It’s really strange how time seems to pass faster during the Holidays. A blink of an eye, and the new term’s starting again. I, for one, could definitely have used a few more weeks… or a month of vacation. But hey, it’s not all bad. At least there’s something fun going on as the semester kicks off.

UTSU(formerly known as SAC) is welcoming us back to school with (what I think is) the first annual Winterfest, the welcome back week of the new year. Also, the Engineers are launching the new school term with the long standing tradition of Godiva Week, which “is like F!rosh Week, but colder… and BETTER!” Details after the jump.

Details for Godiva Week:

There’s a ton of things going on, and the schedule can be found at: http://godivaweek.skule.ca/

Having attended the Mr. Blue & Gold contest last year, I can honestly say it’s an entertaining venue. It’s essentially a male beauty pageant with song and dance and whatever else the contestants can come up with. Oh, yeah, they also drop their pants upon command, as per tradition. I’m told the Godiva’s Crown competition (the female equivalent) is equally fun. The two events take place on Wednesday (January 10th) and Thursday (January 11th) respectively, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanford Fleming atrium.

Another event worth mentioning is the “Ye Grande Olde Chariot Race”, in which the different engineering disciplines are pitted against each other in a full contact race, pushing a chariot around Front Campus in snow/mud. The race is at high noon on Wednesday (January 10th).

Details for Winterfest, according to the Facebook event page:

(sadly there’s no webpage, and insufficient details on the UTSU webpage… come on UTSU, get on the ball…. anyhow, event details are copied below for convenience and accessibility)
Monday Jan. 8:

U of T Multi-Pub Night
A different division at different pubs around Toronto!
$3 to get into one pub, $5 for an all access pass to get into all pubs. This can be purchased at any pub.
PRIZES TO BE WON! At every pub you go to you will receive a raffle ticket for a prize of a $100 gift certificate to the Eaton Centre.

Pubs: 10 pm
SMC @ The Brunswick House, 481 Bloor St. W. (19+, FREE FOOD)
VIC @ Duke of Gloucester, 649 Yonge Street (All Ages, Free Food!)
NEW @ The James Joyce, 386 Bloor St. W. (All Ages, free food)
WW @ The Fox and Fiddle, 280 Bloor St. W. (All Ages, free food)
UC @ Molly Bloom’s, 191 College St. (All Ages, free food)
SAC @ GSU Pub, 16 Bancroft Ave (19+, free food)

Tuesday Jan. 9

Skating at Nathan Phillips Square 8pm-11pm
Shuttle bus service leaving from Hart House every 30 minutes begining at 8pm. Hot chocolate to be served at the Square Sponsored by the U of T Student Union.

Village Pub Tour 8pm-? (part of Skule Godiva Week, see http://godivaweek.skule.ca for more details)

Wednesday Jan. 10:

Battle of the Bands at Lee’s Palace (19+)
Come support the band representing your college or faculty, or come out to see all the great U of T bands compete for the winning spot!
ROCK ON!!!

Thursday Jan 11:

U of T Club Night hosted by SMC
FROST NIGHT @ INSIDE NIGHTCLUB (218 Richmond St. W.)
this time … WITH MORE ROOM
doors open at 10pm (get there early)
All ages w/ 19+
$5 cover for UofT / $6 for non-UofT students w/ STUDENT CARD
$4.50 sweet special all night

Dorian Grey’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes” Magic Show
9:30-11:30pm in the Isabel Bader Theatre
Tickets are $8, currently available at the VUSAC office, rm 107, 150 Charles St W.
For more info check out www.doriangrey.ca

Friday Jan 12:

Licensed Movie Night, location TBA, presenting the Mighty Ducks Trilogy

Pancake Kegger 8am-2pm (Part of Skule Godiva Week, visit http://godivaweek.skule.ca for more details)

Dorian Grey’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes” Magic Show
9:30-11:30pm in the Isabel Bader Theatre
Tickets are $8, currently available at the VUSAC office, rm 107, 150 Charles St W.

For more info check out www.doriangrey.ca

Saturday Jan 13:

Campus Wide Capture the Flag
Come defend your college’s honour and compete for the Winterfest trophy! Game starts at 3pm and goes to 5pm, contact your division/college for details.

But that’s not all…

Contact your college/divisional student council for more events!

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