Biology

POSITION

NAME

STATEMENT

CHAIR (1)

Courtney Holden

CO-CHAIR/SECRETARY (1)

Amanda Tracey

In 2012/2013 I was the Co-chair/Secretary for BiGCoW. I always completed the tasks relevant to my position in an organized and timely manner and was also involved in lots of other BiGCoW-related work beyond that required of my position. I would like the opportunity to hold the same position in 2013-2014 and remain an active member of our grad student community.

TREASURER (1)

Leslie Holmes

BiGCoW plays an important role in advocating a collaborative and friendly graduate student community here in the Biology department at Queen's. To ensure this committee is able to continue to support graduate students in the department I would like to fill the role of Treasurer. Aside from the fact that I've been managing my own finances for the last ten years or more, the only experience I have is managing VISA purchases in my research lab here at Queen's. I am however confident I would succeed in this position. 

SOCIAL COORDINATORS (2)

ACADEMIC COORDINATORS (2)

1. Desmond Gao

Academic Committee Coordinator promotes academic atmosphere around biology students. This position offers not only me knowing more excellent people in our field but also make our department a better place to work and study at. 

SPORTS COORDINATOR

Julia Duszczyszyn

I wish to run for Athletics Representative in the Spring 2013 election because I have thoroughly enjoyed the short time I was on the BioGrads committee and I have many ideas to contribute to the BioGrads council. I believe athletics are a spectacular way to build camaraderie among students and shake off the stresses we encounter in our busy lives.

I will excel in this position because:   

1. I am passionate about athletics and have much experience in school spirit events- I played Varsity Fastpitch for 4 years (Captain for years 3 and 4), BEWICS, and intramurals all years of my undergraduate degree.   

2. I was the President of the Varsity Captains committee and organized initiatives for athletes supporting athletes and have made many contacts at the Athletics and Recreation centre.   

3. I am organized, hard-working and outgoing so I can bring students and faculty together. I will get the word out about intramurals, sport teams and BEWICS.

GRADUATE COMMITTEE REP

Eric Fedosejevs

RTP REP

Sarah Hasnain

I would like to be considered for the position of the graduate student representative on the Reappointment, Tenure and Placement Committee. In the past I have served as the academic coordinator, incharge of administering the graduate teaching award and organizing Biology Research Day with BioGrads. Additionally, I have served as a one of the coordinators for organizing  the annual Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Colloquim at the University of Toronto. I believe that I will be a suitable candidate for this position as I believe that graduate students are important in the success of any academic department and should have a voice in hiring and tenure decisions as these decisions can have important impacts on the quality of our research and education in this department. I will do my utmost to bring forward any questions and concerns that fellow graduate students may have to the RTP committee and ensure that our opinion is heard and incorporated into future hiring and tenure decisions. 

QUBS REP

Vanya Rohwer

I would like to be considered for the position of the Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) representative of the  Biology Graduate Committee of the Whole ( BiGCoW). I have strong interests in natural history, research, and education,  and  think these qualities are important for the position of the QUBS representative. The  QUBS is a unique resource for  students, teachers, researchers, artists, and other  users. I would like to see both returning and new users at the QUBS,  and will  advocate the use of the QUBS by diverse users. I will do my best provide a graduate- student perspective to  decisions made regarding the use of the QUBS, and will  complete my responsibilities as the QUBS representative of the  BiGCoW to the best  of my ability.

SGPS REPS (2)

1. Jared McDonald

I would like the position of SGPS representative because I want to get more involved in the student government. I also have strong views regarding the rights of grad students which I think makes me a great candidate!  

2. Alex Ross

UNION REP

ALUMNI REP

STAFF & FACULTY REP

James Sinclair