Stephanie Ye-Mowe
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Program & Year of Study
4th Year, Knowledge IntegrationTop three platform points
1) Creation of a student-run space for those passionate about accessibility and disability inclusion
2) Improved communication on WUSA's advocacy initiatives and clearer pathways to get involved
3) Development of a strategic plan for WUSA Events, and re-opening of the Bombshelter as a bookable event venue for student groups while we through all of the hoops required to finance/get approvals for major renos
What is it that students WANT out of campus life that WUSA with all its resources is uniquely situated to provide? It's been a while since WUSA's critically reflected on why it runs the events it does and how it decides what to run. A lot of events are done because they've ALWAYS been done. I think it's worth re-evaluating what it is current students want and setting aside the budget and expertise to make those things happen. Moreover, The Bombshelter Pub has just been sitting as dead storage space since it was shuttered almost 5 years ago. The stage, dancefloor, seating, sound, and light system are all still there. While we secure the right approvals/building permits to properly renovate the space, it can stay open for a good 1-2 years if we just clean it out and patch it up a bit.)
Reason why someone should vote for you in 100 words or less
As WUSA's VPED and now President, I've been around a while. I have a lot of context on where we've been, where we are, and where we're (currently) planning on going, and I hope to be a useful resource to the new Pres, VP, and Board. These roles aren't easy- I can't stress how much bureaucracy and barriers you run into trying to make positive change on this campus. If you appreciate the work I've been doing thus far, let me pass on my knowledge, see projects through, and graduate knowing I've done all I can to improve this place.
Links to any website, social media accounts and/or email address
Syemowe@uwaterloo.ca
Insta: pancakesghost
Reddit: u/pancakesghost
Past Experiences:
- Advocacy Chair of the Undergraduate of Canadian Research-Intensive Universities (UCRU)
- VP Finance of Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance
- VP, Operations and Social Director of Environment Student Society
- Environment Councillor for WUSA Student Council
- Waterloo Environment Students' Endowment Fund (WESEF) Chair
- O-Week Leader
- Social Impact Living Learning Community Peer Leader