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Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences
Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences
Events create opportunities for students to meet new people, explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and become active members of the university community.
Whether you’re attending a social gathering, volunteering behind the scenes, or helping organize a major initiative, every event is an invitation to participate and help shape campus life.
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Campus Traditions
Orientation
Helping students build connections from day one.
Orientation is often a student’s first opportunity to experience campus life beyond the classroom.
Through campus tours, resource fairs, club introductions, and community-building activities, students are introduced to the people, services, and opportunities that support their success throughout their university journey.
By helping students build relationships early, Orientation creates a sense of belonging that supports students throughout their university journey.
Overview
- 300+ new students welcomed annually
- Campus resource fair
- Club introductions and involvement opportunities
- Community-building activities
- Student leader and peer mentorship connections
Orientation
Helping students build connections from day one.
Orientation is often a student’s first opportunity to experience campus life beyond the classroom.
Through campus tours, resource fairs, club introductions, and community-building activities, students are introduced to the people, services, and opportunities that support their success throughout their university journey.
By helping students build relationships early, Orientation creates a sense of belonging that supports students throughout their university journey.
Overview
- 300+ new students welcomed annually
- Campus resource fair
- Club introductions and involvement opportunities
- Community-building activities
- Student leader and peer mentorship connections
thunderfest
Celebrating Student Life Together
Thunderfest is CUESA’s largest semi-annual student celebration, bringing together students, clubs, campus partners, and community organizations for an afternoon of entertainment, activities, food, and connection.
From discovering student clubs and campus services to enjoying live entertainment and giveaways, Thunderfest transforms the start of the academic year into a celebration of everything that makes the university community unique.
Whether you’re meeting new friends, exploring opportunities, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, Thunderfest is where campus comes together.
Overview
- 450+ Fall attendees
- 350+ Winter attendees
- Student club participation
- Community partner engagement
- Entertainment, activities, and giveaways
thunderfest
Celebrating Student Life Together
Thunderfest is CUESA’s largest semi-annual student celebration, bringing together students, clubs, campus partners, and community organizations for an afternoon of entertainment, activities, food, and connection.
From discovering student clubs and campus services to enjoying live entertainment and giveaways, Thunderfest transforms the start of the academic year into a celebration of everything that makes the university community unique.
Whether you’re meeting new friends, exploring opportunities, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, Thunderfest is where campus comes together.
Overview
- 450+ Fall attendees
- 350+ Winter attendees
- Student club participation
- Community partner engagement
- Entertainment, activities, and giveaways
Club Fair
Discovering Opportunities Beyond The Classroom
Clubs play an important role in helping students build friendships, explore new interests, and become active members of the university community.
Club Fair connects students with clubs representing a wide range of academic, cultural, recreational, and professional interests. Whether joining a club, volunteering, or taking on a leadership role, students can discover new experiences while finding a place to belong.
Overview
- 15+ student clubs represented
- Direct connection with student leaders
- Volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Academic, cultural, and social organizations
- Opportunities to build community and involvement
Club Fair
Discovering Opportunities Beyond The Classroom
Clubs play an important role in helping students build friendships, explore new interests, and become active members of the university community.
Club Fair connects students with clubs representing a wide range of academic, cultural, recreational, and professional interests. Whether joining a club, volunteering, or taking on a leadership role, students can discover new experiences while finding a place to belong.
Overview
- 15+ student clubs represented
- Direct connection with student leaders
- Volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Academic, cultural, and social organizations
- Opportunities to build community and involvement
Breakfast Events
CUESA Breakfasts are among the university’s most popular campus traditions. From Pancake Breakfast in the fall to Waffles & Wellness in the winter and new initiatives like Breakfast Club, these events bring students, faculty, staff, and student leaders together in a welcoming and informal environment.
More than a meal, CUESA Breakfasts create opportunities for conversation, connection, and community. They provide a simple way for students to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and start the day together.
Sometimes the strongest communities are built around the simplest traditions.
Overview
- Hundreds of meals served annually
- Free student engagement events
- Opportunities to connect with campus leaders
- Community-building campus tradition
- Open and accessible to all students
BREAKFAST EVeNTS
CUESA Breakfasts are among the university’s most popular campus traditions. From Pancake Breakfast in the fall to Waffles & Wellness in the winter and new initiatives like Breakfast Club, these events bring students, faculty, staff, and student leaders together in a welcoming and informal environment.
More than a meal, CUESA Breakfasts create opportunities for conversation, connection, and community. They provide a simple way for students to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and start the day together.
Sometimes the strongest communities are built around the simplest traditions.
Overview
- Hundreds of meals served annually
- Free student engagement events
- Opportunities to connect with campus leaders
- Community-building campus tradition
- Open and accessible to all students
BREAKFAST EVeNTS
CUESA Breakfasts are among the university’s most popular campus traditions. From Pancake Breakfast in the fall to Waffles & Wellness in the winter and new initiatives like Breakfast Club, these events bring students, faculty, staff, and student leaders together in a welcoming and informal environment.
More than a meal, CUESA Breakfasts create opportunities for conversation, connection, and community. They provide a simple way for students to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and start the day together.
Sometimes the strongest communities are built around the simplest traditions.
Overview
- Hundreds of meals served annually
- Free student engagement events
- Opportunities to connect with campus leaders
- Community-building campus tradition
- Open and accessible to all students
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating Diversity Through Shared Experiences
Every culture brings new traditions, perspectives, and stories that strengthen the campus community.
CUESA’s cultural celebrations create opportunities for students to share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful connections across cultures and communities. From Diwali and Chinese New Year to Global Elegance and future student-led initiatives, these events celebrate the diversity that makes Concordia University of Edmonton unique.
By creating spaces for cultural expression, conversation, and community, these celebrations help foster a more welcoming and connected campus for everyone.
Events Include
- Diwali Celebration
- Chinese New Year
- Global Elegance
- Student-led cultural programming
- Community engagement opportunities
- Cross-cultural learning experiences
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating Diversity Through Shared Experiences
Every culture brings new traditions, perspectives, and stories that strengthen the campus community.
CUESA’s cultural celebrations create opportunities for students to share experiences, learn from one another, and build meaningful connections across cultures and communities. From Diwali and Chinese New Year to Global Elegance and future student-led initiatives, these events celebrate the diversity that makes Concordia University of Edmonton unique.
By creating spaces for cultural expression, conversation, and community, these celebrations help foster a more welcoming and connected campus for everyone.
Events Include
- Diwali Celebration
- Chinese New Year
- Global Elegance
- Student-led cultural programming
- Community engagement opportunities
- Cross-cultural learning experiences
WELLNESS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Creating Moments That Matter
The strongest campus communities are built through everyday moments of connection.
Throughout the year, CUESA hosts wellness, appreciation, and community events that give students opportunities to step away from the classroom, meet new people, and recharge. From Puppy Yoga and Petting Zoo visits to seasonal celebrations and student appreciation events, these experiences encourage participation while supporting student well-being.
Sometimes the simplest experiences become the ones students remember most.
Events Include
- Puppy Yoga
- Free Booster Juice
- Petting Zoo
- Halloween Celebration
- Christmas Celebration
- Valentine’s Events
- Student appreciation initiatives
- Wellness-focused programming
WELLNESS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Creating Moments That Matter
The strongest campus communities are built through everyday moments of connection.
Throughout the year, CUESA hosts wellness, appreciation, and community events that give students opportunities to step away from the classroom, meet new people, and recharge. From Puppy Yoga and Petting Zoo visits to seasonal celebrations and student appreciation events, these experiences encourage participation while supporting student well-being.
Sometimes the simplest experiences become the ones students remember most.
Events Include
- Puppy Yoga
- Free Booster Juice
- Petting Zoo
- Halloween Celebration
- Christmas Celebration
- Valentine’s Events
- Student appreciation initiatives
- Wellness-focused programming
WELLNESS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Creating Moments That Matter
The strongest campus communities are built through everyday moments of connection.
Throughout the year, CUESA hosts wellness, appreciation, and community events that give students opportunities to step away from the classroom, meet new people, and recharge. From Puppy Yoga and Petting Zoo visits to seasonal celebrations and student appreciation events, these experiences encourage participation while supporting student well-being.
Sometimes the simplest experiences become the ones students remember most.
Events Include
- Puppy Yoga
- Petting Zoo
- Halloween Celebration
- Christmas Celebration
- Valentine’s Events
- Student appreciation initiatives
- Wellness-focused programming
COMMUNITY BY THE NUMBERS
Every event contributes to something bigger.
From Orientation and Thunderfest to volunteer initiatives and cultural celebrations, CUESA creates opportunities for students to connect, participate, and help shape campus life.
The numbers below represent more than attendance—they reflect thousands of moments where students chose to get involved and build community together.
Looking Ahead
Building New Opportunites
Campus communities continue to evolve—and so do the opportunities that bring people together.
As student needs change, CUESA hopes to expand the ways students connect, learn, and grow through new programming, stronger industry relationships, and collaborative initiatives developed alongside campus and community partners.
Future opportunities may include expanded networking events, professional development workshops, alumni engagement, mentorship programs, and partnerships that help students build meaningful connections beyond graduation.
Every new initiative begins with a simple goal: creating experiences that strengthen community and support student success.
Volunteer with cuesa
Create Experiences That Matter
Every event, initiative, and program begins with students who choose to get involved.
Volunteering with CUESA is an opportunity to build experience, develop leadership skills, meet new people, and contribute to a stronger campus community. Whether you’re organizing events, supporting student programming, or bringing new ideas to life, every role helps create experiences that make university more connected and engaging.
Participation is often the first step toward leadership; and every contribution helps shape campus life.
Highlights
- 30+ annual volunteer opportunities
- Event planning and coordination experience
- Leadership development opportunities
- Professional skill building
- Community engagement experience
Partner With CUESA
Help Create Meaningful Experiences
The strongest campus communities are built through collaboration.
From Orientation and Thunderfest to cultural celebrations, wellness initiatives, and professional development programming, CUESA partners with organizations that share a commitment to student success.
Whether your goal is community engagement, recruitment, brand visibility, or supporting student life, partnerships create opportunities that benefit students while building lasting connections with the next generation of leaders and professionals.
Partnership Opportunities
- Event Sponsorships
- Community Partnerships
- Recruitment & Talent Development
- Workshops & Professional Development
- Student Engagement Initiatives
- Campus Awareness Campaigns