The VP External should be one of two faces, along with the president, of the Students’ Union in the community. Representing University of Calgary students to local, provincial and federal governments and organizations is a primary responsibility. In addition, the VP External is required to effectively communicate with students and external entities about the objectives… Continue reading SU Reviews: VP External Lauren Batiuk
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VP External: Lauren Batiuk–Qualified
Batiuk is currently an External Commissioner, but that year of experience doesn’t set her apart from her fellow candidate with no SU experience. However, that’s not to say she’s lacking but just merely qualified. Her platform outlines the problems with the student loan program and CHST program–nothing new there. It also outlines her ideas to… Continue reading VP External: Lauren Batiuk–Qualified
Op-Fi commission candidates take it to the bank
By Katie Hobday
Nine of the 13 Operations and Finance commission candidates discussed issues and answered questions at their forum Fri., Feb. 6. With current Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk moderating, candidates fielded questions about what they felt were the most important issues and problems pertaining to students, what it means to be an Op-Fi commissioner and how they… Continue reading Op-Fi commission candidates take it to the bank
VP External candidates strut their stuff
Candidates Kevin Maloney, Mark Scholz, Mike Bosch and Robbie Schuett had their chance on the mic at the Students’ Union Vice-President External forum at Speaker’s Corner Wed., Feb. 4. Each candidate outlined their views on student issues, including how to deal with tuition increases, student loans and government lobbying. Outgoing VP External Lauren Batiuk asked… Continue reading VP External candidates strut their stuff
Is CASA worth students’ money?
By Natalie Sit
The Students’ Union is again debating whether or not to stay with a federal lobby group. "I had a campaign promise to review our lobby groups, especially the federal one," said SU Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk. During the Tue., Jan. 20 Student Legislative Council meeting, SU VP Operations and Finance Gavin Preston said he believed… Continue reading Is CASA worth students’ money?
Wasting students’ money
By Greg Clayton
Editor, the Gauntlet,Re: "Student protests no longer effective," Dec. 4, 2003,Students’ Union Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk is right, there is little doubt student protests are an ineffective way of lobbying for funding. To believe Operation Barricade would influence the Board of Governors decision is outrageous, especially since it was held after the decision to raise… Continue reading Wasting students’ money
Student protests no longer effective
The university protest mentality is a vestige of the 1960s. It was the culmination of a series of serious social changes that sought to change the power structure of the establishment and united much of a generation through common experience. But that was 40 years ago, and the continued commitment to a protest culture here… Continue reading Student protests no longer effective
Pennies and waffles
It’s just over a week until the Board of Governors will meet to decide if your tuition will increase by 4.8 per cent. This year may not be a year of protest, but rather a year of education. This year, the Students’ Union is working towards educating the community about rising tuition and the increased… Continue reading Pennies and waffles
Food for needy students
By Ben Hoffman
From Nov. 19 to 20, the Students’ Union will be hosting its 15th annual holiday food drive. SU Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk is leading the club-based activity, which raised approximately $6,000 last year. “This event is used to raise food and money for the food bank because the holidays are typically strenuous on the food… Continue reading Food for needy students
What’s Coming Up
Curious about tuition this year? On Mon., Nov. 17, the university, the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association will be presenting their perspectives on tuition. The event will be taking place from 11:30-1:30 p.m. in the North Courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre. At the end of the presentations there will be a Q &… Continue reading What’s Coming Up