UNISG Elections Handbook ENG

Univers i ty of Gast ronomic Sc iences &

Students Assoc iat ion ofGast ronomic Sc iences

2012

Candidate Handbook

ASSG Council

The Council is the organization that suggests, approves and manages the Association’s activities.

The Association:

• Facilitate the development of relations among the students of the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the university staff, the Slow Food association, the territory's population, the world of work and other third parties.

• Represent the community of students, in consultation with the bodies of the University, at the stakeholders in the development of the University of Gastronomic Sciences and from third parties in general.

• Encourage integration and cultural exchanges between Italian students and students of different nationality.

• The Association, within its aims, supports the cooperation with the Slow Food Convivium of the Students of Gastronomic Sciences, with the Alumni Association, and any other Association with similar and common purposes..

WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO.EXCELLENCE THEN IS NOT AN ACT,

BUT A HABIT.

“ S t a r t f r o m a n o p e n a t t i t u d e , s o m e o r g a n i z a t i o n e x p e r i e n c e a n d l o t s o f e n t h u s i a s m .”Ti n e D e v ri e s e

“Motivation to keep promoting ideas and strengthen the student community.”Annabelle Beydoun

“I wi l l cont inue to g ive my best towards represent ing the interests of my fe l low students .”Sebastian Sardo

• Strengthen relationships between students and former students in collaboration with the Association Alumni Unisg.

• Promote and manage recreational or gourmet-friendly initiatives, compatible with the cultural and artistic purposes of the ASSG priority.

• Promote the participation of students in organizational dynamics and university teaching.

• Promote guidance, professional development and continuing education of members planning efforts among students.

The students enrolled to the Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche

are ordinary members.Members has pair rights and duties towards the

ASSG.

“Start from an open attitude, some organization experience and lots of enthusiasm.Dream of ambitious events and refreshing initiatives. Collaborate with a strong group, driven by an united goal. Experience.”Riccardo Gerosa

“The beau t y o f t he UN ISG s t uden t ; f r om a l l ove r t he wor l d we come toge the r t o g row i nd i v i dua l l y, t o ge the r.”Stacy Stout”

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“ I w a n t t o c r e a t e u n f o r g e t t a b l e m o m e n t s , i n w h i c h w e e n j o y, l e a r n a n d c o e x i s t . ”S e b a s t i a n G a e l A l i a n o

Student Representatives

The students representatives will be entrusted with the task of dealing directly with the administration of the university on matters concerning our welfare and studies. 

• Proposals and, if required, give advice on matters relating to teaching, services for the students and the right to education;

• Expresses opinions on the organization of the services of part-time students for activities to support teaching, research and the right to study;

• Establish the rules for its operation, which must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Student Representative

Positions

-. Head Student Representative

-. Representative for the Disciplinary

Commission

-. Student Class Representative, one per

academic year.

-. Representative for Equal Opportunities

“ I t h i n k i t i s f u ndamen t a l t o be a c t i ve and p re sen t on t he c ampus .”Francesco Anastas i

” L e a d t h e w a y t o b e t t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n ” .

Arianna Garella

“ M y t i m e i s n ow. . .”Zachi Brewster

Equal Opportunity

The student representative in the equal opportunity committee is entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the rights of all students regardless of thoughts or opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, academic life, physical problems or any other personal aspects which others might be inclined to discriminate against but instead should be respected.

Disciplinary Commission

The student representative in the disciplinary commission is entrusted with the responsibility of representing a student’s point of view in the commission and that it follows correct procedure of sanction if and when a student is charged with a misdemeanor. The representative has the right to question the decisions taken by the commission, made up by the University President, Chancellor, Director and the student representative to arrive at the most objective outcome. It will be the representative’s duty to investigate into the disciplinary matter, talking with the different parties involved in order to reconstruct the event objectively.

“I will make sure that each and every student has an equal opportunity to take part in making UNISG a better place to be.” Eunice Njoroge

”I like responsibilities and voluntary actions.”

John Wanyu

ABOUT US

A FOUNTAIN OF ENTHUSIASMABOUT ME

Tine Devriese

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Belgium

Age 19

Program Bachelor

Year 2nd Year

TINE HAS ENJOYED HER FIRST YEAR IN ITALY, COOKING, MEETING NEW STUDENTS AND

WORKING IN BOQUERIA.

Start from an open attitude, some organization experience and lots of enthusiasm.Dream of ambitious events and refreshing initiatives. Collaborate with a strong group, driven by an united goal. Experience.

3 WORDSFirst

AmbitionSecond

Group - Confidence

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Positivity

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Sense of CommunityABOUT ME

Riccardo Gerosa

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Italy

Age 24

Program Bachelor

Year 1st Year

RICCARDO JUST JOINED THE UNIVERSITY AND HE IS EAGER TO MAKE THE STUDENT LIFE

BETTER

Mi candido perchè credo che attraverso questa associazione si possa fare politica. Politica dal basso. Credo nel senso di comunità che si respira in università e che la rende unica nel suo genere.Sono abituato a lavorare in gruppo e gestire conflitti, avendo lavorato per due anni in ambienti con numerose persone.

3 WORDSFirst

CommunitySecond

ActThird

Involve

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CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITYABOUT ME

Annabelle Beydoun

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Canada

Age 24

Program Bachelor

Year 2nd Year

ANNABELLE RECENTLY STARTED HER SECOND YEAR , SHE ‘S A YOGA INSTRUCTOR IN

HER FREE TIME.

Motivation to keep promoting ideas and strengthen the student community. Also, worked for two and a half years at Student Housing and Residence Life department of another University before coming to study here.

3 WORDSFirst

CreativitySecond

InnovationThird

Understanding

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PASSION FOR CREATIVITYABOUT ME

Sebastian Sardo

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Venezuela

Age 21

Program Bachelor

Year 2nd Year

SEBASTIAN SEEKS ONE MORE YEAR WITH THE ASSG COUNCIL, HE HOPES HE CAN

CONTRIBUTE WITH HIS EXPERIENCE..

I am passionate about my work in the ASSG and I will continue to give my best towards representing the interests of my fellow students.I hope this year to organize even more cultural events, activities and improve the social media outlets for a more connected community.

3 WORDSFirst

Determination

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TeamThird

Sincere

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ONE FOOT FORWARDABOUT ME

Stacy Stout

Running for ASSG Council Member

From USA

Age 23

Program Bachelor

Year 2nd Year

STACY CURRENTLY WORKS IN THE KITCHEN OF CAFFÈ BOGLIONE AND SHE ENJOYS SPENDING HER FREE TIME WITH HER

FRIENDS.

One who takes a chance, who steps outside of their box, will undoubtably grow. This is the beauty of the UNISG student; from all over the world we come together to grow individually, together. As a member of the council it will be my goal to highlight this quality. I will use the best of my knowledge, skills, and experiences in order to be an asset for the student body, whose voice and participation are vital to our university.

3 WORDSFirst

IntegritySecond

CommitmentThird

Spirit

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READY TO WORKABOUT ME

Sebastian Gael Aliano

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Mexico

Age 20

Program Bachelor

Year 1st Year

HE PREFERS TO BE CALLED GAEL, HE JUST ARRIVED FROM MEXICO AND HE IS READY TO

WORK FOR THE STUDENT COMMUNITY

Spend time sharing happiness, transmitting good energy and building nice memories. They are my greatest motivations for this position. Being like a heart; pumping enthusiasm, love and fun. I want to create unforgettable moments, in which we enjoy, learn and coexist.

3 WORDSFirst

HappinessSecond

EnthusiasmThird

Good Memories

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IT’S TIME TO CONTRIBUTEABOUT ME

Zachi Brewster

Running for ASSG Council Member

From Great Britain

Age 21

Program Bachelor

Year 3rd Year

ZACHI WAS A ESSENTIAL PART OF THE SUCCESSFUL EAT - IN TEAM.

By contributing my creativity and communication skills to a team which keeps the motivating and inspiring energy burning, that we UNISG students generated at Salone del Gusto would be the cherry on top of the icing after 3 years here. My time is now.

3 WORDSFirst

LivelinessSecond

CommitmentThird

Experience

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HELPING OUR COMMUNITYABOUT ME

John Wanyu

Running for Disciplinary Commission

From Uganda

Age 20

Program Bachelor

Year 1st Year

JOHN IS CURRENTLY IN HIS FIRST YEAR IN THE UNIVERSITY, HE IS RUNNING FOR

DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION

I like responsibilities and voluntary actionsI have lived community life for a long time and conducted several groups of people.''Discipline,'' I know what it means.

3 WORDSFirst

UnitySecond

DemocracyThird

Modernization

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INSPIRATION FOR ALLABOUT ME

Eunice Njoroge

Running for Representative in the Committee for Equal Opportunities

From Kenya

Age 25

Program Bachelor

Year 1st Year

EUNICE JUST ARRIVED FROM HER NATIVE COUNTRY, KENYA, SHE IS VERY ENTHUSIASTIC

FOR HER STUDIES.

I grew up in Kenya where men and women have different roles with women always playing a subordinate role.This is something that has always made me feel the need to change and make sure that each and every human being has equal opportunity to develop and explore the opportunity that are at his or her disposal. If elected, I will make sure that each and every student has an equal opportunity to take part in making UNISG a better place to be.

3 WORDSFirst

Equal Chances

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FairnessThird

Justice

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BEING ACTIVE IS FUNDAMENTALABOUT ME

Francesco Anastasi

Running for Representative in the Faculty Council & 3rd year Student Class Representative

From Italy

Age 21

Program Bachelor

Year 3rd Year

FRANCESCO IS A THIRD YEAR STUDENTS, HE IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH STUDENT LIFE

AND HE IS FULL OF ENERGY

Already in the past I had the opportunity to gain experience in representing a community of students. I believe in the principle of action, particularly at this university. For the position I am postulating for I think it

is fundamental to be active and present on the campus.

3 WORDSFirst

GrowthSecond

BrotherhoodThird

Carisma

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Council

Great ExperienceABOUT ME

Pier Paolo Porcu

Running for Representative in the Faculty Council

From Italy

Program Bachelor

Year 3rd Year

PIER PAOLO HAS BEEN OUR HEAD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR LAST ACADEMIC YEAR,

EXPERIENCE IS HIS FORTE

I already have been the Representative on the Faculty Council, I would like to run again for this position because I want to mantain a continuity in our instituition, taking advantage of my experience.

3 WORDSFirst

ExperienceSecond

SimplicityThird

Imagination

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COMMUNICATION IS THE KEYABOUT ME

Arianna Garella

Running for 2nd year Student Class Representative

From USA

Program Bachelor

Year 2nd Year

ARIANNA HAS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SHE SHARE IT WITH HER FRIENDS,

SHE WANTS THE BEST FOR HER CLASS

I have chosen to run for Student Class Representative so that I can lead the way to better communication not only amongst ourselves as a class, but between our class - represented as a unified whole - and the administration of UNISG and the greater community.

3 WORDSFirst

CommunicationSecond

CollaborationThird

Community

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COLLECTIVE OPINIONABOUT ME

Bianca Luce Bonetti

Running for 1st year Student Class Representative

From Italy

Age 19

Program Bachelor

Year 1st year

BIANCA WANTS TO REPRESENT HER CLASS AND HELP TO

COMMUNICATE ANY INQUIETUDE AND ACHIEVEMENT

I want to candidate myself to represent the collective opinions of our class and will do my utmost to realize future projects in a concrete manner on behalf of the first year student body.

3 WORDSFirst

HonestySecond

Spirit of Community

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Involvement

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A VOICE IN OUR UNIVERSITYABOUT ME

Kim Julia Ahrens

Running for 1st year Student Class Representative

From Germany

Age 20

Program Bachelor

Year 1st year

KIM IS READY TO HELP IMPROVE HER CLASS AND OUR UNIVERSITY

ACADEMICS

I would like our class to have a voice in this university, furthermore want to manage problems which could occur regarding professors, students or administrative. Its important to me that we take active part of our movement, in a political and social way.

3 WORDSFirst

HonestySecond

ActionThird

Ambition

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THE RIGHT ATTITUDEABOUT ME

Adriano Piazza

Running for 1st year Student Class Representative

From Italy

Age 19

Program Bachelor

Year 1st year

ADRIANO HAS THE ATTITUDE AND WILL TO REPRESENT HIS CLASS.

I h a v e d e c i d e d t o a p p l y a s S t u d e n t C l a s s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e b e c a u s e I t h i n k I w i l l b e a b l e t o b r i n g my c o n t r i b u t i o n a n d my e n t h u s i a s m t o f a c i l i t a t e t h e g o o d f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e c l a s s a n d o f t h e A t h e n a e u m

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Anika Mester

Design by:

Sebastian Sardo

Translation by:

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