Environment and Sustainability Commissioner
I'm Edrees Amiri and I am a second year Environmental Science student here at Trent. My involvement in extra-curricular activities goes back to when I was in high school. I served as Executive Assistant, Lieutenant, and Patrol leader in different organizations such as East York Student Government Council. When I moved to Peterborough last year, I began searching for the groups that had been involved in Environmentalism and Sustainability. I found Trent Central Student Association (TCSA), an amazing organization continually works to improve and expand the scope of its advocacy, activities and programs for the students.
I deeply care about the environment and that’s one of the main reasons that I would like to be the Environment and Sustainability Commissioner at the TCSA. As an Environmental Science student, I am confident that I can make an effective contribution to Trent University’s environment. Working with the TCSA will allow me to work on issues that I am passionate about. I feel enthusiastic to work with the people that are currently part of the TCSA.
International Students Commissioner
My name is Chanel Christophe. I am a third year International Development and Hispanic Studies major and I am presenting myself as a candidate for the position of International Students Commissioner in this year’s elections. As Commissioner I want to be the vehicle that fosters communication, and through that communication hopefully promote a greater appreciation of our diverse cultures and traditions.I want to build on the work that organizations like TISA and the regional groups do here on campus so that the voice of the international student body is represented and heard not only by the administration, but by other students as well. For all intents and purposes, Trent, andmore inclusively Peterborough, is our home and by working together in a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect, we can make it the best home that it can possibly be.
Hello! I am Ariel Salmon, a second year international student pursuing a major in biochemistry. My extracurricular activities have ranged from Debating and Student Council to Creative Dance and Tennis. As a fellow international student I have a deep awareness of the issues faced by our international group here at Trent as well as the efforts by various organizations on campus to help meet our needs. There are, however, improvements in our policies and representation that must be made in order to facilitate our growing demands and concerns. I am here to represent you and to negotiate on your behalf.
My name is Muhammad Raza Sheikh and I am running for the TCSA International Students Commissioner! If elected I intend on working toward the following:
-achieving a greater working relationship between the TCSA and TISA
-providing greater transparency for International Students with respect to the services provided by both TCSA and TISA
-to develop and work toward a campaign along with the anti-racism commissioner to eliminate misunderstanding with respect to International Students
-develop a system of feedback that would allow international students to provide direct insight as to how they feel about their Central Student Association and what they would like see improved
Along with a new approach of working with TCSA and TISA, I bring forth past experiences with student associations, as I was the Vice President of the South Asian’s Association at Trent in 2009-2010 & and as the President of the Trent International Students’ Association in 2010-2011. I was also the TISA representative to the College and Student Services Committee (CASSC).
Mature and Transfer Students Commissioner
Hi my name is Lindsey Musclow and I am running for the position of Mature and Transfer Students Commissioner. The reason I feel that I would be a good candidate is my experience in many leadership roles: I myself am a transfer student. When I made the decision to come to Trent University I had a difficult time orienting myself to the university experience. The difficulty I found being a transfer student living off residence was that I felt I was not made aware of the support from the university for mature and transfer students. I would like to be there to help advocate for those of us who are transfer and/or mature students to get involved and to make them aware of the support that is available to them.
Students with Disabilities Commissioner
My name is Kolby Kehr and I am a third year honours student. This year I am running for Students with Disabilities Commissioner. I have been a member of Disability Services since first year. Accordingly, I will take a personal interest in fulfilling every aspect that this position requires. I will go above and beyond my immediate duties to ensure that YOU, the student body, are fully satisfied with opportunities, accessibility, and overall accommodations.
My mission includes raising more awareness for students with disabilities as well as providing students with “barrier-free education through advocacy, [leadership] and representation” (TCSA). If elected, I will make sure that all ideas, questions and concerns will be thoroughly entertained. This will be done by means of critical discussion between the board of directors and I. All students are welcome to send me e-mails regarding any questions, ideas and/or issues to
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Vote KOLBY KEHR for Students with Disabilities Commissioner!
My name is Ben McColl. I am a Queens-Trent Concurrent Education Student here at Trent and I’m in my last year. Some of you know me and a lot more of you have probably seen me around. Those of you who have talked to me know I am very passionate about disability rights. I’ve had a disability since the day I was born…so why shouldn’t I be? I walk with a cane and spend a lot of time on campus. More accurately, I spend a lot of time getting around campus. Trent has one of the most inaccessible campuses in Canada and I’ve decided it’s time to do something about it. The present time for the Disability Rights Movement is what the 1960’s was for the Civil Rights Movement. It’s time for changes. Radical ones. That’s why I’m running for Students with Disabilities Commissioner… because together we can make those changes happen. It’s my personal philosophy that everyone has a disability in some way, shape, or form, whether it’s visible or not, and I’m sure we’d all love to see a change or two around here. Let’s make those changes happen. Together. Let’s slash through the red tape. Together. Trent, let’s get things done.
Gender Issues Commissioner
Hi! My name is Caitlin Currie and I am running for the position of TCSA Gender Issues Commissioner. The topic of gender is firmly centred in my life as I examine, critique, discuss and live the complexities in all facets of my day. As a fourth year Gender and Women’s Studies student I engage theoretical and feminist perspectives to better understand the construction of gender and the ways in which our identities intersect with other forms of oppression. As a member of various Trent and Peterborough groups and committees, I actively aim to build communities through gendered experiences while educating the general populace on gender issues. As the Gender Commissioner of the TCSA, I would hope to continue the conversation of gender neutral and accessible washrooms on campus, build networks with Trent and Peterborough organizations working to fight gender oppression and other forms of marginalization and seek to create space in which gender minorities can represent themselves and build safe, meaningful relationships. Additionally, I’d like to continue to build allyship with the Gender and Women’s studies department to ensure agency and gender content across all disciplines.
First-Year On-Residence Commissioner
Hello there fellow Trent students,my name is James Abbott. I have decided to run for the position of First-Year On-Residence Commissioner. Being that this is my first year studying at Trent, I hope to get involved as much as possible while also being the voice of other first years living on residence. Before asking for your vote I should tell you a bit about myself. I’m here studying Business Administration. In the past I have been very involved in my school and community, including being the Vice President as well as Treasurer for my high school, Port Dover Composite School. Outside of school I also enjoyed volunteering for various community groups. Event planning and school politics come naturally to me, and I hope you all give me the opportunity to work for the TCSA, showcasing my talents while getting to know as many of you as possible.
First-Year Off-Residence Commissioner
Good day Trent student body my name is Lucie Kawiche and today I am running for the post of First-Year Off-Residence Commissioner for your Trent Central Student Association. As a student not only living off-campus, but an international student as well, I know the feeling of being overwhelmed in a new environment and having to deal with the unique challenges that we face. In my capacity as first year student commissioner I hope to be of assistance to the new student body, and to make you feel as welcome as the Trent community has made me feel. As your First-Year Off-Residence Commissioner I have every intention of putting forth the interests of those students living off-campus. First years off-campus are faced with a set of challenges unlike any other in the student body. Not only do we have the challenge of being in a completely new university environment, but we have to do it without the safety net of knowing that those around you are facing the same challenges. I hope to have the opportunity to put forth the concerns of my fellow students and bring them to the appropriate people. Remember that I myself am a new member of the Trent community, therefore feel free to come to me with any issues. I will try to address them in the most suitable fashion.
Ethical standards commissioner
My name is Liban Abdi Bogore and I am a fourth year student majoring in Politics with a minor in philosophy. I was born in Djibouti and raised in Canada, but I've traveled and lived in many countries. Having had the opportunity to visit and live in many places such as Marseille, France and Detroit, has given me the chance to learn about and appreciate many different cultures.
By experiencing many different cultures and cultural traditions I believe that we need to work together to improve our society and the world in in general. If given the opportunity to be your Ethical Standards Commissioner, I will ensure that the TCSA and Trent University will follow fair and ethical standards when purchasing goods. This would include fair-trade certified products and locally grown fruits and vegetables. As your Ethical Standards Commissioner I will also support and build on Trent’s Food Bank for students, by ensuring that students know about their options and use the resources to their fullest. I want to ensure that not only my ethical concerns are heard but also those of the student body. To make this plausible I will keep regular office hours and follow up on student inquiries.
