Several UNBC student groups have collaborated to host Political Week next week to focus on political engagement for the community's youth.
Micah Green, president of the UNBC Conservatives club and a political science and commerce student, said they've partnered with the UNBC Greens, the political science student association, the debate society and the NDP club to host this series of events including one where local politicians introduce themselves to students.
Other events include Tales from the Front, Put Your Degree to Work in Ottawa, a discussion about being Young and In Politics, Women in Politics, What It Took To Get Here and Why It Matters and What Conservatives (and everyone else) Gets Wrong.
"All of our university clubs were started because we saw a lack of conversation happening on these important issues at UNBC," Green said in a news release.
The event will facilitate a respectful conversation between those who disagree and create an environment that is conducive to becoming politically engaged, Green added.
Events take place March 11 to 15 at the university.
The schedule is as follows:
Face to Face Meet Your Politicians Up Close, March 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the NUSC Space.
Tales From the Front: Put Your Degree to Work in Ottawa, March 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 8-164.
Young & In Politics, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Senate Chambers.
Women in Politics: What It Took To Get Here and Why It Matters, March 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Up-Tempo Lounge beside Canfor Theatre.
What Conservatives (and everyone else) Gets Wrong, March 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Classroom 7-238.
