Revolutionizing UC Irvine and directly working for the Students.

No empty promises! Change through ACTION!

A candidate for change…..A candidate for hope!

Vote for the most experienced candidate!

Vote Kevin Kaveh, to Lead the Way as the ASUCI President.

Having worked in the office of the President for the past two years, and being the President of two clubs on campus, I can confidently affirm that I am the most qualified candidate for the position of ASUCI President.

Last year, I was awarded the honor of “Intern of the Year” for the Office of the President. This past year I have flawlessly and efficiently directed all operations within the office of the president serving as the Chief of Staff. No other candidate can claim that they’ve had as much involvement with the Office of the President.

My goals include increasing campus life by utilizing the Spirits Commission, under the Office of the President, to its full potential. I plan to orchestrate more campus wide events that students would be proud and enthusiastic to participate in.

I have already sent out a campus-wide music survey to see what students want to see at UCI. I plan to send out at least two more campus wide surveys so I can conclude as to what the students would like to see and what the students would like to see improved for next year. I plan to bring a fresh look to campus life.

Another one of my goals will be to establish an interactive alumni network much like that of prominent institutions. Many students choose to go to certain schools just because of the alumni network that is provided for them. Students know that if they go to a school with a great alumni network, they will have no problem attaining the career they want. As Chief of Staff, I have had the opportunity to sit in on UCI Alumni Association meetings (No other candidate has done this). It has come to my attention that we have very influential and prominent alumni who are eager to help students achieve their professional goals. By acting as a catalyst between the UCI Alumni Association and students, I will help students attain their post-college dreams by presenting new avenues which were not presented to them beforehand.

Furthermore, I plan to establish a substantial “outreach program” so students are constantly heard. I will bring issues of student needs to the administration and keep students up to date on matters that concern them.

My premise for seeking this position is so that I can bring change to the UCI campus; so I can begin by building a better campus environment for all!

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Students' Areas of Concern:

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Campus Life

I plan to utilize the new Spirits commission and the Athletics commission, under my office, to its full potential. We have the 2nd largest student spirit group on the west coast (CIA) and students are not aware of this. I plan to work with CIA so we can publicize more for our top ranked athletic teams, so we can bring more students out to games.

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Clubs and Organizations:

An essential element of our campus life is the diverse clubs and organizations hosted by UCI. One key concern for clubs and organizations is the issue of funding for events. As a member of the funding board, while utilizing the Student Programming commission, I will work closely with organizations to make sure that they receive the funds they need for their event. By working closely with organizations, I can gain insight into their goals and help them achieve those goals. I alone cannot promise “more funds” for these clubs and organizations because I am a member of a board that votes on funding. However, I can help eliminate more of the bureaucratic red tape that bars students from receiving the funding that they deserve. Furthermore, I will help streamline this process to bring efficiency, so students can receive their funds in a timely manner.

Additionally, I plan to utilize the Club Outreach commission to its full potential by orchestrating innovative events that will encourage students to get involved.

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Housing:

Housing has always been a major concern for students. Lack of on campus housing in the Vista del Campo areas as well as other areas is a major issue of concern. It has left many students struggling to find a place to live. One thing I will not do is offer empty promises. I will not stand in front of you and tell you what I think will happen or what I can “try” to do. However, I CAN guarantee that I will work closely with the administration to bring new options to the table for student housing.

Furthermore, I will help speed up the current plans and development for housing by constantly presenting the administration with new ideas to be more efficient and productive, so we can get students housing as soon as possible.

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Student Fees

Student fees are going up all the time and since the governor cut 330 million dollars from the UC budget- that means an increase in tuition for next year. This increase will put a lot of pressure and stress on families, especially those who are already struggling to afford tuition. I plan to work closely with the Student Fee Advisory Committee so that we can bring our concerns to the state capitol. I will work directly with the Office of Administrative Affairs, so we can find new ways of minimizing student fees by expanding options for students. I plan on working closely with publishing companies and our own bookstore as to ensure that students can purchase books at affordable and fair prices. Furthermore, I will provide students with multiple avenues of acquiring essential supplies by informing them of their various choices

Finally, I believe that the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships needs to work more efficiently. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships does not efficiently educate students on matters of funding. Many students have come to the Office of President with this concern. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships does not effectively address student questions. There needs to be more education as to how to apply for funds and how to receive funds. Students have a hard time correctly filling out intricate applications for student loans and grants. Additionally, when it comes time for students to receive their funds, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships often presents students with problems and more and more delays. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is there for student assistance! Students should not feel uneasy walking into the office or asking for assistance over the phone. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships MUST be more helpful and guiding to students. It is their job to make sure that the students get their education by ensuring that each student has the opportunity to receive funds ON TIME. I will work closely with the administration to help bring transformation to this office.

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Parking and Transportation

This year, ASUCI brought students the Newport shuttle service which has been a tremendous success. One of my first objectives will be to make sure that this service will continue for the 2008-2009 academic year and beyond. Moreover, parking is a major issue of concern for all students. I plan on working directly with Parking and Transportation so that we can lessen traffic congestion and help present efficient new parking legislation that would allow students to spend MORE TIME ON CAMPUS AND LESS TIME TRYING TO FIND A PARKING SPOT. Furthermore, I would like to address the issue of senseless ticketing on campus. Students live in a fast pace world and parking options to not allow them to get where they need to be on time. Senseless and in my opinion, extortive, ticketing is not fair and students cannot afford it. I want to present new alternatives to minimize ticketing and allow students to get where they need to be.

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I have much more on my agenda. I will continue to serve the students needs and bring change to this campus.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me or come by my booth and ask.

Vote Kevin Kaveh, to lead the way, as ASUCI President

Some of you may know me as 'Mixter Xquizit', but my real name is Ankur Kheni. As a professional DJ in Hollywood, I'm used to working in high-pressure environments while taking & responding to EVERYONE's requests. My main job as a DJ and entertainer has always been to ensure that EVERYBODY is having a great time, and if elected as ASUCI President, I am going to make sure all of UCI has a greatest time they've ever had next year.

I decided to run for President because with yet another budget cut proposed, it's more important than ever to have someone that can and will utilize the budget to it's FULLEST extent. With all my executive administrative experience and social connections, I have exactly what will take to manage this budget, turn our student government around and finally make campus life ENTERTAINING!!!

I promise that, if elected, social life at UCI is going to be FUNDAMENTALLY REVOLUTIONIZED as you currently know it.

If UCI ever wants to see the creation of a large-scale event on campus the size of UCSD's Sun God, it is absolutely necessary to have a President with my type of agenda, experience and connections.

With over 7 years of real-world experience working in the entertainment industry combined with my vast real-world executive administrative experience of over 6 years, including being President and CEO of a company, I am more qualified than any of the other candidates to hire a solidly working team to effectively run and manage the Office of the President to carry out my unique social agenda. I will make sure that business is always conducted diligently yet efficiently, while also catering to the all the needs and wants of the entire student body. I PROMISE TO ENSURE THAT THE ENTIRE ASUCI EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS ON THE SAME SOCIAL AGENDA AS I AM!

Don't trust in the ASUCI experience other candidates may claim, as they don't have much to show for it over the last 4 years. It's time for a President you can trust that has real-world experience with proven results.

 VOTE FOR CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

Candidate Statement:

Relying on my 3 1/2 years in ASUCI serving as the Social Science Representative and chair of both the Rules and Finance committees, I've cultivated a vast understanding of the way the University and ASUCI operate. With this experience, combined with an unwavering integrity, confident leadership, and an unrelenting motivational drive to continually push the envelope, I know I can achieve lasting results with your support. VOTE JEFF "JBOT" BOTWIN FOR ASUCI PRESIDENT!!!!!

GOALS:

STRENGTHEN the relationship between ASUCI, AGS, student organizations, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni

INVEST the other executives, council members, commissioners, and interns in one unified vision for ASUCI

EXPAND and ADVERTISE the services that ASUCI provides and offers to the student body

MAKE UCI more visible to the Irvine and Orange County communities

EXPAND and IMPROVE campus life, spirit, pride and respect by uniting all campus constituencies under this goal

PROMOTE our athletic programs and ENCOURAGE larger support at our sporting events

FIGHT against increases in student tuition by lobbying to the state

HOLD the administration accountable to truly working for the interests of the students

REVISE the Student Programming Funding Board (SPFB) guidelines, creating a better system for all student organizations to be funded

REVIEW and AMEND the ASUCI Constitution to better serve and represent the UCI student body

 

EXPERIENCE:

ASUCI (3 1/2 Years)

Legislative Council
SOCIAL SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVE (Current)
(3rd Term of Office)
Represent over 6,000 constituents in the School of Social Sciences; responsible for writing, approving, and/or rejecting any legislation, recommendations for amending the ASUCI Constitution, Legislative Council By-Laws, and the Elections Code.

FINANCE CHAIR (Current)
Head of the Finance Committee. Oversee the budgeting and allocation of the ASUCI budget; recommend financial expenditures and request financial audits and documentation from ASUCI offices.

RULES CHAIR (2007)
Headed the Rules Committee. Ensured proper execution of parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order for all Legislative Council meetings. Handled internal discipline; nominated students for vacant seats; reviewed all resolutions and bills.

Parking and Transportation Special Committee Chair (Current)

Campus Spirit Special Committee Member (2006)

Food and Dining Special Committee Member (2006)

SFAC – Student Fee Advisory Committee Member (Current)

SPFB – Student Programming Funding Board Member (Current)

 

Mesa Court Council Hall Representative (2005)

Order of Omega – National Greek Academic Honor Society
Treasurer (Current - 2nd Term of Office)

IFC Fraternity –
Pledge Educator (Current)
Special Events Chair (Current)
Internal Vice President (Past)
Treasurer (Past)
Fundraising Chair (Past)

Employee – Wells Fargo Bank – Teller Ambassador

Political Science/Business Economics Double Major

 

 

Based on my experience in ASUCI Legislative Council as Chair of the Rules and Housing & Dining Committees, my seat in Student Programming Funding Board and my involvement with other student organizations, I am the most qualified candidate for the Office of the President. I will work to increase school spirit by bolstering support for athletics, make off-campus housing more affordable, and improve the quality of dining. Vote Megan Braun for ASUCI President!

 

EXPERIENCE

ASUCI Legislative Council: Humanities Representative- 2 years

Rules Committee Chair- 1 year

Housing and Dining Committee Chair- 1 year

Student Programming Funding Board- 1 year

Bren Events Center Advisory Board- 1 year

Student Athlete Advisory Committee- 1 year

 

GOALS AS ASUCI PRESIDENT

- Allow students to create their own vision for UCI and then implement it by meeting with administrators and coordinating efforts in ASUCI.

- Make parking more affordable and amend the bike policy

- Make housing more affordable and work with The City of Irvine to form a Renters’ Association through which renters can voice their grievances

- Improve the quality and variety of food in the dining halls, develop plans to build a dining facility in Arroyo Vista, and create a special menu with UCI catering that is affordable for students

-Increase school spirit at UCI through pep rallies and support for athletics.

-Be accessible to students by holding weekly office hours and promptly responding to all calls and emails.

 

 

Kyle M. Olney - 4th Year

My First term as Executive Vice President was the most gratifying and meaningful experience in my career @ UCI. Everyday, my highest priority as pursuing the needs of our student body, advocating effectively on your behalf for the issues impacting our daily lives. Recognized as the top undergraduate organization in the entire UC system for 2008, if re-elected I will strive earnestly to maintain UCI's power and influence systewide. Thank you for your continued support.

Oracio Sanchez - 4th Year

UCI needs positive vision, unity and strong leadership. My vision is to enhance campus life by working collaboratively with student organizations, as well as, voice student interests to Administration. I plan to improve the educational experience of students by voicing their concerns and opinions about their academic development. I will continue to promote UTEACH which allows students the opportunity to formulate their own courses and teach it to fellow students.

Kyle Holmes - Year

I believe in a better UCI. For the past year, I have worked as your Administrative Affairs President to ensure that services that affect the physical and mental health of individuals receive support. I believe that our university ought to do more than dole our diplomas, but of its students. I'm Kyle Holmes, and I would love to earn your vote

Tiffany Go - 3rd Year

Through my involvement in ASUCI and other campus organizations, I have the knowledge, experience, and confidence to represent the students at UCI. I have no personal agenda, no self-glorifying objectives, and I refuse to make empty promises.  I simply want to provide you, the students, with the ultimate college experience.

What makes me the BEST candidate is my unbeatable combination of experience and passion.  I have not limited my experiences to ASUCI but have chosen to take advantage of other leadership opportunities on campus; passport to leadership series, greek life, and the administrative intern program, to name a few. This wide range of experience is what enables me to best represent the entire student body here at UCI. 

Elect me and expect a year with the events you want, plenty of good times, and a more unified student body. With anteater pride, creativity, and vision, I can guarantee students an unforgettable year and simultaneously give UCI the recognition it deserves.

So, make the best decision for the students, and for this university ...GO! TEAM GO!

 

 

 

 

Steve Tamjidi - Year

As an undergraduate student with corporate experience and more than two years of event planning, I feel as though I can revolutionize the way that this campus socializes. I have educated myself, my chapter, and broadened my horizons by being an active member of the Greek System and plan on focusing my efforts to do the same for UCI. I have legitimate connections that can be utilized for the BETTERMENT OF SOCIAL LIFE ON CAMPUS.

Stephanie Nguyen - 3rd Year

 

Hi everyone, my name is Stephanie Nguyen, or Chef Steph as you may or may not have seen out on ring road.  I’m a third year Biomedical Engineering major here at UCI. 

What sets me apart from the other candidates is my 3 years of ASUCI experience.  I spent the first two years of my college career in the office of Student Services under the publicity, festivals, and concerts commissions.   I am currently under the Office of the President, which is another branch of ASUCI, in the spirits commission in which I hold the internal director co-chair position for UCI’s first annual Care-a-thon,  a fundraiser for Choc Hospital.

I have plans to change the infrastructure of the office and plan club collaborations in order to not only boost school spirit, but also have a wider range of events, hopefully which could turn into large scale events.

Because I have been in ASUCI for 3 years, I have witnessed the different structures and different VPs and offices conducted, so I know what works and what doesn’t.  I have seen the ins and outs of the events Student Services holds and know how they are taken from an idea someone mentions to sound and budget approvals, to collaborations with the different organizations, to finally a successful large-scale event for us students.

 

 

Experience counts, and so does your vote!

 

 

REMEMBER, CHEF STEPH HAS THE RECIPE FOR YOUR STUDENT SERVICES VP!

Jesse Velazquez - Year

My name is Jesse Velaquez and I am running for At-Large representative. I have a familiarity of on-campus and off-campus responsibilities. I have been a Community Assistant in Vista Del Campo Norte for two years as well as been in the Student Parent Orientation Program. I have involved in numerous clubs and feel I would bring balance to ASUCI. I want to improve the UCI community and bring student life in a positive direction.

Joseph Haider - Year

Actions speak louder than words! ASUCI Experience: Housing Commissioner 06-07 Funding Board 07-08

Eric Williams - 4th Year

As your representative, it will be my priority- nay, duty- to do what you tell me. I am quite proficient at such interactions, which my parents and past girlfriends can attest to. Thus, I humbly beseech you to vote for me so that I might help improve student life at UCI in every way that I can. Pedigree: SPOP Teal; Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Songfest- Hairspray, Seussical; Eagle Scout; UCI Club Soccer.

<-- Riddle me this: How many other candidates are on the cover of a UCI brochure?

Melyssa Griffin - 1st Year

**WHY DO I WANT TO BE YOUR AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE?**

First and foremost, I love UC Irvine. Because of this, I am avid and ambitious in making a change at our school so that others appreciate the home of the anteater just as much. I have the experience and diversity in my background to bring a fresh outlook, more spirit, and many all-inclusive ideas to UCI’s Legislative Council where I will listen to YOUR requests rather than following my own agenda.

**WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR ME?**

As an At-Large Representative, I need to have a diverse background where I am able to understand and satisfy each school’s and student’s desires to the best of my ability. Also, leadership and compromise are key to any ASUCI position. Here are a few reasons why I am qualified in each of these areas:

At UC Irvine:
• Panhellenic Sorority - Assistant Social Chair
• Relay for Life team captain
• SPOP Staffer 2008

At Corona del Mar High School:
• Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
• Mock Trial Captain
• President and Founder of The Animal Liberation Club
• 4.1 Cumulative GPA
• Winner of several awards including Academic Letters, scholarships, and The Golden Pen award in Journalism
• Supervisor at Gelato Paradiso

With each of these activities, I have worked extensively with very different groups of people. Each of these roles has shown me diversity and taught me how to lead in any situation and with any kinds of people. I recognize that UCI is an extremely diverse campus and I know that I can bring representation to each type of person that our campus has to offer. I am caring, friendly, outgoing, academic, and very ambitious. I know that I can work towards change at UCI with each of you in mind.

**WHAT IDEAS DO I HAVE?**

Additionally, I recognize issues that UCI has with school spirit, parking, academic programs, housing, et cetera, and once elected, plan to address these issues and hear from each of YOU so that I can tackle them for your advantage rather than for my own personal gain.

Look to my past experience and present ambition to make a difference in YOUR future.

Vote for someone experienced in working with diverse populations. Vote for ambition, drive, and motivation. Vote for someone that will represent your desires rather than their own. Vote for passion and strong leadership experience. Vote for representation to be more than just a number. Vote to make a difference at UCI. Vote for change.

Vote for Melyssa Griffin for At-Large representative.

 

Brennon Nunn - Year

My name is Brennon Nunn and I am running for At-Large representative. I believe that communication is vital and I will be open to discussion of issues that affect the UCI community. I come from a diverse background and a lot of experience interacting with people of various backgrounds. I will strive to improve campus life. Vote for me because I want to push UCI in a positive direction. Thank You.

Lucas Chang - Year

I, Lucas Chang, am running for the position of Rep-At-Large for Spring 2008. I choose to run to understand how our student government works on campus, because I also feel it is part of my duty. I also want to help motivate other students to understand that they can't stand idly by while the rest of the world is moving.

Dustin Tran - Year

My name is Dustin Tran and I am running for At-Large representative. I have served on various student executive boards and thus I believe that I can help UCI reach its full potential while creating a more cohesive legislative council. I am already involved on campus and feel that this is an ideal position for me to show my love for UCI. You should vote for me because I can bring joy to your life.

Geraldo Raygoza - 2nd Year

Zot zot, fellow Anteaters! I am Geraldo Raygoza, running for ASUCI at-large representative. As a student amongst you, I know of current problems UCI faces. As a chairperson of Middle Earth Community Council, I will bring my experience with advocacy issues and interpersonal connections to the forum. If you help me, I will help you by tackling our pressing issues with both our interests in mind, and we can bring about great change for us.

Mikael Hastrup - 1st Year

Art students all agree that both passion and excitement are apparent in anything we do. I aim to bring these emotions to the forefront and make a strong impact as the ASUCI Arts Representative reaching out to all students who know the joy of being in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Because without the "arts," life would be boring.

Bryan Sloane - Year

Experience, Passion, and Integrity, the three values that accompany success in an elected office. I understand how this university works and with my experience on the Academic Senate and as Chair of the Student Fee Advisory Committee I will be able to lead affectively. I am very passionate about this university and I will strive to raise it to the highest of standards. With your vote I promise to change this school for the better.

Timothy Khuu - 2nd Year

My name is Tim Khuu and I am running for the Humanities representative. As a student at UCI I always believe in getting active on campus. This election has given my the opportunity to give back to the community by leading it in the right direction. I would represent the humanities best interest and allow UCI to progress forward. Please vote for me as your humanities representative!

Brian Choi - 2nd Year

My name is Brian Choi and I am running for the Information and Computer Science representative. As a smaller and growing community within UCI I believe that our potential has not been fully reached. I believe that more computer labs and the parking situation are two issues I would address immediately. I will unify UCI and represent the ICS community well. Please vote for me and allow me to be your ICS representative.

Jose Carlos Faz - 1st Year

If reelected for the 08-09 school year, my primary focus will be to improve parking and transportation on campus. I had the opportunity to meet with the head of UCI's parking and transportation department last year, and I will be putting all my effort into working with representatives from that department in order to make permit and ticket prices more affordable for everyone.

My name is Daniel Stirewalt and I am running for Social Ecology representative. As President of an on-campus organization I have a background that fits perfect into the structure of student government. This experience will allow me to transition quickly into the ASUCI environment. This will also allow me to accomplish my goals quicker. My goals include uniting the campus, social ecology issues, the UCI parking situation, and other concerns that students will voice to me.

I am a Social Ecology major focusing on environmental studies. My three years of campus experience ranges from student government with ASUCI Student Services, Greek life with Beta Theta Pi, and a wide array of clubs. This variety has developed my keen understanding of the needs of the student body. What makes me a valuable candidate is my interest in bringing distinguished speakers to campus to diversify our education, and a need to center attention on TUITION HIKES!

As your representative, I plan to facilitate better lines of communication between the administration, faculty, students, and clubs around UCI. I have achieved the leadership necessary for this position by serving numerous times on my Fraternity's Executive Committee and will apply it to the Legislative Council, if elected.  Social Sciences is the largest school on this campus and I want to ensure that its students opinions are heard in ASUCI and can be freely expressed. To strengthen UCI, I ask that you please vote JAMES FRASER for SOCIAL SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVE.

My Qualifications:

Current

-Vice President of Internal Affairs/Brotherhood for Kappa Sigma

-2008 SPOP Staffer

-Order of Omega 07 Initiate

-UC Irvine Rugby

-ASUCI Shuttle Driver

Previous

-Anteater Mentorship Program(AMP): Mentor and Events Coordinator

-Recruitment Chairman of Kappa Sigma

-Delegate for Interfraternity Council

-Risk Management Chair of Kappa Sigma

ASUCI needs a new image with strong leadership. I have motivated and hard working; looking to create new opportunities for campus life. I have been currently involved as event planner for my campus organization and have been an elections commissioner in ASUCI. I am inspired to make this campus a fun and exciting environment and look forward to representing your voice. Vote CHRIS RAMIREZ for Social Science Representative!!!

My name is Kevin Steger and I am running for the Social Sciences representative, I have extensive experience with on campus organizations and would like to bring a fresh outlook to ASUCI. I believe in a common goal of school unity and school spirit. As Social Sciences representative I will strive to represent every student of the social sciences equally. Vote for me because I will bring a new perspective to student government.