Executive - Staff - Front Desk - Appointees of Council - Organizational Chart
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Victoria Bae |
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Welcome! As SGPS President, I am a representative of graduate and professional students in the University Senate, Board of Trustees, and other University bodies. As such, I am always seeking input from students on their interests and concerns on such issues as tuition fees, student funding, TA/TF issues, training, office and lab space, research support, grad student housing, and University services. Your department and faculty SGPS reps are also available to provide information and bring your concerns to the SGPS Executive team and monthly Council meetings. Through the various SGPS committees, we initiate projects and organize events on everything from social issues and professional development to social activities for our members. If you have interests you'd like to work on or would simply like to meet more graduate and professional students from across the university, check out our Web site for information on activities and committees.
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Steve Osterberg |
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Hi, I'm your Vice President Campaigns and Community Affairs. Generally, I am the external representative of the SGPS, representing and communicating the interests of the members of the SGPS to external student associations. I also promote the interests of SGPS members by advocating on their behalf to people and organizations external to the University. If you would like to become involved or have any concerns, I encourage you to contact me or to join the Campaigns and Community Affairs Standing Committee.
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David Thompson |
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As Vice President Graduate, I represent both academic and non-academic issues that affect non-professional graduate students. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Kate Kahn |
Hello! I am the Vice President Professional. I am currently going into my third year in law school and I am looking forward to representing professional students as well as graduate students on the SGPS. I plan on really bringing SGPS services to our membership. I also plan to make the SGPS more relevant to the students we serve.
Feel free to drop me a line at vpp@sgps.ca if you would like to discuss anything in relation to the SGPS - I would be happy to help!
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Amir Nosrat |
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As the Vice President Finance and Services, I manage the finances of the SGPS. Health and dental plan, dental bursary and various grants are some ways in which we at the SGPS endeavour to meet the financial needs of our fellow students. If you have any concerns or questions on your financial right as students, feel free to email me or drop by at the office!
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Sean Richards |
Do you have a question about the SGPS? Ask me!! I am the only full-time staff person
at the SGPS. It is my responsibility to ensure the overall well-being of the SGPS
and to act as an information resource for SGPS Executive, staff, and SGPS members.
Please contact me at any time with questions or concerns about your experience as a
graduate or professional student or with regard to any aspect of the SGPS.
I also supervise the SGPS website and the SGPS communications strategy. I promote the SGPS,
grad student events, and any other information that pertains to SGPS
Society members. I am also responsible for the creation and distribution
of E-Newsletters, the Orientation Guide and the Graduate and Professional Student Handbook. Any problems or
concerns with the guides, website, or communications should be directed to me.
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Systems Manager
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Amir Tahmasebi, Reza Zamani |
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I make sure that the SGPS computer servers and network are up and functioning properly. I am responsible for making sure that the SGPS computer server systems are up to date and secure, and for troubleshooting any SGPS server or network issues.
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Diala Habib |
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Hello, I am very excited to be your social commissioner this year! The social team and I will plan and carry out several social and athletic activities in an attempt to bring all of you fantastic graduate and professional students together. These events are planned for you so please don't hesitate to forward any suggestions for our upcoming social activities. In fact I encourage you to send your ideas to social@sgps.ca and we'll do our best to carry out your suggestions with great success!
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Trista Wood |
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Hi everyone! As the new athletics coordinator it is my goal to make sure the athletic needs of the SGPS members are met in fun and social settings. Whether you are looking to pick up a new activity or wanting to continue your favourite sport, I will be more than happy to help you organize a team or find a league to suit your needs. Also, keep an eye out for special tournaments/fun days we will be organizing to get you out of the office and actively interacting with other members. I hope to see many bright, smiling faces at our events this coming year, can't wait to meet you all!!!
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Audrey Hager |
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As Logistics Coordinator I assist the Social Commissioner in planning all of the orientation events in the beginning of the year. I also help plan and carry out the social events throughout the year. I look forward to meeting many of the new and returning graduate students at these events.
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Jordan Leitch |
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New and returning graduate students should start getting pumped for the fun events and amazing orientation week that the social committee will be organizing for the 2008-2009 year! A brand new year is a great time to get out to events and meet grad students from all walks of life. Can't wait to meet every one of you!
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Sophia Virani |
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As the SGPS Equity Commissioner, I am responsible for keeping the activities of the SGPS aligned with equitable principles. In my capacity as the Equity Commissioner Internal, I will be sitting on committees within the University that deal with equity and accessibility and I will be working within the SGPS, with Executive, Staff and Council members, to ensure that the SGPS' and the University's activities are broadly accessible, that hiring is fair and transparent, that training in equity issues and inclusivity are available, and that the rights of the diverse population of graduate and professional students are represented and protected under our (Universities and SGPS) Policies and Bylaws. My most important role, however, is to ensure that every one of our members feels welcomed and comfortable working, living and learning in this environment and as such, I welcome people to contact me with any and all equity related issues.
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Lara Szabo Greisman |
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More details about this position will be posted soon.
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Laura Gale |
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The Committee Coordinator is responsible for recruiting new
volunteers to sit on committees, filling vacancies, and maintaining
updated lists of the SGPS, University, and Special committees.
Myself, as well as the Appointing Committee, help to oversee the
recruitment and coordination of committee members to ensure full
representation on the many committees offered through Queen's and
the SGPS. If you would like to get involved this year, or have
any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact me for more information!
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Ivana Zelenika |
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As a Sustainability Coordinator my responsibilities are to encourage, enforce
and implement sustainable practices within and outside of the SGPS, make use of
water, energy and resources more efficient, collaborate with related organizations
and administration, build a commitment to decrease GHG emissions, as well as
represent SGPS on Queen's Sustainability Advisory Committee. We hope to influence
leadership, innovation and advancement of sustainability on and off campus.
Share your passion with us: Together, we can make a difference!
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Carolyn You, Sara Ellis, Veronica Carter, Roxanne Razavi |
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Hello to all Graduate, Law, Education and Theology students! The front desk staff
are here to welcome you to the office and field your questions and
concerns. We also provide support to the rest of the SGPS team as they
work on projects on your behalf. Got a question about the health and
dental plan? Insurance claim rejected? Need an ISIC Card? Stop by the
SGPS Office - we're here for you.
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Mark Rosner |
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I prepare material for and run Council and Annual General
Meetings. I also chair the Bylaw and Policy Revisions
Standing Committee and am responsible for maintaining and interpreting
the SGPS Bylaws and Policies.
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As Deputy Speaker, I chair general meetings and council meetings in the
absence of the Speaker. In addition, I maintain and organize official lists
of current council members, distribute and familiarize Robert's Rules of
Order to council members and ensure council members from each department
attend meetings.
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The CRO is responsible for organizing and running elections for the SGPS.
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