University of Alberta students stand up to make a difference

October 16, 2009 - (Edmonton) The University of Alberta quad was jumping this afternoon as students, staff, faculty and members of the Edmonton community came out to take part in Stand Up Against Poverty.

The annual event is designed to raise awareness of global poverty issues and to connect student groups with each other, as well as with researchers and community groups who are taking action against economic disparity. Students' Union president Kory Mathewson told the crowd that it's up to them to make a difference in the years to come.

"If we, as a generation of students, do not address the crushing oppression of poverty at home and afar, our accomplishments, no matter how staggering, will always be overshadowed by the spectre of those left behind as we choose to do nothing," he said.

U of A president Indira Samarasekera told the students that she was proud to see them come out and show that they are thinking about their place in the world and how they can make a difference.

"Today we stand up together against poverty. And we stand on the shoulders of many, many others," she said. "You, the students of the U of A, are the leaders of tomorrow. Keep up this essential work. Get involved, and stand up for what you believe matters."

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[issareign]

let us take ashin, and not asep any esusis everyone.

[nelrish24]

This is one of the Student's power

[frozencanadian]

Yes, because you standing for a short period of time does far more then any other form of actual action..... >.>

[nadiaboo1]

People should stand up, and impeach the prime minister.