Candidate Bios: Arts
Students' Council (2 seats)
Fardeen Chowdhury
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Hello! I am Fardeen Chowdhury, and I am running for Students Council and General Faculty Council, representing the faculty of arts. I am a 2nd year Economics Major (honours), but I can be found mainly in the Cameroon Library or Econ honours room. I am running for this position because there are many issues for students. Issues related to gender and racial discrimination, mental health problems, and, most importantly, study pressures.
Therefore, I want to be their voice and raise and fight for their issue with the concerned authorities. I will make sure that I will be accessible if I get elected by creating a Google form where students can write their problems or suggestions, and at the same time, students can book an appointment with me and discuss their concerns.
I am a safewalk patroller and trainer, which inspired and passionate me to help make people safer and reduce their challenges as much as possible. Hence, I want to give students a smooth and safe campus experience, for which running for this position.
Nathan Perez
No additional info provided.
Angelina Raina
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Hello folks, My name is Angelina Raina and I am running to be your Arts councilor on both the SU and GFC! I am in the second year of pursuing a Combined Honors degree in Political Science & Economics while taking the occasional philosophy course whenever I can.
My platform is based on investing in community, collaboration, and creativity. As an arts student, I know the value of interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving and I look forward to fostering collaboration in the way I work. Community is our most valuable resource and I look forward to making student governance more accessible and available for students so they can take a part in the decisions being made about them! Check out my platform details @angelina4sugfc
As a Civic Youth Fellow, member of CEYC, and current VP External of the PSUA, I have extensive experience with student governance. I have spent many years working with municipal and school board policy in Edmonton to create anti-racist initiatives that advocate for inclusive spaces and create platforms for young people to share their voices. This has included making lesson plans for teachers to talk about anti-racism with young people, and am currently co-leading a policy initiative in CEYC on the youth perspective on community safety. I aim to bring this experience to the SU and GFC so as to best advocate for the diverse interests of Arts students!
Nathan Thiessen
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My name is Nathan Thiessen (he/him), and I’m running for re-election to continue to work on your behalf as an arts representative for the UASU’s Students’ Council and the University of Alberta’s General Faculties Council. Having spent the last year representing students interests in the Council Administration Committee, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, and chairing the Audit Committee as well as serving as the Students’ Council representative in the First Alberta Campus Radio Association and the Gateway Student Journalism Society, as well as being a part of the General Faculties Council’s Programs Committee, I have dedicated myself and my efforts to ensuring students are being represented. Whether it has been crafting the UASU budget principles, ensuring the annual audit is completed, or reforming and reviewing advocacy policy and actually advocating for students within the university governance bodies, the experience, dedication, and commitment I have and can provide for students can only be accomplished through placing your faith in me on March 20 & 21. Looking forward to the next council year, existential questions have to be answered to ensure the UASU is working on behalf of students. We need to continue to review and reform advocacy policy, ensure that our executives are doing the most they can to advocate for students, and ensure that not only is the annual audit implemented and completed but also expanded with a performance review of UASU business units. Vote Thiessen to ensure that the UASU is working for you. For more information, please visit @thiessen4council.
GFC (8 seats available)
Rebeca Avila
No additional info provided.
Fardeen Chowdhury
[candidate photo to come]
Hello! I am Fardeen Chowdhury, and I am running for Students Council and General Faculty Council, representing the faculty of arts. I am a 2nd year Economics Major (honours), but I can be found mainly in the Cameroon Library or Econ honours room. I am running for this position because there are many issues for students. Issues related to gender and racial discrimination, mental health problems, and, most importantly, study pressures.
Therefore, I want to be their voice and raise and fight for their issue with the concerned authorities. I will make sure that I will be accessible if I get elected by creating a Google form where students can write their problems or suggestions, and at the same time, students can book an appointment with me and discuss their concerns.
I am a safewalk patroller and trainer, which inspired and passionate me to help make people safer and reduce their challenges as much as possible. Hence, I want to give students a smooth and safe campus experience, for which running for this position.
Nathan Perez
No additional info provided.
Angelina Raina
[candidate photo to come]
Hello folks, My name is Angelina Raina and I am running to be your Arts councilor on both the SU and GFC! I am in the second year of pursuing a Combined Honors degree in Political Science & Economics while taking the occasional philosophy course whenever I can.
My platform is based on investing in community, collaboration, and creativity. As an arts student, I know the value of interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving and I look forward to fostering collaboration in the way I work. Community is our most valuable resource and I look forward to making student governance more accessible and available for students so they can take a part in the decisions being made about them! Check out my platform details @angelina4sugfc
As a Civic Youth Fellow, member of CEYC, and current VP External of the PSUA, I have extensive experience with student governance. I have spent many years working with municipal and school board policy in Edmonton to create anti-racist initiatives that advocate for inclusive spaces and create platforms for young people to share their voices. This has included making lesson plans for teachers to talk about anti-racism with young people, and am currently co-leading a policy initiative in CEYC on the youth perspective on community safety. I aim to bring this experience to the SU and GFC so as to best advocate for the diverse interests of Arts students!
Ramish Raza
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Ramish (He/Him) is a third-year Political Science student in the Faculty of Arts. Ramish is contesting to represent the Arts faculty in the General Faculty Council Winter 2024 elections. Ramish is the incoming Elected Co-President of the International Students' Association (ISA). As the current VP-SL (ISA), Ramish has orchestrated numerous memorable events like Welcome Day and I-Day, showcasing his commitment to enriching the cultural diversification of our vibrant student community, which comes together from all around the world. Ramish, who also serves on the Dean of Students Advisory Committee, aims to enhance student experience. He has also received a Leadership Award from the University of Alberta for outstanding Performance as a student leader. Ramish is also a Resident Assistant on East Campus.
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Nathan Thiessen
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My name is Nathan Thiessen (he/him), and I’m running for re-election to continue to work on your behalf as an arts representative for the UASU’s Students’ Council and the University of Alberta’s General Faculties Council. Having spent the last year representing students interests in the Council Administration Committee, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, and chairing the Audit Committee as well as serving as the Students’ Council representative in the First Alberta Campus Radio Association and the Gateway Student Journalism Society, as well as being a part of the General Faculties Council’s Programs Committee, I have dedicated myself and my efforts to ensuring students are being represented. Whether it has been crafting the UASU budget principles, ensuring the annual audit is completed, or reforming and reviewing advocacy policy and actually advocating for students within the university governance bodies, the experience, dedication, and commitment I have and can provide for students can only be accomplished through placing your faith in me on March 20 & 21. Looking forward to the next council year, existential questions have to be answered to ensure the UASU is working on behalf of students. We need to continue to review and reform advocacy policy, ensure that our executives are doing the most they can to advocate for students, and ensure that not only is the annual audit implemented and completed but also expanded with a performance review of UASU business units. Vote Thiessen to ensure that the UASU is working for you. For more information, please visit @thiessen4council.
Phone
780-492-4241
Students' Union Elections Office
Room 0-68 B
Students' Union Building
University of Alberta
8900 - 114 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2J7
