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Show SpecialFeatures Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 Page 5 ASUSU Primary Elections begin today Candidates list qualifications, ideas for voters' considerations The following sketches were written by the candidates that are profiled and received by The Statesman according to deadlines and provisions set by the ASUSU Elections Committee. Where no profile was provided, only the name appears. Jon Allen Class Rank: Senior Home town: Kaysville, UT Major: MIS Years at USU: 4 Qualifications: • Dedicated USU Student and Fan • Active involvement in Community, Ecclesiastically and ASUSUELECTIONS Scholastically • Currently President serving as Station Director For Fusion HD3 — Utah State's Student Radio Station Goals and Plans for Office: 1. Use ASUSU to Help Increase Community Support for USU Athletics by improving service oriented projects with the USU Athletic Department. 2. Better utilize talent of USU students in multimedia areas for the betterment of USU's image by showcasing students with skills in Music and Audio Producing/ Programming, Video Production, Graphic Design, and Student Radio etc. on the School's Web page. a. Improving ASUSU's calendar to integrate events for the whole University and not just a selected few so students are aware of what is happening at the University. b. Using current school resources and departments to create a University App for iPhone/iPod Touch and other smart phones to improve students' ease of access to all facets of USU's services. c. Continuing to work with all departments of ASUSU to better promote ASUSU events. 3. Work with parking services to allow students to park for free after 3:00pm in the parking terrace. "I am a typical Student who loves it here at USU! My Goals for office culminate from working with the diverse student body and student programs at USU. I plan on representing the entire student body in making sure that everyone has optimum knowledge and access to school events and resources." Landon Essig Dave Haupt Class rank: Senior Hometown: Danville, CA Major: Political Science Years at USU: 5 Qualifications: • Served as intern in Senator Hatch's Washington DC office • USU Friend • volunteer at Logan High wrestling program • Best Buddies volunteer • 2-year service mission for the LDS church • Oklahoma City trailer park manager • full-time student • 3-year service in LDS Institute Leadership position including IMA Chapter President • Vice-president of fund raising for USU's Students for Mitt Romney. Goals and plans for office: • Educate students as to what things are available to them by showcasing them in the Utah Statesman • Provide students with a sense of pride by recognizing accomplishment and promoting innovation/involvement • Endorse and make campus life more conducive to friendly exchange and provide all with a fun college experience • Utilize new technology to raise funds for the school while enhancing education. Platform: "As ASUSU President my enthusiasm for education and USU will manifest itself through my actions. Working together, we Aggies will improve our education, gain pride and enjoy Utah State more." Tyler Tolson Goals: • Enhancing the overall "campus cornmunity" at Utah State University, by continuing the progress made for building a Student Recreation Center- A place on campus where student fitness, recreation, and extra-curricular activity collide. • Further development of Leadership training, opportunities, and experiences for students. Including a year-round Aggie Blue Leadership mentor system. • Continue the ongoing drive of developing a unified campus (Unity amongst all cultures and backgrounds) while assisting Vice President Morales with the Utah State University Access Center. "I will maintain the efforts of enhancing student life in and out of the classroom." Brent Crosby Executive Vice President Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Layton, UT Major: Finance & Economics Year at USU: 3 Qualifications: • USU Ambassador ASUSUELECTIONS • Sig Ep VP of Finance Executive VP • Lobbying 411•11Intern for USU • Member of Government Relations Council Goals for office: • Create a prominent GRC • Increase number of registered voters on campus • Promote the USU Lobbying Internship • Promote Govt. Elections • Promote increased civic awareness among students "I plan to increase awareness and enthusiasm for civic issues on campus and be the voice of students at the State Capitol." Tom Atwood Programming VP Class Rank: Senior Hometown: Logan, UT Major: Spanish Years at USU: Five Qualifications: • Produced concerts for ASUSUELECTIONS Secondhand Serenade, Programming VP Brian Regan, Yellowcard, Hollywood Undead, Kalai, Allred , Eve 6, Parachute, Jason Reeves and Darius Rucker. • Served on the ASUSU programming committee and was LDSSA Activities VP. Goals: 1.Proper allocation of students' activity funds as to not let anything go to waste. 2. Bring headlining music acts for the Howl and Mardi Gras; such as Anberlin, We the Kings and Paramore thus, increasing attendance and revenue. 3. Make Utah State a frequent touring stop for mainstream artists(already in the process of doing this). 4. Bring prestige to USU through Events/ Concerts that will attract non-usu students and bring outside revenue. 5. Keep events cheap for students; if not free. "I bring three years experience producing concerts and working with bands' agents. As Programming VP I will produce events that bring revenue to the students' budget and recognition to USU." Kayde Auger Programming VP Class Rank: Sophomore Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Major: Business/ Speech Communic ations Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • Public Relations Chair • Traditions Chair • Presidents Cabinet • HASS Council Event Chair • Elections Committee '09 & grievance board • Public Speaking TA • High school Student body president Goals for office: 1.Collaborate with the service center, STAB, and other organizations in creating a consistent effort in planning events on campus that will target every group of students. 2. Bring to life an event during the spring semester at USU that illuminates the concept of Aggie pride and incorporates activities that target a diverse population of students. 3. Work directly with the student advocate to create a system that allows students to voice their opinion of campus programming so changes can be put to action; as well as creating an easy and effortless way for students to find volunteer opportunities. 4. Take a more modern technological stance to the advertisement done around USU, in hopes of saving money and resources. 5. Create a more unified environment between the school programs, which will lead to a more united University as well as creating the ability to incorporate a vast group of students needs into school events. "Assist in creating an organization where students can feel welcome and involved in the programming on campus; accompanied by a fun loving environment that is open to new and innovative ideas." Alan Dangerfield Programming V.P. Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Springville UT Major: Graphic Design, Public Relations and Printmaking Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • Homecoming Chair • ASUSU Public Relations Advertising Director • 2005 Elections chair • PR Director of the Balanced Man Triathlon • Public Relations Committee Research Director. Plans for Office: 1.Better Advertising: ASUSU has too many activities and many times the students don't know about them. 2. Be Accountable: Work with the Student Advocate and conduct student surveys to improve every event and better student life at Utah State. 3. Promote Unity: Work with the Service Center, Fusion HD3 and other clubs and organizations to help each organization grow and to help promote diversity on campus. 4. Focus on the little things. "I will diminish the gap between ASUSU and the student body by increasing advertisement circulation, acting sincerely upon student feedback and giving students the quality programs the deserve through detailed planning." Rachael Hansen Brittany Ingalls Programming VP Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Sandy, UT Major: Exercise Science Years at USU: Two Qualifications: • Programming Board, Stuff a Bus ChairVal R. Christensen Service Center (20092010) • Mardi Gras Committee- Associated Students of USU (2010) • Howl Committee- ASUSU (2009) • Aggie B.L.U.E. Facilitator- ASUSU (2009) • Week of Welcome Chair- ASUSU (2009) • Programming Director, Homecoming BYU Student Association (2007-2008) • Elections Committee- BYUSA (2008) Goals: • Utilize student input to create events that students are interested in attending. • Market each event put on by ASUSU well enough that every student has the opportunity to attend. • Define the relationship between ASUSU Events and other student organizations on campus, specifically Multicultural Student Services, International Student Services, GLBTA, religious organizations, the Greek community, and any other organizations for two reasons: 1.To provide equal opportunity for the success of events and to do what is most beneficial for all student organizations — not just ASUSU events. 2. To reduce competition between organizations and encourage attendance to a diverse set of events and activities by considering each others' events when calendaring. "I want to encourage student involvement, student leadership opportunities and promote a well-rounded education for USU students by providing opportunities for leadership, learning, and entertainment with ASUSU events." Alicia Watterson Programming VP Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Logan, Utah Major: Elementary Education with an emphasis in Chinese Years at USU: Three Qualifications: • 2008 Utah State University Chinese New Year Celebration, Co-Chair • 2008 Campaign Committee Member (Jon Parrish) • 2009 Campaign Committee Member (Amber Winward) • Event Coordinator Utah Pioneer Conference, Sanyi, Taiwan • Social Chairman at Morrison Academy, Taichung Taiwan • Team Captain, Soccer, Basketball, Track: Morrison Academy I have been privileged to hold many leadership positions throughout my life that have prepared and qualified me to serve effectively as the Programming Vice President at Utah State. Morrison Academy, in Taichung Taiwan, is an International High School with students from every background, from all around the world. As a student leader I learned how to bring students from all different backgrounds together and connect students to one another. I learned that there are so many capable and qualified people from every walk of life, and if you bring people together, you create an unstoppable force. I learned not only to celebrate diversity, but to insist upon it, as a way to truly create positive change. As the Co Chair of Chinese New Year Celebration at Utah State, and as a campaign member for the past two years, I have learned how truly effective students at Utah State can be when they are connected and united in a common purpose. Goals and/or plans for office: • Connect students with the administration, University, and each other • Connect administration to students be creating an individualized monthly update in every department including scholarships, events, internships and job opportunities. This will be done by a list display on the TV's in each college as well as an update on Blackboard. • Connect the University to students by providing a weekly broadcast presented to students on Tuesday and Wednesday. Using the Broadcast Journalism department to post a news update played on the TV's around campus that will inform students of scholarships, internships, parties, activities, new committees, leadership positions, and job opportunities. • Connect students to each other by creating a column in the statesman that informs students of ALL the activities being held by and created through ASUSU. • Give a variety of USU students opportunity to hold leadership positions by being a part of two large charity events, one each semester. These events will attract not only students but also the community of Logan to be connected in a common cause towards making Logan a better place. "Problem; students are not aware. To this problem I present a solution; CONNECT. I will connect the students to the administration, University and each other trough innovated and effective communication." Jorge Espinoza Diversity VP Class Rank: Junior Hometown: Logan, UT Major: Law and Constitutional studies Years at USU: Three Qualifications: • 2 years as vice-president ASUSUELECTIONS of the Latino Student Union Diversity VP • Treasurer of the Latino student union • Member development vice-president for SigEp Goals: • Make the events of the clubs more publicized • Outreach to the community • Promote Diversity on campus • Promote interaction within the clubs and ASUSU • Make the clubs and organizations better know on campus and the community "My goal is to diversify and unite the university by providing the students with knowledge, and to reach out to people who need their voice heard." F. Kaho Fiefia Diversity VP Goals and Plans for Office: 1.Create a home away from home. I plan to reorganize the Council of Student Clubs and Organizations (CSCO) so that it is a more cohesive unit. I will dedicate more time to promote student involvement, other than academics to provide students with more in their college career. 2. Establish a Diversity Council that consists of members from the Multicultural I See ASUSU page 6 Primary ASUSU elections are this Wednesday through Friday, and students can vote online at http://www.usu.edu/asusu. |