Terms of Employment: 37.5 hours/week May-September
Office: President
SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Welcome Week Chair is responsible for the planning and delivery of Welcome Week activities, as well as fundraising to cover the cost of this major event. The Chair is expected to work with the Welcome Week Co-ordinator to plan a fun, safe and educational Welcome Week for all incoming students. The Welcome Week Chair will also be responsible for the training of all Welcome Week Leaders, and is the Chair of the Welcome Week Committee.
ESSENTIALS: The Welcome Week Chair should be capable of independent decision making and problem-solving, have excellent organizational and planning skills as well as ideas for new projects during Welcome Week. Previous experience with event planning, working with young people, or working in a supervisory role will be considered advantageous.
SALARY: Dependent upon experience.

The Students’ Union of St. Thomas University is committed to the principle of employment equity.

Interested applicants should forward an application, CV and cover letter to Mary-Dan Johnston, Vice President Administration via the Help Desk or su_vpadmin@stu.ca no later than 4 PM, Friday, February 24th.

Please note: elected representatives may not hold staff positions during their tenure. However, those running in the Spring Elections but also interested in a staff position are welcome to apply – if not elected, they will be considered.

1st Place: Windsor Street! (92.7 L/ student reduction)
2nd: Rigby (38.3 L/ student)
3rd: Vanier (increased 19.12 L/ student)
4th: Chatham (increased 29.95 L/ student)
5th: Holy Cross (increased 30.5 L/ student)
6th: Harrington (increased 82 L/ student)

The houses seem to be straying so we have provided them with a little extra help. Each house now has three egg timers to rotate around and try to cut down their shower times. Shortening your shower by one minute will conserve 10 L of water! If everyone cut it down by a few minutes several times a week that could be all you need to get your house into the first place slot. 

Stay updated on the competition by checking the blog: http://waterconservationchallenge.blogspot.com/

If you have any questions, contact Kyla Tanner at hdqgj@stu.ca.

Your candidates are in!  Campaigning will begin Tuesday, February 21st and will go until February 27th (11:59 pm). Candidates’ Speeches will be February 21st and 22nd, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the “cafeteria” of James Dunn Hall.

For the first time ever, there will be a live debate among the candidates running for the executive positions.  This will happen on Thursday, February 23rd in Kinsella Auditorium from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  There will be a door prize for those attending the debate.  The chief returning officer welcomes student questions concerning student issues–forward these questions with your name, year of study and major to su_cro@stu.ca.

Lastly, voting will take place on February 28th and 29th from 10 am to 6 pm.  Off-campus students and Windsor House students will vote at the James Dunn Hall polling station and students living in residence will vote at the George Martin Hall polling station.  Don’t forget your student Id!

Follow the STUSU Elections at www.twitter.com/stusuelections, or check for updates at www.stusu.ca or at http://www.facebook.com/events/314750625242359/.

STUSU SPRING GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES 2012

President of the Students’ Union

Emily Sheen

Frank Jr. Molley

John Hoben

Robert Larmer

Vice President Administration

Megan Aiken

Thomas Findlay Mckay-Boyce

Vice President Education

Alex Driscoll

Elizabeth Strange

Vice President Student Life

Cristobal Vasquez

Nicole Pozer

Board of Governors Student Representatives (2 positions available)

Bliss White

Elizabeth Murphy

Justin Creamer

Ryan Archibald Smith

Student Senators (2 positions available)

Peter Johnston

Dave Jennings

Aquinian, Inc Board of Directors Member-at-Large

Off-campus Representatives (3)

Justin Brown

Valedictorian

Colin Belyea

Elizabeth Fraser

Jamie  Frazier

Shane Rockland Fowler

Thomas Creagh

Grad Class President

Brittany Arsenault

The Aquinian, Inc Board of Directors Second Year Rep

the Aquinian, Inc. Board of Directors Third Year Rep

the Aquinian, Inc. Board of Directors Fourth Year Rep

STUSU By-Election 2012

the Aquinian, Inc. Board of Directors First Year Rep

the Aquinian, Inc. Board of Directors Second Year Rep

Thanks!

1st Place: Harrington! (117.63 L/ student reduction)
2nd: Vanier (80.79 L/ student)
3rd: Holy Cross (61.01 L/ student)
4th: Rigby (56.6 L/ student)
5th: Chatham (increased 14.9 L/ student)
6th: Windsor Street (increased 64.48 L/ student)

With only 3 weeks left to save students need to keep conserving water to win.
Here are some helpful hints to keep the houses going:

- Shortening your shower by 1 minute cuts down 10L of water.
- Washing your hands with the tap running uses 8L of water. Don’t leave the water running while lathering.
- Run the washing machine and dish washer only when there are full loads.
- Throw tissue in the garbage instead of flushing it down the toilet.
- Instead of running the tap to get cold water keep a pitcher or even just a glass in the refrigerator.

Time your showers to keep them short! Even turning off the water while shampooing or shaving will save and help your house to win.

Nomination forms can be picked up on Monday at the Help Desk in James Dunn Hall, or at the STUSU Office in the S.U.B building, or can be found online at www.stusu.ca.

The Chief Returning Officer will be available for questions at the Help Desk in JDH every day this week, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Questions can be forwarded to su_cro@stu.ca.

Auditions for the STU Revue will be on February 28th! Students, faculty, and staff are all welcomed to try out. Bring your musical talent, acting skills, stand up routine or any other talent you’d like to showcase.

We are also looking for an MC! If you’d be interested, come to the auditions with a little something prepared.

Those who make it will appear in the STU Revue on March 22nd.

The event will take place at 6:00pm in the Kinsella Auditorium.

Admission is free.

Scratching your head with uncertainty?

Simply buzzing with anticipation?

The STUSU Elections presents

Q&A with the Chief Returning Officer

Topic will pertain to upcoming nominations (by-law guidelines, position requirements and responsibilities, expectations of candidates, filling out the nomination form, and more!)

This is a great way to get your questions about the upcoming elections answered, or just to learn more about the STUSU Elections!

Feb 9^th ON CAMPUS                                      

6-7:00 pm Vanier 2^nd Floor Lounge

7-8:00 pm Harrington 2^nd Floor Lounge

8-9:00 pm Holy Cross Room 5

Feb 10^th FOREST HILL

6-7:00 pm  Rigby Ballroom

7-8:00 pm Chatham Pool Room

Feb 13^th OFF CAMPUS

6:7:30 pm JDH Cafeteria

Free giveaways!

Questions?  Su_cro@stu.ca                                                         twitter@stusuelections.com

Pick one up to find out more about the STUSU, the positions available, how to run and the elections process.

There are still another 4 weeks to go! The house with the best standing overall wins the prize, but there will also be a prize for second place, and of course, bragging rights.
What’s your team’s strategy?