About PILSA
About PILSA
To facilitate a strong student association, to promote educational achievement, to connect with our communities outside of the university, and to provide a sense of identity and belonging among Pacific Island students in Law School
Academic function
The PILSA executive works with the Pacific Islands Academic Coordinator to provide workshops, seminars and tutorials. The PILSA executive committee is also a link in a communication network between the PILSA members, the Pacific Islands Academic Coordinator, the Faculty of Law and Pacific Islands law graduates.
Cultural function
The PILSA executive committee organises a Cultural Day at the law faculty to enable Pacific Islands students to display their culture and cuisine to other students, inviting them to participate.
Social function
Early in the year the PILSA executive committee organises an orientation barbeque, in order to welcome new Pacific Islands students, and to encourage their participation in PILSA programmes. There are also three social functions hosted by PILSA throughout the year. Finally at the end of the year PILSA hosts an end of year function.
The end of year function is an opportunity to send off our graduates, as well as congratulating all our students for completing a long year of study, and of course to thank all our friends, family and supporters for their encouragement.
Recreational function
PILSA participates in sports against other University associations, such as sports days, indoor netball, touch and rugby league.
Participation in the community
PILSA is involved in a high schools outreach programme to encourage Pacific Islands students to study law.
Mission Statement
PILSA Exec 2010
Co-Presidents
Alex Herman and Valentino Wichman
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Media Relations Officer
Funding Officer
Academic Liason Officer
Social Officers
Katriona Tautua and Sianatu Loto
Sports Officer
Cultural Officer
Reps:
Part I - Dennis Napara
Part II - Keith Hopkins
Part III - Kat Tautua
Part IV - Ana Ole