Month: April 2006

By Chris Beauchamp

Alex Vyskocil, self described VP events and good times, brought a number of good ideas and new events to the U of C over the course of his two terms. Not surprisingly perhaps, but a little unfortunate for students, Vyskocil has run out of steam this close to the end of it all. Vyskocil’s biggest… Continue reading SU Report Card: VP events Alex Vyskocil

By Emily Senger

Paige Forsyth is compassionate, approachable and professional–qualities necessary for the VP in charge of dealing with the not so glamorous student issues of academic probation and appeals. Her demeanor has received accolades from everyone she works with. Commissioners, faculty reps, SU staff and other execs have nothing but praise for Forsyth and her accomplishments over… Continue reading SU report Card: VP academic Paige Forsyth

By Emily Senger

Between budgets, operating agreements and the ongoing MacEwan Student Centre redevelopments, Joel Lockwood’s VP op-fi portfolio requires a shrewd negotiator who is able to be business-savvy without forgetting the needs of students. For the most part, Lockwood has met these requirements. Lockwood self-admittedly faced a steep learning curve coming into his position. As a kinesiology… Continue reading Su Report Card: VP op/fi Joel Lockwood

By Chris Beauchamp

Undeniably, Jen Smith has strong convictions. Unfortunately, Smith has proven unable to put aside her strong beliefs to diplomatically compromise on problems between her and her commission, SU staff, university administration and even government officials. Earlier this year, Smith faced a barrage of charges from her SU colleagues for her inability to play nice with… Continue reading SU Report Card: VP external Jen Smith

By Chris Beauchamp

Students’ Union president-elect Emily Wyatt will have some big shoes to fill as Bryan West steps down after two years running the SU. West has brought a high degree of professionalism and competence to the SU and it has gained him the respect of SU staff, his fellow student reps, external post-secondary stakeholders and university… Continue reading SU Report Card: President Bryan West