Press Release: University of Canterbury Political Society
Media Release - 12 September 2008 - For Immediate Use
Canterbury students eager to be informed and enrolled
Students at Christchurch's largest university are already getting informed with less than 2 months before the next
election at the 2008 Political Society (POLSOC) Forum Series.
"Every week, for five weeks, students and all interested locals are getting direct access to MPs and candidates talking
on key subjects such as the economy, education and health." says POLSOC President Michael Couch
The November 8 announcement may be during the exam season but students have shown before that many are not
stereotypically apathetic and are eager to express their democratic right.
POLSOC believes in providing students with as much information as possible in a respectful and interesting environment
so as to make an informed political choice.
"Our first forum on the economy was well attended and widely enjoyed, and we look forward to further informing students
as well as encouraging them to get enrolled and make their voice heard, whomever they eventually vote for." concludes
POLSOC President Michael Couch
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POLSOC Forums
1pm to 3pm, UCSA Shelley Common Room, 90 Ilam Road
Sept 18th Health/Social Development
Sept 25th Environment/Sustainability
Oct 2nd Education (at UC College of Education)
Oct 9th Tertiary Policy
ENDS