University Students' Council at Western University

Western USC is hiring! ⭐️ Are you passionate about student engagement and leadership? We're seeking dedicated people for our Orientation Program Assistant (OPA) position to join our team from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2024. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our VPOP on diverse projects such as soph training support, event execution, hospitality management, and O-Kit logistics. Your pivotal role will involve maintaining seamless communication with our Faculty Leadership Soph Team (LST) and gathering valuable student feedback to enhance our orientation programming. Ready to elevate student experiences and make an impact? Applications are open until July 21st at 11:59pm. 💜 https://lnkd.in/gjgH9b-W

Our team at the University Students' Council at Western University were so fortunate to attend the Partner's in Higher Education Dinner (PiHED) hosted by the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance alongside Western University representatives, John Doerksen and Alan Shepard. Congratulations to Western Professor Dr. Riley Hinson on their Teaching Excellence Award.

Western USC is hiring! ⭐️ Interested in student politics and eager to dive into the behind-the-scenes of elections? Join us as an Elections Governance Officer (EGO) and assist the Elections Committee in executing the Winter election! This dynamic role focuses on Marketing & Communications, Investigations, and Finance & Administration 🗳️ If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, click the link to apply now! Applications close on July 10th at 11:59pm. #nowhiring #studentpolitics #westernusc #westernuniversity

The University Students' Council at Western University is so fortunate to have such an engaged and supportive alumni network. Back in April, we met with a host of alumni who met with our (then) incoming USC President, Emilie Kalaydjian and outgoing USC President, Sunday Ajak including Cameron Cawston, Hannah Tobias-Murray, Carolyn Hawthorn, Michael Tithecott, Ashley McGuire, Michael Burns, Alfred Apps, Craig Smith, Robert Elder and Dan Moulton. We also started a new tradition of an annual President's dinner which included the last 9 years' of USC Presidents who welcomed Emilie and celebrated a successful year for Sunday.  We are eternally grateful to all of our USC Alumni who have made the wonderful organization we all enjoy today a place where "students have the power to change the world".

Now that the summer is here, we have had some time to reflect on the past few months. We would like to look back at some of these incredible accomplishments and opportunities that our full-time and executive teams have engaged in. To start, this past March, Jeff Armour presented at the annual conference for Associations of Colleges and Universities International (ACUI) in a session focused on "An International Perspective on a Career in Unions". Alongside Aidan Grills MBA FRSA FCMI CMgr from University of Leeds Student Union and Paul Clayton MBA from Student Experience Network of Australia and New Zealand. This session was designed to encourage the largely American delegation to think beyond international boundaries for learning and growth. Jeff was able to showcase the University Students' Council at Western University's unique governance structure and student led framework in a captivating manner that had attendees considering a move to Canada.

I am thrilled to share that I have recently been elected as the President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA)🌟 I first learned what OUSA was in my third year and never could have imagined that I would be here. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful and I cannot wait to use this platform to continue advocating for students and ensuring their voices are heard at the provincial level. I am incredibly grateful for the support of my steering committee and for their trust, and can’t wait to work together to make a lasting impact on the student experience. I am also so immensely thankful for the advice that I was able to gather from OUSA’s outgoing steering committee, all of whom provided me with valuable insight into where they would like to see the organization go throughout the next several years. I’m also excited to share that my introduction blog is now available!! In it, I discuss my journey so far, as well as some of my goals for this upcoming year.

🌟 Congratulations to Michelle Wodchis-Johnson, our very own VP of External Affairs and the new Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance President for the 2024/2025 year! 🌟 In the OUSA’s latest blog post, Michelle shares her journey from Mississauga to Western University, touching on her passion for student advocacy and the transformative experiences that led her here. Michelle discusses topics such as the power of collective action, the importance of affordability and equity in education, along with her goals for the upcoming year. Check out her inspiring story and vision for the future in OUSA’s recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/grrTCKab #OUSA #WesternUSC #StudentLeadership #Advocacy

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It was an honour for the University Students' Council at Western University to host the 2024 AMICCUS-C NPC Conference on May 27th-30th. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees, sponsors, staff, and partners who contributed to its success! Your participation and support were instrumental in shaping an unforgettable experience. The conference welcomed innovative minds to take part in insightful discussions, dynamic presentations, and valuable networking opportunities. We look forward to building on this collective knowledge and continuing to drive transformative change together! 🙌 Check out all the photos here: https://lnkd.in/ejj2tTgj #AMICCUSCNPC2024 #WesternUSC

I recently completed my term serving on the Board of Directors of the University Students' Council at Western University. The past two years have been nothing short of incredible; filled with invaluable learning experiences in strategic decision-making across legal, financial, governance, human resources, and risk management areas. Initially, I found the scale of the USC's operations daunting as one of Canada’s largest student governments (representing over 35,000 students!), a multi-million dollar operating budget, and over 50 dedicated staff members. However, the training and support from USC staff, COO, and various external experts empowered me to serve our mission of enhancing the educational experience and quality of life for all students at Western. I am deeply thankful to my fellow board members and USC staff whose insights and support were crucial. A heartfelt shout-out to Jeff Armour, Karla Pacheco, CHRL, Jaclyn Higgins, Melissa Kamphuis, Vicki Macauley, and Julie - working with and learning from such talented and passionate individuals has been an honour! I’d also like to extend my gratitude to the USC Executive team, and Council. Your commitment to advocacy, policy creation, and strategic planning is why the USC is able to provide outstanding services, advocacy-related initiatives, events, and experiences to students. I’ll end off this post with the USC's vision statement: "Students have the power to change the world!"