Hi, Manish here. In the Physics Student Union election, I'm running for vice president and treasurer. As a first year physics student, I am eager to build a vibrant community of people who are passionate about the subject. I'm sure that my abilities in leadership, planning, and money management will help me succeed in this position. I'm looking forward to working with other students to plan events, encourage academic performance, and foster a welcoming environment for all participants. 

Hiya, I'm Shivangi! Most of you might not know me personally. Well I'm easy-going and so approaching me ain't a problem. I can talk about Harry Potter and Physics anytime! I have tons of experience when it comes to leadership roles, for example I had represented my school in an online post covid forum (@worldyouthtalks),so I know what I’m doing. I am running for the VP position because I feel it would be a good way for me to give back to the community! At any point, PhySU is your solid link, bringing you close to the rest of the physics community at UofT. I am running to be a VP because I feel I'll be good at addressing people's concerns; maintain the current warm and STRESS-FREE environment, something that’s hard to come by at UofT; and could hopefully bridge the gap between the students and faculty. I also come with firsthand experience of what it is like to be a UofT student, which I’ll use to the best of my ability to help people Vote for me and you’ll be pleased! 

Hi, I'm a people person. Come talk to me about anything. You'll usually find me playing foosball in the lounge. 

Hello! My name is Ben, I’m a third year student studying the unique combination of Planetary Science and Classical Civilization. I aim to bring a multidisciplinary aspect to PhySU with the seven departments that I interact with on a daily basis and the four departments (Chemistry, Astronomy, Earth Science, and Classics) that I will have done research with by graduation. I am fortunate enough to have the insight taught by both arts and sciences, which gives me a unique skill set and perspective. 

Greetings. I have many names, four to be exact, and numerous other titles that people have bestowed upon me; the moniker that I prefer to be referred to with is Affan. In terms of politics, I have no experience whatsoever, aside from lording over the offspring of my parents that was later to arrive on this world than me. However, I do believe that given the opportunity, I will work towards the best of my abilities to render the wishes of the physics community into reality. Have an amazing day! 

Hello hello! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Adi and I'm the person responsible for organizing all of PhySU's amazing events this year. The PhySU community has come to become like my extended second family at UofT given the amount of time I spend at the lounge and on the server and I would love to be able to continue making it the best student union at UofT. As a returning exec, I would like to spend this term focusing more on increasing PhySU's inclusivity and making it more inviting to people who aren't in the typical demographic of the PhySU event attendees or server users. I would also like to put into action some plans and ideas that the current exec team came up with but didn't have time to implement. 

After a year of being your Secretary, we have achieved many great things. With countless workshops, social events, chess tournaments, memes, quotes (and so much more), this year we really reshaped the life of UofT Physics students after the online slump. There is still so much left to update and create; from new celebrations, competitions, discord bot updates, academic resources to things as simple as more free tea, board games, we can make the years to come so much more enjoyable! With my extensive organizational experience both in and outside of PhySU, we can build on our momentum of making UofT’s physics department an even more welcoming and enriching space for undergraduate students.

Have a good morning!

Ivan

P.S. Don’t forget. If I get reelected, you get to throw pie at me again!

It was in part thanks to the welcoming community I found in the PhySU that I chose my program of study (Biological Physics Specialist). I’m committed to maintaining this sociable yet edifying environment; I hope to use the leadership, organisational, and communicative skills I’ve gained as VP Communications on the Innis Residence Council, volunteering for PhySU events, and leading RSGs to facilitate a cohesive and efficient executive team. I’d be ever so honoured to have your vote! 

Hello everyone! Since many of you know me already, I hope this photo will finally put a face to my name. If you don't know me yet, I'm Shuhan, also your discord mod. I used to think that sitting on the sidelines is better than taking on the role, because that way you get to participate without responsibility. While it was somewhat comfortable, I also found it limiting on what I can give back to the community. As your future exec, I want to abolish that limit by enabling each of you to participate in PhySU operations. My campaign will focus on crowd-sourced contents and allowing volunteers to take a greater role in the future.

Let there be no limit than our abilities to dream. See you on the election day!

I like to think of PhySU as not just a student union that provides academic resources, meets with the Physics Department, and supports students through their academic career. I also think of PhySU as a meeting ground, common to all physics students. I, Sam Lakerdas-Gayle, have been on PhySU since Oct 2020 where I became the First Year Rep, and I’ve been the Comms VP for the past two years. Throughout my lengthy time on PhySU, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to represent physics students, and I’ve worked with generations of students and profs while being on PhySU. I’ve dealt with all the inner workings of PhySU for years, successfully bringing you events and resources that you all love. I would love to take up the mantle of President and carry PhySU through another successful year.

My name is Justin Mah, AKA Snack Squire. I was fortunate enough to be the VP Assets Manager for the 2022-2023 school year for the Physics Student Union and had the pleasure of working with my fellow VPs throughout the year. I am planning to run for Assets Management again and will be in charge of resupplying the Physics Lounge and most importantly, keeping the Snack Bar in stock. I also made sure to keep the foosball table in good condition, repairing when needed. Furthermore, I helped plan the major events and contributed to the purchasing of food/drinks for said events. I hope to see you all at the election party coming up and I sincerely hope I have proven myself worthy of your votes during my tenure as your VP Assets Manager and, to those who know, as your one and only Snack Squire.

Since my first year, PhySU has been instrumental in helping me feel included and supported during my time at UofT. PhySU provided me with an important support system that helped me navigate the challenges of university life. Before and during my undergrad, I have organized and volunteered in STEM outreach activities and events outside the university, and I have been a volunteer in several events at UofT. With this experience, I want to be involved in the PhySU as VP, in which I will contribute to its mission of providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all physics students. One of my goals is to re-establish the Physics Drop-in Center, assisting 1st and 2nd year students academically. I am grateful for your vote, and together we will further strengthen our community.

Hey folks! I'm Tanmay. To me, PhysU is a place full of opportunties through the different workshops and events that are organized to the vibrant and friendly community of the lounge. As an executive member, I hope to build upon the work of the current execs and organize various events at larger scale and frequency. I hope for all your support to help accomplish this goal among many others. I am also an FLC peer mentor and have gained experience in organizing large events and helping first year students with the transition to university which will translate over to being a PhysU exec. I hope to get to know all of you and have a great day! 

Greetings everyone!✨My name is Amelie, aka “nerdess”, your PhySU VP Academic for the past 2 years. Previously, I have initiated the PhySU Talk Series, allowing students to learn about professor’s research, hosted several workshops such as LaTeX, Python and Mathematica. As co-VP for social events for 2021-2022, I was responsible for hosting several social events over the year, and organizing the food drive. My goals this coming year are centred on promoting inclusivity and diversity, as I aim to address many concerns of underrepresented groups. As one of the few girls in physics, I understand the need for a welcoming and supportive environment. Additionally, I aim to increase the PhySU budget by securing funding and finding sponsors, allowing us to plan higher quality events.