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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 22. September 10 1979

Man Vice-President

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Man Vice-President

[unclear: Michael] McAleer

Photo of Michael McAleer

the five years that I have been at [unclear: rsity], I have noticed a decline in [unclear: luality] of student life. For many [unclear: nts] here, varsity just means going [unclear: nures] and the library. University [unclear: Id] be an experience in human [unclear: s], not just the receipt of a fancy of paper at the end of several of concentrated study.

[unclear: e] position of Man Vice-President [unclear: arily] involves the organisation and [unclear: dination] of social activities [unclear: ided] by the Union. To this end I attempt to improve the type and [unclear: he] which the Union will provide in coming year. The Victoria Club for [unclear: tple], should be moved back to the [unclear: lge]. Traditional student activities as the Drinking Horn, etc., [unclear: id] be rejuvenated.

[unclear: will] also attempt to improve the [unclear: r] facilities provided by the Union. Cafe is of the highest priority, in [unclear: Dus] need of renovation. The [unclear: jrition] Cafe is an example of what [unclear: tie] enterprise and initiative can [unclear: ve]. The cuts to the Recreation [unclear: re] hours should be withdrawn.

consider the position of Man Vice- [unclear: ident] to be apolitical and will [unclear: ine] any political activities to those [unclear: tly] related to student affairs such [unclear: lucation] cuts.

[unclear: Timothy] Rochford

Photo of Timothy Rochford

Third year arts student.

Unlike other Executive positions, an Vice President has no specific [unclear: ttfolio.] Traditionally, the MVP has [unclear: en] a backup to the President in all [unclear: cial], political and administrative [unclear: notions,] whether that means [unclear: ganising] a concert, drinking horn, a [unclear: rum] on topical affairs or [unclear: presenting] students on University [unclear: nunittees]. It means knowing how [unclear: UWSA] works and making sure it [unclear: es].

This year the Association has concentrated on Education Fightback as a response to Government attacks on student allowances, overseas students and education generally. This campaign, although highly successful in involving students and gaining public support, must contine into 1980. This year I was actively involved in the campaign.

If elected, I will not only work on the Education Fightback campaign, but also other social and political issues that concern students. I have had a wide range of social and political administrative experience.

Last summer, I was involved in organising jobs for students. I worked on the highly successful orientation and the Hello Sailor, Citizen Band and Steroids hops this year. I've been National Affairs Officer for 1979 and have organised the student march on May 17 that opened our Fightback campaign and Forums on industrial relations and gay rights.

If life at Univeristy is to be more than just Libraries and Lectures, then you will need a good executive who will do the work you ask of them.

Tarek Sorour

Photo of Tarek Sorour

My incentive in standing for this election is my genuine concern for the difficulties and predicaments that I feel to be confronting the students of this University. I want to do something for the individual student who feels largely divorced from the intricacies of Union politicking, whose life seems increasingly dominated by heavier course requirements, and who finds little or no encouragement in becoming part of a really vigorous and meaningful student community.

It is this type of objective that I would work towards if elected. Something must be done to deliberately bring students together on a much more personal level. We must try to stimulate a far more abundant student spirit at Victoria, — a sense of belonging and involvement to replace the apathy and frustration that is such a dominant part of our character.

This invigoration can be achieved Firstly be increasing the social opportunities within the Union, and secondly, by upgrading the Union's existing amenities, especially the perpetually dismal situation of the catering facilities. Through enhancing and promoting the activities of the Union and all the various clubs on campus, I believe that students can be attracted to participate much more vigorously than at present, thus building an authentic and dynamic student community.

As Man Vice-President, I would concentrate on attaining these goals.