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.
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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
Acadia Student Elected in 2018 Municipal Election
After a long and contentious election campaign, Acadia student Oliver Jacob has been elected as a Councillor in the Township of McNab/Braeside for the upcoming term (2018-2022) alongside Councillors Heather Lang and Scott Brum, Deputy Mayor Brian Armsden and Mayor Tom Peckett.
Elected at the age of 20, Jacob has become one of the youngest Municipal Councillors in the history of McNab/Braeside and one of the youngest municipal politicians in Ontario today.
Running on a platform of positive politics and building a better community, Jacob was elected with 1212 votes with an estimated turnout of 42%. His election platform included an primary emphasis on community engagement through the implementation of a Community Engagement Strategy and the addition of a Community Development Officer to the staff roster.
“This election has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life” said Jacob, “There is no doubt that the next four years will be a challenge; however, it will also be our greatest opportunity to build the stronger McNab/Braeside community that we all deserve – together”.
Jacob previously served as a Member of the Ontario Minister of Education’s Student Advisory Council (MSAC), the inaugural Co-Chair of the Renfrew County Youth Network, and the 2017/2018 Chairperson of the Acadia Students’ Union.
Jacob will take office on December 1st, 2018 and will serve until November 15th, 2022.
Colin Mitchell is a fourth year (Honours) Politics student and Editor in Chief of The Athenaeum.
Councillor: Alyssa Hall
New year same Councillor! My name is Alyssa Hall, I am currently a councillor for the Acadia Students’ Union and I am beyond excited to be running again to continue with this position next year! Next year will be the 4th and final year as a finance major at Acadia and I want to make it the best year yet. My main goals for next year will be: breaking the silence around university sex culture, accessibility (mental and physical), bringing a positive light to mental health issues and finding more effective ways to reach the student body as a whole. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
Councillor: Chris Vanderburgh
My name is Chris Vanderburgh and I’m a fourth year politics major seeking the position of councillor on the Acadia Students’ Union next year. My overarching goal for my position next year will be to better inform the student body about the mental health resources available to them as well as the various clubs, teams, and associations. During my time here at Acadia I have found that the way to get the most out of your experience is to get involved and I’ll be taking that sentiment with me into the role as councillor. Entrepreneurship at Acadia is also something I’m passionate about. As a small business owner, I’ll be seeking ways to showcase and advance the activities and aspirations of student entrepreneurs. I’m very much looking forward to working with both past and present members of the ASU to ensure that we can make the ASU work harder for students.
Councillor: Dana Lawless
Hello,
My name is Dana Lawless, I am a 2nd year Music student here at Acadia University and I am currently the President of Seminary House. Once I got a taste for working in leadership roles, I wanted to move onto even more exciting things. I am running for one of the councilor positions for the academic year 2018-2019. I am a very leadership oriented, interpersonal, and enthusiastic person. I love to collaborate amongst teams of people as I am always open to hear new ideas and contribute some, which is why I feel I would be a great candidate for this ASU position. Some of the visions I have for Acadia university is to create a safe, more inclusive space amongst the entire student body, to come up with ways to make campus more sustainable and organize events/projects that will take place on campus that will benefit the students.
Councillor: Ruvimbo Chipazi
Life is full of many stories. Stories which have shaped and molded us into the people we are. Stories we want heard and stories which will never be heard. I have had many interesting and unique experiences here at Acadia University. At the root of these wonderful encounters, were Acadia students with multiple stories to tell from different walks of life. Some heard, but others victim of silent ears. Change comes leisurely when people are reluctant to listen. Change is dead when people refuse to listen and act together. Everybody has a story to tell, we just need people who are willing to listen. I am always ready to listen and if given the opportunity to be Councillor, we will act together.
Councillor: Sebastian Farkas
My name is Sebastian Farkas and I am running for Councillor in the 2018 ASU general election. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Calgary Alberta. I am a second-year political science student. I came to Acadia having never hearing of the school until a co-worker my dad works with told me I should check out the school because his son went here, and he loved it. I have to say ever since coming here in late August of 2016, I have loved my experience at Acadia. I felt apart of the Acadia family instantly as I stepped on campus, and that is what I hope to bring to the ASU if elected councillor. I want to make students feel like this is their home, a place they can study, relax, grow, laugh, and develop into a better version of themselves for life after university.
Professional Studies Senator: Amar Randhawa
I am Amar, a 3rd year accounting major from Halifax, Nova Scotia. During my 3 years at Acadia, I have been involved with the Acadia Business Society, Dennis House Council, and am currently a Teaching Assistant. I chose Acadia, because I love the small-town atmosphere. I want to make sure the Faculty of Professional Studies is well represented next year, and that all students enjoy their time at Acadia.