Hi everyone! We are Nina Cen and Aline Ljubichich, and we are running to be your next co-Presidents of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Students’ Society. We are both in our fourth year of co-op, Nina in environmental and Aline in civil engineering. There is a lot of work to be done in the Civil Club, and we hope to have the opportunity to do it next year. 

 

Between the two of us, we have a combined six years of experience as student leaders in organizations such as the Engineering Students’ Society as well as the Civil Club. After serving as VP Technical for the Civil Club this past year, we were able to witness how our events directly impacted students and provided them with unique opportunities. This inspired us to run for co-President, a position that will allow us to make our vision for Civil Club a reality, and to foster the sense of community we got to grow up with ourselves. All we really want is to see more and more civil engineers at our events, making the most of our services, and making connections which serve them like they have served us. 

 

Our platform is centered around providing students with numerous opportunities. We will work around the COVID-19 pandemic to continue offering safe events for all students, and will communicate with the Department, the Faculty, and the students to fill in the gaps, and ensure transition back to campus will be as seamless as possible. In the meantime, we will continue to work with technical clubs on campus (GNCTR, EIA, etc.) and our industry partners to help students build a strong network. For those wanting to join the Civil Club, we hope to expand the club by opening more volunteer opportunities (new positions)  and implement additional services like a mentorship program and a civil engineering Discord server to connect all students. Our doors will always be open for those looking to join the Civil Club, and we aim to make the Civil Club as inclusive as possible by mandating Diversity and Inclusivity Training and starting the first-ever and much needed Civil Advocacy Committee. Finally, all students will be included in important decision making processes. All civil and environmental students’ voices will be heard regarding decisions that will impact them. We have so much to talk to you about- there is lots of work to be done- we only ask that you let us do it. 

 

We hope that you will vote for Nina and Aline for Civil Club President on March 17-18!