GUSH
Executive Board 2009-2010
| Goals for 2009-2010 |
The following are goals the GUSH Executive Board would like to accomplish for the 2009-2010 academic year:
- Promote interaction and cohesion between the four UCI undergraduate housing communities
- Inform undergraduate residents the existence of a centralized governing hall council body that advocates for housing related issues
- Serve as a liaison between Undergraduate Housing and other campus departments including ASUCI.
- Begin work on advocacy issues such as:
- wireless network access points in the residence halls, apartments and houses
- promote health and wellness by advocating for hand soap in public and/or shared restrooms
President: Adrian M. Ortiz
Year: 3rd
Major: English/Creative Writing
From: Anaheim, CA
On-campus involvements:
- The New University, comic artist
- p o p Magazine, editor
- Brainstorm
- Campus Village At-Large Representative
Hobbies:
- Writing
- Drawing
- Guitar
- Video Games
- Running
This Year's Plans:
- Unite the four housing communities in joint activities & events
- Better define the voice of the undergraduate communities
- Serve the community through improved communication & action
Vice President: Brian "Bruno" Monteiro
Year: 3rd
Major: PSB/Sociology
From: Ventura, CA
On-campus involvements:
- Peer Academic Advisors (School of Social Sciences)
- GUSH (at-large representative, financial chair)
- Peer Educators
- AMP (Anteater Mentor Program)
- Co-founder of Collegefied.com
Hobbies:
- Socializing
- Meeting New People
- Star Gazing
- Shopping
This Year's Plans:
- To advocate for the voices of the students, and let them know that they have the power to change things! I really want people to know who GUSH is and understand that we are on your team and hopefully get some exciting things done! We have a lot of big plans for the upcoming year and I hope people will be as excited as I am!
Treasurer: Celeste Wychopen
Year: 2nd
Major: Classical Voice Performance (Opera)
minor in Biology
From: Tuolumne, CA (A tiny town near Yosemite National Park)
On-campus involvements:
- Women’s Chamber Choir
- Hall Representative
- California Sings—Spirituals Inheritance
Concert
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Playing dress up
This Year's Plans:
- Raise funds, not the roof.
National Communications Chair: Aemilio Ha
Year: 4th
Major: Biological Science
From: Moreno Valley, CA
On-campus involvements:
- National Communication Chair for GUSH (present)
- Center Attendant in Mesa Court (present)
- Mesa Court Council Executive Members (07-08)
Hobbies:
-Reading
-Sleeping
-Hanging out with my friends
-Exploring new places/camping
This Year's Plans:
- Create a recognition process for Undergraduate Student Housing
- Win a Top 10 program at PACURH
- Implement an OTM (Of The Month) recognition system
- Host a Haterz week program (Diversity & Social Justice program)
Webmaster: Amy Chan
Year: 3rd
Major: Biological Science
From: Arcadia, CA
On-campus involvements:
-Student Housing Advisor (present)
-Habitat for Humanity (09-present)
-Mesa Court Council Executive Board (08-09)
-Mesa Court Council Hall Ambassador (07-08)
Hobbies:
- Hiking and running
- Making craft projects
- Chilling with friends
- Taking pictures
This Year's Plans:
- Help GUSH build a closer relationship with the on-campus communities
- Bring some change in areas such as parking, Internet, and helping make the housing communities environmentally friendly
- Plan awesome events for GUSH
- Have a fun year!
