CREDIT: DARBY MOUSSEAU
Visit SC2001 or www.FSU.ca/elections for more information on the 2015 FSU Executive Council Elections.

The nominations for Fanshawe Student Union’s 2015-2016 executive council opened on January 19, allowing students interested in running for positions to register.

Returning students who are going to be full-time in the 2015- 2016 school year can register for the following positions: vice-president of internal affairs, which is responsible for on-campus activities, such as awareness weeks and clubs; vice-president of external and academic affairs, which is responsible for issues with grades, professors and government lobbying groups; vice-president of entertainment, which is responsible for FSU events and performances on campus; vice-president of finance, which is responsible budgets, scholarships, bursaries and all things related to money; and vice-president of athletics and residence, which is responsible for sports and residence events.

“Other than the relationships that I’ve built, I think [the most rewarding experience I’ve gotten from being in the student council] was understanding how a professional organization that’s a not-for-profit is run,” said Cheriss Marson, the FSU vice-president of internal.

Students who were full-time in the 2014-2015 school and are not returning to school next year can run for the position of president, which is responsible for the FSU, student issues, such as student mental health and bullying and campus life.

“This year has been amazing,” said FSU president Matt Stewart. “I love this role. The things that I get to do, the experiences that I get to see and get to be involved with — student events or travelling to other colleges and meeting other student leaders — it’s beneficial not only for the organization, but it’s beneficial for my personal development. Over the turn of the year, I’ve become a stronger leader.”

Students interesting in running for the elections have until February 12 to register at the FSU’s main office, located in room SC2001.