GSS Executive Council
2009 - 2010 Executive
Council Members
President: Melanie Brown
Email: Melanie.Brown@uvm.edu
Vice President: Andrew Dunn
Email: Andrew.Dunn@uvm.edu
Secretary: Averill Earls
Email: Averill.Earls@uvm.edu
Outreach & Programs Director: John Midkiff
Email: John.Midkiff@uvm.edu
Public Relations Director: Lauren Chrapowitzky
Email: Lauren.Chrapowitzky@uvm.edu
GSS Ombudsman: Alex Lehning
Email: Alex.Lehning@uvm.edu
President: Melanie Brown
Vice President: Andrew Dunn
Statement:
Welcome to the GSS rebuilding year!
As
a fourth-year Cell and Molecular Biology PhD candidate, I’m committed
to help the development of the GSS as it becomes a highly functioning
voice for the graduate student population. With the encouragement from
the administration and our recognition status on the way, I have high
expectations that we will bring the GSS to great heights. My role as
vice president will be to coordinate subcommittee meetings for
Senators, serve as a GSS representative at administrative meetings, and
implement dynamic programming to support the graduate student body. I
will bring clarity and ‘straight talk’ to every meeting I attend,
especially those where nobody is discussing the real issues.
Additionally, I will continue to work with administrators to lower fees
and increase stipends for graduate students. As our incredible
executive committee works together, we will make every effort to make
the lives of graduate students better.
Outreach and Programs Director: John Midkiff
Secretary: Averill Earls
Statement
As the Graduate Student Senate Secretary, I handle
the basic administrative details (meeting minutes, reserving rooms for
meetings, formatting the Pawbook, etc). I am also the point person on
our Beer & Wine Tasting event (which we hope to make a semesterly
event) at Brennan's Pub. Additionally, I am a second-year graduate
student in the History Masters program, pursuing a degree in Modern
European History with a specialization in sex, gender and
sexuality. I also work in the marketing department of Cabot
Creamery, makers of the World's Best Cheese, and I am a resident
adviser in University Heights South. This is my second year in the GSS,
it's fabulous & I love it, and hope that we can all work together
to better the graduate student experience here at UVM!
Public Relations Director: Lauren Chrapowitzky
Statement
I
am currently a second year MS student in the Geology Department. My
primary roles as the Public Relations Director for the GSS include the
planning, notification, and advertisement of GSS sponsored events, as
well as updating the website. I am new to the GSS, but look forward to
taking an active role as part of the GSS executive council. I welcome
any feedback you might have regarding the website or any other event
related issues.
GSS Ombudsman: Alex Lehning
Statement
My name is Alex Lenhing, I am a second year MA
student in the
History Department. My role as the GSS Ombudsman is to serve
as an independent and confidential mediation resource for the graduate
student community here at UVM. I have previous experience
working on the UMaine Student Conduct Code Committee with the Judicial
Affairs office. I am always available to discuss concerns or
issues you may have.
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