Voting opens at 9am on Tuesday 12 March and closes at 4pm on Thursday 14 March. Go to voting.ousa.org.nz to get yo’ democracy on.
Welfare Rep Candidates
Golda Matthias
Nominated By: Bert Holmes | Seconded By: Michaela Hunter
Hey, fellow students! I’d like to be your Welfare Officer. Together, we can avoid the dreaded liquor ban many believe would be an ineffective way to combat drink-related injury. Being punished year-round for an event that with careful planning could go smoothly is a road few of us want to go down. And I would like events weeks like Women’s Week and Sexual Awareness Week (did anyone notice that last week?) to be more fun, widely-attended and visible. At these times, campus should be alive with activity, not unawares. Hold Welfare to the Golda Standard: Golda Matthias for Welfare.
Ruby Sycamore-Smith
Nominated By: Amy Holmes | Seconded By: Sasha Barrett
Kia ora, my name is Ruby Sycamore-Smith and I am running for Welfare Rep! I’m in my third year of study toward a BA in Communications with a minor in Marketing. I’m passionate about communication and love meeting new people. In my welfare position I hope that we are able to change the “Scarfie” lifestyle, and ensure that students feel supported and safe. One of the big targets is flats – we don’t need to be freezing to death with gaping holes in the walls. Vote for me to target these flats, let’s make your time in Dunedin unbelievable.
Post-Graduate Rep Candidate
Keir Russell
Nominated By: Tama Braithwaite-Westoby | Seconded By: Jeffrey Fitting
Kia ora, I’m Keir Russell and I am running for the Post-Grad Officer position of your student executive. I am currently in my sixth year of study doing my Master’s of Entrepreneurship after completing a BSc in Zoology and BA(Hons) in Anthropology. I hope to bring a fresh voice for the student council on behalf of the post-graduates – though after five full-on years at Otago Uni, I hope I can help represent all student voices.