here are the speeches for the 2016 By-Election.
Hello everyone, my name is Kai and I am running for the position for president for the remainder of year. I would like to share with you some
insights of where I think the future of this organization could be going.
In my mind, computer science is frontier of human achievement. We are trained not only to excel in math and logic, but also to build things
that takes us to a new age. We don't just aspire to creating a good life for ourselves, but also for the future. I am certain I am not only
one that feels this way in the common room.
So what do we have to do? Well, good partitioning of value adding events is important. For example, hack time events could be partitioned in
such a way that is more targeted towards students that want to learn particular skill sets. I specialize in iOS development in swift, but I
am also interested computer vision and machine learning. How would I be able to teach iOS while learn Neural networks at same time? Surely
there must be a way for me to learn from workshop like events; Surely there must be a way for us to work with the best programmers; Surely
there must be a way for us to develop more than just what classrooms can teach us.
In my mind, hack time should be segmented into sections, each with its own targets goals. For example, a full stack web development section
can quickly level up students in need for coop jobs. A prototype development section in can quickly train up students for kaggle competitions.
An ACM competitive section can prepare students to handle technical interviews or algorithms for their projects.
I apologize if I come across too serious and grand deious, but I am older now and I feel the time has come for me to accomplish great things
and contribute to the world. I feel that this is the best environment for both me and you to be in. I want to make more friends, and together
we build something great for the future generations to come.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Bhavya and I'm running for the Director of Resources position. I will work hard to ensure the administration of maintenance,
upkeep, and smooth operation of all CSSS resources and assets. I will therefore make sure that our technical equipment, vending machines,
our exam bank are all in proper order.
I am entering my second year at SFU where I will be internally transferring to Computing Science from Engineering. I am very passionate
about technology especially as it pertains to improving people's lives. I want to serve in this position so that I can get involved with
the CSSS and improve the experience of our society. I promise to you that I will work together with my fellow executives to maintain our
resources so that we can have more events in the future. I kindly ask for your vote.
Thanks,
Bhavya
Bhavya
Hello everyone!
My name is Henry Zhao, and it's now my 4th year at SFU. After a whole 4 years, I've never tried to interact or join the CSSS, mostly due to
nerves, but also mostly out of sheer intimidation. But now I've realized just how important it is to interact with your fellow students within
the CSSS, and I hope to reach out and encourage people who are like me to take a step out of their comfort zone.
As Director of Communications, my 2 main focus for the duration of my position will be:
Hey Everyone!
I'm Trevor Gale and I'm running for the position of Director of Archives. When I'm in the common room I can most often be found on the
couches behind a thinkpad laptop. In case you're not aware the job of Director of Archives primarily involves administration related
activities, especially concerning the running of meetings for the CSSS.
I think I'd be a great candidate for this position because:
- I promise to fulfill all requirements of this position including keeping meeting minutes, posting and emailing notices of upcoming
meetings, and maintaining the CSSS archives(among other things).
- This semester I've attended every CSSS meeting
- Further, I pledge to use only the glorious Linux operating system to take meeting minutes
Thanks Everyone!