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The PAPM Debates, Fall 2019

On November 6th, 6:30-9PM, 8 PAPM students will debate each other on two topics related to policy, current affairs, or PAPM coursework. There will be two teams of two students debating each issue. Here’s the plan for future announcements.

October 19-20: Six curated topics suggested by students will be put to a public poll by google form, allowing everyone to vote for their favourite debate topics. Two of the most popular topics will be selected.

October 22-28: Debaters can register for the event, and the debate format will be expressed in detail.

October 29-November 4: The chosen debaters will participate in a training session to prepare for the event, which may include a practice debate.

November 6: The debate event will be held from 6:30-9PM, Tory Building 238.

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Students can suggest topics through the google form linked in this post, which will be open until Friday, October 18 at 11:00PM. Six topics selected from those suggested will be put to a Google Form poll over the weekend, with the two debate topics being chosen from from among the top voted.

Check the event description for more information on upcoming announcements. The debate will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, Tory Building 238.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftX4AttlT9xHAq8Yk1S-xZz5VgAfDO68-IwLnTIfz0x2Wk8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

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UPDATE: Out of the topics suggested, AKCESS invites you to vote on 6 curated topics in the form linked below, with more information in the document itself.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHkJvvPlZS29pOErgE562E7znTDHHCcc9Mm-fAtUrTb7eTWw/viewform?usp=sf_link

This form will be open until Sunday, October 20th at 11:55PM.

Thank you to everyone who suggested topics for The PAPM Debates, Fall 2019! There were many excellent suggestions, and we could only select a few of them. Your input helps ensure that this event remains interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for all.