AUSA Election Guide
Off-Campus Senator candidates
April 28, 2009
KATIE BERNELL
ERIN HOUGH
MATT JOHNSON
BEN WALDMAN
Hometown: Houston Class: Sophomore Major: Intercultural Communications & Marketing
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Class: Sophomore Major: Biology
Hometown: Victoria, Minn. Class: Sophomore Major: Marketing
goals
goals
Hometown: The vast wastelands of Chicago (Suburbia) Class: Junior Major: International Studies
Dining services- Make improvements, particularly to “To-Go” and late-night options Commuting/Parking-- Implement “Per-park” passes. Students could purchase a pass based on a number of entrances into parking garages.
Make efforts to continue the new pilot Bike Sharing program Resume talks for returning DU SafeRide to its original accessibility to students Help to create a community for off-campus students, providing a better connection back to university events, programs, and other organizations
goals Increase support for Internationalization on campus A more approachable and open Senate so you know what we are doing for you! Increase in accessibility of DU Shuttle for off-campus students during winter months and more consistent and dependable route for day and evening use. Fill in the blank: “If you want someone who will do what she says and is always available to best represent you, vote for me!”
Fill in the blank: “If you want to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, vote for me!”
On-Campus Senators
Fill in the blank: “If you want anarchy, vote for me!”
Senior class Senators
TUYEN TRISA BRI
Home town: Clearwater, Fla. Class: Freshman Major: Sociology
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minn. Class: Junior Major: International Business & Spanish
Hometown: Westminster, Colo. Class: Junior Major: International Business
goals
goals
goals
To be a comprehensive voice for on-campus residents To bring together the residence halls through combined programming To continue the work of my predecessors To bring in diverse and inclusive food options as well as more meal plan options and hours of the dining facilities More accessibility for people who are non-able bodied
Inform seniors of what the Departures program offers and expand the program Support small organizations through senate committees and specifically work to publicize the financial support that is offered through Board of Contingency Work to create open communication between AUSA and other campus organizations to allow for more input from other students regarding senate affairs
Bring together the class of 2010 through different celebrations/events to create a more cohesive class Work to provide a senior class gift that is significant, symbolic, and remarkable Host a memorable Senior farewell party Work with administration to increase the number of graduation tickets, or even eliminate them as a whole
Fill in the blank: “If you want a voice, vote for me!”
Fill in the blank: “If you want to have a wonderful senior year, vote for me!”
SONIA WILK
Hometime: Minneapolis Class: Junior Major: Music
goals
Fill in the blank: “If you want a socially just candidate that will promote plurality ideals of democracy sustainability and diversity, a candidate who isn’t afraid to publicly voice concerns and problems, and a candidate who represents all no matter how different one’s ideals may be, vote for me!”
I led the DU community garden project which is off to a great first season. Next year I would like to create another community garden specifically for organizations on campus (i.e. students orgs, faculty departments, greek houses, etc). A garden serving these diverse groups has the potential to strengthen the DU community and unite our campus. I could list a whole bunch of other crap, but I won’t waste your time. Screw campaign promises.
LALU ABEBE
DILLON DOYLE
Ecology Diversity Democracy
Fill in the blank: “If you want someone to make efforts to improve your school FOR YOU, vote for me!”
goals
Fill in the blank: “If you want progression, vote for me!”
Junior class Senators
Sophomore class Senators
CHRIS FETTIG
NATHAN PEARSON
MILAN CHATTERJEE
MAX RAVECH
Hometown: Blaine, Minn. Class: Sophomore Major: Management
Hometown: Rye, N.Y. Class: Sophomore Major: Business (Accounting)
Hometown: Las Vegas Class: Freshman Major: Political Science
Hometown: Boston Class: Freshman *No response
goals
goals
More career placement opportunities Larger alumni base On-campus events for returning Juniors Easier access to DU resources while abroad
Enhance AUSA Transparency with the undergraduate student body Improve the DU financial aid system Increase student participation in AUSA Senate
goals Move forward the process of finding a third year coordinator Make the Crimson & Gold Global Gala a more well known event for juniors coming back from abroad Having more programming when juniors come back from abroad to re-orientate them with DU For juniors not going abroad, doing programming while everyone else is abroad Fill in the blank: “If you want a senator who is going to work for you, then, vote for me!”
Fill in the blank: “If you want change, vote for me!”
Fill in the blank: “If you want solid experience, and a strong advocate for your ideas and needs, please, vote for me!”
This candidate supports Denver Boone, but the Boone revival is not a part of the candidate’s platform. PHOTOS BY DAVID LORISH