A scanned copy of a photograph of the University of Canterbury UCSA (then Students' Union) building. The photograph was taken from across the stream on University Drive. Students are lounging on the lawn in front of the building.
A scanned copy of the cover page of a special International Student Conference issue of Canta published on Wednesday 8 July 1964.
A PDF copy of a submission for the University of Canterbury student-run magazine, CANTA, written by UC alumnus Mike Gibbs.
A scanned copy of a photograph featured on page 11 of an issue of Canta published in April 1953. The photograph shows students in a bar during a boat race between Canterbury and Otago.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Jeff Field. The photograph was taken in the 1970s and depicts students firewalking on campus.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Jeff Field. The photograph was taken in the 1970s and depicts students firewalking on campus.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph belonging to University of Canterbury alumnus Jeff Field. The photograph was taken in the 1970s and depicts students firewalking on campus.
A scanned copy of page 11 of an issue of Canta published on Monday 8 April 1968. The page features an article on student activism.
A photograph of University of Canterbury students carrying wheelbarrows, shovels and spades to help clean up liquefaction in earthquake-damaged areas after the September 2010 earthquake.
A scanned copy of a close-up photograph of the plaque on the University of Canterbury UCSA (then Students' Union) building.
A cropped image depicting the cover of a UCSA ring-bound notebook. The cover image is a photograph of the Students' Union Building (later known as the UCSA) taken from University Drive.
A scanned copy of page 6 of an issue of Canta published on Tuesday 22 April 1969. The page features an article on student protests against the Vietnam war.
A photograph of University of Canterbury students, including Babul Hasan (centre) dressed in graduation regalia.
A scanned copy of page 7 of an issue of Canta published in 1976. The page features the floor plan of the Students' Association building.
A photograph described by University of Canterbury alumnus Mike Gibbs as follows: "Pete Martin serving Tequila to students on the grassed area outside the amphitheatre (on UCSA grounds) at the tequila challenge 2002 for the Guinness Book of Records. After a long day (even if it is at lunch time) students will drink anything that's free".
A photograph of students from the Student Volunteer Army and Entré with University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr.
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph depicting the Students' Union building at the University of Canterbury town site in 1969.
A scanned copy of the cover page of an issue of Canta published on 16 June 1961. The cover features an artist's impression of the new Student Union building.
A scanned copy of a double-page spread from an issue of Canta published in April 1971. The pages feature the plans for an extension to the Students' Association building.
A scanned copy of an artwork from the University of Canterbury Students' magazine, Canta, in 1972.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army assembling wheelbarrows.
Prior to the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) was renowned for its graduates’ academic preparation and its staff’s research outputs. The town/gown relationship was aloof and strained due to UC’s move from the CBD in the 1970s and students being seen as troublemakers. Despite its vision of people prepared to make a difference, the University’s students and staff were not seen as making a difference in the local community or as being engaged citizens. This changed when over 9,000 UC students mobilized themselves into the Student Volunteer Army to provide immediate relief across Christchurch following the four major quakes of 2010 and 2011. Suddenly, UC students were seen as saviors, not miscreants and a focus on citizenship education as part of the University’s strategic direction began to take shape. Based on qualitative and quantitative research conducted at UC over the past four years, this interactive presentation will highlight the findings, conclusions, and implications of how the University has been transformed into a recognized, international leader in citizenship education. By integrating students’ community service into their academic studies, the University has changed its persona while students have gained academically, civically, and personally.
A scanned copy of a photograph of the heads of two students amongst a pile of Canta magazines. Canta is the University of Canterbury student magazine. The photograph is from 1987.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army pose for a photograph.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army pose for a photograph.
Students at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Students at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Students at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Students at an event held to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Students in the Student Volunteer Army cleaning up silt after the earthquake.