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Candidates for At-Large Senate Seats
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Katherine Hulit
Major:
Gender Studies/Philosophy
Year in School: Junior
Previous Activities:
I am currently co-chair of the philosophy symposium. In previous
years I have been active with the gender studies student
organization and the women’s resource center. Outside of school,
I am an active member of the local arts community playing in
several bands as well as organizing and promoting shows.
What do you plan to
accomplish during your term in the USM Student Government
Association? I would really like to increase the involvement between USM and the
local arts community, such as organize shows/events on campus.
My number onegoal is to make USM a fun place to be a student.
What personal
qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association? I am a
non-traditional student at USM as well as a non-traditional
thinker in general. I will bring a unique perspective to USM
student government.
Why is it important
for your fellow students to vote in this year’s student
government election? Because I am fun and awesome and I want to make USM fun
and awesome!
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Candidates for Resident Senate Seats
(3 seats available) |
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Dariya K. Polyakova
Major: Pre-med/Nursing
Year
in School:
Freshman
Previous Activities:
Politics Club President, Spanish Club, Community Action,
Philosophy Club, Psychology Club, Cheerleading, Outdoor/Indoor
Track, Democratic Office
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
I plan on working with students and faculty to meet the goals of
the USM system.
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
I’ll bring my hard work and enthusiasm along with my diversity
to be able to relate to students on many levels.
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
Their opinions together as a student body will make a difference
around the USM campus.
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Dustin Ward
Major: Political Science, Minor:
Economics
Year in School: Senior
Previous
Activities:
I have been a part of a number of USM
activities, including working for Mr. Bob Prince as intramural
coordinator. I also had the privilege of doing marketing work
for the university as well.
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
During the term I hope to be able to not only
strengthen the university but also strengthen the new strategic
plan that has been unveiled this year which centers on student
success as a core value. In addition I want to help work on
creating a more cohesive and community oriented campus for those
entering for the first time at the university along with those
who currently are already here.
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
I am able to offer a very strong work ethic along with
experience in a number of areas in the university. I currently
have spent enough time around the staff and administration here
and I have a more supportive base than when I first started.
These are all important in making changes in the university.
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
This is a year dedicated to the student so for
them it’s important to elect those people who will serve them to
the fullest extent possible. It’s the student’s university;
they have a large voice in how their school is run and they
should exercise it by voting.
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Candidates for
Commuter Senate Seats
(6 seats available) |
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Deandra Guidi
Major:
Undeclared
Year
in School:
Freshman
Previous Activities:
Student Government, volleyball (captain senior year)
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
I plan to get better educated about the school as a whole in
order to gain a lasting knowledge that could be imported to
other students in years to come.
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
I’m a leader. When I feel like people are osing their grip of
the reins, I speak up and offer advice. I’m an excellent
organizer and am analytical.
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
If people don’t vote for someone that they believe would do good
things for USM and its students, they’ll probably allow people
who simply don’t care.
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Anna
Ivanova
Major:
Risk Management and Insurance Minor: Biology
Year
in School:
Freshman
Previous Activities:
In high school, I played A LOT of tennis. It’s more than a sport
in my life, but I also was inolved in the NETZA project,
executive council, Rotary, Interact, and Young Women’s Lives
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
I want to be a vocal member of the students, a voice for the
students. I’m still getting familiarized.
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
I’m passionate about what I am involved in. I’m cautious but
follow through to forming my own opinion and thoughts. The most
important thing is to be genuine.
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
This is our school, we are given the opportunity to have a
voice, why not use it?
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Keith Nelson
Major:
History
Year
in School:
Senior
Previous Activities:
Model United Nations, Floor Hockey
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
I would like to help commuters feel more connected with USM
residents and be more involved with USM
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
My strong leadership abilities, great communication, task and
goal oriented, I represent the people of who I run for.
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
To help them bring change and a hind sight to start this 2009
experience for USM and to build a brighter future.
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John
Turner
Major:
Undeclared
Year
in School:
Sophomore
Previous Activities:
I am an active member in the Delta Chi fraternity.
What
do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM Student
Government Association?
I would like to give the students of USM a chance to voice their
opinions and feel comfortable talking to the student government
in order to make changes throughout the school
What
personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student Government
Association?
I will bridge the gap between students and the student
government and I will bring the “greek” view into the student
senate
Why
is it important for your fellow students to vote in this year’s
student government election?
It is important for students to get involved and vote for
students officials. It is important for students to be informed
and vote for candidates who they feel will make positive changes
in this school.
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Ashley
Willems-Phaneuf
Major: Communication
Year in School:
Junior
Previous Activities: Americorps (Vermont Youth Development
Corps), Principals Council, Student Council Executive Board,
High School Field Hockey, High School Track, High School Class
Public Relations Officer
What do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM
Student Government Association? For the student body, I
would like to make a difference in the university and
effectively and proactively research issues and try to remedy
them. I would also like to serve as a commuter voice on the
senate. Personally, I would like to learn how the student senate
runs and how student fees are spent.
What personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student
Government Association? Organization, a motivated
personality, experience in both student governments and on
boards, experience working with non-profits, a general
motivation to get involved and make a difference
Why is it important for your fellow students to vote in this
year's student government election? Being an active, voting
student ensure that your issues are voiced to the members of the
student body that can actively change them. Researching
candidate's platforms and concerns will guarantee you know who
represents your voice the best. Not voting is a passive way to
say that you don't care about who is making the decisions that
are directly affecting you.
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Ashley Wing
Major: Political Science
Year in School: Senior
Previous
Activities: Cultural Immersion (UMO)--Puebla, Mexico, East
End Kids Catering-providing food services to underprivileged
communities, Pre-law Society (UMO)
What do you plan to accomplish during your term in the USM
Student Government Association? represent the most desired
needs/wants of commuter and all students on campus and work to
accomplish these goals and desires in a timely manner
What personal qualities will you bring to the USM Student
Government Association? Approachable, friendly, and able to
accomplish tasks/desires of student body
Why is it important for your fellow students to vote in this
year's student government election? Students need to vote in
order to put into office those representatives that not only
meet their qualifications but stand for what they believe in and
want.
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