UPEI STUDENT UNION NEWSLETTER

SU President’s Message -

Well hello there.

The countdown for graduation is on and my time at the Union is quickly running out. With the realiza- tion that we only have about 3 months left to reach our goals for the year, we've kicked into high gear and every- one is running around like madmen trying to get everything in order.

Our first major campaign for this semester will take place on February 6th. It is the National Day of Action against high tuition fees. Students across the country are devis- ing innovative ways to grab the atten- tion of the media to gain public sup- port for the need to invest in Post- Secondary Education. Here at UPEI our plans temporarily consist of a tent- out overnight (in the freezing cold to get a tuition freeze), as well as a flat bed truck with a popular Island band playing tunes to lead us down to

Province House. Keep your eyes and ,

ears open for that gig.

Aside from planning cam- paigns, we have been busy restructur- ing Council and Executive to help make the move to the New Student Centre a smooth one. Speaking of the New Student Centre, we are also quite busy putting the finishing touches on the new bar. Saying goodbye to this ole' barn will be hard to do (ha ha ha) but trust me, next year you certainly won't be sorry. In addition to all of that, we are developing programs to help create more student jobs on cam- pus. ; Some other fun stuff to look forward to is Winter Carnival (which is coming up real soon and is going to be a rocking good time), and of course the year end activities which will be your last chance to party in this barn.

Good luck to everyone in the upcoming months. These ones are always the hardest, but hopefully with a little hard work and determination we'll make it through. :

-Cynthia Dennis

Student Council

Meeting Dates

February 10 March 3, 17 April 7

All meetings are held at 7 p.m. in Kelley Building, Room 210.

2002 Yearbook Deadlines

Please ensure that your gradu- ation photo is submitted to the Yearbook no later than March 28, 2002. Please write name, degree, and hometown on the back of the picture. Write ups and pictures for Clubs and Societies are to be submitted no later than February 16, 2002. If you would like any further information please feel free to contact Christine Paetzold at the Yearbook Office, 566-0708 or email upei_yearbook@yahoo.com

SU Council Upcoming Election Information

Student Council Nominations open on March 4 and close on March 8 at 1 pm. If you or someone you know would like to be involved in Student Council here is your chance. For any further information regarding positions available please feel free to drop by the Student Union office or contact the CRO, Kim Tran at ktran@upei.ca

2002 Senior Class

The 2002 Senior Class Executive members are currently planning Senior Week events.

If you would like to be involved with Senior week activities, volunteers are needed. Planning for the Senior week activities are present- ly taking place. If you have any sug- gestions please feel free to forward them on to your Senior Class Executive.

Please feel free to contact the Student Union at 566-0530 to pass any messages on to the Senior Class

Executive or e-mail studentu@upei.ca

Welcome

The Student Union wishes to extend a warm welcome to Kirk Dingwell, Operations Manager. Kirk can be reached at 566-0953 or email kdingwell@upei.ca.

Welcome to the UPEI Student Union Kirk!.

UPEI Yearbook News

If you did not receive your yearbook your graduating year please drop by the Student Union Office and pick it up. We also have previous years available. Yearbooks prior to 1996 are free of charge, after 1996 there is a $10 fee unless it is your graduating year.

2001 Yearbooks are now available. Cost is $10 and can be pur- chased at the Student Union office or the Yearbook office.

2002 Yearbooks can be pre- ordered by prepaying for it at the Student Union office or the Yearbook office. Contact the Student Union at 566-0530 for more information.

International Student Identity Cards

ISIC cards are available at the Student Union office free of charge for all full time UPEI students.

Proof of full time status and a passport size photo is required from the student to issue the card.

Get your ISIC card at the Student Union office prior to your departure to save on your travel costs. For ticket information call Travel Cuts at 1-800-279-4544

Upcoming Events at the Panther Lounge

Wednesday, February 6 Trivia 8-11 Acoustic 11- cl (Bruce & Eddy)

Thursday, February 7 Male Coyote Ugly

Friday, February 8

Panther Hockey Warm Up Pub 4PM Bus is leaving from the Barn for reserved student section seating at 6:30.

Green & White Night!

Beach Party ~ Port Citizen 10 - cl Saturday, February 9

Panther Basketball Pre-Game

4 PM Pizza & Drink Specials

Graffiti Night 10 - cl Leave your mark on the Barn

Tuesday, February 12 Chemistry Society Night

Friday, February 15 Dr. Bookertable —

Tuesday, February 26 Nursing Society Night

Name the New Lounge Got an idea? Stay tuned!!!

UPEI Student Union Office Hours

Monday to Friday 9 AM - 4PM

If you have any comments or sugges- tions regarding the UPEI Student Union Newsletter, please call Cara at 566-0530 or e-mail studentu@upei.ca. |

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