Elections

Interested in an Executive or Councillor position?

Executive and Councillors Election opens every March, concurrently with the Students’ Union Council and General Faculties Council elections. Executive and Councillors By-Election opens every October.

Process: Interested members should follow instructions in this application package

Deadlines: Application packages can be submitted electronically to elections@isss.ca by Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00pm

Elections: The official 2024 Fall By-Election voting dates are Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Application Package

Meet the 2024 Election candidates

Art Matthews

As a third-year student in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology, I’ve been in a wide variety of classes and positions across campus that have allowed me to develop an understanding of the needs of the students in our faculty. My experience as a Mini Study Group Mentor, Co-Director of Professional Development, and member of the Student Advisory Committee to the Office of the Registrar have all fostered my ability to support my fellow Science students and hear their voices. I’ve engaged with students to understand their academic and personal challenges, and advocated for solutions that enhance their university experience. As a third-year councillor, I’ll focus on improving access to resources, especially for students navigating challenging courses and workloads. I will strive to create a supportive and empowering environment for all science students, and ensure projects and expenditures are tailored to student needs.

Vazir Bootwala

Hi all! My name is Vazir Bootwala and I’m a third-year science student running for the position of the second Third-Year Councillor for ISSS. Throughout my time at UAlberta, ISSS has served as my backbone for connection with the science student body and I would like this society to resonate with other students as such.
As a Third-Year Councillor, I wish to reflect in my voice the diversity of the UofA science community, creating a more inclusive interdepartmental society. I hope, as well, to diversify events within ISSS to increase opportunities for student involvement and provide ISSS as a method of connection with services for the science student population. Lastly, I hope to further strengthen the outreach and metaphoric bridge creation between ISSS and other groups and services to holistically improve science student life at UofA.
My aim here is to take part in creating positive impacts for the continued success of ISSS, the science student body, and our effect as a large, strong, and influential group in the broader university community.

Harika Singh

Hi there, my name is Harika Singh and I’m a first year biochemistry major, looking forward to being elected as your first year councillor for the term 2024-2025! As every other freshman this fall, adapting to the university environment and trying to manage my time while maintaining a social life has been an ongoing challenge for me. Along with holding the directorship for events this year, if elected as councillor I would make sure to represent the first year science students community by:

- Voicing YOUR concerns and interests to ease out this transition for us

- Incorporating effective measures to ensure smooth, efficient and a socially beneficial working/studying environment to promote a healthy lifestyle

- Enhancing student’s access to the various resourceful amenities available for collective professional,academic and personal development.

I believe in my ability to advocate for positive and advantageous change for us, I hope you do too:)

Nabeeha Irfan

Hi my name is Nabeeha Irfan, I am running to be your next Interdepartmental Science Students’ Society (ISSS) first year representative. I am looking forward to advocating on your behalf and trying to help first years better enjoy and succeed during the year.

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My goal is to bridge knowledge gaps in science programs by organizing engaging panels for first-year students' questions.

Create more connections between students and the faculty through mixers so students can feel encouraged to participate in the community.

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Continue reaching out to students during my term and to further develop ideas that can improve our year.

Facilitate a welcoming environment where students can thrive and even collaborate with other amazing organizations like WISEST and our many science associations expanding outreach.

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I hope to bring my experience as a previous leader of clubs and school district advocate to the table. I am very excited to run as your representative and hope we can build a strong first year science community together and put the SSS in ISSS(SSS).

Razan Ahmed

Yo! My name is Razan, I'm a first year student, and I'm studying physiology and economics. Obviously I'm new here and probably all of you don't know who I am, but I can personally guarantee that voting for me will definitely not be in your top 5 worst decisions made this year. That should be enough convincing but if your still not sold, here's three more reasons:

1) I will work to bridge the gap between ISSS outreach and first year students to ensure that not only do we actually find out about what’s going on before it happens, but also, that the events account for the things that we want as first years

2) I will ensure to represent the arab/muslim population and advocate for our wants.

3) The deadline to send this email is in 2 minutes and i'm drawing a blank but i promise I have 4 years of student gov experience and I'm super cool and funny and i’ll make our first year that much less painful.

VOTE RAZAN!!

Maryam Tariq

Hi! My name is Maryam Tariq and I am a first-year student in Physiology. I’m excited to announce that I am running as a First Year Councillor for ISSS! As a new student, I understand the importance of guidance during this tough transition into university. My goal is to improve access to support systems by connecting students to mentorship programs and finding academic help, as well as mental health resources, especially when it matters most. Moreover, I hope to organize events that will allow students to connect with their peers and build a stronger sense of community. Last but not least, if elected I will aim to create more volunteer opportunities and highlight existing opportunities for students looking to get involved, creating a stronger sense of community. As a councillor, I hope to accomplish these goals to create an incredible year for all of us!

Orlane Fiona Ndeugueu Medzam

As an Honors Neuroscience student, I prioritize preparation and communication above all else; these two pillars ensure that I can help my students and peers take full advantage of the privilege that is their education. This year, I hope to spread my passion for learning through the ISSS as a First Year Councillor.

As a leader in the ISSS, I will invigorate UAlberta students’ passion for education in three ways:

Recruiting panelists to divulge stories, tips, and tricks from their experience as science students in regular information sessions and community get-togethers
Connecting students to opportunities for professional development by hosting events where they can gain volunteer hours
Improving academic performance by pooling resources such as worksheets, problem sets, Anki decks, etc. in a central hub that students can use to enrich their understanding of their courses.

Through the ISSS, I am confident that I will get UofA students several steps closer to an education that they cherish, conquer, and ultimately use to improve the world themselves.

Thank you so much for considering me as a candidate for this election. Talk soon!

Shweta Mulpuri

Hello, my name is Shweta Mulpuri and I am running for the fourth-year councillor position in the ISSS club for the upcoming 2024-2025 year. I am a fourth-year biological science student and have been a part of ISSS for 3 years now holding various positions including Director of Science Week, Director of Events, 2nd and 3rd year Councillor. Through my experience and time spent with the club, I have gained a great understanding of the importance of giving back to the science students as well as effective communication with various groups that are a part of the faculty of science making sure their voices are heard. As a fourth-year councillor, my ultimate goal would be to help be a point of communication between ISSS and various student groups as well as foster connections with other organizations. I would like to focus on providing events and services that are in the interest of the student body and positively benefit them. I’m excited to represent science students through ISSS and create an inclusive environment.

ELECTORAL RECORDS AND RESULTS

2024 Election Results

President: Pedro Almedia with 270 first place votes

VPAF: Sarjana Alam with 265 first place votes

VPA: Christene Saji with 251 first place votes

VPC: Parinika Pal with 169 first place votes (in the third round)

VPS: Shreya Mulpuri with 259 first place votes

VPP: Dawood Ahmed with 264 first place votes

2nd Year Councillors: Amy Wang and Joy Cao

3rd Year Councillor: Karina Banerji with 89 first place votes

2024 By-Election Results

First-year councillor: Harika Singh with 51 first place votes

First-year councillor: Maryam Tariq with 41 first place votes

Third-year councillor: Art Matthews with 26 first place votes

Fourth-year councillor: Shweta Mulpuri with 39 first place votes