will include an explanation of the various components of the conference as well as an opportunity to network with the other participants. This session will be followed by the official CACUSS 2010 Opening Reception where you can share all of your new knowledge!
Opening Reception and Session - Sunday, June 20
We look forward to welcoming all of the CACUSS delegates to Edmonton on Sunday, June 20 at the Opening Reception in Dinwoodie Lounge in the Students' Union Building. We will begin at 5:30pm with drinks and appetizers, allowing delegates to reconnect with their peers and welcome new attendees. During this time student artwork will be featured from the host institutions. At 7pm we will move into the beautiful Myer Horowitz Theatre for the official opening of the conference and entertainment provided by student groups from the host institutions. The theatre presentation will be followed by dessert. Dress is business casual.
Patio Party - Monday, June 21
Dress in white and party all night! Bring your comfortable clothes and dancing shoes to the CACUSS Patio Party & barbecue. There will be almost 19 hours of daylight on June 21st in Edmonton. Come celebrate the summer solstice and National Aboriginal Day in QUAD. Be ready to dance the night away!
Explore Edmonton - Tuesday, June 22
Tuesday will provide delegates with an opportunity to explore the city that we call home. The capital of Alberta, and nick-named The Festival City, Edmonton offers a wide variety of activities for you to enjoy. Take a stroll through our scenic river valley; the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America. Visit North America's largest mall, housing a giant water park, a man-made lake, a skating rink, a mini-golf courses, an indoor paintball course, 21 movie theatres, a Vegas-style casino and an amusement park… and don't forget outstanding shopping. Experience our vibrant music and art community with a visit to the new world class Art Gallery of Alberta, an architectural work of art inspired by the aurora borealis and natural beauty of Alberta. Enjoy a play in the theatre district of historic Old Strathcona, also home to the infamous Whyte Avenue. With so many things to see and do, you'll be grateful Edmonton's summer solstice sees over 17 hours of sunlight. For more information on these and other exciting activities see the Explore Edmonton desk available throughout the conference.
Closing Banquet - Wednesday, June 23
The CACUSS 2010 closing banquet will be an elegant evening to remember. Perched on the edge of Edmonton's picturesque river valley, the Shaw Conference Centre offers a panoramic view of North America's largest urban park and its treasures.
Come "dressed in your best" with your dancing shoes on for this semi-formal affair. The evening will include a feast offering traditional Alberta cuisine and music from the swingin' sixties, solid gold seventies, and electric eighties provided by The Top Ten Show and Revue - a local Edmonton band that is arguably the best in Western Canada!
We will also get a sneak peak of what CACUSS 2011 has in store for us at Ryerson University in Toronto!