STUDENT UNION | NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER, 2000

Health Plan Information

The Deadline for opting out of the Student Health Plan and adding dependant (s) is October 6, 2000.

Student Health Plan cards will be available to those students covered under the Student Health Plan in November. If you have a medical expense which is covered under the Student Health Plan submit your receipts to the UPEI Student Union and we will forward them to the insurance company on your behalf for reimbursement.

If you have any questions regard- ing your medical coverage please contact Cara Hedefine at the UPEI Student Union, 566-0530.

The Health Centre is located in the basement of Marion Hall. There will be a doctor in the centre at the following times: Tues. 1-4 pm, Wed. 1:30 - 4 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am to 12 noon, Thur. 1-4 pm. For more information, call 566-0616.

Message from the SU Presicient

Hello Everyone!,

I hope you had a great summer and are now ready to get things going at UPEI. I am very excited about the upcoming months and I am counting on you to make this year the very best! I’ve had a produc- tive summer at the Student Union working on a variety of projects.

First and foremost I’ve been busy working on plans for UPEI’s New Student Centre building which I will review in detail in a special article in The Cadre. Ive been busy putting together the local Student Saver Discounts and reviewing the SU Constitution, by- laws and policy manual. We will be holding a referendum to update the Student Union Constitution in conjunction with the fall by-elec- tions, so please ensure you vote and read over the changes. Which leads me to remind you that we still have may vacancies on SU Council, if your interested in get- ting involved drop by Oct. 2-5 to pick up a nomination form.

Check out the Student Union Notice Board through Pegasus Mail to keep up to date with all the Student Union happenings.

That’s all for now.... Student Saver Discount Cards, Student Handbooks, and wall calendars are in, so drop by the Barn to say hello and pick up the great (FREE) stuff if you haven’t yet!

-B.J. McCarville

Message from the VP Communications

I would like to take this time to extend a welcome to new and returning UPEI students! My name is Kristen Stavert and I am extremely excited about my role as incoming VP Communications for the UPEI Student Union. I will hopefully get a chance to find my way to many first-year classes, but if I miss your class please feel free to approach me at any time. I'll be working hard at improving the accessibility of information for stu- dents and teaming up with the pro- motions coordinator and co-execu- tive to pump up spirit all over UPEI! I will be checking with the

various university groups to make sure that they have what they need to promote their ideas on campus and maintain the communication with The Cadre and Nexus Yearbook. Good luck this academ- ic year, to all students. Become aware, get involved and spread the word!

-Kristen Stavert

Message from the VP Activities

Welcome back to another school year! It promises to be an active and exciting year here at UPEI. My name is Lori Doiron and I am the incoming VP Activities. As a member of the Student Union Executive some of the long term goals I have for this year include increased communication and interaction between the Student Union and the numerous clubs and societies we have here on campus. Also I hope to promote the Student Union’s ties with the Canadian Federation of Students.

I believe that student involvement is an important part of the “University experience”, as well as being central to the success of our Student Union. I encourage all stu- dents to get out and get involved in campus life. If there is anything I can do to help you or your organi- zation on campus please feel free to contact me at 566-0648. Here’s to a great year!

-Lori Doiron

We are presently updating the con- tact information for UPEI Clubs and Societies. Please forward any changes to Lori Doiron at 566- 0648.

Ensure your Club and/or Society is registered with the Student Union. Registration forms can be picked up at the Student Union office.

SU Staff Update

The Student Union is pleased to announce that Stephen Lewis will be joining the Student Union team as Interim General Manager for the 2000/01 year.

Stephen is a UPEI graduate BBA 2000, who sat on the Board of Governors as SU Vice President Finance for 1998/99 and 1999/00. We are delighted Stephen will be part of our organization. Stephen can be reached at 566-0430.

Heather Love will be taking a year’s leave as General Manager to fill the position of Student Centre Project Coordinator. Heather will be devoting her services full time to the New Student Centre Project which is now in full swing. Heather can be contacted at 566- 0670.

Welcome to both Heather and Stephen in your new positions. It is great to have you both involved in what promises to be a very excit- ing year for the Student Union.

Get your International Student Identity Card at the Student Union. Free to all full time UPEI students. Student ID and passport sized photo required to make the card.

Upcoming

In October the Student Council Elections will take place and the Student Union job openings will posted. Watch the campus bulletin boards for details!

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