Election Update
Notice of Candidates for Election
VIU Students’ Union Positions
Aboriginal Students' Representative
Breeanna McCallum-Miller
Chairperson
Elissa Miranda
Director of Events
Paula Zerpa
Director of External Relations
Cole Reinbold
Director of Internal Relations
Kurtis Johnstone
Women Students' Representative
Ananya Agrawal
Jess Johnson (withdrawn February 7)
Sarah Mei Lyana
Director at Large (5 seats)
Bruce Caufield
Caitlin Kellendonk
Edward Gibson
Emma Hender
Krystal Huang
Nirbhay Narang
Notice of Candidates for Election
VIU Governance Positions
Student Representative to the Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Commitments (2 seats)
Breeanna McCallum-Miller
Leah Vaisanen
Samantha Allan
Notice of Election by Acclamation
VIU Governance Positions
Senate Representative
Cole Reinbold
Rebecca Coleman
As per VIU policy, these students have been elected by acclamation as the seats were not contested.
Notice of Extension of Nomination Period
VIU Governance Positions
Senate Representative (2 seats)
Board of Governors Representative (2 seats)
Nominations for these two positions have been extended until 3pm on February 11th. Interested students may pick up a nomination package at the VIUSU office in building 193 or by emailing elections@viusu.ca.
Important Dates
Campaigning Opens: Monday February 7, 2022 at 9:00am
Campaigning Closes: Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 12:00am
Voting: Electronically on March 1, 2, 3
All students will receive a unique link to vote online via email on March 1. To find out more about the election or referendum, visit the VIUSU office in building 193 on Nanaimo campus or email elections@viusu.ca.
Services Referendum
The VIU Students’ Union will be holding a referendum on four questions that aim to broaden student access to services like the health and dental benefits plan, the Students’ Advocate, and funding for student ideas and projects.
A further two questions will be included in the referendum that seek to align the positions on the VIUSU Board of Directors with the structures that exist at VIU and pertain to the positions of Faculty Representative - International Education and Parksville Campus Representative.
VIU students will vote on these issues at the same time as they vote in the VIUSU elections.
Referendum Topics:
Expanding Health and Wellness
Increasing Advocacy and Impact
Funding Student Ideas and Projects
Amendments to VIUSU Constitution and Bylaws - Board Composition
