Tag: Su Reviews

By Sarelle Azuelos

The Students’ Union presidential position keeps Dalmy Baez bouncing around the entire campus much like Tigger. Although she doesn’t have a tail, Baez does have the boundless energy that is necessary for her workload. As president, Baez directs the vice-presidents and tries to keep the SU and administration’s focus on student needs. After a long… Continue reading SU President – Midterm Review

By Ryan Pike

Just as Kanga watches over the denizens of Hundred Acre Wood, Students’ Union vice-president academic Pamela Weatherbee watches over the academic rights of undergraduate students and co-ordinates a brood of eager commissioners and faculty representatives. Despite the large amount of duties on her plate, Weatherbee built upon the work of her predecessors and caused significant… Continue reading SU VP Academic – Midterm Review

By Jordyn Marcellus

Eeyore and Students’ Union vice-president events Luke Valentine have a couple of things in common– they both have quiet, melancholic demeanours and have a tendency to not bother. Unlike Pooh’s friend, Valentine recently began to break out of his doldrums and apply himself fully. Year-round events like Cinemania, That Empty Space and Mundane Mondays have… Continue reading SU VP Events – Midterm Review

By Jon Roe

Oh bother. Much like Winnie the Pooh is for the Hundred Acre Woods, Alastair MacKinnon is the outward face of the Students’ Union. As vice-president external, MacKinnon lobbies governments at all three levels to help improve student life. Because the effects and success of lobbying is long term, it’s difficult to measure whether or not… Continue reading SU VP External – Midterm Review

By Morgan Haigler

Much like Piglet from Winnie the Pooh, Alex Judd seems like your soft-spoken sweetheart, very approachable and easy to please. But don’t underestimate her tenacity when it comes to taking care of business. Although she may be quieter than most, Judd goes above and beyond her role as Students’ Union vice-president of operations and finance.… Continue reading SU VP Op-Fi – Midterm Review

By Вen Li

Power is interesting. Commanded by a master, it can do the greatest good, or the vilest deeds. In the hands of envious amateurs, anything can happen.Students empowered 33 of their own last year to serve them, to represent them, and most of all to lead them in a time of uncertainty. Most Students’ Union representatives… Continue reading Report card time

By Вen Li

The VP Operations and Finance ensures the facilities and businesses of the Students’ Union are run well. This includes building maintenance and redevelopment, providing clubs with offices, and ensuring that the SU student and retail partners are well cared for. Many administrative items, such as the budget, travel and conference funding, bylaws and elections are… Continue reading Efficient, tenacious, but not for everyone

By James Keller

The VP External should be one of two faces, along with the president, of the Students’ Union in the community. Representing University of Calgary students to local, provincial and federal governments and organizations is a primary responsibility. In addition, the VP External is required to effectively communicate with students and external entities about the objectives… Continue reading A job well done, if only she let us know about it

By Lawrence Bailey

The President of the Students’ Union is expected to lead both the su executive and students at large. This includes lobbying on behalf of students, making important decisions with their input, and representing University of Calgary students to the outside world. The president must also guide elected student representatives toward both individual and organizational goals,… Continue reading A road paved with good intentions

By Natalie Sit

Academic issues are at the heart of this portfolio, which encompasses everything from scholarships to university programs. The vp Academic must lead members of the Students’ Academic Assembly in representing students at the General Faculties Council, and in developing policy regarding students’ academic lives. In addition, the vp Academic must ensure that students who seek… Continue reading Almost on Academic Probation