SRC election results
The results for the 2015 SRC by-election are in.
By the numbers
336 votes cast
2973 registered voters
15.7% voter turnout
And the winners are,
Benjamin Manzer and Kennedy Sherwood were elected as first year reps.
Jayme Dixon claimed the mature student seat.
And both Nick Huggard and Kieran Jardine...
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What’s up in the lab?: Chris Martyniuk’s research on aquatic toxicology
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The Pumpkin Spice Classic: Final Shinerama volley pong tournament wraps up season
Photos by Emily Fox
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Where have all of the recycling bins gone?
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The...
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Are you a graduating student leader? Find out if you’re eligible for the award
Are you graduating in 2013? Have you significantly contributed to campus life during your time spent at UNBSJ? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the 2013 Graduating Student Leadership Award.
Created in 2005, the leadership award is designed to recognize student leadership...