‘Breaking in to Politics’ webinar
Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 1:09pm
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On Saturday I will be taking part in the Gates Scholards Community Coffehouse webinar, under the theme of ‘Breaking in to Politics’. It is organized by the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Gates Millennium Scholarship and the British Council, and I am taking part due to my involvement in the British Council Transatlantic Network. You can register to tak part in the webinar here. If you want more information email coffeehouse@gatesscholar.org.
The aim of the discussion is to show the transition in the relationship between youth and politics. Here is how it is being advertised by the organisers -
‘W ith the maturation of social media and communication tools, a younger generation of citiznes are now able to engage in political elections, campaigning, advocacy and the political process in unprecendented numbers. This wave of youth participation has brought with it a new energy and perspecitce, but also brings a new set of social, professional and political challenges. This teleconference will discuss the challenges, strategies and reweards of youhg engagement in politics. Specific topics will include running for office, developing a platform, pursuing fundraising and support, utlizing information technologies, and life in office’.
The panelists are as follows:
· Mr. Matthew Varilek, Economic Development Director for Sen. Tim Johnson (Gates Cambridge Scholar) (moderator)
· Ms. Kesha Ram, Member of the Vermont House of Representatives (Udall Scholar, Truman Scholar)
· Mr. Jamarr Brown, Vice Chair for the South Carolina Democratic Party (Gates Millennium Scholar)
· Ms. Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament, Netherlands (TN 2020)
and myself of couse, an an Assembly member and a member of TN2020.
