Day: February 8, 2019

Vice President Academic & External: Molly Anderson
Hey Acadia! My name is Molly, I’m a third year Music and Political Science student and I want to be your VP Academic & External!
I’m a proud Axeperson, passionate student leader and a strong voice for student need on campus. Through my experiences as an RA, volunteering across campus and as the Chairperson of SRC I have proven my leadership ability, compassion and fierce commitment to Acadia students.
My platform is based on 3 pillars: Accessibility, Affordability, and Accountability.
Acadia has a diverse student population that needs to be served fully and equitably by its representatives. As VP A&E I will advocate for the use of accessible font and resources in classrooms. I will listen to minority groups on campus to address barriers faced by students and continue to support the decolonization of Acadia. I will fight for quality health care on campus by providing mental health resources and advocating for a nurse practitioner.
Financial status should not be an indicator of academic ability.
I will fight against rising tuition costs. I will address textbook inaccessibility by providing resources to students and pushing for the use of shared resources in classrooms.
Elected representatives have a duty to hold the university and the ASU accountable to students.
As VP A&E I will be open and transparent with students by holding office hours in accessible spaces and maintaining open communication with students.
For more information on my platform check out my Facebook page!
For a dedicated, informed and passionate representative, Vote Molly.
February 8, 2019
Photo Fridays: Space
Photographer: Aqila Walji
Anyone is welcome to submit their photos to [email protected].
February 8, 2019
Sustainability Officer: Caroline Beddoe
I am running for this position because I truly care about making change, and know that I have the experience and enthusiasm to work with others here at Acadia to do so. I love it here and the community has done so much for me, and I want to give back in helping to create a more sustainable Acadia. My vision for Acadia involves strong environmental leadership, which we need and I know we can achieve together. As sustainability officer, I would build on past successes and achievements to continue making Acadia more sustainable and committed to environmentalism and social wellness in general. I have a few main focus areas, derived from my work on campus and in conversation with students over the past few years. However, I recognize that this is not an extensive list and that circumstances may change, and new issues may arise over the year too.
February 8, 2019
Sustainability Officer: Max Abu-Laban
Hello People!
My name is Max Abu-Laban and I’m a 1st year Environmental & Sustainability Studies student as well as the current Environmental Representative for Cutten House Residence. Acadia University has progressed leaps and bounds over the past few years in terms of on-campus sustainability, but with climate change being the most pressing issue of our generation’s time, I feel that we are just not doing enough. My platform for change is based largely around the problems I observe on a day to day basis, which I know we as a community could solve. Addressing issues such as food waste in meal hall, idling on campus, and wasteful behaviour are all addressable through education, and an environmental awareness seminar in O-Week could help sow those seeds early. The high-minded ideals of my campaign include becoming a “paper-towel free” campus and transitioning away from coal energy and towards renewable energy sources.
February 8, 2019
Vice President Academic & External: Helen Allen
Hey Acadia,
My name’s Helen Allen and I’m a second-year Biology major running to be your VP Academic and External in the upcoming election! In the past year, I was the second-year representative for the biology society as well as a TA for the biology department. I feel confident in the change I’ve instilled in my own department and I’m eager to bring forward the same attitude into our student union!
My major goals revolve around student success, starting with more frequent and accessible feedback. I suggest some form of publication for course or professor evaluations. This would set students up for more successful course selections, especially the incoming freshman who may feel overwhelmed and lost by the generalized course outlines currently offered.
I believe that the elected individuals should accurately represent our student body. I want to have the ability to bring attention to the needs of Acadia’s students and seek the required change through this position.
I want to continue the great work in action within Acadia’s student advocacy organizations, such as the Canadian Alliance of Students Association and Students Nova Scotia in order to drive external improvement on behalf of our student body, both provincially and federally.
February 8, 2019
Councillor: Scott McKnight
As the position of Councillor was unopposed, I am both honoured and excited to be a member of the future student council. I hope to bring a thoughtful, rational, and steady perspective to this position and utilize it in working alongside the rest of the elected members on behalf of the student body.
February 8, 2019
Vice President Student Life: Megan Titcomb
Hey Acadia! My name is Megan Titcomb and I’m a second year Community Development and Environmental and Sustainability Studies student from Victoria, BC. I am running for the position of Vice President Student Life in the upcoming election! I’m very excited to be running, and I think I would be a great addition to the ASU Executive. Spending the current academic year as the Vice President of Events in Dennis has shown me just how important house council is to student life, and has provided me with the experience to help lead the next group of house council executives as well as working with the IO coordinators and all students on campus.
I would like to improve the relationships between RA’s and House Councils in each residence, giving them the opportunity to work as one collaborative team instead of two separate leadership teams. I would also like to promote the resources that we have available on campus so that on and off campus students find them more accessible. While making sure that both of those goals are accomplished, I hope to also promote equity and inclusion across campus.
February 8, 2019
Vice President Events & Promotions: Caitlin Steacy
Hello Acadia!
My name is Caitlin Steacy, and I am a second year Politics major, from Vancouver BC. I am running for Vice President Events & Promotions in the upcoming ASU election. I’m super excited to be running for an executive position, because I think I could be a great addition and I want to really improve student enjoyment on campus! This past year, I have had the position of Vice Presidents of Events in Cutten House. This position has given me the experience, and excitement to want to do events for all of campus.
I feel that I could successfully improve promotion of all events on campus, so that all students can stay informed, and never miss out on an event they would have loved. We all know that social media is where the majority of our generation gets their information, so a stronger, more interactive presence on multiple is super important! Not just on Facebook anymore.
Although Acadia is clearly a school that loves to get rowdy, I feel it’s important for the ASU to increase focus on events that interest students who may not be the wild type. Dry events, or other opportunities for a more relaxed experience is necessary.
There is also an absence of international student representation within events on campus. Although the events are happening, stronger promotion through the ASU is needed to increase attendance at them and therefore, diversity on campus!
February 8, 2019
Vice President Student Life: Dahlia Chahine
My name is Dahlia, I’m in second year business, and I am running for your VP Student Life. Apart from being the past First Year Officer and current Student Board of Governors Representative, you can often find me cruising around Chase Court, rocking the RA fanny pack. Throughout my time being involved with the ASU and Residence Life, I have gained experience working with a diverse student body, planning and organizing events, as well as working closely with House Council and Residence Life. I have also been able to sit on the Student Life Committee, Events and Promotions Committee, Academic Affairs, and the Governance Committee for the University. But, enough of the past! My platform revolves around maintaining communication, representation, and accessibility on campus, with the overall goal of promoting an inclusive environment beyond the classroom. I want to push for a more inclusive health and wellness network on campus; making sure students are aware of the resources on campus and in town when they are looking for support. Further, it is extremely important that the ASU listens to the voices of students, and ensures that the university hears those voices when we represent them, especially for Indigenous peoples, minority groups, and underrepresented students. With my experience and love for the ASU, I believe that I can best serve you as VP Student Life.
I love Acadia and hope you share the love by voting this Valentine’s Day (or before!).
February 8, 2019
Vice President Student Life: Robbie Holmes
My name is Robbie Holmes and I am excited to say I am running for Vice President of Student Life for the 2019-2020 academic year! In high school I was an elected co-president and currently am president of Cutten House, these roles are great experience for a position like this. My campaign points focus on things such as sustainability, communication, making changes to training week and more!
These are not just ideas, I have real plans on how to put these changes in place! In regards to sustainability I promise to do things such as put a bin for electronic waste in every building and add responsibilities to environmental representatives. To improve communications I promise to add responsibilities to the house council team, focussing heavily on communication and begin bi-weekly communication with Chartwells. The changes I plan to incorporate are the addition of a pride representative who will communicate with Acadia Pride and ensuring the health & wellness representatives communicate with Acadia Mental Health. Regarding training week, I promise to add training with Naloxone kits, these kits stop overdoses in their path and RAs are not trained to use them. Finally, I promise to incorporate more team building between RAs and HC Executives. When these teams improve so does student life.
I am confident I will do a fantastic in this position, if you would like to learn more follow my campaign on instagram @Robbie4VPSL. When you go to vote on Monday February 11th ensure you vote for Robbie Holmes.
February 8, 2019
Vice President Events & Promotions: Gabrielle Bailey
After an incredible year with the ASU, I have decided to seek re-election for Vice President Events & Promotions! It has been an incredible growth opportunity and provided me with a platform to advocate for students and give them the experiences and information that they need to be successful, whatever their definition of success is. VPEP is a role that gives you the ability to execute the things that Acadia students will remember for the rest of their lives. The experiences, the memories, the friends you make, the jobs you get, the things you see, the annoying emails you receive.
Moving forward, I know that effective communication, networking, and collaboration among all groups and parties within the Acadia community is key to growth and success. Taking that concept and applying it with creativity, enthusiasm, and adapting based on experience and the ever-changing environment, will be at the forefront of my term in office. The Acadia community is both strong and spirited, thriving in tradition and innovation, making it versatile and steadfast. At Acadia, we have many brilliant minds, cultures, skills, niches, and ideas. We must continually expand upon this, evolve as things change around us, and always keep the Acadia feeling alive not just within us, but the students to come.
CHEERS
February 8, 2019
Science Senator: Nicole Kirkpatrick
Hello!
My name is Nicole Kirkpatrick and I am in my third year of my Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Environmental Science. I am currently on a co-op work term at the Kentville Research Station, doing research on Landscape Ecology and saving the bees! I am pleased to announce that I am running for the position of the Science Senator in the Students Representative Council (SRC) for the 2019/2020 academic year. I am actively involved in the Acadia community as a TA in the Geology Department, as a Leader in the Adult S.M.I.L.E. Program, and as a member of Community Outreach Acadia (COA). I would love to represent the Faculty of Science next year and be a part of the ASU Council because I have a passion for Acadia, and for making a difference on campus. If you have any questions or concerns for me about my ideas for next year, please email me: [email protected].
February 8, 2019
Councillor: Jonah van Driesum
Three years ago, I took a leap of faith and moved from British Columbia to attend Acadia. It was the best decision of my life. The Acadia community is supportive, ambitious, and generous. I love life at Acadia, but it is not perfect. Students have been forced to deal with the stress of university alongside increasing costs. To address these issues my top priorities as your Councillor will be reducing waste in our budget, creating an affordable transit option, bringing in new accountability structures, and reforming our electoral system. I am here to work for you, so I promise to listen and bring your priorities and needs to council. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Jonah
February 8, 2019
Vice President Academic & External: Mackenzie Jarvin
My name is Mackenzie Jarvin, I am a third-year Environmental Sciences student and I am running to be your Vice President Academic and External. During the 2017-2018 academic year, I had the privilege of holding the position of Councillor, and I am the current Science Senator on Students’ Representative Council. I have had the opportunity to sit on University Senate as well, and a few of its committees. Being Councillor and Science Senator has provided me experience working for the ASU and has prepared me to take on this role. I have created and collaborated on numerous programs, with a specific focus on emotional support. Now, it is my goal if I were elected as VP Academic & External to achieve the following –
Academic-related:
* Encourage the “W” date to be further delayed to near the end of semester
* Ensure the VP Academic & External position is advertised to students, and what assistance can be provided
Externally:
* Work alongside the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) on their “Get out the Vote” campaign, to urge students to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming federal election
* Assist StudentsNS in advocating for MSI coverage for international students upon their arrival
It would be an honour to continue representing student needs and concerns. For the students, vote Mackenzie Jarvin for Vice President Academic and External. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Thank you, Acadia!
February 8, 2019
Vice President Academic & External: Madeline Johnson
My name is Madeline Johnson and I am in my second year of my undergrad as a Psychology major. Throughout my life I have been heavily involved in various student councils and in leadership roles. Most recently, I have been in the role of Vice President Events on the Chase Court House Council Executive. As students of Acadia, you work hard to be here, and I want to help make your academic experience as successful and fulfilling as possible. I hope to continue working with other external institutions across Nova Scotia as well as the country to keep reaching to new heights in improving mental health resources on campus. I also hope to provide students with resources so they can efficiently plan their courses for future semesters, giving high school students more information about courses as well as creating more reservable study spaces on campus in buildings other than the library. Facilitating a transparent and thorough conversation between both students and external institutions is also very important to me. Education gives you options and I want to help you get the results and the most out of your academic years at Acadia.
February 8, 2019

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