Archive for January, 2008
Candidate questionnaire: “Scary” Mike “the Rabbi” Kushnir
Why do you want to be the VP Admin of the AMS?i’m really the only qualified candidate for the job, seeing as howneither of my opponents seem to be either scandal-free or capable ofhandling the intense pressure of the job. the way i see it, the VP-adminposition is more or less like being a First [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Sarah Naiman
What personal skills and experiences could you bring to the portfolio? I have done the position before! With a new General Manager and the upcoming SUB Renewal Referendum, it is essential to have at least one of the VPs return to provide the continuity. For the SUB referendum to be a success and the consultation [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Yian Messoloras
Yian is a VP Admin Candidate. Why do you want to be the VP Admin of the AMS?My experience is the driving force behind my decision to run for this position because I feel confident that I possess all the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and supervise the renovations and possible additions that will [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Andrew Carne
Andrew Carne is a BoG candidate. Here were his answers. Why do you want to be a student representative on the BoG? I want to be one of the BoG reps because I am interested in university politics, administration and campus development. As my time here at UBC increases, i have found out more and [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Matthew Naylor
Why do you want to be the president of the AMS? I want to be president because I think that this organization has massive potential, and I think that I can be a part of unleashing that potential. This next year is going to bring some pretty significant changes to the organization, and I think [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Stash “Irish Courage” Bylicki
Stash is a candidate for VP Finance. Here are his answers.Why do you want to be the VP finance of the AMS?To be direct and honest: I want to be VP finance because I think there has been a severe shift in the use of the lastmagical thing on campus, namely beer beer beeeeer. Not [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Stefanie Ratjen
Stefanie Ratjen is a VP external candidate. Here are her answers. Why do you want to be the VP External of the AMS? I am aware of the issues affecting students both on and off the campus. While some people treat this as a popularity contest or a resume-padding opportunity, I am running because of [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Tim Blair
Tim Blair is a candidate for the UBC BoG Why do you want to be on the Board of Governors?The BoG need a clear voice in favor of the UBC Farm and one that has experience in promoting sustainable building practices. The BoG listens to students through the AMS, the two elected officials and through [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Freeman Poritz
Freeman Poritz is a VP External candidate. Here are his answers. Why do you want to be the VP external of the AMS?Because I want to dedicate a year of my life to working for my University. I have gained so much from my time here that I really want to give something back. I [...]
Candidate Questionnaire: Bijan Ahmadian
Why do you want to be a student representative on the BoG?As a student senator of three years, I have built a constructive working relationship with the University administration. For example, I successfully drafted and negotiated a new policy for viewing marked work which requires instructors to respond to students’ requests within 30 days. I [...]
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