Community Council VOTE! -W, TH, F- BIOS ATTACHED
There will be a Community Council candidate vote Wednesday September 28th through Friday September 30th. You can vote at the library 11-1/SAGA 5-7.
Below are the bios:
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE 2005 COMMUNTIY COUNCIL CANDIDATE BIOS
My name is JOSEPH FUENTES; I am first year at Hampshire. I am interested in participating in the Hampshire Community Council because 2005 represents a unique and new stage (New president, new ideas, new goals) in Hampshire’s continues development. This new stage represents long-term transformations on the community. I want to be an active participant in shaping the new stage. My experience as a member of council is: Director for the ORPA-Board at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Chairman and President for the Board at Emogen, corp. Advisor for Board at Donovan Werke, corp. Co-President for the Board at Wings Academy.
Hello all, my name is BRENDAN TOLLER. I'm a second year Div II Film/Video/Music/Journalism concentrator and have served on Community Council and COCA since my existence at Hampshire. I think giving back to your community and voicing your opinions are extremely important. The apathy in politics at the local and national level is horrendous. It’s unfortunate that a lot of people at Hampshire who are activists for so many causes don't bother to even serve their own community locally or even worse don't even vote. I am someone whose is willing to give their time for the betterment of the community. While on council I've put in many hours of my time serving you by postering for voting events, constructing voting ballots, tabling, and being at meetings voting on issues that directly affect Hampshire. On COCA I've helped plan Hampshire's Halloween and Spring Jam doing everything from sorting music submissions to picking up the trash after the events. I'd like to continue to serve the Hampshire community as a member of community council hopefully overseeing changes in the disorganization of student groups, changes in education here at Hampshire, and even changes within community council. We all pay a lot of money to go here and I'm interested in making the Hampshire experience better for all.
MORGAN HAARINGTON; Does the bureaucracy at Hampshire make you want to tear you hair out? Can’t find a committee member because there aren’t enough faculty members? Not quite sure how the president is supposed to represent us? Wonder why we can’t use the buildings we paid for? Or why everything looks like it hasn’t been repaired since 1970? Or where that ‘independent study’ thing the brochure told you about is? Basically, do you ever think to your self, ‘where did the money go?’ I’m in my third year now, and I sure do. Vote Morgan. No Bullshit.
JOHNATHAN WILLIAMS; Hello! I would like to run for Community Council for three reasons: 1. I would like to raise awareness on campus of the needs people with emotional, psychological and physical "disabilities" at Hampshire because I believe that some people who need help at Hampshire are reluctant to come forward and ask for it, and I feel that if people knew that I, a guy who use crutches and a wheelchair, were on the CC and willing to speak for them, they would be more likely to come forward and tell me what they feel would need to be done to best serve them on campus, and I could then help them advocate for what they need. 2. I am very involved in the Re-Radicalization of Hampshire College, which is a student group that has alumni, faculty, staff and students as its members. Its aim is to make sure that Hampshire doesn't lose sight of its roots and touch with its progressive spirit. One example of what we've done so far is the Division I to Division III mentoring program, which aims to help Division I students learn how to do independent studies (and other autonomous projects) with he guidance, help and support of a Division III student. I would like to help give Re-Rad a more visible presence on CC. 3. I am a hard worker who is willing to listen and compromise on anything but his principles and promises. I have served in student government at Wheaton College in Norton, MA (I transferred from there and came here last year) and so am not entirely new to the dynamics of student government. I am willing to talk with and to anyone in the faculty, staff or administration to get things done and I pride myself on being polite while being persistent. My number is 5944 and I live in Mod 24, Doughnut 3. I am a Division II student, as well. If you want a guy like me on the CC, vote for me!
My name is DESIREE RAMACUS-BUSHNELL and I am a first year student. I plan to study politics, philosophy, and education. I would like to run for a seat on the community council because I have a familiarity with Hampshire's history and I want to be a more active member of the Hampshire community. It is my sincerest hope to improve the quality of life here at Hampshire and I would greatly enjoy working on behalf of my community. My leadership experience includes both the positions of policy debate captain and vice president of my high school debate team. My name is ALEX BREVIG, I’m a sophomore, and I’m running for Community Council. I live in Dakin and I grew up out in Portland Oregon. I’m running for Community Council because I’d like to make some changes and I think I’d do a good job of representing all Hampshire students. I feel that student government at Hampshire is in need of more transparency. Everyone here should know who does what, and who’s in charge of what, in student government. I don’t think this is presently the case. Since arriving at Hampshire, I’ve made a point of nearly always attending the Monday morning breakfasts with the President and I pledge to keep this up. I also pledge to work hard on behalf of everyone. If I’m elected, I promise to listen to your concerns. I will work hard to make student government more responsive and more valuable to all Hampshire students.
Hello my name is AMBER ODHNER, I am a first year student here at Hampshire College. Originally from Rochester, NY I attended public high school where I devoted myself to Student Government. I held the position of President of Executive Council my senior year, and the position of Vice President of Student Council for two consecutive years previously. In short, I love planning and participating in community events, and working in collaboration with like-minded people who desire to improve the community in which they live. I am familiar with the amount of hard work and dedication necessary to maintain an active Student government. I feel confident that I can make a worthy contribution through my experience and effort. It would be an honor to participate in Community Council and reach out to the students of Hampshire and the surrounding community.
Hi! My name is CAROLYN RATZLAFF. I transferred from a university in Southern California. I came to Hampshire College in search of an environment that promotes, supports, and nurtures a diverse, independent, and intellectual community. I want to serve on the community council because I am an avid believer in these ideals. With my pervious experience in governance and my love of people, I feel I can serve the community and help to promote their interests.
Good morning, I am a second year named RAF KENNEY and I have been on Council for two semesters now. I was on COCA last semester and am currently involved in the planning of Hampshire Halloween. In my high school I protested the student dress code, which banned wallet chains, spike collars and various other things. This resulted in multiple suspensions for me and an unofficial change in school policy. I joined student government there but soon realized that it was a sham , as most HS student governments tend to be. In a tumultuous senior year I was one of the people responsible for a walkout to protest the increasing number of rules and restrictions. The walkout happened when my class finally realized that the administration was not listening to us and did not really care. While this walkout ended in a compromise it didn't really matter because we graduated the next year and the people running the show don't actually have to listen to the people under them, they just have to pretend that they care enough to keep their jobs. It kind of works the same at the federal level. I strongly believe in bathrobes as an all purpose overcoat and find Pabst Blue Ribbon to be one of the most foul tasting drinks around. I am for the freedom to do whatever you want so long as it does not bother anyone else. I support the re-radicalization of Hampshire. I am against standing outside yelling near the dorms at 5:00am and leaving trash and broken glass on campus or elsewhere. I would like to see a more unified student body and a smoothly running Community Council in this critical time of transition in the school.
My name is ALEX TORPEY, and I'm a first year from New Jersey. For the past few years of my life I've developed a strong interest in politics and local leadership, which is why I'm planning to study politics and law here at Hampshire. Over the summer of my junior year I made a movie about the environment. To do so, I compiled research and personally interviewed a state assemblyman. From this interview we developed a friendly relationship and later on that year he took me to the Statehouse in Trenton. My visit to the Statehouse really immersed me in the political process, teaching me far more than any textbook could have. I've always been a strong proponent of taking initiative in community leadership opportunities. There was a plan in my town to rip up three of the tennis courts in place of a scenic path. Although I loved the idea of a bike path and beautifying the area, I felt the contractors very quickly decided to bulldoze everything in their path without giving real thought to alternative options. I went to the board meeting and spoke in front of 25 or 30 community members, all board members and contractors. I directly questioned the contractor as to whether this was the best thing to do for our community. I presented problems with the current scenario and outlined potential solutions. I learned about a month later that they had dropped the plans to tear up the tennis courts because I so strongly spoke out against it. If I hadn't gone to that board meeting, plans my very well be underway to take three essential tennis courts from the high school team. When put in a group situation where people need to work together I often come out as the leader. I'm great at organizing people efficiently and getting done what needs to get done. Throughout my high school career, whenever a group project was assigned, I was always the one who organized and divvied out the work. Even something as simple as the band I started in high school is a good example of my leadership skills. I saw a band perform at a local coffeehouse and said to my friends who all, like myself, dabbled with instruments, that we were going to play the next time there was a coffeehouse concert. Two months later we closed up the night with two great songs. I will say, however, that I never participated in student government at my high school. It was useless; the only thing they were allowed to do is plan fundraisers, which I participated in anyway. One of things I am looking foreword to at Hampshire is being on a student government where someone is actually listening. I'm confident that I have the skills and resources to be a valuable asset to the both the Community Council and the school itself.
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE 2005 COMMUNITY COUNCIL STAFF POSITION BIOS
My name is LUCIANA FERNANDES and this is my 4th year as a House Operations Assistant at Hampshire. I began my tenure here in the GE House Office and am currently in Prescott House. I served as a Residential Life representative on Council last year, and hope to continue to do so this year. I believe this is an exciting year for the college and for Community Council as well. The arrival of the new president has encouraged a spirit and enthusiasm for change, and I am looking forward to being a part of it.
JOSIAH LITANT, the Student Activities and Services Coordinator, is running for a second term as a staff representative to Council. As a Hampshire alum and current member of the staff, Josiah has been involved in many aspects of campus life. In his work with Residential Life, Community Development, Admissions, Physical Plant, Student Affairs, trustee committees, and more, Josiah has developed an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of Hampshire from multiple perspectives. He is optimistic about the possibilities for the future of Hampshire, and would enjoy the opportunity to continue to represent staff interests on Council. Josiah believes that students, staff and faculty can and must work together towards a further improved and more productive Community Council.
