Have some fun!

Host a movie night

• The Library has subscribed to “Entertainment Use Rights” licenses with Audio Cine and Criterion, allowing feature films to be shown by student groups, clubs, etc.

• You may show feature films for non-educational purposes if: 

• The film is covered by the Audio Cine or Criterion licenses. Use the search bars on the websites to see if your desired film is included.

• The film is free. Fund-raising uses are allowed, but only if cost is purely by donation.

• The primary audience is UNBC students, staff or faculty

• Any advertising targets the university (Campus media, not off-campus publications)

• Anything else is not covered and separate entertainment rights will need to be purchased or acquired. Please contact Library Copyright to arrange this. 

  • How does the Copyright Act work at UNBC?

    • Determining what you can and what you can't show at an event can be confusing. UNBC and NUGSS understand the confusion and want to help with this, but we need to remind you that it is always your responsibility to follow all applicable laws. 

    • UNBC Library has a homepage that will help guide you through this process, but we also have a document below for your convenience. (we still recommend you visit their page for all relevant information and any applicable updates they may have made)

    • UNBC Copyright Guidelines

Host a Netflix Party

• (https://www.netflixparty.com/) and watch a film or documentary together. See the link for more information.

Have an SLO-inspired Book Club

• Pick an SLO relevant book, read and discuss.

Trivia Night

• Name that tune! Challenge your group members with fun rounds of trivia. Pick your poison: Current events, politics, history, sports, music, film or any topic related to your club’s goals and interests. (Offering a prize to the winner or winning group goes a long way to boosting participation!)

• Book a trivia night at the Thirsty Moose Pub, at one of the NUSC meeting rooms, or online!

Lunch & Learn

• Gather your group members together for an informative BYOS session (Bring Your Own Snacks), whether you’re studying for an upcoming exam, planning an event with, working together on a collaborative project or inviting a professor or industry pro to give a talk or lead a discussion group. Package your virtual/in-person gathering however you like: A Coffee Chat, Lunch & Learn, Brown Bag Lunch or Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour.

Host a monthly ethnic meal night

• If you have members from different countries, pick a regional recipe and share it with the group to cook and eat together.

• Please note this would need to be hosted off-site due to food safety regulations.

Organize and Share Volunteer Opportunities

• Take on volunteer and leadership roles in your community or virtually. Keep it local: Help with grocery shopping for an elderly neighbor or offer babysitting services to the family next door. Donate money, food or volunteer at local food banks, foster a shelter pet, volunteer with Meals on Wheels or other philanthropic organizations, or lead an on-the-ground effort by organizing a fundraiser to help struggling small businesses or displaced workers in your community.

Daily Share

• It’s a stressful time. Inspire each other by asking members to take turns sharing a thought-provoking or fun quote, meme, video, poem, etc. Assign one member to share per day and ask them to explain what their selection means to them.

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