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SUS is looking to appoint students to the positions of Math Program Representative and Geography Program Representatives. If you are interested, please come to the SUB Council Chambers on Thursday January 26th from 12:45-1:45PM. To learn more about these positions, please contact vpinternal [at] sus [dot] ubc [dot] ca.

The Science Undergraduate Society Student Leadership Awards aim to acknowledge and support the contributions that Science students make towards the entire UBC community through volunteerism or employment. We recognize the importance of student leadership and the potential that students have to bring about positive change. These awards are used to reward students who make the most of their time in the Faculty of Science at UBC.

Eligibility is limited to students currently enrolled in the Faculty of Science. Members of the Science Undergraduate Society Student Council (Executives, Councillors and members ex officio) are not eligible. Students may nominate themselves.

The Science Undergraduate Society Teaching Excellence Awards aim to recognize outstanding efforts in undergraduate education within the Faculty of Science. We acknowledge the ways in which exemplary teaching, both inside and outside the classroom, can positively contribute towards students’ undergraduate experiences. These awards are used to recognize instructors who engage their students in critical thought, impart a love of science and assist students to achieve success.

Eligibility is limited to any Professor, Instructor or Teaching Assistant from the Faculty of Science who has taught or is teaching a course during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Nomination forms for these awards are attached. Nominations are due Wednesday, 30 March. Forms should be submitted to the SUS office at the Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre. Student Leadership Award nominations are handled by the Vice-President Internal, and Teaching Excellence Award nominations are handled by the Science Student Senator.

SUS is looking for applications for the position of Elections Administrator for the Fall Elections. The Elections Administrator oversees the election process, which includes organizing the "Election All Candidates Meeting", setting up and enforcing the election guidelines. The time commitment will be approximately 12 days for the actual elections and time spent organizing and planning beforehand. The Elections Administrator will also be managing the budget during the election period, as well as chairing an Election's Committee during the period.

We are looking for students with the following qualifications:

1. Strong public speaking and communication skills
2. Able to work independently while demonstrating considerable leadership aptitude.
3. Detail oriented and responsible.
4. Past experience in a management/leadership position.
5. Experience with mass advertising as we require mass turn out for these elections.

Prior knowledge of how to work Gmail accounts and Google Documents is an asset.

Please email Soroush Liaghat at vpinternal [at] sus [dot] ubc [dot] ca if you are interested in applying with a cover letter, and resume. Deadline for application is August 25, 2010. Those applicants that are not successful will be eligible to sit on the Elections Committee.