In a record turn out for a DSU AGM, over 600 students packed into the MacInnes auditorium to vote on a controversial motion that would have NSPIRG’s funding removed, have them kicked out of the building, and their staff pay-roll with-held. A total of 455 students voted, 238 against the motion, and 217 in favour.

The results may be a victory for NSPIRG, as now they are not mandated by the AGM to go to referendum next year. However, this doesn’t prevent the DSU council from passing a similar motion in a council meeting.

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A live panel on student activism

Thursday, March 26, 2009

9 pm to 10:30 pm on CKDU 88.1 fm

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featuring:

Daniel Boyle, Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) Vice President Internal
Angela Day, staff Resource Co-ordinator, Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group (NSPIRG)
Jonathan Mulle, Students Moblizing for Action on Campus (SMAC)
Colin Conrad, Stop NSPIRG

The Dalhousie Annual General Meeting of the DSU was held on March 11th, but due to a motion, was carried over to April 1st. Around 200 students packed the auditorium in the Dal Student Union Building, voting on contentious and conflicting motions for the DSU, including a motion that would put the existence of NSPIRG in jeopardy. Join CKDU, the Dal Gazette and Mad Sessions for a unique live debate with all members of the conflict.

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Click here for Part Two of the live panel. 33 minutes long.