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MARCH 6

WHEN?

WHO?

WHAT?

WHERE?

Student Government elections

March 67:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Onlinewww.involvement.UND.edu

All undergraduate and graduate students

cast your vote

P VPSophomore, 20

PhysicsResponsible, outgoing,

ambitiousActivities: SOFA,

Strategic Planning Committee

Junior, 20Human resource managementEnergetic, outgoing, organizedActivities: Band, Student Policy Committee, Honors Peer Service, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, N.D. Student Assoc.

VPSophomore, 20Entrepreneurship/marketing

Innovative, energetic, sociableActivities: Delta Tau Delta, Stu-

dent Ambassadors, Dakota Venture Group, Student Affairs

Student Fees Committee, UND Athletics intern

PSenior, 22Business managementMotivated, outgoing,humorousActivities: UND Athletics Marking Intern, NoDak Nation Leader, Intramural Hockey and Soccer

VPJunior, 21Comm. aviation-helicopter

Driven, intelligent, confi dentActivities: Army ROTC, Na-tional Society of Collegiate

Scholars, UND Helicopter Association, Hall Orientation

Team

PSenior, 21AccountingMotivated, relatable,dependableActivities: Sigma Chi Presi-dent, Accounting Club, Inter-fraternity Council

VPP

2013STUDENTGOVERNMENT CANDIDATES

President and VP

&David Butz Michael Buhl

&Alex Dorner Landon Bahl &Jen Vetter Shawn Wagner

&Nick Creamer Lexi Hanson

21Junior, 21Comm. aviation-helicopterFriendly, outgoing, drivenActivities: Army ROTC, Mili-tary Association of College Volunteers, Dakota Space Society, UND Helicopter As-sociation, Freemasons.

&Michael Buhl&Michael Buhl&21

&Alex Dorner&Alex Dorner&&Landon Bahl&Landon Bahl& &&Shawn Wagner&Shawn Wagner&

&Nick Creamer&Nick Creamer&&Lexi Hanson&Lexi Hanson&Junior, 20

Pre-med/philosophyPassionate, approachable,

dependableActivities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Health Advisory Com-

mittee, Undergraduate Medical Association

Slogan: “Butz and Buhl mean business.”Platform: We want to be student representatives

that serve as a voice of students while making their university experience the best it can possibly be. We want to improve student life in every regard for ev-ery student.

Slogan: “Involvement. Integration. Innovation.”Platform: To get students involved in campus life

and all its ensuing opportunities. Integrate students and student government and through innovative ideas, we will strive to fi nd exciting solutions for stu-dents.

Slogan: “Unite UND with Jen and Shawn.”Platform: We will increase leadership and op-

portunities consistent with students’ interests, ensur-ing easy access to involvement opportunities and increasing community engagement by making Grand Forks a better college town. A united UND will be a safe campus with a renewed sense of school spirit and tradition.

Slogan: “People. Prices. Parking.”Platform: ‘People’ focuses on better connect-

ing the student body with Student Government; increasing campus safety. ‘Prices’ refers to student fee allocation and transparency. ‘Parking’ includes advocating for warning tickets while providing bet-ter parking for frequent drivers.

*David Butz is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. **Tickets are listed in alphabetical order.

Tuesday February 26, 2013 S2|ELECTION SECTION

Student Senate

University Senate candidate

Kasey SchultzSenior, 21MarketingOutgoing, determined, kindPlatform: To encourage students to speak up and put in their opin-ions about UND, as well

as help unite the student body without an athletics nickname or identity.Activities: College Republicans, UND Althletics Intern, Model United NationsHobbies: Pond hockey, yoga and cooking

Sophomore, 18Commercial aviationDetermined, diligent, dependablePlatform: LaBrie would be committed to mak-

ing sure UND remains a top university by valuing constituency input, transparency, and open-door policy; everyone would be welcomed to provide input and ask ques-tions.Activities: Honors ProgramHobbies: Flying, politics and sports

Derek LaBrieSchool of Aerospace Sciences

Sophomore, 20MarketingPassionate, caring, innovativePlatform: Student voices — create an advi-sory council so students

have more say; accountability — make Student Government do a cost analysis of events so they can effectively spend stu-dent fees. Activities: Alpha Chi Omega, STLF Hobbies: Reading, dancing and volunteering

Kaci MobleyCollege of Business

Philip JensenCollege of Business

Senior, 21AccountingOutgoing, enthusiastic, committedPlatform: To help Gam-ble Hall have a voice in important University

affairs. If elected, I will work tirelessly to represent you and communicate with both students and faculty.Activities: Accounting Club, UND Steel Drum EnsembleHobbies: Drumming, hockey, golf, camping, reading and snowboarding

Molly BurkeGreek Housing

Sophomore, 19Political Science/ PhilosophyIndependent, ambitious, level-headedPlatform: Maintain positive, cooperative relationship

between Greek and University communities. This can be achieved by encouraging non-Greek students to attend Greek events.Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Rela-tions Committee, Philosophy ClubHobbies: Politics, sports, current events and socializing

Greek Housing

Joseph KalkaFreshman, 19HistoryOrganized, outgoing, drivenPlatform: Serve as the voice for Greek students, be in close contact with

constituents to ensure their voices reach the senate fl oor and author/support legislation with Greek students in mind.Activities: Delta Upsilon, PFC, Student Well-ness Advisory Committee, Varsity Gentlemen Hobbies: Running, public speaking and volunteering

Alan ObergEducation and Human Development

Sophomore, 23Composite Social Studies Education/HistoryHardworking, passionate, knowledgeablePlatform: Create closer ties with local schools, improve visibility of lead-

ership and increase student participation in the decision-making process.Activities: NDSA, Student N.D. Education As-sociation, National Education AssociationHobbies: International relations, sports and reading

Honors Program

Brian TschosikJunior, 21HistoryDedicated, hard-working, critical thinkerPlatform: Each student has a fair share to the fees paid to Student Gov-

ernment. I have supported and will continue to support programs and events that benefi t the entire student body.Activities: Honors Program Student OrganizationHobbies: Languages, foreign affairs and philosophy

Off-Campus

Joshua NelsonSenior, 29AccountingDedicated, funny, motivationalPlatform: Increase the communication about on-campus events so

more students have the opportunity to get involved.Activities: Accounting Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Ambassadors and NoDak NationHobbies: Movies and frolfi ng

Freshman, 18CommunicationCommitted, positive, friendlyPlatform: I genuinely care for people and their matters when brought to

my attention. This is partially why I am major-ing in communication. I want to relate and represent others by bringing positive and benefi cial outcomes. Activities: Women’s Swimming and Diving, CRUHobbies: Piano, singing and swimming

Patricia TedjasukmanaResidence Hall

Sophomore, 19Biology/Pre-medDedicated, friendly, logicalPlatform: Work to im-prove safety on campus through increased turn-

out for current lighting tours, help organiza-tions implement safety ideas and improve communication between Student Govern-ment and residence halls.Activities: HPSO, Hall Government, University Band, NDSA, ARH Policy BoardHobbies: Reading, music and baseball

Law student, 23Determined, open-minded, generousPlatform: Act as a voice for my peers by ensuring their ideas, interests, and concerns are investigat-

ed and heard by faculty and administration to ensure that decisions are made to benefi t students, UND and the School of Law.Activities: Law Women’s Caucus, Student Trial Lawyers Association. Communication Graduate Student AllianceHobbies: Watching horror fi lms and puzzles

Law student, 21Motivated, dedicated, principledPlatform: Assist the student body and its government by provid-ing insight and even-

mindedness while assessing issues. I will promote the interests of the law school and its integral relationship with the university.Activities: Federalist Society, Criminal Law AssociationHobbies: Reading, writing, wellness, music, socializing and painting

Brett JohnsonResidence Hall

Angela BeasonSchool of Law School of Law

Tessa Vaagen

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