Pugwash News
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Wednesday 6th February 2008
Elections Special
UPSU
S N O I T C ELE When 2008
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Important dates for your diary, whether you’re running or just intend to have your say in the polls.
FEB 18: CLOSE OF NS NOMINATIO
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What is the So what’s actually involved in being a Sabb?
President of The Studentsʼ Union
We asked this year’s officers to tell us a thing or two about their day to day experiences:
You can read their full interviews and find out more about each of these officers on the elections website. www.upsu.net/elections
The President's job is so varied - you have to oversee all areas of activity in the Union as well as being the main point of contact meeting with local leaders and representing student concerns to the University. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping students in the amazing range of activities they get up to. My successes in the position include getting the University to employ a dedicated Energy and Environmental manager, and improving the Union's democracy. The most frustrating part of the role is that there is so much to do, and so little time! I would absolutely recommend this role to other students: these jobs are unique in the level of responsibility, the working environment and the real chance to make a difference. The hardest part of the elections last year was running around talking to as many students as possible. It was also the best part! Next year, the Sabb team will need to work the hardest on the Union’s 3-5 year strategy, and the two-year audit process to make sure the Union is working as well as possible. My successor will need a real passion for promoting, defending and extending the rights of students - there is no point in running if you're not going to give 100%.