August 21, 2006 Source: :
http://www.media.uottawa.ca/mediaroom/news_details-e.php?nid=932 University of Ottawa community gears up for the return of students and 101 Week OTTAWA, August 21, 2006 — The beginning of September marks the end of summer and the beginning of school for over 32,000 uOttawa students. Each year, during 101 Week, the University and the graduate and undergraduate student federations create a special week of social and academic events to help new students ease into their new home and returning students celebrate the return of friends and new challenges. There are several media opportunities for coverage during the week. Here are the highlights: 101 Welcome Program (Move-in period: August 30 to September 6)
The uOttawa team welcomes new students at Ottawa’s airport, train station and bus station and shuttles them to campus. Once on campus, students will be greeted by special uOttawa teams of returning students who will show them how to get around campus, help the newcomers move into residence and provide information about campus services. September 3 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: The President’s Brunch
(Lawn of Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland)
The University community welcomes all parents, students and friends for a Sunday brunch. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: The Rally
(Morisset Terrace, 65 University)
Expected attendance: 2,000 students
This new event will feature staged acts, live bands and tons of Gee-Gees giveaways. This event will definitely get all hearts pumping fast before we go to watch the Gee-Gees dominate Western at the annual 101 Week football game at Lansdowne Park. September 4 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: Fedstock Concert
(Confederation Park)
Expected attendance: 4,500 students
Day two of 101 Week is host to the most dynamic event of the week. Apart from an exciting concert, where Ill Scarlet, Malajube, Kardinal Offishall and Hedley will perform, students will have the opportunity to enjoy interactive Xbox kiosks from companies such as Microsoft. September 5
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Shinerama (an annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis)
(Departure point: Morisset Terrace-65 University, fundraising in various busy downtown locations)
Expected attendance: 2,000 students
Last year, the University of Ottawa was one of the leading schools with their fundraising efforts for Shinerama. Last year’s shoe shining efforts exceeded the goal of $80,000. This year, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) hopes to raise over $100,000. All day September 5th and 6th, individual faculties will hold information sessions for new undergraduate and graduate students. For more information on times and locations please visit www.u101.uottawa.ca. For access to a particular session please contact the uOttawa Media Relations team.
September 7 First Day of Class: All students return to class as the academic year gets under way. 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: The Jam Session
(Outside Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland)
Expected attendance: 2,300 students
This new event includes music, BMX, inline skaters and skateboarding on the half pipe, and finally, a street basketball competition. This event will set the stage for some of the local basketball talent to square off on the streets and show our students what they can do in front of a live energetic audience. September 8 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Graduate Students’ Association BBQ
(Café Nostalgica, 603 Cumberland)
New and returning graduate students meet for an outdoor barbecue.
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