Sustainability Rep.

Sam Dryden

Kia ora! My name is Sam Dryden, and I’m super excited to be the Sustainability Representative for LUSA in 2023! I’ve lived in Ōtautahi all my life, and am now continuing the second year of my Lincoln journey as a Bachelor of Environment and Society student.

Last year I had a lot of fun planting our campus arboretum, helping with sustainability week, and getting Lincoln representation at climate strikes. This year I’m excited to share my passion for the environment with you all and I’d love to go even further by empowering Lincoln students to protect Papatūānuku/Mother Earth in ways that excite them personally, as well as collaborating with other universities and local councils.

In my spare time, I love embracing my inner creative and adventurer. I enjoy painting, tramping, and getting stuck into working bees. I also love meeting new people, so feel free to come and have a kōrero anytime!

Engagement & Media Rep.

Vivian Wang

Happy 2023 fellow lincolners!

xīn nián kuài lè (mandarin, Happy new year)!

It’s so awesome to see you back on campus again! I have missed ya!

To all the new faces on campus, congratulations and welcome! How exciting it is to start your new learning journey! Have you found a club that interests you? I hope you have found where to go for all your lectures now! It has always been a challenge for me!

We are starting the new year with some great events. Have you got your tickets for Afterglow? I hope to see you there at Mrs O’s!

2023 is going to be a great year for all of us. The world is finally alive again, post covid. There will be some amazing events throughout the year to bring us together, so make sure you follow LUSA on social media or keep an eye on the noticeboards on campus!

Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep.

Cam Holmes

Gidday! I’m extremely excited to be your Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep for this year. I grew up on a cropping farm in Mid Canterbury, which fueled my passion for agriculture, leading me to LU. Having a few new positions on the LUSA Exec this year shows the commitment needed to represent all students at LU. I want to continue the work previous LUSA Execs have done, and to make the most of the opportunity I’ve received through being elected. The brand-new role of Disability, EDI & Wellbeing Rep is a definite challenge that I’m ready for. I’m excited to work with Arabella and Jonty to plan some great events within the Wellbeing portfolio. Make sure you keep an eye out on social media throughout the year, as we have some really cool events in the works.

I hope you have all had a good summer break and are ready for a great year of uni! Make sure you come along to some O’Week events, such as Afterglow and Clubs Market Day, plus there will be heaps of free feeds. I’m always keen for a yarn.

Rainbow, EDI & Wellbeing Rep.

Arabella Dudfield

Hey Everyone! My name is Arabella Dudfield and I’m the LUSA Rainbow, EDI and Well-being Rep for 2023. I am currently in my third year studying a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing, Majoring in Supply Chain Management.

I wish to welcome all new and returning students back to Lincoln University! I hope everyone had an awesome summer period and managed to get a well-deserved break. I am super excited to be on the student executive this year! The exec have been working hard behind the scenes on some terrific initiatives that we can’t wait to present to the student body.

With Covid lockdowns behind us (fingers crossed) I encourage everyone to get involved with what Lincoln University has to offer. There are plenty of activities, sports and clubs along with free food and social events throughout the year. There is sure to be something for everyone. Have an awesome start to the semester!