The SUS Kickback 002 event is being hosted by the Student Union Society (SUS) on September 22 from 2:30-6:30 pm on the green at the Abbotsford campus. The Kickback event was first introduced in Fall 2021 by SUS President Nikiel Lal for students to connect and make friends with others at the university and have free beer to drink. This free event is open to all current UFV students and there will be an assortment of different activities and games for them to partake in.
Due to the success and popularity of this student engagement event, it has now turned into an annual occurrence. Lal said that it will be “bigger and better” than the one in 2021. Lal explained that this year’s Kickback 002 event will be greater than last year in regards to the number of sponsors attending, free giveaways and that there will be two breweries instead of one. Lal also hinted at exciting games such as wipeout, spike ball, gladiator jousting gear, dunk tanks, caricatures, photo booths and a DJ.
Lal mentioned that some of the sponsors this year will include Ford and Red Bull. UFV students can also anticipate free beer at the event, however there “will be limitations” set in place and students can find more information regarding this on SUS’s social media.
Different UFV departments, clubs and associations, Student Life, The Cascade, etc. will be setting up tables and connecting with students at Kickback 002.
“Students will be able to sign up through our Eventbrite and then once they come to the event, they will have to come and check in and receive their wristbands for the event,” Lal explained. Students will need to be registered one week in advance of the date via Eventbrite and will also need to bring their student ID cards and the confirmation that they will receive after they register from Eventbrite, as this event is intended for UFV students only.
Lal mentioned another opportunity for students to get involved in the event is to volunteer at the Kickback 002 event. Students interested can sign up to volunteer on the SUS website.
When asked if there will be prizes or giveaways for students attending this year’s Kickback 002, Lal explained that while he and his staff were still finalizing the list, there will be lots of lanyards and shirts, as well as a variety of different giveaways to be provided by the various sponsors attending the event.
Lal said, “As your SUS president, I am excited to be able to share such a crucial part of students’ post secondary experience. I guarantee it’ll be really fun and one of the highlights of your post secondary experience with lots of good memories, and I’m really glad to be able to share that with students, and I really look forward to meeting everyone, and I really hope they have fun.”
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
