Jeanette Bujold, Shandee Baker-Cruikshank, Rajat Joshi and Chintan Surati were the four student government candidates at the “eat and greet.” Photo by Becky McMullen.
By Becky McMullen [1]
BELLEVILLE – Loyalist’s student government is hosting an election next month to fill some vacant positions.
The available roles on student government are health studies leader, business and management leader, and international leader.
The election campaign began with an “eat and greet” event held in the Shark Tank pub during Universal Break Wednesday. Students could meet the candidates in a casual environment. Campaigners handed out angel food cake, and talked to voters.
Student government candidates hand out cake at “eat and greet.” Photo by Becky McMullen
“It was a great way to meet people,” said Shandee Baker-Cruikshank, a candidate for the business and management leader position. “Everyone’s excited to talk to you when you’re handing out cake.”
Students lined up at a table to be served by each of the candidates. The room was filled with conversation and upbeat music, adding enthusiasm to the general mood of the event.
Nearly 100 people attended.
“It was a really great turnout. There were lots of smiles,” said C-Jay Stark, student government president.
The first-year leader candidate, Jeanette Bujold, is running unopposed, which means she has already claimed her spot on the student government. She said she’s ready to get started.
“I want to get people involved,” Bujold said.
There were no nominations for the health studies leader, so the student government’s board will appoint someone. The appointment will be an announced after the board’s meeting on Thursday.
C-Jay Stark, student government leader, said she’s excited to complete the team. Photo by Becky McMullen
Voting will be held Tuesday to Thursday next week. Students can cast their vote on the Loyalist Students website [2]. The ballot will not be available until voting begins.
All students are eligible to vote.
Meet the candidates
Shandee Baker-Cruickshank
Age: 22
Program: Esthetics and Spa Management, first-year
Running for: Business and management leader
Goals if elected: To help solve student problems and make people feel like their voices are being heard.
Quote: “I’m really sociable. I like to talk to people. I like to listen to people. And most of all, I want to help people.”
shandeebakercruik@loyalistcollege.com [3]
Jache Windover
Age: 20
Program: Business sales and marketing, second-year
Running for: Business and management leader
Goals if elected: To provide relevant ideas and suggestions to benefit the students
Quote: “I consider myself to be well organized, responsible and an open-minded individual.”
jachewindover@loyalistcollege.com [4]
Chintan Surati
Age: 25
Program: Manufacturing engineering technician, second-year
Running for: International leader
Goals if elected: To help the international students with college, residential or any issues they may be having.
Quote: “I want to be everyone’s person. What they want from me, or from college – I’d be happy to help them.”
chintansurti3112@gmail.com [5]
Rajat Joshi
Age: 21
Program: Protection, security and investigation, third-year
Running for: International leader
Goals if elected: To get the problems of international students to the faculty
Quote: “I’m a social person. I like to interact with people. That’s why I’m running for international leader.”
Jeanette Bujold
Age: 18
Program: Police foundations, first-year
Running for:First year leader (unopposed)
Goals: To get creative and start some new clubs such as drama or music; to get people involved in the arts.
Quote: “I really enjoy hanging out with different people. I like to get everyone involved that I can, even the shy people.”
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