Veronica Barahona
My name is Veronica Barahona (Vero) and I’m running to be your next FSU President.

I’m a fourth year student and will be graduating from the Corporate Communication & PR program this spring.

I’m running for FSU President because I LOVE Fanshawe.

My passion for this school has led me to get involved. I have been a part of the FSU since May '09. I was the VP External (09/10), I am the current VP Internal and Southwest Director for the College Student Alliance. The people I have met along the way have helped to make these past two years, the best years of my life.

I believe that getting involved is the best way to make the most of your College experience. Take a leap of faith, and get involved, it’s worked for countless people thus far.

My main goal in running for FSU President is to provide each student the opportunity to get involved and to know about what is available to them. My platform focuses on 'Students Serving Students,' a Greener Fanshawe, Advocacy in a way we can all understand, and last but certainly not least, to create a culture on campus so that each and every student is proud to be at Fanshawe.

Even if you’re not going to vote for me, JUST VOTE! You can’t make a difference if you don’t have an opinion. Check out my website/blog at www.votevero.tumblr.com for a full version of my platform and contact information!

Vero

Alex Kamps
Hey Falcons, I am in my fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology) program. I have been a student here at Fanshawe for five and a half years, having previously completed the Personal Support Worker program at the St. Thomas campus. For the last two years I have been a Resident Advisor of Peregrine House, where I have been part of a team that has helped make many students’ time here on campus fun and safe.

Fanshawe is more than a school. It is a community that values both students’ personal successes and their academic needs. I share these values, and have spent the last three years as a Peer Tutor where I helped students achieve their academic goals.

My main goal for next year is to get the word out to all of you about the great student services we have here on campus. I would especially like to increase awareness and support for the Sharing Shop. Many students do not take advantage of all the opportunities they have in front of them, and we need to change that.

With the upcoming provincial elections, I want to sit down with student representatives from Western and the electoral candidates to work together on key issues students are facing in London.

Simply put, I eat, sleep and breathe Fanshawe College. I am a Falcon for life. I want to represent all of you in the upcoming year. Email me at votekamps@gmail.com. Let me hear your voice.

Bobby Foley
My name is Bobby, and I’m proud to be running this year to be your 2011—2012 FSU VP Entertainment. I’m in my second year here at Fanshawe College, and I’ve served both years as a Class Rep for the SAC.

I’ve been writing a weekly column about music for Interrobang for almost two years, which has given me a great pool of contacts and publicists and a lot of ideas for entertainment around the school.

However, my passion for performing runs deeper than that - not only have I been a part of school plays and musicals all my life, I’ve been playing guitar for 14 years in a variety of bands and am a veteran of improv comedy groups here in London. I’ve even hosted charity events for great causes like Wellspring.

To me, being VP Entertainment is equally exciting because it provides opportunities not only to represent students, but to represent the school itself to the rest of the country. This year you’ve got a lot of choice when it comes to the position, so I hope you’ll take a moment to look at myself and the others before you make your decision. I study Graphic Design, but I’m just as committed to bringing you the best in entertainment than the others, if not more.

Watch for me on our FSU social network and on Twitter (@FSU_Bobbyisms); I appreciate your support and hope to represent you as your FSU VP Entertainment for 2011—2012. Thank you

Emma Newman
Hey everyone!

My name is Emma, and I’m running for Vice President of Entertainment!

I’ve been a member of the FU Crew at Fanshawe since our first meeting of the year. This has brought me some amazing opportunities on and off campus and helped me meet some awesome people. I had the opportunity to attend the Regional COCA (Canadian Organization of Campus Activities) Conference in November, where I saw up-and-coming bands, comedians, DJs, hip-hop artists, and more, and I also met student leaders from other schools in Ontario. I am also currently serving as the School of Contemporary Media Representative on the Student Administrative Council, and finishing my first year of Music Industry Arts.

All of this keeps me pretty busy, but I love Fanshawe, and I love the experiences available for students here, so it’s more than worth it, and something that I’m passionate about. To me, the social experience is just as important as what we learn in class, and the VP Entertainment is the one who makes a lot of it happen.

I’m not asking you to vote for me because this is something I have been working towards all year. I’m asking you to vote for me because I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I would do the best job possible. The FSU works for you, and you deserve the best. The choice is up to you, so I’m asking you to vote for who YOU want to work for you.

Thanks friends,
NEWMAN

Rajkumar Kaliugavarathan
Hello to the Falcon Nation and Student Body of Fanshawe College.

My name is Rajkumar Kaliugavarathan also known as Raj.K. Most of you know me as Raj the brown kid from Athletics. For everyone who goes to the Falcon home games you may also know me as the DJ sitting there playing your favorite tunes. Well it’s time to take it to the next level; I have been involved with the athletics for about two years now. I have worked event staff getting everyone ready for the varsity games to front desk helping students with their various requests. I have also been an active participant of the Fanshawe Falcons Varsity programs.

Being around the department of athletics for over 2 years has giving me knowledge about the requirements and understandings of the department. I have worked with the amazing staff in the department who has helped me strive and become passionate about running for VP of Athletics. With such passion I bring a strong will and dedication to making changes to the future of Athletics in Fanshawe. If you want an understanding outgoing and a person who knows about all your sports vote for me. GO FALCONS GO vote for me and Get in the Game.

Adam Gourlay
My name is Adam Gourlay and I want to be your FSU Vice-President of Athletics. I am currently enrolled in the Architecture program. Anyone who knows me knows I am a big fan of anything and everything sports related (I can name all the World Series Champions since the beginning!). Basically, I’m a huge sports nerd. In my spare time I play baseball and swim. I have also been playing rugby for many years, which is why I founded the Rugby Aficionados Club here at Fanshawe. As President of the club I have had to learn the ins and outs of effectively organizing and managing a group of people. I am excited about the prospect of being a part of Fanshawe Athletics. Go Falcons!!!

Kendra Sauder
Hey Fanshawe, I’m Kendra!

I’m a graduate from Fanshawe’s Hotel Management program and by the end of this year Gen Arts and Science.

I’ve been a Resident Advisor on Campus for two years and this year I was your VP External for the FSU!

As your VP Finance I would like to create an interactive and enthusiastic Marketing Team, to help show you the different options (Bursaries, Scholarships, Awards, Grants) for free money. I also want to achieve the highest level of applicants for awards as they are not being used to their potential. I would also like to bring in more speakers to help you with personal finances ie; budgeting and taxes!

Be sure to get out there and VOTE Fanshawe!

Andrew Payne
Hey Fanshawe! Having held two other positions on the student union, I’m well aware of the responsibilities and duties of the VP External position. With my previous experience, I’ve learned what students need and I feel that I can get the job done. I would enjoy the opportunity and challenge of being the VP External on next year’s team. Thanks guys, now let’s go for round #3!

Thanks,
Andrew

Nancy Fernandes
Name: NANCY FERNANDES

A.K.A.: Smilz & Mama Bear

Course: Recreation and Leisure Services

Personality: Creative, Crazy, Energetic, Fun, and Responsible

Favourites: Van Wilder, Reese Peanut Butter Cups, Purple, Street Hockey, My Dog Gage, Big Bang Theory

Most Likely: To Win This Election!

Samantha Slade
Hey Fanshawe! My name is Sam Slade and I hope to be your VP of Internal Affairs next year. I am a fashion merchandising graduate, currently taking Business Marketing. So I have been here at Fanshawe for a while now and I’m striving to do something meaningful with my last year, by making next year, the most memorable one yet. This student council position allows me to plan and organize our annual Shinerama fundraiser, and execute all of the awareness weeks. I am extremely enthusiastic and have some beyond sweet ideas for these events. I want to get more people involved in the fundraisers next year and make everyone as proud as I am to be a Fanshawe student. I am very determined, motivated, and friendly so I encourage all of you to contact me if you ever have any questions or ideas, I’m very approachable and I’m always willing to give advice. So remember to vote on your FOL from March 14th to March 17 at 2pm.

Vaughan Scriver
Vaughan Scriver is running for the position of Student Representative on the Board of Governors. He is a student in the Manufacturing Engineering Technologist program. He is currently finishing his second year at Fanshawe College in manufacturing related programs. He has served as an elected Fanshawe Student Union class representative for two consecutive years. In 2010, he won the Dean’s Academic Award in Technology. He has held management positions as well as team leader positions in industrial settings.

Vaughan is the project manager of the Society of Automotive Engineers Formula Series race team, Gyr’d Falcons. He is responsible for fundraising and the documentation requirements for the team. Vaughan is also president of the Adult Social Club at Fanshawe College. He is the 2011 winner of the Fanshawe Student Union Leadership Award and a candidate for the College Student Alliance Leadership Award. Vaughan is very interested in being an objective voice on the Board of Governors for all students at Fanshawe College.