UBC experts on the B.C. election are holding two events – on election night, May 14, and the morning after, May 15 – where they will offer commentary and analysis of the 2013 provincial election. UBC’s list of election experts can be found here.
May 14 Event Election night: Political experts, students and community gather to watch the results come in live. Students and staff will be covering the election results and expert analysis on a live blog
Time 7:30 p.m.
Location Liu Institute for Global Issues
6476 NW Marine Drive
Map http://www.maps.ubc.ca/?496
UBC experts will be available through a hotline (778.869.2327) and Skype (ubcpolisci). Media are welcome to attend.
Follow the live blog http://www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca/2013/05/09/bc-election-2013/
Follow the hashtag #UBCelxn
Contact Rebecca Monnerat, UBC Political Science
Cell: 778.869.2327
Skype ID: ubcpolisci
May 15 Event Panel debrief of the election and results followed by media availability
Time 10 – 11 a.m.
Location UBC Robson Square
800 Robson Street
HSBC Hall, Room #C680
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/gFdxV
Follow the live blog http://www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca/2013/05/09/bc-election-2013/
Follow the hashtag #UBCelxn
Panelists include:
Max Cameron, Dept. of Political Science
- Key strategic decisions
- Political leadership and political reform
- Political parties and the electorate, including the parties’ stance on the expansion of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline
Werner Antweiler, Sauder School of Business
Kathryn Harrison, Dept. of Political Science
- Environmental issues
Richard Johnston, Dept. of Political Science
- Polling and public opinion
- Campaigns
- B.C.’s first provincial Vote Compass
For more information about both events, visit: http://www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca/2013/05/09/bc-election-2013/
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