These candidates responded to a CW survey about their campaigns:
Alex Ash Freshman, Pre-Med Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences Experience: Whether it was from participating in a community service project, or simply talking to fellow students, I have been involved since I stepped on the UA campus and this is another way I felt I could make a positive difference. Goals: Represent the students of the College of Arts and Sciences in a positive manner and 6ensure every student’s voice and opinion is heard. More info: Alex Ash for A&S Senate on Facebook.
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Austin Barranco
Freshman, Studio Art and Business
Running for Senator of the College of Arts & Sciences
Experience: I feel that I am qualified to represent the College of Arts & Sciences as a senator because of my prior involvement in SGA, the Alabama Youth Legislative Convention, as well as my representation of the Alabama Forensic Council.
Goals: As a senator, my focus will be on many of the problems that the University faces today; however, much of this focus will be directed toward improving the parking situation and the public transportation system.
More info: Austin Barranco for Arts and Sciences Senate on Facebook
Will Barto Sophomore, Accounting Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration Experience: I am a commerce associate, fraternity treasurer and former First Year Council member. Goals: As the business school grows I will work to ensure that every business student has the resources and technology they need to succeed. More Info: Vote Will Barto for C&BA Senator on Facebook
Elliott Bell
Freshman, History
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences Experience: I currently serve as V.P. of the Ridgecrest South Housing Council, I am a member of the University Singers, and I have worked to expand outreach beyond the borders of campus.
Goals: As a senator I will work to inspire the students of the University, for I feel that we can always better as a community, and I will always be available, allowing for their voices to be heard and their visions to be realized.
More info: youtube.com/BELLforSENATE2011
Matt Berryman Freshman, Finance Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration Experience: I have overseen scholarship policies in various campus organizations. Goals: I will work to improve the quality of our academic discipline by meeting with the dean, professors and, most importantly, my constituents. More info: twitter.com/#!/berrymanforCBA
Michael Bolus
Freshman, Chemical Engineering
Running for Senator of the College of Engineering
Experience: As the vice president of my high school’s student body last year, I was in charge of orchestrating the preparation for and running of our Homecoming Week events, so I know how critical organization, deadlines, and communication between team members are for student government.
Goals: As senator, I would like to work toward fixing problems such as fickle internet signal on parts of campus, but more generally, I would like the opportunity to serve the interests of my fellow students as issues arise on a day-to-day basis.
More info: Vote Michael Bolus for Senator (College of Engineering) on Facebook
John Brinkerhoff
Freshman, Political Science
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: This past year, I have been able to serve the freshman class as the Financial Affairs Committee Chair on the First Year Council and as a columnist for the Crimson White.
Goals: As a senator, I would work to connect the individual needs of student organizations to the SGA’s potential by improving communication and reforming the Financial Affairs Committee process, continue to give a voice to students in University regulation and enforcement policies by revising the code of student conduct for ticket and alcohol violations, and finally, enhance the college experience for the entire student body by improving the campus Wi-Fi and reevaluating the Crimson Ride bus routes.
More info: Vote John Brinkerhoff for Arts and Sciences Senate on Facebook
Abby Grace Brown
Sophomore, Public Relations
Running for Senator of the College of Communications and Information Sciences
Experience: Over the past year, I have been involved in SGA activities, such as committees and events, and now I feel that I am ready to take the next step to serve in the Senate.
Goals: As a Senator, I would like to take this leadership opportunity to better both the College of Communications and Information Sciences and the Capstone as a whole by listening to the ideas and concerns of the entire student body and implement those ideas into actions, which benefit us all.
More info: Vote Abby Grace Brown for College of Communications Senate on Facebook
Michael DeNapoles Freshman, Business Administration Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration Experience: Four years of high school student government, Vice President of my high school. Senate assistant for Alan Rose this year. Goals: As a senator I would like to voice the opinion of the student body, to enable them to get what they really want out of the University.
Tyler Evans
Freshman, Chemical Engineering
Running for Senator of the College of Engineering
Experience: Currently serves as a member of SGA First Year Council on the External Affairs Committee.
Goals: As a senator, I will continue the work I have started this year in addressing issues such as communication, service, and funding for student organizations and will make the SGA accessible, transparent, and helpful to YOU!
More Info: Vote Tyler Evans for SGA Senate (Engineering) on Facebook
Bryant “Bo” Evans
Sophomore, Marketing and Finance Running for Senator for the College of Commerce and Business Administration
Experience: I was an SGA Representative for my Senior class at Prattville High School and I now serve as Treasurer for Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
Goals: As C&BA Senator I will do my best to represent the students in the College of Business and at The University of Alabama in working for better parking areas, lowering parking citations, and more student seating at sporting events.
More info: Bryant “Bo” Evans for C&BA Senator on Facebook
Carly Evans Sophomore, Nursing Running for Senator of the College of Nursing Experience: I currently serve as an ambassador for the College of Nursing, which has given me an opportunity to expose myself to the different facets of the college and develop an understanding of the needs of nursing students. Goals: As a senator, I want to make sure that the needs of the nursing are not overlooked in the SGA while serving as a voice for the concerns of both the faculty and the students; specifically the needs for better parking and dining options. More info: Vote Carly Evans for Nursing Senator on Facebook
Ryan Flamerich
Sophomore, Chemical Engineering
Running for Senator of the College of Engineering
Experience: Currently an SGA senator; I have helped ensure student organizations in the College of Engineering have the resources they need to be successful.
Goals: In the coming year, I wish to bring ACTion Card enabled doorways to Hardaway and Housier halls.
More info: www.ryanflamerich.com
Swinton A. Griffith
Freshman, Biology
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences Experience: I currently serve on the Board of Directors of a 501c(3) entity responsible for building schools in impoverished areas of Eastern Africa and am the Operations Director of the Bisate Building Project in Rwanda.
Goals: I want to be an advocate for students in A&S and work towards building a more inclusive student body that celebrates our unique and diverse backgrounds and respects all students at UA.
Carley Hallman
Freshman, Nursing
Running for Senator of the College of Nursing
Experience: I am currently serving on Freshman Forum, and my senior year I represented our high school as Miss Arab High School, Senior Class Vice President, Student Council Secretary, and Miss HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America).
Goals: If elected as Senator, I want to represent the College of Nursing to the best of my ability and lead my fellow students to great success along with bringing the students together through the passion they share for what they are working towards.
Lauren Hardison
Freshman, Finance, Swahili Minor, Global Business Specialization
Running for Senator of the College of Commerce & Business Administration
Experience: I am a member of the Honors College and am a University Fellow, serve on SGA First Year Council and as the Executive Secretary of Forza Financial Inc., and am a Student Instructor for The THINK Program (non-profit) and a member of the Honors College Assembly.
Goals: I will create and pass legislation most beneficial to Alabama’s high-achieving business students, seek to establish a safe bond with both the SGA and C&BA, and serve to promote the needs of both the college and its students in an ethical way.
More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203165963028679.
Reid Harvey
Freshman, Biology
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: I am risk management chair in my fraternity, and as a freshman, being a member of the Senate will not only kick off my leadership roles at the University but also begin my involvement in the SGA.
Goals: One thing I will do if elected Senate of the College of Arts and Sciences will be to push for the fine-tuning of ten Hoor Hall such as fixing air conditioners and providing benches.
Nicole Hood
Junior, Social Work
Running for Senator of the School of Social Work
Experience: My involvement in philanthropy events and community service projects that have helped better the campus has made me want to be more involved in the way the campus works and is run.
Goals: I wish to be a senator so that I can represent the School of Social Work while advocating for the best resources and programs available to the student body as a whole.
Fred Horn
Freshman, Accounting and Public Relations Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration
Experience: I have been working 25 hours per week consistently for a year in the Bruno Business Library, I am an orientation leader for the university, and I am Financial chairperson of NAACP.
Goals: I would like to heavily focus on increasing Financial Affairs Committee funding for students, and allocating those funds to scholarships, student resources, and student organizations;furthermore, heavily focusing on the first year experience by providing more personal advising to incoming students.
More info: facebook.com/VOTEFredHorn2
Sean L. Hudson
Junior, Social Work
Running for Senator of the School of Social Work
Experience: Served as a clerk for the Student Judiciary Board for the Judicial Branch of SGA and an adviser for the State Youth Advisory Council for the Department of Human Resources Jefferson County Region
Goals: Increase the involvement of the School of Social Work by providing more opportunities for the students and to increase a partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the School of Social Work.
Rachael Hughes
Junior, Mechanical Engineering and English
Running for Senator of the College of Engineering
Experience: I served as a Senate Assistant for the 2010-2011 school year.
Goals: As a senator, I want to serve the College of Engineering students with integrity, a strong voice, and their best interest in mind.
More info: Rachael Hughes for College of Engineering Senate on Facebook
Jay Humphries Freshman, Business Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration Experience: I am currently serving as the chairman of student affairs in First Year Council. Goals: I want to unite the growing student body and ensure that each and every business student truly has a voice through the SGA by being open for any ideas and working tirelessly to implement them on campus. More info: Vote JAY HUMPHRIES for C&BA Senate on Facebook
Ginny Jackson
Freshman, Art History
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: In high school, I worked along with my student government to make sure that there were no biased opinions and that everyone had their voices heard.
Goals: As a senator, I want to do the best I can to improve the school for students and faculty, and to be able to let everyone’s voice be heard.
More info: Vote for Ginny Jackson for A&S Senate on Facebook
Brennan Johnson
Freshman, History
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: Since I have been a student at the University of Alabama, I have had the opportunity to be involved in Freshman Forum, Moral Forum, and IFC Judicial Board, clearly demonstrating my interest in giving my time back to the University and the student body.
Goals: If I am fortunate enough to be elected as a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, I will work diligently and participate proactively for issues facing the students of the college while at the same time researching each and every article of proposed legislation and how that will impact the school and the students.
More info: www.facebook.com/brennanj2
Andy Koonce
Sophomore, International Business Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration Experience: Elected Senator last year and served as the Chairman of the Rules Committee Goals Continue projects and relations I began this year More info: Andy Koonce for C&BA Senate on Facebook
Hannah Lonza
Freshman, Secondary Education & English
Running for Senator of the College of Education
Experience: I had many leadership roles in high school, so I hope to carry those same qualities to SGA as senator.
Goals: If elected, I plan on actively engaging in student affairs associated with the College of Education by addressing student concerns and proposing appropriate solutions.
More info: @Hannah_Lonza on Twitter
Rebecca Rose Lutonsky
Grad Student, Educational Leadership/Child Development/Educational Psychology
Running for Senator of the Graduate School
Experience: I have seven years of extremely relevant and student-centered experience as a Graduate Senator who has advocated tirelessly for her constituents.
Goals:I want to continue to obtain benefits for graduate students as I have in the past, such as higher stipends for graduate assistants, more research and travel money, an even stronger collaborative relationship with the undergraduate Senate, increased celebration and dialogue of diversity; and I want to assure that the collective and individual voices of graduate students are heard, respected, and answered on this campus,
Meghan E. Moore Sophomore, Restaurant and Hotel Management-Event Planning Running for Senator of the College of Human Environmental Sciences Experience: Phi Mu Phi Director, Assistant Phi Director, Phi Mu Rush Committee, SGA First Year Affairs Committee, SGA First Year Mentor, New Member Institute, Greek Emerging Leaders Goals: I would love to get input from every group possible around campus and put their ideas into action, one step at a time!
More info: Meghan Moore for HES Senator on Facebook
Sydney Page
Freshman, History
Running for Senator of the College of Arts & Sciences
Experience: I represent the residents of my residence hall as a Blount Hall senator in the Residence Hall Association and I was elected as the 2010-11 Track 2 co-chair of Freshman Forum where I have had the opportunity to lead meetings, interact with other student leaders on campus and discuss topics that will help our members grow as individuals, leaders on campus and leaders in our community.
Goals: I want to listen to the concerns of students and student organizations and address those concerns by providing efficient, assertive and dedicated representation to move the College of Arts & Sciences forward and provide better resources to foster student success.
More info: electsydneypage.webs.com
Alexis Paine
Sophomore, English
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences Senate
Experience: This past year, I was a Director in the Student Government Association, a member of the Women’s Track and Field Team, Social Chair of Phi Eta Sigma, and held various other positions that have provided me with the leadership and organizational skills necessary for the Senate office.
Goals: As a senator, I hope to communicate the concerns and needs of all Arts and Sciences constituents in order for the Student Government Association to better serve every student at the University of Alabama.
More info: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=205884222755532
Will Pylant
Adam Rawlins
Sophomore, Political Science
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: I’ve been active in campus affairs, organizations, and politics since August 2009.
Goals: If elected, my main goals will be to find solutions to problems such as parking and housing selection, establish a veteran’s center on campus, increase recycling opportunities on campus, and find ways to fund more scholarships for students.
More info: Adam Rawlins for A&S Senate on Facebook
Casey Rogers Sophomore, Event Planning Running for Senator of the College of Human Environmental Sciences Experience: I participated on First Year Council as a freshman and served this past year as a senator for the College of C&IS. Goals: I would be honored to serve the student body of this great university for another year as a senator because I enjoy being able to voice student opinion and concern, and promise to do so with the best of my ability. More info: Casey Rogers for HES Senate on Facebook
Caroline Sanders
Freshman, Elementary Education
Running for Senator of the College of Education
Experience: I was a multi purpose representative in student government for four years during high school.
Goals: Because I am an approachable person, I would be able to act on my peer’s requests to change the College of Education for the better.
Caroline Shaw
Sophomore, Interior Design
Running for Senator of the College of Human Environmental Sciences
Goals: As senator, I would focus on better representing CHES on campus as well as improve the campuswide campaign to go green.
Join the Facebook Group “Caroline Shaw for HES Senate!”
Mary Sellers Shaw Freshman, English Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences Experience: I am currently President Pro Tempore of SGA’s First Year Council; through this I have had the opportunity to increase communication and involvement on campus through organizing the First Year Tailgate, working to redesign the Freshman Website, leading the development of an SGA project database, and many other projects. Goals: I want to increase SGA communication with student publications and to set up school-wide information meetings where students can find out about our progress as well as make suggestions for future plans. More info: Shaw for Senate on Facebook
Lindsey Smith Graduate Student in Political Science Running for Senator of the Graduate School Experience: I have served the past year as a graduate school senator. Goals: As a graduate student, my goal is to focus the senate to become a more inclusive and diverse body of students and to represent the voices of students all over campus.
James Tarbox
First Year Law Student
Running for Senator of the Law School
Experience: I have been involved in many campus activities in the past including College Republicans, serving as an SGA Judicial Board Associate Justice, and am a fellow in the Blackburn Institute.
Goals: I hope to bring the perspective of having experience as both an undergrad and graduate student here at the University to discussions about how to better campus life for the entire campus community.
James Taylor
Freshman, Finance
Running for Senator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration
Experience: I am currently a member of the First Year Council where I have gained invaluable experience working with various parts of the Student Government Association.
Goals: As senator, I will resume my efforts from First Year Council to obtain a better connection between the university’s student body and student government.
Charlie Taylor
Freshman, Pre-Law
Running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Experience: Member of First Year Council, Fall Semester Deans List
Goals: As a member of the SGA Senate, I would like to offer a community service option in lieu of a parking citation payment, thus making a difference in the community, while also avoiding the high costs of a citation.
More info:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_168609409856936&ap=1
Jonathan Thompson
Graduate Student, History
Running for Senator of the Graduate School
Experience: I have served as a senator for one year, previously been on two SGA committees, and in numerous housing student leadership positions in RHA and in community.
Goals: If reelected, I want to continue to work to improve relations between the SGA and all students, as well as continue to make information more clear and to give more concern and voice to the needs of the graduate students, as well as all students, that attend the university.
Brad Tipper
Freshman, Political Science and Economics
Running for Senator of the College of Arts & Sciences
Experience: This past year I have gained SGA experience as a member of both First Year Council and Ideas to Action.
Goals: If elected, it would be my goal to work towards creating the best educational setting for every student by improving the campus wireless network, refining the bamacash/ dining dollars system, and encouraging initiatives that foster campus unity and diversity.
Davis Vaughn
Freshman, Communication Studies
Running for Senator of the College of Communication and Information Sciences
Experience: Over the past years, I have had the privilege of serving my fellow freshmen as Secretary of First Year Council, providing me with valuable experience in service, leadership, and the development of a solid work ethic.
Goals: As a Senator for the C & IS College, I would like to develop a 24-hour study room for C & IS majors, enhance the technology with more computers and printers in Reese Phifer, develop a plan to build a student lounge in the soon to be vacant 1st floor of Reese Phifer, enhance scholarship opportunities and financial aid benefits, and any other suggestions that my potential constituents may have.
More info: @davisvaughn on Twitter
Chandler Wright First Year, Public Relations Running for Senator of the College of Communication and Information Sciences Experience: I am currently serving on SGA’s First Year Council. Additionally, I am a member of the University Honors College and the Blount Undergraduate Initiative. Goals: I would love to work to improve the “green” recycling initiatives on campus and the wireless internet throughout campus. More info: Vote Chandler Wright for C&IS Senate on Facebook
Philip Zicarelli
Freshman, Electrical Engineering
Running for Senator of the College of Engineering
Experience: Eagle Scout, Scholarship Chair for Pi Kappa Alpha, Key Club, four years of working a part time job.
Goals: If elected senator I will strive to expand the College of Engineering, work for additional funding, and be an active voice of the student body.
More info: Vote Philip Zicarelli For Engineering Senate
