Fall 89 SU President's Message
Dear Fellow Siudents: ;
It has been a very productive fall for the Student Union, and I am happy to report that a lot has been accom- plished. I wish to highlight some of the activities in point form, as space restrictions limit me to such.
1. The CFS Student Saver Discount listings for PEI have almost Doubled this year over last. We are pleased to have expanded the program to Summerside and Motague. Students are using their cards and saving. Show your card at all SU main events and receive $1.00 off entrance price.
2.The new Student Distovery Guide was distributed to students during registration day. The calendar guide was free of charge and was provided through joint funding between the registrar’s office , the department of student services anc. your student union. \ ‘
3. We have our own Student Union Crest as of September and we thank Mary Ada of AVC Graphics Art for her contribution.
4. The Panther Lounge and Barn walls first floor have been painted a crisp white with school colour ereen ac-
- cent. Plans are in the works for continued renovation of Panther Lounge to spruce up decor.
5. Our effort to provide alternative programming has provided some 10 wet/dry events. Recreational activities ie. soccer match and woodstock film, and a good beginning of speakers ie. Hillary Wass, George ( and coming in Nov. 17 Stewart MacLean). Other ideas for programming are welcomed and appreciated.
6. Tke addition of Lisa Chandler as Promotions coordinator for SU events has resulted in terrific poster work, regular electronic board updates, and upgrade of communications at SU info desk continuing.
7. Lobby sessions with minister of Education, Paul Connolly, Director of student aid, Dave MacPherson, Lib- eral MP’s Catherine Callbeck, Lloyd Axworthy, and George Proude and with the help of CFS Chair Jne Arnold and CFS Fieldworkers, keep quality and accessible education for the island student on the political agenda as a priority.
8. The Federal AIDS strategy Project of university & college students in the Atlantic Provinces has initiated a top notch awareness program to our campus. Shannon MacDonald, you VP Finance is our provincial representative on the Steering Committee and she and other Atlantic Reps will be working on continued AIDS education at UPEI.
9. We have a new Typing Service please look for purple & white book marks for names of qualified typists at guaranteed rates.
10. There is a New Coat Check at the SU centre for those busy event nights. We hope the added security will mean less worry for you on your night out with friends.
11. National Student’s Day of October 18th was a great success! There are so many of you that helped to make the day A Celebration that this space doesn’t permit the room. Let me at least thank the CFS/UPEI Chair, Cathy Campbell and Andrea Ledwell, committee member for their energy and organizational skills!
12. “Paul’s Poster Policy” has meant:cleaner walls on the campus and better visibility of current materials on display. The poster policy needs to be perfected by so far, there is a definite improvement.
13. The Student Union is researching a funding levels proposal to the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Com- mission (MPHEC). This submission is vital for us to have a voice on the topic of government educational spending at our university.
14. Athletics varsity & intermurals promotions are off to a good start. National Student Day highlighted women & men’s soccer, Halloween festivities celebrated hockey, and a special Barb Mullaly has also invited student union organized representation so we can do our part in promotion. Of course, the student union means you, and your support for your fellow students. ;
15. National Universities Week & UPEI’s Open House meant the barn doors swinging open to music of curfew and tours of the building councillors were on had to meet & greet people of the community.
16. Post card / petition Campaign to stop the bill c-33 cut backs in funding to education, a huge success. All the post cards are signed and ready for the Ottawa, Nov. 9th national Student Rally on Parliament Hill. We have over 400 signatures on the petition (and counting) for PEI Liberal MP Catherine Callbeck to introduce in the House.
17. Thanks to you the Volunteer File is huge!: Susan Wynne and Leanne McGee have volunteered to tally all the info on the forms so that we can get the ball rolling as of the October Election.
18. The Graduate students of UPEI are officially recognized as a grad student association. As an associate mem- ber of the Student Union, and Holders of a voting position on the council. this means better representation. for the graduate student concern and we extend our congratulations!
19. The student union has a New Facsimile Service to offer out of the student union office. Contact Betty Johnston, administrative assistant phone 566-0530 for sending out and recejving details (Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00pm) é
20. The executive are busily researching a Sriniait for a Student: Centre Needs Assessment and are prepar- ing a list of student concerns regarding the Winter Games of 1991 to be presented to president Eliot. Please refer your specific concerns either by phone or by message to me, Phone 566-0530.
21. For those of you who didn’t receive your CFS Student Saver card I have just received an order of cards in. If :
we have your name already you will be mailed your card in the very near future.
22. Mry Anne Fitzpatrick, the Vice President in charge of Operations, is taking temporary leave of absence to be replaced by Andrea Ledwell as Interm VP Operations. andrea is currently a Student Council senate represen- tative with extensive background in Music/entertainment and organizational skills. Andrea my be reached at 566- 0670 and during scheduled office hours at the SU Centre.
23. Your elected Councillors are in the midst of a two week project to gather as much information as is possible on just how the student voice is heard in the area of Committee structures on the UPEI Campus. the purpose of such information gatherig is to compile a master list of the various Committees (whee many decisions are made that affect our student life while at UPEI) with the view of ensuring proper student represetation.
24. As a Studen Union, we are continuing our loby efforts against VIA Rail elimination and deterioration, and Bill C-33 Educational Cutbacks, and we are currently gathering information regarding user—pay photocopy services.
If there is a concern that you would like the Student Union to act upon, please contac us and we will get right on it. After all, you are the reason why we even exist as a Student Organization.
Well, folks! That’s it for now and for this message. I hope you feel that some ety your concerns are being meet and that we, your elected representatives are serving you well. Please let us know if there is something we should be doing on you behalf or if there is some way of improving or building upon existing activities.
Good luck with your courses the vast of this semester. On behalf of the executive, yours Truly,
Lisa Murphy
President
UPEI Student Union
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