The Faculty of Engineering will add a new course to its curriculum beginning in the 2012-13 academic year. This addition will not affect any current students but will be grandfathered in. The change means that all Engineering students, beginning in September 2013, will be required to take an English course[Read More…]
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The Times, It Is A-Changin’
When The New York Times announced a couple of weeks ago that it would begin charging readers to access more than 20 stories per month on its website, it didn’t take long for those who knew I was an obsessive reader to start making jokes. Within hours of the announcement,[Read More…]
Todd Plummer
McGill needs a better sense of community. It is time for our events to cater to all students, to build rapport with university administration, and to foster a sense of McGill identity. Being AUS VP External has given me a broad range of experiences. As VP Internal, I will sponsor[Read More…]
Monika Fabian
Please note that Monika Fabian has been sanctioned for sending unsolicited emails to seek endorsements from campus groups. It’s important for our students to have opportunities for involvement outside the classroom. Monika Fabian has strong background experience in ensuring that these opportunities continue to be bountiful and accessible within the SSMU. She has[Read More…]
Carol Fraser
Please note that Carol Fraser has been sanctioned for putting up unapproved campaign posters. I’m Carol Fraser, and I’m running for VP Clubs and Services because I’m passionate about student life and student-run initiatives. As VP I’d improve Midnight Kitchen’s new 302 space, foster the development of community-building clubs and[Read More…]
Tom Zheng
Please note that Tom Zheng has received a sanction for putting up unapproved posters. As someone who truly wants to use this opportunity to make a difference, I speak to you from the heart. I don’t believe in the rumor that “there is less help available in university” nor am[Read More…]
Kady Paterson
I’m running for VP Internal of SSMU because I feel that my diverse array of experiences allows me to both have a solid grasp of the current portfolio and of effective possible improvements. I have experience planning events with the Education Undergraduate Society, McGill Athletics, The McGill Daily, and SSMU[Read More…]
JoÃl Pedneault
Hi, my name’s Joël. I’m originally from Ottawa and I’m a fourth-year Arts student. As current vice-secretary general of the Quebec Student Roundtable (a provincial student lobby group representing over 65 000 students, including SSMU) and as SSMU Councilor in 2009-10, I’ve developed the experience needed to work closely with student associations in other universities[Read More…]
Lauren Hudak
“My name is Lauren Hudak and I am running for VP University Affairs. As your VP, I will continue to push for greater student representation within athletics; for an improvement in student services, particularly within health services and student aid; and for more stimulating learning environments by lowering the student-to-faculty[Read More…]
Cathal Rooney-Cespedes
Please note that Cathal D. Rooney-Cespedes has been sanctioned for having a campaign website online before the campaign period. The function of the Students’ Society is to provide excellence in service, representation, and leadership for undergraduate students, and that is exactly what I plan to do. Student politics has been[Read More…]
