your 2019 candidates
JACKSON WHITE balance has to be struck between commercial success and student centricity. What makes me qualified to be your president? The short of it is that I love learning, working hard and I have done some pretty cool things at the UCSA over the past 2 years.
Kia ora, I’m Jackson White and this year I am running for the role of UCSA President. I’m running with Laura O’Dwyer and Harry Beaumont and together we are going to be focusing on student wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, Haere-roa.
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Over the past few years I have been working towards a career in the renewable energy industry as I believe that the production of energy is one of the most crucial impacts that we as humans make on the earth. How does that lead to running for UCSA president? I think that one of the best ways we can help create a better, more sustainable world is by aiding our future leaders. I see the role of president one of the best ways to help our community. So, that’s why I do what I do, now it’s time to get onto what we actually want to achieve. Laura and Harry will be talking a bit more on wellbeing and sustainability respectively so I am going to discuss our building, Haere-roa: Across the river from Puaka-James Height are a few big slabs of concrete connected by some steel beams which, at some point over the next year will become our collective home. Haere-roa is set to be home for students containing; the Ngaio Marsh Theatre, the new Foundry & Bentleys Bar, a function space, a grassed amphitheatre, student social space and the club spaces. I am truly excited by the possibilities that it will bring for us as students but I am also quite worried. Through my experience in the construction industry I have gained an appreciation for the ins and outs of large developments and I believe that I could use this to aid our executive in decision making around Haere-roa. There are a number of ways that Haere-roa could be a place which enables student wellbeing and sustainability efforts to flourish. These include: • A hub for a university wide mentoring program & a well formed class-rep system. • Using the foundry as a lunchtime cafeteria to encourage more community interaction. • Encouraging māhinga kai (edible campus). • Hosting a commercial composting operation. • And even aiming towards a zero-waste circular system. In order for any of these endeavours to succeed, a tricky
Some of those things include: • Making one the UCSA’s Early Learning Centres powered by solar power. • The completion of a feasibility study for a commercial composting operation on campus which is now being taken seriously by our organisation. • Various sustainable transport projects alongside Harry. • Working alongside student clubs and the engineering college to create an effective first year mentoring scheme. • Collaboration with the commercial managers of the UCSA to balance student needs and commercial viability. The relationship between UCSA & UC is one of the best students’ association-university relationships in the country and this is something that the students of UC should be very proud of. This enables us to work together on projects such as commercial composting which other organisations would not be able to. Despite how valuable this relationship is, it is crucial that the executive of the UCSA does not lose track of its students interests’ within discussions with UC in attempts to maintain this relationship. Over the past 2 years as Engineering/sustainability officer for the UCSA I have gained a vast amount of experience on how to approach these discussions from issues such as mental health, drug culture and sustainability. It is safe to say that juggling an engineering degree, my current position at the UCSA and an attempt at having some fun hasn’t left me any options other than being extremely organised. The UCSA president attends a large amount of meetings which require large amounts of preparation. When this is combined with leading an executive, it is pretty essential that the president is onto it. As the president is the only executive member who is committed full time and the chairman of the board, they are often the person who sets a large amount of strategic direction and keeps the CEO to account. This requires a large amount of conviction and a willingness to stand up for student matters. For a team that will continue to work hard for your wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, vote WHITE, O’DWYER, BEAUMONT.
SAM BROSNAHAN
Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Sam Brosnahan and I’m running for President of the UCSA for 2019. I’m running alongside Tori McNoe for VP and Millie Morgan for Finance Officer, through the Welcome Home campaign. This year, I’ve also had the opportunity of serving as Finance Officer and as Equity & Wellbeing Rep the year before.
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We’re at a special point in our 124-year history, with our brand new building Haere-roa opening up next year, opposite the Foundry. We see this as more than just any building opening - Haere-roa will be the beating heart and soul of student life on campus. It’s where you’ll go to chill, meet up with mates, head to club events, listen to bands on the lawn, head to MONO and oh so much more. It’s incredible what moving into a new space can do to the vibe and atmosphere of any community. We’re seeing this as a blank canvas to create, innovate and set the tone and culture for many years to come. What tone and culture you may ask? Well here we go - here’s the core values and approach we’ll bring as a leadership team next year. • Student Wellbeing We believe being able to function well physically, socially, in mind and in soul are the key pillars of a healthy student life. • The UC Experience We know our clubs, events, nationalities and cultures make us who are as UC. Let’s preserve and enhance what’s good, while making sure we continuously seek out ways to improve the signature UC experience. • Homely Hospitality We’ll continue to extend hospitality to all students, whether you’re from Christchurch, wider Aotearoa or from around the world. Wherever you’re from, our passion is for Haere-roa and the UC campus to feel like your home away from home. • Creativity At Our Core This core value speaks to an approach promoting innovation in everything we do. From how we activate and bring Haereroa to life, to the way we communicate with you, to the way our culture is celebrated. How y’all planning to achieve this specifically, you ask? Well here’s a rundown of the platform we’re running on. 1. Haere-roa - a living space As mentioned, next year we’re on the move into Haere-roa. It’s a new building, it’s going to be exciting, Foundry, MONO, bands, club events - all good. The question then becomes, how are we going to activate the building to actually get you there on the day-to-day, in-between lectures, after
lectures etc. We’ll promote events and pop-ups that you never thought were possible on a uni campus, and instead reserved for Google HQ. An open-air movie setup, sleeping pods, outdoor table tennis, food trucks and bands on the amphitheatre at lunchtime - I’m excited already. 2. $5 Lunch menu We present to you the BYO plate ‘$5 lunch menu’, providing daily lunch options that are hearty, nutritious and budget-friendly. Think curried lentils on rice Mondays, vegetarian pasta Tuesdays, potato curry on rice Wednesdays, so on. As mentioned it’ll be BYO plates & cutlery and it’ll be served college-cafeteria style. It’ll be offered at the same time, same place throughout term-time and your stomach’s gonna love it. 3. Embracing wairua We reckon we can always do more to showcase the student spirit, identity culture, nationalities and religions on campus. This is what embracing wairua captures and it’s an aspect of our campaign we plan to champion through the following: • Showcasing our diverse range of clubs and cultures on more of our media channels, through videos and takeovers. • Hold an event to celebrate Matariki - the Māori New Year. • UCSA Student Executive representation at a more diverse range of club events. 4. Subsidised fruit at UCSA cafes Wave goodbye to your ready salted chip packets, and say hello to subsidised fruit. We know how important it is to be able to eat well in order to feel well. Remember the fruit drops UCSA run during exams? We want to build on this initiative and subsidise fruit on campus - it’s cheaper, you’re healthier we’re happy. 5. Clubs and Mono All three of us have been through the club scene so we know the vital role it plays in the UC experience. WE LOVE MONO too, however clubs are telling us it’s getting harder to compete with it. There is an opportunity for us to take advantage of the 6pm-9pm Pre-Mono sweetspot on a more frequent basis, which clubs could potentially host as a Pre-Mono gig. Me oh my, that sounds a bit like me. (Millie Morgan quote). So there we are, that was us. If you had any further questions, thoughts or ideas, flick us an email at welcomehomecampaign19@gmail.com. @SAM.BROS for President // @TORIMCNOE for Vice President // @MILLIEMORGAN for Finance. For more info visit www.welcomehome.nz
RAYMOND ELLWOOD
It is time to do more and be more daring for every student and club at UC. Represent every student in meetings with the UC community. Include every student in plans that improve and present the UC experience. Be more representative of every student, club and society at UC.
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Create positive change for every student.
• Endeavour to provide a safe environment for students – light up Ilam Fields, especially on Thursday nights; bring about more self-defence classes for each term of the academic year. • Endeavour to bring about driving lessons to the campus for every student; in addition, attempt to reduce the associated costs of learning how to drive for every student. • Look for more investors for clubs and societies. Seek feedback from Clubs on a frequent basis and listen to that feedback. Give every Club and Society a fair go. Be ambitious. • Reduce the cost of advertising for special events of a Club and Society; secondly, make the formalities and processes around Grants and Room Bookings clear and easy; thirdly, get more involved with the Clubs and Societies and assist with events and their overall vision. The Clubs and the Societies in UC deserve a hand up and a new fair deal from the UCSA. • Support and present every diverse group in UC; bring about more cultural events to the campus on a more regular basis. Let us set up chess tables on the concourse. Let us play foosball, table tennis and billiards in the undercroft. Let us bring Back Yard Cricket and Touch Rugby tournaments to the lecture theatre lawns in the lunchbreak. Let us sample the food and the theatre of the Indian Club, the Spanish Club, the Iranian Club, the Malaysian and the Pacific Island Clubs from the Te Ao Marama building to the Matariki building every month. Let us share and experience other ideas and practices. Let us meet and know every student and club better. Be different. • Support and continue more Club and UCSA events such as Diversity Week and Wāhine in Law Week every year. • Create more activities and spaces for Adult students,
Postgraduate students and International students. • Endeavour to bring about more services such as laundry and dry cleaning services, timeout spaces, barbershop services to the campus. • Talk about problems that surround flatting, as well as the parking issues on campus, and find solutions to these problems. • Promote academic freedom. Be more vocal. Stand up. Speak out. • Be available to listen to every student. • Create and implement the UCSA President’s Give Back Pledge to prospective students and to the wider community – by donating a fraction of their own salary to special causes, charities, projects and study or tuition grants. • Engage with topics such as bullying, abuse, depression and suicide. • Make all lines of communication with every party clear and accessible. • The promise is to always know the issues; be relevant; be an advocate for students; communicate and connect with students. • Be present. Be visible. Be inclusive. Be creative. Be geared up to change the game. Lead. Listen and connect with every student. Invest in students and in Clubs and Societies. Get more value. All fired up and ready to go. Raymond Ellwood holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and English Studies and is currently studying towards a degree in Legal Studies. Raymond Ellwood had served as a Class Rep and as a Committee Member on the Equity and Wellbeing Advisory Group (EWAG) at UC, in 2017. Raymond Ellwood is determined and passionate about creating positive change for every student at UC. Vote Raymond Ellwood for UCSA President. Change the game. It’s time. Talk to me – Email: tel35@uclive.ac.nz. Add me on Facebook: Raymond Ellwood; Twitter: MootFirstNZ; Instagram Page: Brotherhood206.
LAURA O’DWYER
TORI MCNOE Kia ora koutou! Tori McNoe here and I’d be super honoured to snag your vote to be the UCSA Vice President in 2019. Along with Sam Brosnahan and Millie Morgan, I’m running as part of the Welcome Home campaign.
Hi, I’m Laura O’Dwyer and I’m running for the position of UCSA Vice President for 2019. Jackson White, who is running for President, and Harry Beaumont, who is running for Finance Officer, and I are focusing on the three areas of student wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, Haereroa.
Let’s establish the facts. Born, raised and educated in the mighty Timaru, I took my leap of faith to UC in 2015 and I have never looked back. What I love about UC are the electric clubs community, our extremely diverse range of people and of course a great flat white from the Shilling Club.
Last year I was elected onto the UCSA as the Equity and Wellbeing Representative. As well as working towards degrees in Law and Criminal Justice, I’ve spent my time
Under wellbeing, we want to continue to push for more funding for reactive measures for mental health issues faced by students. The Vice President sits on a number of academic and wellbeing meetings, many of which I have been involved in this year, giving us the platform to bring your concerns directly to the attention of UC. We also want to be proactive, including starting a campuswide mentorship scheme. This will not only be a break from academic stresses, but will allow new connections and friendships, meaning everyone can feel like they have someone to talk to at Uni. It will also provide a forum to ask questions and chat about any concerns. As part of
maintaining a student-centric focus for the use of Haere-roa, the new building will act as a base for this scheme so it can be a relaxed chill out space. Student safety is extremely important for us, especially around the foundry and large events. We want to explore options for getting you home safely after nights out, as well as continuing our work around the conduct of bouncers. A sense of belonging and the ability to call UC home is something Jackson, Harry and I have been fortunate to find during our time here. We want to make sure that each student has this opportunity, and we think our policies, alongside continuing the work we have started, will help make significant progress in this area. For a team that will continue to work hard for your wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, vote WHITE, O’DWYER, BEAUMONT.
Currently, I’m a third-year student working toward a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology and Psychology. I’m doing this because I absolutely LOVE people, especially youth and I am really passionate about advocating for our rights.
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on the executive advocating for change through UCSA engagement in projects such as the Governmental Mental Health Inquiry, Thursdays in Black, Diversity Fest, the UC Equity and Diversity Plan, and changes in the UC Harassment Policy. I’ve also focused on acts of kindness on campus, including plant giveaways, Pink Shirt Day, free food tables, exam fruit drops and self-defence classes.
So why do I want to be Vice President? Drive, ambition, and passion to lead a study body who have changed my life in more way than one would sum it up. For a campus that has given me so much, the least I can do is work to ensure it continues to radiate its infectious vibes. Throughout my UC experience, I’ve been involved on campus in various ways and am currently I’m the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of a company called entre, which you may know as a club on campus. Getting to know so many of you through this platform has proven to me just how special UC is and made me passionate about ensuring we continue to preserve that. Next year there is going to be lost of a change at UC. We a new Vice Chancellor and we a have a new UCSA building going up! We’ve named our campaign ‘Welcome Home’ for this reason. It’s been a long time coming and my team see it as ‘blank canvas’ for our student body and a real opportunity to innovate our campus. How you ask? In the following 5 ways: • $5 Lunches • Subsidised Fruit • Embracing Wairua • Clubs X MONO • Haere Roa (Our Building) - a living space. Keen on a long meeting, extremely dedicated workers and most importantly devoted to our vision, Sam, Millie and I are ready to welcome you home. Tautimai kainga koutou - Welcome home UC! Any further questions, thoughts or ideas, flick us an email at welcomehomecampaign19@gmail.com. SAM.BROS // TORIMCNOE // MILLIEMORGAN www.welcomehome.nz
HARRY BEAUMONT
Next year will hopefully be my third year on the UCSA Exec. In my first year on the Exec I focused on bike safety by bringing in bike locks and lights and working alongside the UC Transport Committee. Jackson and I also piloted learn to skateboard workshops, and looked into options to increase student access to buses. Overall we tried to push the UCSA and UC in a more sustainable direction.
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This year we have continued with this focus, which for me has lead to bike packs, as well as the creation of a UC area specific bike map, which is currently being finalised. I have worked to implement a more comprehensive bike share scheme at UC, which is also in the works. Alongside this, I’ve been focusing on representation, particularly a system that will allow the voices of class and club representatives to be heard by UC at all levels. So what will my team and I be doing next year if we are elected? Well in terms of sustainability we’re aiming for a few key goals. Firstly to sort out the waste systems at UC and implement an onsite composter. Secondly to create more circular economies within UC, so that less items enter and leave UC after being used only one time. Lastly, we’ll keep pushing UC to phase out the coal powered heating. So why should you elect me as your Finance Officer? Well fortunately the role is perfectly suited to a long term UCSA Battler™ such as myself, as it is effectively an audit role of the entire organisation. Over the past two years I’ve been involved in most aspects of the UCSA, and so have a good understanding of how it all works. I’m also a fan of ordering my socks according to colour and utility, which might make me weird, but you can’t deny that shows that I have some organisation skills and a penchant for detail. Most importantly, just make sure you vote, and for a team that will continue to work hard for your wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, vote WHITE, O’DWYER, BEAUMONT.
Hello, Kia Ora, Ni Hao! It’s Millie Morgan here, and I’m humbly after your sweet vote in the 2019 UCSA election as Finance Officer, along with Sam Brosnahan (President) and Tori McNoe (VP). What better way for you to get to know me, then through a yes/no quick fire round. So here goes: Leftovers for breakfast? Yes, it’s called efficiency. Zumba? No. I’m a spin class gal. Learning Chinese at 21? Yes, loves a challenge. Mono Nights? Big YES Friday Morning lectures? Should be illegal. Student? Naturally. Righto, let’s get to it. I’m currently a 4th year Law and Arts. I made the move to this mighty metropolis 4 years ago as a ripe and eager student. While I’m slightly older, and maybe lacking a little sleep, anyone who knows me, knows I’m always up for any challenge I come across. The UCSA faces some daunting challenges in future, so it’s important its dollars and cents managed to a tee. That’s where I come in. We have $2.4 million left to fundraise for your new $28m UCSA building; Haere-roa. As a student body we want to build and shape a community here, a home away from home, so we’ve got to make sure we manage our finances responsibility so we’re not up to our knees in debt.
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Gidday, I’m Harry, and I’m running to be your Finance Officer in 2019. Jackson White, who is running for President, and Laura O’Dwyer, who is running for Vice-President, and I are focusing on the three areas of student wellbeing, sustainability and our future home, Haere-roa.
MILLIE MORGAN
I’m currently the marketing manager for the local froth squad, the Gentleman’s Club. We are non-for-profit and one of the biggest social clubs on campus. This means managing a tight budget and juggling student demand’s comes naturally. I’m also fortunate enough to be on the Board of Directors of University & Tertiary Sport NZ. My position has given me direct insight to governance on a national level, and clear understanding of the realities of financial restrictions. Being business smart and in governance isn’t new to me. One of my favourite things about UC is the club culture and the unique community it creates. This is a key feature of our student lifestyle as it unites a range of people and their various passions into a similar space. Ensuring this remains the heart of UC is a key passion of ours, so let’s bring it home. Sam, Tori and I believe in a future that everybody feels apart of and more importantly a community you proud to be a part of. @SAM.BROS // @TORIMCNOE // @MILLIEMORGAN. For more info head to www.welcomehome.nz
TAYLOR MCLELLAN
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A little background about me. I started at UC in 2013 doing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in economics. After spending a gap year in 2015 in England playing cricket and working as a chef, I decided to come back and study law as well. I believe studying these two distinct fields gives me the knowledge and expertise required to both sensibly manage the UCSA finances, and lead a refreshment of the current UCSA.
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The UCSA are constantly spouting facts & figures claiming to be the most successful university organisation in New Zealand based on turning the biggest profits. Although this is great, the students’ association should represent and cater to you, the students. These profits come at the expense of better and/or cheaper student services and events, as well as paying decent wages to UCSA employees. It hasn’t always been this way, and it doesn’t have to be. As your finance officer, I will ensure profits aren’t prioritised over student needs. UCSA run food outlets should focus on providing decent, cheap food, not turning the largest possible profits. I will push for open-door UCSA meetings to ensure transparency, and an enquiry into paying UCSA employed staff a wage a living wage, the bare minimum for living in 2018. We believe all students’ would be proud of such an accomplishment. The team at Refresh wants to make the UCSA a more accessible, representative organisation. We understand how important proper mental health services are throughout the year, and will focus on providing a better support network for students, being available and welcoming. This is YOUR student organisation and something we should all be proud of, not a business. It is time to REFRESH the UCSA. Open door UCSA meetings ; Better mental health services ; Changing the focus from profits to students ; Living wage for UCSA employees. Vote McLellan for Finance Officer. MCLELLAN, GUATAM, FARRAR, MERRALL, CLARKEBEATSON / FB.COM/REFRESHUCSA.
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Hi my name is Taylor and I want to represent you on the UCSA 2019 as your Finance Officer.
My name is Megan Nelis, Meg for short, and I want to be your Equity and Wellbeing Officer for 2019. Studying towards a Bachelor of Health Sciences here at UC, I have a unique insight and enthusiasm for all things health, equity, and wellbeing. My passion for improving the health and livelihood of others extends well beyond my degree and my ambition is to enhance the lives of UC students now. As a current member of the UC Equity and Wellbeing Advocacy Group, I have gathered great insight and knowledge about the real issues facing our students and our campus – further igniting the flame for me to actively address these issues, for you, me, and the students who will come after us. I have two simple questions for you that are central to my campaign are: Do you feel sound and well in yourself – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially? Do you feel safe and supported within both the University walls and at home? My solution to these questions is simple: strengthen what we’ve got, and build on what we’ve not! Vote for YOUBE HEARD FEEL SAFE, & SUPPORTED C’mon, be ZEALOUS – VOTE FOR NELIS
HONG YAO
G’day! I’m Jack and I’m running to be your Equity and Wellbeing Representative for 2019, alongside my running partner Katie Mills, for Postgraduate Representative. I’m a 3rd year Law and Commerce student who has been extensively involved in UC life, from cofounding CurrySoc to acting as the Service Executive for the Emerging Leaders Development Programme. We acknowledge that achieving mental fitness is not a onesize-fits-all endeavour, nor is there a quick-fix solution, so we are taking a fresh approach to inspiring mental fitness amongst students. This starts with creating a separate interest group grant for targeted mental wellbeing initiatives, as well as ensuring the new UCSA building has a dedicated quiet zone to escape the pressures of main campus. We will also make the most of the new Foundry and outdoor amphitheatre by holding discounted Friday drinks alongside music acts on the riverside lawn. Lastly, we are committed to eliminating barriers for new club startups, by running an annual new club pitching competition, for a chance to be awarded a $1,000 start-up grant. If this sounds like your cup of tea, be sure to vote Mills & Whittam for 2019! To find out more, search ‘Mills & Whittam’ on Facebook.
FREYA FARRAR Hey, I’m Freya Farrar and I am running to be your Equity & Wellbeing Rep in 2019 - next year I will be in my 5th year of a Law and Arts degree. I think that we can do better at UC to look after all of you out there. There is this romantic picture of student life that sees us all eating budget mince and pasta or beans on toast for every main meal while freezing in a poorly insulated flat - but that is not realistic or safe (or appealing) for everyone on campus. I want to help the UCSA serve the students and start fostering an environment where students don’t just survive, but thrive while studying. The Refresh team and I are going deliver this in 2019 through transparency, improved mental health services, and ensuring that those working for us (at the UCSA) are able to thrive themselves. I am passionate about justice, and ensuring everyone has an equal playing field. I am advocating for you, and for a UCSA that you can be proud of. It is time to Refresh the UCSA. Vote FARRAR. MCLELLAN, GUATAM, FARRAR, MERRALL, CLARKE-BEATSON / FB.COM/REFRESHUCSA
Hello! My name is Hong Yao and I am currently a First Year International Student running to be the International Representative. During my short period in university, I have noticed and personally experienced a lack of interaction between international and domestic students, especially for students whose first language is not English. Vote for me for a more international student friendly environment, and for a better understanding of the international students around you. 大家好我是杨鸿耀，大一留学生，也是你们的留学生代表候 选人。成为留学生代表，就是为了创造一个对留学生更舒适 的环境，以及增长本地学生对我们的了解。请把你们神圣的 一票投给我。谢谢。
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JACK WHITTAM
Hello, nama saya Hong Yao. Saya seorang mahasiswa dari Malaysia. Saya ingin mencipta suasana yang lebih selesa untuk pelajar antarabangsa dan meningkatkan persefahaman antara pelajar domestik dan antarabangsa. Berilah undi anda yang tidak berharga untuk saya.
KEVIN FERNANDO Hi there! I’m Kevin Fernando and I’m running for International Rep with Olly Ng who is running for General Executive. I am a full fee-paying International student in my second year of a BCom in Accounting and Finance. I am currently on the Student Volunteer Army Exec and was on the TuneSoc Exec last year, where I helped launch the ‘Music Tutoring’ initiative which was nominated for a Supreme Club Award. Through this, I realised that I would like to see more International students involved and integrated in UC.Having missed the first two weeks of my first semester at uni due to visa delays, I recognise there is a need to work towards creating a “Peer Mentoring System” wherein prospective International students would be paired with current international students who can assist them through issues like the application process and help them ease into UC culture. Moreover, the need for a greater voice for international students is one that we consider to be of high priority. To do this, we aim to create an International Club Network to further discuss and resolve issues that International students are facing at UC.Vote for positive, forwardthinking change. Vote FERNANDO | NG.
C HRISTAL LEUNG Hi my name is Christal. I am studying towards a Science degree with Maths as my major.I am campaigning for the role of international representative and general executive member. I am not an international student but most of my friends are. I understand the struggles of international students such as language boundaries, visa problems and cultural conflicts. My policy for this role is peace and diversity. I suggest UCSA should organize more formal events in the beginning of the semester for international students to settle down including talks and seminars. Education and promotion of anti-racism should also be emphasized as this is one of the most unpleasant experiences that international students may have. On the other hand I am also keen on improving the student support services and welfare which we currently have. That includes lowing the prices and increasing the variety of food which sold in campus in order to suit students with different needs such as vegans and students from different countries. Increasing charging and napping spots around campus is also essential for students who likes late night studies and last minute procrastination in uni. (which I assume most of us are :D). Thank you!
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Kia Ora my name is Sunita Gautam and I am perusing Ph.D. I would love to represent you as your PG rep in the UCSA 2019. I have a long relationship with UC (since 2008). I have a passion to work with people from all walks of life and I live by Whakataukī; “He aha te mea nui O te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata”. What is the most important thing in this world? It is the people, it is the people, it isthe people.I will bring important skills to the UCSA position like cultural competency, emotional intelligence, strong organisational skills, motivation and dedication, working with teams, leadership, problem solving, honesty and willingness to support students. As your PG representative, I will become your voice and assure that it’s been heard. As your fellow PG student, I relate with you in many ways such as a floundering research candidate, someone away from family, being a parent and a student, and overall an individual who believes in healthy, equal and fair educational environment. ‘Refresh’believes, it’s time the UCSA became a true representative organisation again. Vote Gautam for Post-Graduate Representative MCLELLAN, GUATAM, FARRAR, MERRALL, CLARKEBEATSON / FB.COM/REFRESHUCSA
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SUNITA GAUTAM
KATIE MILLS Kia Ora! I’m Katie and I’m currently a third year Arts student majoring in Political Science and Art History, beginning postgraduate study in 2019! I’m running for postgraduate representative alongside my running mate Jack Whittam who is running for Equity and Wellbeing representative. Our aims are to foster strength of leadership, cooperation and communication between postgrads and the UCSA, as well as within the postgrad community. We’re also passionate about expanding social and supportive spaces for postgrad students. This entails improving existing postgrad peer-mentoring programmes and seeking to emulate the success of Lawsoc buddy nights and Engineering mentoring programmes. Furthermore, we want to create appropriate social environments for the postgraduate community in the new UCSA building. This includes overseeing the transition of postgrad perks into the new UCSA building and consulting with the postgrad community to ensure the fit out of this building meets their needs. We also aim to ensure the UCSA building fosters an inclusive and vibrant student culture. Therefore we propose to create regular opportunities for student-led performances and exhibitions. Jack and I have a lot more policy to share with you! To find out more, search ‘Mills and Whittam’ on Facebook. And of course, vote!
TROY TITHERIDGE Kia Ora! I’m Troy Titheridge and I’m seeking your vote to be on the UCSA General Executive. I’m in my second year studying a Bachelor of Arts in Pols and Geography. Currently sitting on UC GeogSoc executive and member of several awesome clubs, I have had the opportunity to apply myself proactively to work together with a team to bring fantastic events for all students. Coming from a background of governance, strategy and marketing, I see myself around the UCSA executive table as one that will continue to apply this solid leadership for you all. My campaign is about you through four core values; Equality, Sustainability, Choice, Opportunity. A vote for me will strive towards these outcomes through projects that will enrich your experiences at UC socially, academically and environmentally. It is through these values through a student perspective that I will put at the centre of my involvement within the UCSA executive. As someone who is passionate about what UC has to offer, and keen to explore new ways for students to benefit from your time here, a vote for me will ensure that to happen. Vote TITHERIDGE // Working Together, Making It Happen!
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ELRIC CLARKE -BEATSON Hey my names Elric and I am running for the UCSA general exec for 2019. Little bit of obligatory degree talk; I’ve been at UC for the better part of 4 years, currently slugging through my second year of law after a few years in the school of arts. In this time I’ve seen a lot of what the university has to offer and now being present for the returning home of the foundry, I couldn’t be more proud to be apart of the UC community. UC as a whole is in a state of change with a fresh VC in Professor Cheryl de la Rey, the new buildings and reopening’s in the past year. This is a unique opportunity to elect an Exec that can bring some fresh ideas to the discussion. The refresh team are aiming to do this with a number of initiatives focussed on creating a more accessible and student minded exec including looking at. - open door meetings. - re-assessing UCSA owned faculties. - focus on students, not profits. - Building a UCSA you can be proud of. Its time to REFRESH the UCSA, Vote ClarkeBeatson. MCLELLAN, GUATAM, FARRAR, MERRALL, CLARKEBEATSON / FB.COM/REFRESHUCSA
ELISE WILSON I have been in your position before. Watching the UCSA election campaign unfold before my very own eyes. Bright coloured posters adorn the corridors, picket signs suddenly sprout up in the grass and social media feeds are filled with #voteforme. It’s a love/hate relationship, I know. But, this election is different for me, I had an epiphany. I realized that I am a student (wow, good observation) and I realized that as a student, I can have my voice and the voice of many other students listened to by being on the UCSA. The future is bright and exciting, but also complex and unknown - it is therefore more important than ever that the UCSA has genuine people on it that care about the issues that face us as students. So far, I have had 2.5 years at UC - with another 2 years to go before I finish my LLB/BCOM undergraduate degree. I have seen how this place works and what it’s like being a student here. Vote ELISE WILSON for general exec so that I can represent YOU well - with a genuine interest in putting students first, an inclusive attitude towards everyone and a socially conscious mindset.
OLLY NG Hi, I’m Olly Ng and I’m running to be on the General Exec for 2019, alongside Kevin Fernando who is running for International Rep. I’m a third-year Mechanical Engineering student and have been on the UCBike Exec for the past two years. Additionally, I work with the UC Sustainability Office as Dr Bike, where we service students’ bikes at no cost to them. Being exposed to the work of this department has piqued my interest in sustainability and has inspired me to make more changes to ensure our UC campus is sustainable for the long run.Our policies about sustainability are centred towards on-campus initiatives. We are really motivated to create and encourage positive discussion around sustainability. These policies include reducing the number of single-use cups and packaging, selling high quality “keep-cups” on campus, and S ͚ waps Day͛, an initiative where you can bring in surplus essential flatting items like cutlery and swap them with other students to get things that you need, a win-win for both students (and the environment)! International representation and sustainability are prominent issues and by acting now we can ensure UC is well equipped for the future.Vote for positive, forward-thinking change. Vote FERNANDO | NG.
CHARLOTTE MERRALL Hi my name is Charlotte, and I want to represent you on the UCSA General Exec in 2019. Uni is our community, and we need a support network here like any good community has. A group of people who we can go to when we have questions like whose job it is to replace a smoke alarm (yours) and how to get by on $228 a week (chickpea and potato curry). I think the UCSA should be these people. They should be the students’ support network, the people you can go to with any question, no matter how small. They are your students’association, and should be here for the students, available and welcoming no matter what. I want to turn the UCSA into a group that is here for the students, for all their needs not just the occasional sausage sizzle. The team at Refresh all believe in this, so vote us onto your UCSA Exec this election for a UCSA you can be proud of. It is time to Refresh the UCSA Vote Merrall MCLELLAN, GUATAM, FARRAR, MERRALL, CLARKE-BEATSON / FB.COM/ REFRESHUCSA