Students' Council 2010-2011

2010-2011 Students’ Council Bios

	Position Vacant for 2010-11 Arts Representative Email:

Collin Semenoff Communications Studies Representative Email: Collin Semenoff is a third year Information Design student and this year’s Faculty of Communication Studies Student Representative for the SAMRU. He’s actively involved in various committees and boards on campus and can generally be found hanging around the communications lab working on design projects.

	Victoria Hutton Conservatory and Continuing Education Representative Email: Victoria is outgoing and bubbly and has a contagiously good mood. She is on the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) and is part of the Ride or Die Snowboarding Club. This is Victoria’s first year at Mount Royal and on Student Council. Registered in the Education University Transfer Program, Victoria hopes to change the world one small mind at a time as her goal is to teach kindergarten. She would love to have a conversation with anyone about their ideas for the school and its future.

Brodie Boswell Health and Community Studies Representative Email: Brodie is attending her first year of university here at Mount Royal, and so far she loves it! She says the best part about MRU is the bustling environment and variety of people with different aspirations. Although she doesn’t yet know what she wants to major in, she is finding plenty of inspiration from her classmates, friends, and fellow council members. This is Brodie’s first time serving in a governance position, and is very excited to learn about the process and the power she has to change MRU. She would be happy to talk with anyone about ideas, concerns, or questions and will do her best to share her knowledge with the entire campus!

	John MacFarlane Science and Technology Representative Email: John MacFarlane is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of CIS at MRU. He has a degree in Video Game Design from a private school in Ontario, has been working in the IT industry since 1998, and may have an e-mail address older than you are. He spends his free time writing, cooking and sleeping, possibly all at the same time, and enjoys both a good meal and a good debate, but never at the same time. His objectives with Students’ Council and with life at MRU in general are to help students be better informed about the services and features and assistance available to them, and to make those functions as available, accessible and as interesting as possible. Also, pie.

Neema Charania Immigrant, International and Visible Minority Students’ Representative Email: Neema is the 2010-2011 Immigrant, International and Visible Minority Students’ (IIVMS) Representative and is currently in her second semester in the accounting program at Mount Royal University. This is her first year on the Students’ Council and she is excited about having the opportunity to give back to the school community by contributing her time and expertise towards ensuring the continual improvement of MRU for its students. An avid volunteer, Neema is passionate about human rights, international development and humanitarian initiatives. In her spare time, she also enjoys photography, reading, and learning about other cultures.

	Rance Williams Aboriginal Students’ Representative Email: Rance Williams lives, eats and bleeds principled governance. He is a returning councillor and is a fourth year BBA student. His turn-ons are meat, sushi and Japanese knives. His turn-offs include bottled water, the WTO, and tsunamis.

Fadwa Khourieh Students with Disabilities Representative Email: Fadwa is in her second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources program. This is Fadwa’s second year as the Students’ with Disabilities Representative and hopes to advocate more for all students at Mount Royal. She is outgoing, approachable, and talkative. But she is also a great listener and she is ready to listen to your ideas and opinions so don’t be afraid to contact Fadwa.

	Amanda Martin Women Students’ Representative Email: Bio pending

Sadiq Valliani Business and Entrepreneurial Students’ Representative Email: Sadiq Valliani is enthusiastic, outgoing, fun-loving and best of all: he’s your Business & Entrepreneurial Studies Representative. He likes long walks on the beach, the occasional board meeting, and ever-important committee work. Sadiq loves attending class, standing up for equal treatment, and ensuring fair representation. He wants to make his impact this year by ensuring Student Council represents changing Mount Royal dynamics, increases communication of and opportunities for students to excel in their fields, and allows for easier access to executive positions. Sadiq’s past experiences include: being the Arts Representative for SAMRU last year, holding the position of Co-President for his high school’s Student Union, working as Vice-Facilitator of his high school’s Challenger Club, and founding Calgary Teen Recharge. Do you have any questions, comments, concerns, demands, or outrageous requests? Let Sadiq know!

	Stephanie Lee Commissioner to the President Email: Stephanie is the Commissioner to the President this year. She is currently in her third year hoping to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree majoring in General Management. This is Stephanie’s first year on Students’ Council and already she is learning a lot, having a lot of fun, and meeting a lot of new people! It is her goal to encourage more students to become involved with the school and experience what she has experienced at MRU in the last two years. Stephanie was one of the Orientation Leaders for the New Students’ Orientation 2010 and volunteers around campus and Calgary. Outside of school, Stephanie enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, playing squash, and watching hockey.

Jennifer Langille Commissioner to the Vice President Academic Email: Jeni is in her fourth year at Mount Royal University in the history program. She is the Commissioner to the Vice President Academic for the 2010-2011 Student Council. Jeni was a member of the Student’s Council last year and enjoys advocating for Mount Royal students. She always enjoys a good laugh, a heart-felt movie and meeting new people.

	Nick Smith Commissioner to the Vice President External Email: Nick is a third year policy studies student in his second year at Mount Royal. He enjoys progressive rock, acting, racquet sports, mayonnaise and driving around at night for no reason. He dislikes writing short biographies and things with more than 8 legs. If you have any questions, suggestions or complaints about your Students’ Association, you can talk to him in person or email him.

Kirstin Walton Commissioner to the Vice President Student Life Email: Kirstin Walton is a fourth year business student, majoring in General Management with a minor in Marketing through the MRU Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. Previously a Residence Advisor on the West-end Campus, she has taken great pleasure in being directly involved with student life. Whether it be attending events or planning them, Kirstin loves to be around people and get to know them. She advocates developing strong interpersonal relations, especially when it comes to the university experience. In her downtime, Kirstin spends time with family and friends and loves to golf, play guitar, and travel. She has enjoyed Europe in recent years and plans to trek around Australia and Asia in the future.

Students' Council 2010-2011

2010-2011 Students’ Council Bios

Position Vacant for 2010-11

Collin Semenoff

Victoria Hutton

Brodie Boswell

John MacFarlane

Neema Charania

Rance Williams

Fadwa Khourieh

Amanda Martin

Sadiq Valliani

Stephanie Lee

Jennifer Langille

Nick Smith

Kirstin Walton