The Insiders
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Jan
14
An Interview with Josh Bowman, VP Admin 2003/2004
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 14, 2007 | Comments Off on An Interview with Josh Bowman, VP Admin 2003/2004
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. Josh Bowman ran for office back in 2003 when the AMS elections still allowed slates. He ran with the Student Progressive Action Network (SPAN) the first year it was created (under this name). He was instrumental in laying the groundworks for the Bike Coop, the Food Coop […]
Jan
14
An Interview with Sophia Haque
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 14, 2007 | Comments Off on An Interview with Sophia Haque
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. AMS VP Finance Sophia Haque Throughout this schoolyear I’ve communicated with Sophia Haque (VP Finance) on a weekly basis, which was convenient as her office is located right across from mine. It was a pleasure to once again sit down with her and chat about her term […]
Jan
14
Notice
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 14, 2007 | 2 Comments
This post was originally written by Gina Eom. A few candidates did not show up to the All Candidates Meeting and according to the election rules, may be disqualified. The Elections Committee will be voting on this soon. These include, among others, incumbent Senator Jaspreet Khangura, and several of the BoG candidates. There was also […]
Jan
13
The Candidates – It Begins!
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 13, 2007 | 3 Comments
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. Here are the candidates. We’ve included their web pages, since the AMS site doesn’t have them. PresidentMaxwell Maxwell (http://www.maxwellmaxwell.com/)Jeff Friedrich (http://www.jefffriedrich.com/) Vice-President, Academic and University AffairsBruce KrayenhoffBrendon Goodmurphy (http://www.votebrendon.com/)Jerry Fan Fan (http://www.jerryfanfan.com/) VP AdministrationSarah Naiman (http://www.votenaiman.com/)Lougheed the BarbarianSuvina To VP ExternalJoel Kozwarski (http://voteforakoz.blogspot.com)Chris BrushMatt Naylor (http://www.votenaylor.com)Thomas Masterson […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Peter Rizov
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Peter Rizov
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1) Why VP Finance? I chose finance because it is a portfolio that blends both functional operational tasks with political involvement. It is one that will allow me to put into practice all the knowledge I (should) have acquired in my Commerce classes. Further, it is the […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Brittany Tyson
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Brittany Tyson
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1) Why Finance? Working under the VP Finance for the past two years has really given me a strong grasp of the portfolio. As Vice-Chair of the Finance Commission, I’ve learned quite a lot about the financial systems of the AMS, how we interact with our clubs, […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Aidha Shaikh
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | 2 Comments
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. www.aidhashaikh.com 1) Why BoG? Having been at the university for a while you realize how important the policies that are passed by the Board are to our everyday interactions at the University. Dealing with a broad spectrum of students, both undergraduate and graduate as both close friends […]
Jan
12
Candidate Questionnaire – Tom Masterson
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Candidate Questionnaire – Tom Masterson
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. 1)Why VPX? Not why VPX, but rather why AMS? In my opinion, the AMS is an organization in need of reform; a revamped image, both to students and outsiders, new ideas, and a lot of energy. In my opinion, this type of change cannot be brought about […]
Jan
12
VP Academic Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on VP Academic Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. The VP Academic Portfolio is big. Huge. And very important. Responsibilities: Hiring. They interview hundreds of applicants for hundreds of positions, including all the services. That’s a spicy meatball, a spicy meatball of hiring. Sits on a lot of external committees, most notably the Directors of University […]
Jan
12
Presidential Portfolio
Posted by: Neal Yonson | January 12, 2007 | Comments Off on Presidential Portfolio
This post was originally written by Tim Louman-Gardiner. Responsibilities: Chairing the executive committee (5VPs) Setting the agenda for Council Acting as the spokesperson for the society Attending many lobbying meetings and liaising with lobby groups The primary representative to the University Major issues: Negotiating relationship with UBC-O and the UBC Graduate Students’ Society. The GSS […]
