Anna Burgason

First-year, Management and Spanish double-major

Vying for: Under-class Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I hope to give the underclassmen a louder voice. I hope to raise Senate awareness and make it more approachable to the students. I feel as though this year’s Senate-student body communication was lacking.

Rachel Kohout

Junior, Economics major

Vying for: President

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

As President, I plan to promote leadership, dedication, passion and determination among my fellow senators so that we as a whole Senate we can accomplish our goals and fulfill our duties to the CSB/SJU community.

Emily Bina

First-Year, Communication major (Pre-Law)

Incumbent position: Vice President

Vying for: Vice President

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I want to focus on the elections in November—it is more important to get people voting than getting someone to vote for my candidate. Education, advocacy and candidate awareness events will be huge during the fall.

Delthia McKinney

Junior, Biology and Economics double-major

Incumbent position:Trustee

Vying for: Trustee

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I would like to increase transparency among students and the administration on institutional matters. I would also ensure that the Board of Trustees pays attention to students’ concerns. I would like to further the connection with the students, ensuring that we get full participation in creating a vibrant campus life.

Courtney Christenson

First-Year, Accounting/Finance major

Vying for: Treasurer

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

Money is a huge concern with students. As Treasurer, I will make sure the money that the Senate is in charge of goes towards the wants and needs of the student body.

Lateisha Lewis

Junior Accounting/Finance major

Vying for: Treasurer

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

As a CSB Senator, you are the voice of the students and I would hope that my opinions are heard by the staff, faculty, and administrators so that I can help provide all students with the best college experiences.

Tiffany De Leon and Jackie Murillo (Running jointly)

Tiffany: Sophomore History and Sociology double-major, minor in Latin American Studies

Tiffany’s incumbent position: Club Auditor

Jackie: Sophomore, Communication major, Sociology and Political Science minors

Vying for: Club Auditor

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

Tiffany: I want to keep ideas going that 
weren’t able to be accomplished this year, and keep the same ideas that were a success
, such as the readership program, 
Bennie Day, etc.

Jackie: It’s a great opportunity to get more involved in the school. It’s a great way to give back to the school and the community by representing the student body.

Megan Curry

First-year, Management major

Vying for: Club Auditor

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I hope to sharpen my organizational and management skills, as well as to add to my experiences. I also want to make the senate more effective and influential.

Melanie Miesen

First-year, Dietetics major

Vying for: Club Auditor

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I hope to gain leadership skills and become more confident in my negotiating skills. I want to bring my financial experience to the Senate, while learning as much as I can about the inner decision-making process at CSB.

Jennifer Schwope

First-year, Political Science and Management double-major

Vying for: Club Auditor

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I would like to maintain a good relationship with the student body. I would like to ensure proper allocation of club funding. I could present a positive image to my peers by exemplifying professional leadership qualities..

Zheng Wang

First-year, Accounting and Environmental Studies double-major

Vying for: Club Auditor

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

As a Club Auditor, I hope to bring a more lively and diverse atmosphere to the Senate. I will also hear students’ voice and make it happen.

Alison Gresback

First-year, Psychology major (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Vying for: Community Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

By joining the wonderful team of the St. Ben’s Senate, I hope to preserve and enhance the positive relationship our campus has with the surrounding St. Joseph community.

Sophouen Chhin

First-year, Art and Management double-major

Vying for: Community Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I had a different upbringing than most people. I came here out of love and respect for the institutions and monastaries. I am not only ambitious, but an entrepreneur who can do a lot of good for our communities.

Maria Pena

Junior, Psychology major, Spanish and Theology minors

Incumbent position: Academic Affairs Representative

Vying for: Academic Affairs Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I would like to continue with the work that was started this semester (Teacher End of Year evaluations) and anything else that comes up—you can never be sure of what the future awaits. But whatever it is, I will voice the students’ concerns.

Pam Arndt and Ashley Verburg (Running jointly)

Pam: Junior, Political Science Major

Pam’s incumbent position: Public Relations Representative

Ashley: Sophomore Natural Science Major

Ashley’s incumbent position: Women’s Issues Represetative

Position vying for: Women’s Issues Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

We hope to advocate the enactment of a Good Samaritan Policy and help work toward the establishment of a Health Center on CSB campus.

Junell Pedro

First-year, Biology major (Pre-Med)

Vying for: Women’s Issues Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

My goals if elected to Senate are to inform, educate and empower women of the College of St. Benedict about social and sexual behaviors along with health and wellness.

Kaitlin Andreasen

First-year, Psychology and Political Science double-major, Spanish minor

Incumbent position: Executive Assistant

Vying for: Student Activities Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I will increase Bennie pride throughout St. Ben’s and be a voice for all women so every Bennie will be represented on campus

Holly Grimes

Junior, Sociology major

Vying for: JEC Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I hope to promote community involvement on campus, and to represent amazing women doing amazing things on this campus.

Allandra-Marie Mc Eachrane

Junior, Psychology and Commincation double-major

Incumbent position: CAB Representative

Vying for: CAB Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I will propose methods of increasing sources of financial help for students. I will promote a clearer understanding of intercultural competence and make it be a priority for every person accepted to this school, as well as faculty and staff. I will work with administration on diversity recruitment in the faculty and student body

Mai Chong Xiong

First-year, Chemistry or Social Work major

Vying for: CAB Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

As a senator, I hope to engage more students in intercultural awareness and appreciation.

Kate Heim

Junior, Psychology major

Incumbent position: Upper-class Representative

Vying for: Upper-class Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I would like to potentially build a sheltered bus stop at the multicultural house or update security lighting in parking lots.

others as it has become for me.

Which flavor of ice cream best reflects your personality?

I would say some sort of Strawberry Chocolate Fusion-like Neapolitan, because I am able to understand all points of view and still be a flavor of my own.

Catie Corken

First-year, Elementary Education major

Vying for: Under-class Represetative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I would love to be more involved on campus and have the chance to work with others to make a difference. As underclass representative I would be able to make a direct impact on my class and hopefully be able to work to change anything they see fit!

Elle Kern

First-year, Biology and History double-major (Pre-Med)

Vying for: Under-class Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I hope to strengthen the sense of community we are so proud of at CSB and bring more of the underclass voice into the Senate.

Rebecca Peichel and Amy Hoeschen (Running jointly)

Amy: Sophomore, Political Science major

Amy’s incumbent position: Under-class Representative

Rebecca: Sophomore, Political Science major (Pre-Law)

Rebecca’s incumbent position: President

Vying for: Public Relations Representatives

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

Our goals are as follows: revision of the SBS website, clear and concise marketing, further utilization of available resources (PR assistant), and improvement of student awareness.

Erin Granlund

Sophomore, English and Management majors

Vying for: Public Relations Representative

What do you hope to accomplish as a CSB Senator? Be as specific as possible.

I think that it is important for a student senate to communicate with all of the students. I want to make the flow of communication between senate and students more developed and detailed.

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