FSU Elections
Adam Gourlay
Hey Falcons,
My name is Adam Gourlay and I am running for FSU President. I am running on a four pillar platform of: Communication, Culture, Advocacy, and Transparency. If elected I promise to make sure the student voice gets heard.
I am currently the Vice-President External & Academic Affairs and was the Vice-President Athletics & Residence Life last year. Last May I was elected by student leaders across Ontario to the position of South-West Director of the College Student Alliance (a provincial advocacy group). As one of the directors on the College Student Alliance Board I currently represent 131,000 students across Ontario through advocacy initiatives; my biggest achievements include developing the first ever Blue Monday campaign, and representing students to lobby the Federal Government on college issues. At Fanshawe, some of my largest contributions to campus life during my executive terms were beginning the Fanshawe Relay for Life, organizing the FSU Charity Ball, assisting students in academic appeals, and managing the Class Representative System.
If I am elected to your president some of my responsibilities will include working with the executive team, being involved with communications between the FSU and other organizations, negotiating student fees, and making sure the student voice is heard. Rest assured that if I am elected I will take great pride in my position and the responsibility that comes with it.
To find out more, you can join my Facebook group (facebook.com/pages/Vote-Gourlay/519067448146182). Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Many Thanks,
Adam Gourlay
Jason King
What is “For Fanshawe?”
I can't overstate the impact that Fanshawe College has had for me. I came into college as a mature student, unsure of how it would be here. It was an unknown to me. That quickly changed, and it soon became my new home. “For Fanshawe” means continuing to provide the student infrastructure that makes students feel like they belong here.
In September 2011 I had the privilege to be chosen to go to Washington DC to support a team of New Zealanders competing in the US Solar Decathlon. This experience gave me the opportunity to represent Fanshawe College in a small, but very interesting way. Through this we were able to support the third place team in a worldwide competition. “For Fanshawe” means ensuring that opportunities are there to show that we are getting a world class education.
In my first semester of the Civil Engineering program, I was elected to be the class representative by my classmates. Since then, I have been involved in student government in one form or another, serving as SAC representative for Building Technology in 2011-2012 year. This helped me develop leadership skills. That opportunity started a chain of events that contributed to me asking for your vote as FSU President in this election. “For Fanshawe” means that I will continue striving to build a strong class representative system so that we can build solid future leaders for a strong community, and for a vibrant student union.
Jason King. For Fanshawe
Kendra Sauder
Hey Fanshawe!
My name is Kendra Sauder and I want to be your FSU President for the 2013-14 school year!
I'm 24, and have been at Fanshawe for 6 years and by the end of this semester I'll have 3 diplomas. (Hotel Management, Gen Arts and Music Industry Arts!) I've worked within the FSU for 3 years as VP External, Finance and Entertainment and would love to continue working for students to increase awareness of; the FSU services, the student voice and student opportunities!
Check out www.kendra4pres.tumblr.com for more information, and share what you want your school to look like with #yourschoolyourway
Stay in touch, and be sure to vote!
- Kendra
@kendarsauder
facebook.com/Kendra.sauder
www.kendra4pres.tumblr.com
Jessica Brook
Hey Fanshawe!
My name is Jessica Brook. I am currently the SAC Rep for Human Services and it would be a true honor to represent you as the VP Finance for the 2013-2014 year!
I know how costly school can be and how hard it is on students. There are so many opportunities for students to receive scholarships and bursaries and I want to make them known to you.
My hope as VP Finance is that I can help make a difference in other student's lives the way the FSU has for me this past year.
I'm always up for meeting new people and I hope to show you my true devotion to the students during the campaigns.
Thank you and remember Vote Jess Brook for VP Finance
Aziza Nazar
“I could not, at Any age, be content to take my place by fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life” by Eleanor Roosevelt
VP INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Ola Akinsara
My name is Ola Akinsara and I am running for VP of Internal Affairs VP. I am currently in my second year of the Recreation & Leisure Services program. I have worked as a placement student for Student Union 1 semester and really got to understand what Student Union was all about and think I would make a great Internal VP. I have great personality and also have a strong passion for helping student. As Internal VP I want to bring awareness to the student body about particular issues such as Alcohol, Mental awareness and other issues in fun and knowledge able way. I want help students of Fanshawe make memories here by getting more students involved in the college through volunteering, making clubs or joining a club. If you want to know more about me and my campaign feel free to follow me on twitter @OlaAkinsara.
Matt Stewart
G'Day my name is Matt Stewart and I am an international student from Australia and hope to bring some new ideas to the FSU team. I am currently in my second year of the Graphic Design Program here at Fanshawe. Many Canadians ask me, why I came to Canada instead of staying in Australia and my answer is always the same; volleyball. I was recruited to play volleyball for Fanshawe and was honored when I was handed the captaincy in my rookie year. Even though I came to Canada for Volleyball my intentions were only ever to stay for one year but the “Fanshawe Life” took me by storm. My relationship with this college has only just grown over the additional year I have been here and I project it will continue to. I believe that I have fully embraced Fanshawe and my main goal is to show others the side of this community that I have found so enjoyable. If you have any ideas or problems that you would like see happen around Fanshawe, please feel free to come in and have a good ol' yarn to me (Australian for “sit down and have a chat”). I look forward to seeing many of you around the school and embracing all that is Fanshawe College
Chris Lethbridge
My name is Chris Lethbridge and I am running for VP of Athletics and Residence Life. Anyone who knows me will tell you I have an obsession with sports. I love to play everything as well as watch and follow all professional sports leagues. Throughout the last couple of years I have built experience in the athletics field and I am looking to take that experience to the next level. My previous work includes writing for the Interobang, website adminstration for a high school football team, and I most recently completed an internship with the athletics department, covering all of Fanshawe's basketball and volleyball home games. Winning the VP of Athletics and Residence Life election would be a giant step in pursuing a career in the sports industry and I believe my previous experience will help me be the best candidate for the position.
I have a ton of ideas for both areas involved with the position. If I am elected, I will set up lots of events, competitions, and tournaments that will include lots of prizes of course. In my first year at Fanshawe I lived in Falcon house and I know that Residence is all about meeting new people and having fun. My goal is to not only have an impact on next year but to set up events that students will want to see take place on an annual basis. To here all my ideas, you can find me at the Oasis from 1-3pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Allie Neeb
Hey Fanshawe!
My name is Allie Neeb and I am running for the position of VP Entertainment for
the FSU! I'm currently in my first year in the Music Industry Arts program. Before coming to Fanshawe I completed my undergrad in Music at Queen's University.
While there I was involved in a lot of campus activities including Social Convener
for the Music Student Council, Photography as well as Charity Ball. I'm super excited for the chance to bring my skills to the FSU team and I look forward to the opportunity to meet lots of new people through working in this position. I can't wait to build on the amazing work that has been done for events this year and take it even further next year!
Prabhjot SinghHey Fanshawe,
My name is Prabhjot Singh and I am standing for the position, “VP Entertainment” for the year 2013-2014. I am an international student from India and hope to provide FSU team with some wonderful ideas. I am in 1 year of Business Marketing Program here at fanshawe. Lot of people ask me why Canada instead of staying in India and my answer is same for all I want to discover more opportunities and want some global exposure. I am also working as a Volunteer with Fanshawe Rotaract club in which we organize lot of fund raising events. Indeed my experience in fanshawe makes me able to stand for this position. I have a passion for music and I love events.
So, if you think I deserve this position come up and vote for me. For Further Inquires , you can meet me in person or you can contact me on my facebook or twitter account.
Facebook-www.facebook.com/psingh06
Twitter-www.twitter.com/prabhjotsingh01
Clayton Greene
Hi Fanshawe!
I'm Clayton Greene and I want to be your student representative on the Board of Governors. I am a Computer Programmer in my 5th semester. I am a student tutor and Fanshawe Volunteer. I won the Association for Systems Management award in 2012 and represented Fanshawe College at Ibaraki University in Japan as an exchange student in May of the same year. I think I am the right person for the job because as a mature student I can take the balanced view as both a student and Fanshawe stakeholder. I have a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Western Ontario and after 15 years working in the Broader Public Service I decided to make a career change and chose Fanshawe College. My friends tell me that once I choose to do something I put everything I have into it. In the past two years I have given and received so much from the College. I have excellent time management and communications skills and my GPA is currently 4.12. I am father of one son and I enjoy hiking and scuba diving. I encourage everyone to vote and if you catch me in the hall just give me a shout.
Cheers.
Clay
Gabrielle Sturm
My name is Gabrielle Sturm. I am running for the Student Representative on the Board of Governors. I am an honor student in my second year of P.S.I. (Protection, Security and Investigations). This September, I am planning to complete the second year of Police Foundations program. I am very involved in a number of different volunteer activities, both through the college and in the community.
I feel that I would be a strong candidate for the position as I have significant experience working as part of a team on a committee. I have been a member of the Community Engagement Task Force, which was set up to create and develop a policy to encourage community involvement between the citizens of London, and our municipal government. I am also currently a member of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
It is my sincere desire to bring some new ideas to the board, which will help to improve and create lasting change in the way decisions are made and improve the method utilized by the college to provide information about programs and policies.
VP of Athletics and Residence Life: Asif Rehman
All candidates submitted their bios in their own words, which have not been edited.
