Here at Her Campus Emory, we want to encourage active participation in the upcoming elections. Read the following bios of the College Council Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates to help you make an informed decision when you fill out your ballot this Thursday!
Name:Amitav Chakraborty
Running Position:College Council President
Year:Junior
Majors:Political Science and Educational Studies
Hometown:New York, NY
Extra-Curriculars:College Council, Mock Trial, TheaterEmory, RHA
Major platforms:
· Reforming the reading period to include more study days
· Increasing the number of annual speakers from 1 to 3 and add smaller panel discussions
· More creative events to get students the most bang for their buck (Fondue for Finals, Karaoke in the Quad, All-Emory Blood Drive)
· College-wide competition to design best annual Emory t-shirt and $10,000 grant for best campus event idea
· Expand research opportunities and create new research database
· Increased collaboration and better communication between divisions
Hobbies:Soccer, Debate, Living
Interesting Facts:My grandfather was born in India, my father was born in East Pakistan, and I was born in Bangladesh, and we were all born in the exact same place.
Name:Cassandra “Cassy” Novick
Running Position:College Council President
Year:Junior (Oxford Continuee)
Major:Political Science (Economics minor)
Hometown:Cedar Rapids, IA
Extra-Curriculars:Gamma Phi Beta, College Council, Volunteering, and Babysitting
Major platforms:
· Meal Swipes in Cox and free laundry in Residence Halls
· Bring in a young student every week to shadow a College Council meeting in order to be a resource and role model (inspired by GetHerThere.org)
· Ensure that philanthropy groups are adequately funded to sponsor more events on and off campus
· ensuring that programs like State of Race, Spring Speaker, and Wonderful Wednesdays truly enrich and improve the student body (e.g. Just Kick It Campaign http://www.emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=30839)
· Publish student concerns and CC responses to each concern
· Cultivate cross-divisional relationships in the undergraduate community by holding collaborative events
Hobbies:Playing harp, running, painting, and dancing.
Interesting Facts:If you ever pull up next to me at a stop light you are likely to find me jamming out to best of the 90’s. I’m related to William McKinley. I have taken an 800 mile bike trip half way around Lake Michigan. There is honestly nothing I love more than working with and helping students make the most out of their time, be it as a friend, campus leader, or fellow classmate.
Name: Priya Datta
Running Position: College Council Vice President
Year: Sophomore
Majors: Biology and Economics
Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH
Extra-Curriculars: College Council Legislator (2 years), Pipeline Mentor, Orientaiton Leader, Indian Cultural Exchange, Black Student Association, Research Assistant in School of Medicine, Tri Delta
Major platforms:
· Large scale promotion of Class Comments, including incentives for posting comments
· Shuttle service to take students off campus on weekend nights to improve safety
· More large scale events during the week (movies on McDonough, kegs and food on the quad/Asbury Circle, large tailgating events before games)
· Increase relevancy of speakers and get input on who students want to see
· College Council office hours to answer any and all questions
· Brief overview of the College Council process at the beginning of every meeting for those who are new
· More specific time slots for bill authors to avoid certain clubs having to wait over an hour for their bill to be heard (a very frequent occurrence)
Hobbies: Baking, Repping Ohio State, Spending too much time on LearnLink
Interesting Facts: I shaved my head once when I was in third grade! I’ve also donated my hair to Locks of Love twice and am planning on doing it again this summer.
Anything else you want us to mention (this info may or may not be used): Through my time as an Emory student and College Council Legislator, I have learned not only what issues really matter to Emory students, but the feasibility of undertaking certain initiatives. As Vice President, I will strive to provide resources to improve the experience of every college student! Click here for more info!
Name: Stephanie Llanes
Running Position: College Council Vice President
Year: Junior (Spring 2011Transfer from Gainesville State College)
Majors: Sociology and Women Gender & Sexuality Studies
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Extra-Curriculars: Vice President of Communications for College Council, Publicity Chair for the Pre-Law Society, Recruitment Chair for Emory Dance Marathon, Internal Affairs Director for Bubble Magazine
Major platforms:
Slogan: Putting your priorities first!
This platform was made using the top concerns submitted to College Council at Wonderful Wednesdays throughout the year:
· Free Ethernet & Better Wi-Fi
· Free Printing
· Increase number of Night Owl & Experience Shuttle
· Better communication between College Council and clubs/organizations
· 3 years of Student Government Experience. A vote for me is a vote for YOU!
Hobbies: Playing with my dog Roxy, watching movies on Netflx, watching Emory’s acapella groups perform, Zumba Baby!
Interesting Facts: At the age of sixteen I got signed to a local record company and recorded my first reggaeton album. At 18, India Arie’s producer Dru Castro signed me as his recording artist. Working with Dru, along with Interscope Records and Polow da Don I recorded my second pop R&B style album and traveled all other the US opening for Pitbull, Nina Sky, Daddy Yankee, and others!
Facebook: Vote Stephanie Llanes for CC Vice President (for more campaign information)
LearnLink Stephanie Llanes with any questions you may have!