1. Julie F. Brewer is a junior biology and math double major.
Current Activities: Hall council, student leader trainings, sailing club, chemistry club, biology club, STRIVE, New England Science Bowl, Change ’08
Greatest concern: I feel the greatest concern to the USM student body is its lack of good communication and awareness of campus proceedings and activities. So many students are isolated and unaware of the wonderful opportunities USM has, such as its theater and music productions. This creates pessimism and sense of disgrace.
Plans to address it: Outreach to all groups and majors, including faculty and staff. Each student at USM should become conscious of the school’s resources and events with the help of stronger publicity, to try and take advantage of all that USM has to offer.
2. John P. Finison is a freshman English major.
Current Activities: English Students Association, Student Senate, Gorham Events Board
Greatest concern: Given the current budget problems the university is having, and the seeming lack of activities on campus I see the greatest concern to students is making the administration aware of their needs.
Plans to address it: To address this issue I am reaching out to you, the USM students, to become more involved. More than ever before it is the students, not the state who are providing the funding for USM. As a senator I will work to get more events and activities brought to campus and that the administration is aware of student concerns.
3. Christopher I. Hopkins is a senior business administration major.
Current Activities: Men’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track for five years, captain of all three seasons for one year, Student Athletic Advisory Committee for 3 years
Greatest concern: A feeling of community among students and unity among student organizations.
Plans to address it: I would encourage communication among organizations (skills learned from my track experiences). Together we could work on identifying the needs and wants of every organization and find solutions that unite organizations. When organizations are united and working together a feeling of community can grow on campus among students. Communication is the first step in understanding each other and once we understand each other we can come together.
4. Katherine E. Letourneau is a junior biology and biochemistry major.
Current Activities: Assistant Resident Director of Anderson-Woodward Hall, Student Senate treasurer, chair of senate finance committee, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization chair member, Residence Hall Association, 2007Conference on Student Government Associations attendee
Greatest concern: I feel the greatest concern facing the USM student body is the quality of campus life and student involvement for both resident and commuter students.
Plans to address it: I plan to listen to students concerns and ideas around campus life and involvement opportunities. I will work to increase involvement on campus by organizing more events and advertising more.
5. Alex B. Stevens is a senior economics and political science double major.
Current Activities: Active peer advisor in the political science department, president of the Political Science Student Association
Greatest concern: Student retention
Plans to address it: Greater emphasis on student involvement and school spirit. A focus on plans and events that will carry a greater appeal to students. We can do better.