I am beginning my second year in the Biology M.Sc.program, concentrating in Neuroscience. Not being a Sudbury native but having completed my undergraduate degree here at Laurentian, I have grown akin to the community of the university as well as that of the greater city. Active involvement in the greater community, be it participation in political and academic events, to hosting shows on campus community radio, to volunteering with the occasions of our very own GSA, is a mentality I feel strongly about continuing and spreading through all aspects of student life. It is my hope to enthusiastically apply this approach academically and otherwise across campus to fairly and justly represent every graduate student; to hold their university accountable, not being afraid to stand up and make changes when necessary. However, a strong community is not maintained without a measure of diligence, passion, and professionalism; something certainly not overlooked, and undoubtedly something prepared for. As we are all members of this community, we should all feel engaged within it. This is something I hope to facilitate throughout the year to make the experience of being a graduate student at Laurentian University more than memorable.

Please do not hesitate to email me at bx_lehman@laurentian.ca if you have and comments or concerns.

I obtained my undergraduate sociology degree from the University of Toronto, and a further B. Ed from Queen’s. Currently I’m pursuing my MA in Applied Sociology, examining the relationship between self-surveillance, hyper quantification and mobile phone use. I’ve previously worked conducting a social research study at The Gatehouse and have been the managing editor of Georgian Bay Today.  As V.P. it is my intention to collaborate with other GSAs around the province or even further afield. As graduate students we should take the opportunity to build bridges between departments and institutions. Being on the forefront of our respected fields means challenging ourselves to seek fruitful partnerships.

I am entering my second year in the Applied Social Research Program and my research interests include looking at how the internet has shaped Canada’s sex-trade and how sex workers maintain their safety during the course of their work. I did my undergraduate degree in Law and Society at York University, and spent my first year at Laurentian getting to know my way around the school, and as I’m now entering into my second year, I truly want to be more involved and engaged with the Laurentian community. I’m an organized individual therefore I am more than capable when it comes to recording minutes to maintaining GSA activities. I also ran for the position of president of CUPE 5011 for the 2012/2013 year, for the same reasons. With than said, I’m a sociable person, I enjoy meeting new people, and I’m excited to have the chance to be part of such an amazing community. Cheers!

Jessyka is the person you will meet when you enter the Graduate Students’ Association | Association des étudiant(e)s aux études supérieures office. Jessyka has acted on the Executive, and on the Joint-Council of the Graduate Student’s Association. While on the executive she lead campaigns for women’s rights such as the Sexual Assault Awareness Series, organizing Pro-Choice Rallies, and raising security issues on campus. She also worked on campaigns for raising student awareness about the provincial election, and skyrocketing student debt and unaffordable education. Jessyka has worked on solidarity campaigns with many other unions; student and community alike. She is currently in her second term on the CUPE 5011, the Laurentian University Graduate Teaching Assistants Union, Executive as Secretary. Jessyka gained her bachelors degree in Political Science/Law and Justice from Laurentian. Her masters thesis is on the topic of sex trafficking and immigration.

Jessyka est la personne que vous rencontrerez lorsque vous rentrez  au bureau de l’Association des étudiant (e) s aux études supérieures. Jessyka a agi à l'exécutif, et au conseil joint de l’association. Pendant sont temps a l’exécutif elle a dirigé des campagnes pour les droits des femmes tels que des événements pour sensibilisation aux agressions sexuelles, des manifs pro-choix, et le soulevant des inquiétudes de sécurité au campus. Elle a également travaillé sur des campagnes pour sensibiliser les élèves au sujet de l'élection provinciale, les frais de scolarité affreux et la manque d’éducation accessible. Jessyka a travaillé sur des campagnes de solidarité avec de nombreux syndicats. Elle est dans sa deuxième année à l’exécutif pour le syndicat des assistants d'enseignement, SCFP (Syndicat Canadien de la fonction publique). Jessyka a reçu sont baccalauréat en Science Politique et Droit et Justice de la Laurentienne. Sa thèse de maitrise est au sujet du trafique sexuel et l’immigration.