THE “Teal SHIRT” people |
| Pete Maki Power. Pride. Change. |
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Major: Political science, Psychology Year: First-semester senior Running mates: VP – Paula Georg Treasurer – Ciara Mohamed Leadership Experience: Current SG Senior Senator; President, Sigma Chi; Chair, Association of Greek Letter Organizations; Chair, Counseling Outreach and Peer Education; Cofounder, College Republicans Platforms: Shuttle service to Key Biscayne – Saturday and Sunday service from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business cards for all students – Students receive business cards based on attendance to Toppel Career Center seminars Late night study space – Provide students with alternative study areas because the library closes by midnight or 1 a.m.; Maki has determined through research that keeping the library open would require certified librarian on duty Free towel service at the Wellness Center – Students will not have to pay current $1.00 fee each time they use the service Off-campus ‘Cane Card – A different plan from previous attempts to extend ‘Cane Express services; this will allow the ‘Cane Card to be used as a debit card connected to a student’s bank account Extend Ibis Ride Shuttle Service – Add Dickinson Drive and fraternity row shuttle stops Laundry accommodations – Free laundry service will be implemented Fall 2005, and to avoid backups, Maki will promote stackable machines in laundry rooms Wireless printing in library-Students using laptops can print directly from their computers to expedite the printing process Quotable QUOTES: “It’s less about what the candidates promise you but how far they will go for you.” Why you should vote for me: “I think I am the best person for the job. I’ve had a very diverse experience at UM. I feel like I have done so much in this University. I feel like myself and my ticket will be one of the best.” |
THE “RED SHIRT” people |
| Pamela Schiess Keeping the MomentUM… Moving Toward Excellence |
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Major : Broadcast Journalism, Political Science Year: Junior Running mates: VP – Aaron Brunner; Treasurer – Gabriel Trujillo Leadership Experience: Current SG School of Communication Senator; current Director, Get Out the Vote; current Coordinator, “Cane for a Day”; UM Ambassador; Coordinator, Orientation 2005 Platforms: 24-hour study space – Keep first floor of library open 24 hours to facilitate more convenient study locations for students Wall Street Journal and New York Times in dining halls – Students will have easier access to these publications since they are required reading for many classes Extended Weekend Ibis Ride – To give students more time at Coconut Grove on the weekends and relieve crowding at shuttle stops, Schiess will extend shuttle service by one hour More nutritional food in convenience store – Because many students depend on the C-store for snacks, students will have more healthy food choices available to them Credit card machine in C-Store – If pilot program works in C-Store, Schiess will explore possibility of implementing credit card machines in Food Court. ‘Cane Card-compatible vending machines – Have all vending machines on campus accept ‘Cane Cards and ensure that all existing ‘Cane Card-compatible machines are in service Support the WVUM referendum – Acknowledge the services that WVUM provides to the University and support an allocation of funds to help it improve its equipment Quotable Quotes: “I stand out because I have a really good track record. I really believe in the University. When it comes to building relationships with students and making them have a sense of ownership on campus, I think I can do that.” Why you should vote for me: “I have a lot of experience and I’m ready to take on this role. I really know and have grasped the vision of this school.” |
Megha Garg can be contacted at m.garg2@umiami.edu. Natalia Maldonado can be contacted at n.maldonado@umiami.