University of Alberta Campus New Democrats

Jack Layton at the University of Alberta Wednesday

2010-01-08T22:57:00.000-08:00

This coming Wednesday, January 13th Jack Layton will be attending town hall meeting, hosted by Edmonton-Strathcona MP Linda Duncan, and the Campus New Democrats.

Jack Layton will be at SUB Stage in the Students' Union Building on campus beginning at approximately 12:00PM

For more details:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255635329973&index=1

Free Hot Chocolate!

2009-11-01T12:06:00.000-08:00

Do you like hot chocolate?
Do you like free stuff?
Need a break from studying or class?
Then this is for you!

The Campus New Democrats will be giving away free hot chocolate on Wednesday November 4th from 10:00AM - 2:00 PM in the main Quad at the University of Alberta.

So come on by, meet some of our members, stop for a chat, or just grab some hot chocolate and run.

If you'd like to help hand out free chocolate, you can volunteer here.
http://www.doodle.com/ma3denznffzgvm97?adminKey=

Report From Palestine

2009-09-17T23:31:00.000-07:00

Palestine Solidarity Network- U of A and the U of A Campus NDP present..

Report from Palestine

Member of Parliament for Vancouver East Libby Davies, and rabble.ca publisher Kim Elliott will share stories and photos from their August 2009 delegation to the West Bank and Gaza in Occupied Palestine.

*FREE*
(donations accepted to fund Edmonton participation in the January 1, 2010 Gaza Freedom March)

This will be taking place Friday September 18 @ 7:00 PM in BUS 1-5 in the Business Building at the University of Alberta.

For full details click here

Jack Layton Event Cancelled

2009-09-15T14:27:00.000-07:00

I am very sorry to have to report that Jack Layton's visit will not be happening at this time in lieu of a very important vote in the House of Commons on Friday. We will do everything we can to have him on campus sometime in the near future. Thank you for your understanding.

Joel French
President
U of A Campus NDP

First Club Meeting of the 2009-10 Year

2009-09-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

Our first meeting of this school year has been scheduled for next Wednesday, 8 September from 3:30PM until 5:00 PM in SUB 4-24

If you are passionate about social justice, accessibility to post-secondary education, and/or the environment, the NDP is the party for you! The U of A Campus NDP is a group of committed students who believe in these and other progressive principles, and who realize that political action is necessary to affect large-scale change in our province, our country, and around the world.

This will be the first meeting of the U of A Campus NDP for the new school year. Membership in the student group does not cost money, and no previous political knowledge or experience is necessary. Just show up, and we will discuss where the group is headed over the next two semesters.

Also, please stop by our table at Clubs Fair in the Butterdome on Monday or Tuesday, say "hello", and grab some free stuff!

Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions or items you would like discussed at the meeting.

Joel French
President, U of A Campus NDP
Phone: 780-893-9379
E-mail: uofandp@gmail.com

UofA NDP At Clubs' Fair

2009-08-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

We will be at Clubs' Fair in the Butterdome on August 31st and September 1st, so feel free to stop by, meet some of our members, and officially sign up for the club.

If you have some free time on the 31st or the 1st and would like to help with tabling, give a shout to Joel French joel.french@gmail.com

We'll also post details soon on our first meeting.

Take a moment...

2008-09-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

Alright, in the midst of a campaign, even the most die-hard of us need a break, a moment to relax, and an escape from the dreaded message box. Although, I must say, this photo from the rally4change: Edmonton is pretty spectacular!

So, for those of you searching for a break, here are a few things coming up on the more "social" calendar of the Campus Club:

1) Poll Cats Party - Yes, everyone can come to this, whether you are working a campaign or not. We will be meeting on Friday, October 3rd at Rose bowl pizza to watch the Oilers take on the Flames in Calgary. Yes, that's right folks - the "other" battle of Alberta is on. Check out the Facebook event for more information.

2) Monthly Social - This had to be postponed by a week due to the last week of the election being pretty important in the eyes of most members. Our sojourn to Dewey's will occur on October 15th, so come enjoy a beverage, some post-campaign talk, and to recuperate from the E-day celebrations from the night before. Again, you can check out the Facebook Event for more information.

Hope to see you all on the 3rd and the 15th - and, in the words of Jack Layton: "Don't let them tell you it can't be done"

New Democrat Campaign '08

2008-09-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 20th, Jack Layton was in Edmonton, greeted by a reported 500 enthusiastic supporters.

This amount of support clearly shows the momentum of Jack Layton and his New Democrats in Alberta. Our campus club is another showing of this. With more members than ever, the growth in this province is incredible.

Of course, all of this momentum would not be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in campaigning for any of our amazing candidates, please contact Katharine at 780-669-8927, and she will get you on a campaign.

Be a part of real, progressive change - and don't let them tell you it can't be done.

Welcome!

2008-08-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the University of Alberta Campus NDs! We are looking forward to a bright new year of studies, friends, fun, and - of course - politics. This year promises to be an exciting year, with the prospect of a federal election during the academic year. It also appears to be a challenging year, as Tory governments at all levels are ignoring students, sidelining any environmental initiatives, and letting medicare slip into oblivion.

But, enough doom and gloom, before we worry about elections and all the, well, rather depressing news out of Ottawa and the Alberta legislature, it is time to have fun! After all, there's no party like a New Democratic Party.

Socials occur every second Wednesday of the month at Dewey's on Campus, in the upstairs space, from 6-8 PM.

Also, if you are more interested in the inner workings of the New Democratic Youth of Alberta, Convention 2008 is happening on the UofA Campus. The original date of September 20 has been postponed due to the Federal Election and a new date will be confirmed shortly.