UMSU
President | Sophie Nguyen
Hey everyone! Happy 2022! I’m so keen to be your President this year and to see all your faces on campus (and online). I’ve been working on SummerFest planning and I’m super keen to see the events that the UMSU Departments have planned over O-Week and Week 1. I’ve also been getting ready and working behind the scenes on campaigns with other OBs to ensure that students’ welfare and rights are a key priority. Keep an eye out for Summerfest and department events!
General Secretary | Amelia Bright Office was vacant at time of publishing.
Clubs & Societies | Eleanor Cooney Hunt and Benito Di Battista
Hey, we’re Benito (he/him) and Ellie (she/her), and we’re your Clubs & Societies Office Bearers for 2022! We’re currently looking forward to bringing you an online clubs expo in O-Week, and four in-person days on South Lawn during Week 1. It’ll be great to see our beloved clubs thriving on campus again after a tough few years! We’re also bringing our Stop Two concept to life—providing you with an appointment booking system, improved resources to connect you with clubs, and more support for our committees! Feel free to chat to us anytime to get involved!
Creative Arts | Prerna Aggarwal and Marcie Di Bartolomeo
Greetings! We’re Marcie (they/she) and Prerna (she/her) and we’re super-duper excited to be your Creative Arts officers for 2022! We have a plethora of events planned for this year that are sure to knock your socks off! From Arty Party, to our weekly collective, to Tastings, to our grants program, there are endless ways for you to get involved, get creative, and have a marvelous university experience! If you want to have a chat with us, come by our office on the first floor of Union House, or drop us an email at arts@union.unimelb.edu.au!
Education Academic | Ethan Georgeou and Moira Negline
Ed Ac 2022 has kicked off at a breakneck pace. With Student Representative Network applications launched and closed, many meetings with University Chancellery and UMSU Advocacy alike, Misconduct Panel trainings and much more. Keen to be involved in all the action? Make sure you’re following our socials, come to collectives, and keep your eyes out for some Education events (food included!).
Education Public | Benjamin Jarick and Ruby Craven
Hey! We’re so excited to be building some staunch activist campaigns this year with you! If you want to get more involved in activism, we’re the department for you! EdPub stands up for your rights. Come along to our Education Action Collective on Thursdays at 1pm for some fun chats and organising. Or if you’re a rural, regional, or interstate (RRI) student, come to our RRI collective for fun, snacks and games. More details on our FB page, UMSU Education. Can’t wait to meet you soon!
Burnley | Kaitlyn Hammond
Welcome back, Burnley! Are you ready for what is bound to be an excellent year? We have lots in store for you including yoga in the gardens, a pottery class, a bike maintenance workshop, and the return of Burnley trivia! Want to meet some fellow Burnley students for coffee and delightful conversation? Join our brand-new Breakfast Collective happening fortnightly starting the 18 March! Stay up to date with all our amazing activities by following us on Facebook and Instagram: facebook.com/burnleystudentassociation @UMSUburnley
Disabilities | Betty Zhang and Prachi Uppal
We can’t be more excited to start 2022 with a bang for UMSU Disabilities! Keep an eye on our socials and website to sign up for our SummerFest events along with collectives and events galore. Be sure to collect a copy of our beautiful Wellbeing Tracker to check in with your mental and physical health every day and look forward to some awesome giveaways! We are always here to support students living with and/or experiencing disability, including mental health so don’t hesitate to reach out. We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful return to university in person and online!
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