The Political Impact

On today's episode of the Political impact Kelsey interviews Brantford campus SU chair elect Mohammad Abu-Rshaid. The two discuss the importance of student leadership and how Mohammad plans to implement policy to make positive changes here at Laurier! Check it out! … [Read more...] about The Political Impact – WLU Governing Board: Interview with Mohammad Abu-Rshaid

This week's episode, Kelsey is joined by Vanessa (Niki) a political active student from Athens, Greece. The two discuss Vanessa academic and political ambitions, the benefits from studying abroad and how other students can get involved in politics around the world! Niki's story furthers the podcast theme that no matter where or who you are, you can make a difference! Check it … [Read more...] about The Political Impact – Political Active Youth

Does regionalism effect Canadians view of the country? On this week's episode of The Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Blair Cullen to discuss the history of Canadian regional cleavages and how it impacts students. Blair outlines his academic career as he works towards his PHD and explains what sparked his interest to get involved in politics. Check it out! … [Read more...] about The Political Impact – Interview with Blair Cullen: Canadian Regionalism

On today's episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Carl Rihan from the school Sciences Po Lille in France! Dr. Rihan research specializes in both middle eastern affairs and international relations. The episode focuses on the current conflict and situation in Iran and why students should stay informed world issues. Check it out! … [Read more...] about The Political Impact – Interview with Dr. Carl Rihan: What is Happening in Iran

This week on the Political Impact, we are discussing one of the most important pillars of political participation; unions! Kelsey interviews fellow Golden Hawk, Mason Fitzpatrick and he shares his mission to create an undergraduate instructional assistant labor union here at Wilfrid Laurier University. The two discuss about how students can get politically active by joining … [Read more...] about The Political Impact – Interview with Mason Fitzpatrick: WLU Instructional Assistant Union