Name your bar

The student union bar is coming back to the Parkville campus! We're all about making this place feel like home for everyone, which is why we want YOU to help name the bar.

All submissions will be taken into account when deciding on the name for the bar.

Your suggestion could go down in history, so don't miss out!

And hey, even if "Ida Bar" doesn't make the final cut, we're all about keeping that UMSU spirit alive in the name, so let your voice be heard!

Drop your killer ideas below and show some love by voting for your faves!

Need some inspo?

Dive into the history of Ida Bar here.

Take a peek at some of the submissions and see what gems the community is dropping! 🌟

How to add a suggestion

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  2. Click on "New idea"
  3. Title: Add your name suggestion.
  4. Description: Share why you believe it's an awesome name. If you're drawing a blank, just jot down "N/A." 🤔

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    Parchita Bar

    Submitted 3 weeks ago by Heidy Montes Garces
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      When I thought about a name, 'Passion Fruit' came to my mind. Passion fruit is widely considered one of the most delicious fruits in the world. In Spanish, we could also call them 'Maracuya' or 'Parchita'. What is curious for me is that 'Parchita' could also be related to 'Parche', which is a 'meeting place for young people' or 'group of people'. In Colombia, when we have a 'Parche', it means we have a really good group of friends and support, and we feel in a safe environment with them grabbing a beer or just having fun. It will be amazing to see everybody trying to pronounce the name, but what is beautiful in the scene is that all of us will have fun and good memories. As students here at The University of Melbourne we need to strengthen some ties to build a unique culture in our campus. We need a good 'Parche Bar' to have a relaxed and fun time with our new friends and peers at uni. Let's have fun in the 'Parchita Bar' References: American Indian Health and Diet Project. (27 de April de 2024). Passion Fruit. Retrieved of AIHDP: https://aihd.ku.edu/foods/PassionFruit.html Cosoy, N. (10 de July de 2015). Las deliciosas palabras que he aprendido desde que llegué a Colombia. Obtenido de BBC Mundo, Bogotá: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias/2015/07/150521_fooc_colombia_palabras_nc#:~:text=Parche,-Fuente%20de%20la&text=Según%20el%20Diccionario%20de%20Colombianismos,amigos%2C%20sean%20o%20no%20jóvenes. Lovera, J. (2005). Food Culture in South America. Westport: Greenwood.
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    Fine Print

    • You must be a current student at the University of Melbourne to throw your hat in the ring.
    • Keep it classy and stick to UMSU's Privacy Policy and Social Media Policy.
    • The submission must not be a copyrighted or otherwise prohibited name, phrase or other expression.
    • The submission must be given in good faith and not represent a reputational risk to UMSU.
    • The name must not be longer than 3 words or not unreasonably lengthy.
    • Check out our competition Terms and Conditions here as they apply too!
    • Suggestions open 24 April 2024 and close Friday 31 May 5pm EST.
    • Submission of Entries: By submitting a name suggestion, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions. 

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