IISA/ICC Elections 2018-2019

CANDIDATES:


President, ISA and ICC (one position; one candidate):

• 1) Subbah Mir
  
  Citizenship: Pakistan
  Major: Ph.D., English
  Entered the program: Fall 2017
  Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2021
  
  
  
  
  I, Subbah Mir, am a Pakistani studying here as PhD student on Fulbright scholarship. I have been making use of my leadership skills all my life. I am already a part of almost every function of International Cultural Centre. It’s been a year, I have been volunteering without any credit or position. I feel that if I want to work with ICC with the same passion then holding a position would make me more dedicated. Presidency or no presidency, ICC is my home in U.S. and I’ll continue serving it either way!

Other positions with the International Student Association (ISA)

Vice President (one position; two candidates):

• 1) Dideolu Daniel
  
  Citizenship: Nigeria
  Major: M.S., Biological Engineering
  Entered the program: Spring 2017
  Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2018
  Leadership positions held in the past (in or outside LSU):
  - Graduate School Senator, LSU Student Government
  
  
  Hi! My name is Dideolu. I grew up in Nigeria and my background is in renewable energy. I’m pursuing my Master’s degree in biological engineering here at LSU and I came to LSU because I’m really interested in thinking of ways to advance a global economy that thrives on clean energy. I don’t have the answers, but I am hoping to be exposed to that.
  
  Outside of the lab I have been actively involved in the LSU Student Senate where I currently serve as a Senator for the graduate school. My time in the Senate has afforded me the opportunity to shape policy and influence decisions on graduate fees & assistantships, conference and student travel awards, and University-wide research and economic development initiatives. Other than that, I am passionate about driving positive outcomes for my constituents towards a safe, rewarding and “home-away-from-home” campus experience here at LSU.
  
  As the Vice President (ISA), my goal is to be your trusted ally – as an international undergrad or graduate student – across campus and specifically in the Student Senate. I’ve been thinking about some great ideas for the coming year, such as:
  
  1. i) Working with incoming team members on the ISA/ICC Executive Board to keep the standards high in planning and executing our awesomely elegant cultural, social, and service events all year round.
  2. ii) Engaging in constant consultations and advocacy with University decision markers and working on initiatives and legislations focused on international students – to ensure an enriching campus-life experience for us all here at LSU.
  3. iii) Deepening relations with the offices of International Services, Academic Affairs, Diversity; and other University-wide offices on making LSU a school of choice for the entire international student body at LSU
  
  I am counting on your cherished support and would so love the rare opportunity to serve you!! Here’s wishing you the best of the summer, and please feel free to always reach out if you ever want to talk about anything related to student government or any issue you might be facing as an international student.

• 2) Muadh Issa Almaani
  
  Citizenship: Oman
  Major: B.S., Petroleum Engineering and Business Administration
  Entered the program: Fall 2014
  Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2018
  
  
  
  
  An Engineer student that would like to better communicate and build chain of communications among the International Students in LSU. I believe that College life is the best opportunity for all of us to meet new people, learn from them, enjoy different activities , and understand other people from other cultures around the world.

Secretary (one position; one candidate):

• 1) Malaika Edwards
  
  Citizenship: Jamaica
  Major: Ph.D., Leadership and Human Resource Development
  Entered the program: 2015
  Anticipated graduation date: 2019
  
  
  
  
  As an international student, I believe it is important for college campuses to implement programs that provide the opportunity for cultural exchange amongst diverse student populations. I believe also that the offices of the International Student Association and the International Cultural Center are particularly important in executing programs, that can promote interaction and learning amongst students from different countries.
  
  In light of the above, I am particularly interested in the role of Secretary with the International Student Association (ISA). As a Jamaican, I enjoy cultural diversity within the Caribbean region, and I recognize how this diversity has played a great role in positively shaping the Caribbean community. I believe the post of Secretary will allow me the opportunity to contribute my knowledge and experience being from a diverse region, in aiding the ICC/ ISA to carry out its mandate. In addition to this, my professional experience will allow me to effectively execute tasks associated with the role, thereby enhancing the experience of international students at LSU and enriching the lives of the International student community

Member-at-large (three positions; two candidates):

• 1) Kriza Faye Calumba
  
  Citizenship: Philippines
  Major: M.S., Nutrition and Food Sciences
  Entered the program: Fall 2017
  Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2019
  Leadership positions held in the past (in or outside LSU):
  - Incoming Vice-President, LSU Food Science Club (2018-2019)
  - President, University of the Philippines Mindanao Alumni Association, Inc. (2015-2017)
  - Councilor, University of the Philippines Mindanao Student Council (2013-2014)
  
  I have always valued cross-cultural networking as it offers a broader perspective about the society. With my love for traveling and meeting people from different backgrounds, I hope to foster deep friendships while helping cultivate an environment that upholds unity in diversity. Serving the ISA as a member-at-large would allow me to reach out to more international students at LSU. This position can help me contribute toward strengthening the connection among international students, and between students and the university. I look forward to helping organize more social events that promote the various cultures and encourage heightened participation from the international student community at LSU.

• 2) Weeratunge Kankanamge Ovini Vionika Weeratunge
  
  Citizenship: Sri Lanka
  Major: Ph.D., Chemistry
  Entered the program: 2017
  Anticipated graduation date: 2022
  
  
  
  
  I am an enthusiastic, dedicated person, who is willing to serve international students, as I know the difficulties faced by them, while living in a country far away from home. Besides that, this is a great opportunity for me to meet new friends from all over the world, get to know their cultures and experience their lives, hence I am happy to be a part of ISA.

Sports Committee Chair (one position; one candidate):

• 1) Joshua Growden
  
  Citizenship: Australia
  Major: B.S., Kinesiology
  Entered the program: Spring 2015
  Anticipated graduation date: May 2019
  Leadership positions held in the past (in or outside LSU):
  - Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee
  
  
  I'm interested in applying for this role because I want to help people enjoy the sports that different cultures have to offer. I'm a fitness studies major and have been involved with many different sports my entire life. I want others to experience the same pleasure that I did when I played sports. Furthermore, I want to meet people from other cultures and learn from them. Moreover, while being at LSU I have been a player on the football team which has developed my leadership and people skills.

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