PUBLIC PROGRAM
”THE WAGE DEBATE”
Thursday 8 August, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Verge Gallery
Register interest here
1978 Honeywell International Debating Festival in the Professorial Boardroom, University of Sydney Quadrangle. Courtesy of the USU Archives.
The Wage Debate will see two teams of University of Sydney students and alumni go head-to-head, grappling spiritedly with the prompt: ‘Act Your Wage. Agree or Disagree.’ Inspired by a question circulating most Gen Z group chats, ‘are we working to live or living to work?,’ acting your wage refers to doing what you’re paid to do and not a minute more.
Running alongside Verge’s 15th Anniversary exhibition, Opting Out, which centres student voices and concerns, from cozzie livs to the grindset, The Wage Debate will feature Opting Out artists, PULP editors, and key campus personalities, with the winning team being decided upon by the audience.
Have you been wondering whether to take that extra 10 minutes on your lunch break? Our eight debaters might just have an answer for you. Join us at The Wage Debate for an upbeat yet critical discussion tackling whether one should go above and beyond at work.
Free chips and drinks provided.
Speakers to be announced.
Developed in collaboration with PULP.
To attend, make sure to register via the link above.
VENUE ACCESS
Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.
Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.
For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on our website.
If you have any further questions, suggestions, or would like any information in another format, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at vergeassistant@usu.edu.au, or via phone at (02) 9563 6218.