Is there a systemic crisis in the world? If so, how can it be resolved?

Is there a systemic crisis in the world?.…If so, how can it be resolved?

The fourth annual Student Speaker Challenge will kick off on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 with a total of eight students competing in this year’s event, addressing the question: “Is there a systemic crisis in the world?….If so, how can it be resolved?”
The Student Speaker Challenge is a collaboration of SACPA, LPIRG and the U of L Students Union, with financial and promotional support from the University of Lethbridge.

A panel of judges will determine who wins the competition, with a prize of $500 going to the overall winner. Second place will receive $300 and $100 prizes will be awarded to the two students not advancing past semifinals. Book prizes will be given to all eight competitors.

Student Speaker Challenge Preliminary Session Schedule, University of Lethbridge Session 1 - Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A, SU Building Speakers - Stephen Graham and Michael Orr

Session 2 - Wednesday, Feb 1 at 12:15 p.m. in room D610, University Hall Speakers - Leslie Mahoney and Kylie Kettles
Session 3 – Tuesday, Feb 7 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A Speakers - Sea Marsland and Madison Webber

Session 4 - Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 12:15 p.m. in Ballroom A Speakers - Danika Jorgenson and Martin Heavy Head

Semifinal Session Schedule
Tuesday, Feb 28 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A Wednesday, March 7 at 4:00-5:30 p.m. in Ballroom A

Final Session - Tuesday, March 13, 7-9 p.m. in Andy’s Place, Anderson Hall (AH100)

The two Finalists will present at SACPA’s regular session, Thursday, March 15, noon-1:30 at Country Kitchen Catering, 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S

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In order to ask questions of our speaker in the chat feature of YouTube, you must have a YouTube account and be signed in. Please do so well ahead of the scheduled start time, so you’ll be ready. Go the YouTube Live link provided in this session flyer and on the top right of your browser click the “sign in” button. If you have Google or Gmail accounts, they can be used to sign in. If you don’t, click “Create Account” and follow along. Once you are signed in, you can return to the live stream and use the chat feature to ask your questions of the speaker. Remember you can only participate in the chat feature while we are livestreaming.