Who's running for the SU?

Deckof52 · 30-03-2011 12:45AM

UPDATED AGAIN!!!!
The fine men and women who shall be adorning the toga candida and running for election.

President
Definite:Ed Leamy,
Probable: Out of the blue candidates, I hear mention of a female GAA/sportswoman.
-Sinead Kelly...I've heard she's dropped out as well.

VP for Education
Definite:Cillian Byrne, Ian McGlynn
Probable: Tim O' Regan, Out of the blue candidates

VP for Welfare
Definite: Colin Oliver, Jackie Fox, Ruth Connolly, JJ O Byrne.
Probable: Elaine Butler. Tim (Doctor), Trina Brick Out of the blue candidates

Conveynor For Humanities
Definite: Jimmy English, John Sullivan, Ashling Foley
Probable: Out of the Blue Candidates

Conveynor For Business
Definite: Debbie Bough
Probable: Out of the Blue Candidates

Conveynor For Science & Health
Definite: Eolann Kitteringham, Gary O'Donoghue,
Probable:Michelle (Psychology Student), Out of the Blue Candidates

Conveynor For Engineering and Computing
Definite: Oisin Kelly
Probable:Out of the Blue Candidates

Clubs Officer
Definite: Paul Doherty
Probable:Mark?, , Out of the Blue Candidates

Societies Officer
Definite: Stephen Byrne, Stephen Rynne
Probable:

Add to the list! xD
Thanks,
Deckof52!
=]
P.S: Apologies for any offense made, it is not intentional. Just speculating on candidates and what I hear.
Thanks x

Foxkehs · 30-03-2011 11:33AM

Technically, if Collie and Cillian get the position this year they could run AGAIN next year since the new constitution only came in this year.

Just a big of useless information.

30-03-2011 01:00PM

I'm voting this guy for eng and computing:

robby^5 · 30-03-2011 02:14PM

Only one candidate for SU President? That's pretty poor considering last years election provided us with plenty of choices and an interesting election (to say the least).

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm voting this guy for eng and computing:

He's supporting the Tripods! Dont you know they came from Mars?!

Green Hand Guy · 30-03-2011 03:41PM

Ed wins the prize for greatest trollface ever!

public_enemy · 30-03-2011 05:28PM

While we're at it...

StiLL-TrAiNinG · 30-03-2011 06:00PM

MY EYES ;_;

Noodleworm · 30-03-2011 06:04PM

I lol'd when I saw Eds poster

anyone else get a little annoyed by the crazy amount of posters with minimal information.

Seeing 15 pictures of some guys face isn't gonna make me vote for him.

Attol · 30-03-2011 06:19PM

Publicenemy : I think my brain just melted oO

Lost Arrow · 30-03-2011 07:11PM

It's all a bit strange all right...only one candidate for Prez! I guess no one wants to compete with Ed!What else could it be?:rolleyes:

cocoa · 30-03-2011 07:37PM

Noodleworm wrote: »

I lol'd when I saw Eds poster

anyone else get a little annoyed by the crazy amount of posters with minimal information.

Seeing 15 pictures of some guys face isn't gonna make me vote for him.

I feel the same about most elections, including national ones... weep for democracy v_v

Green Hand Guy · 31-03-2011 09:30AM

public_enemy wrote: »

While we're at it...

Did they photoshop lipstick onto him in one of the posters, or did you just add that for the gif?

carlowboy · 31-03-2011 09:36AM

Lost Arrow wrote: »

It's all a bit strange all right...only one candidate for Prez! I guess no one wants to compete with Ed!What else could it be?:rolleyes:

Not that surprising. Niall McClave ran unopposed in 2008.

public_enemy · 31-03-2011 12:02PM

Green Hand Guy wrote: »

Did they photoshop lipstick onto him in one of the posters, or did you just add that for the gif?

I think that effect is just an amusing by-product of downscaling those images into gif format. Didn't notice at first because I can't look at it for too long without feeling rather ill...

cocoa · 31-03-2011 12:05PM

pretty sure his lips went a bit transparent when they added the alpha layer, that's some high quality red brick lipstick =P

ironictoaster · 31-03-2011 08:14PM

Green Hand Guy wrote: »

Ed wins the prize for greatest trollface ever!

I have been out for a while so I only saw the posters there today, I thought the exam same thing instantly!

MonaghanPenguin · 31-03-2011 09:42PM

carlowboy wrote: »

Not that surprising. Niall McClave ran unopposed in 2008.

Well, that No guy was one hell of an opponent.

uppers101 · 31-03-2011 09:46PM

Hey everyone,

would just like to plug Elaine Butlers website (she's running for welfare), some of you may be interested in reading her policys. We are updating it every day so have a look please.

http://www.elainebutler.com

All the best!

Charisma2k11 · 02-04-2011 01:53PM

Hey guys,

Would really love your support in the elections next Wedn/Thurs 6th and 7th of April. It would be an honor to represent the student body of DCU as the designated Welfare Officer 2011/2012.

Please see the 'info' tab at the link below for the bones of my manifesto.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vote-Collie-for-Dcusu-Vice-President-for-Welfare/103275779758386

Thank you very much.

Collie

'No problem too big....no problem too small...'

g5fd6ow0hseima · 04-04-2011 12:52PM

Charisma2k11 wrote: »

Hey guys,

Would really love your support in the elections next Wedn/Thurs 6th and 7th of April. It would be an honor to represent the student body of DCU as the designated Welfare Officer 2011/2012.

Please see the 'info' tab at the link below for the bones of my manifesto.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vote-Collie-for-Dcusu-Vice-President-for-Welfare/103275779758386

Thank you very much.

Collie

'No problem too big....no problem too small...'

Why are you going for a sabatical position for the second year running - despite being elected last year? Why not let new blood in?

andyman · 04-04-2011 04:40PM

Anyone go to the hustings?

Think Welfare is going to be the big battle this year and will be tight between Ruth and Collie although I wouldn't rule out Jackie Fox either. Ruth has the passion and drive for the job as well as the capablility to get along with everyone. Having said that, I don't know her at all, so I'm more than willing to be proven wrong. Collie has the passion for the job as well as the experience (I'm pretty sure all 3 sabbats have dealt with welfare issues in the past year, not just Cillian). I reckon that one's going down to the wire.

Education is between Cillian and Ian I'd say. The other three do nothing for me. Would like to see Cillian get another term. I don't think anyone can put fault to his capabilities and the fact that he's done a good job this year. He impressed me more at the Hustings as well.

Gunslinger92 · 04-04-2011 06:25PM

I went.

I have no idea who I'm going to vote for for Welfare. I was thinking Jackie and Collie, but I was very impressed with Ruth and Elaine too. Twill be a toughie alright.

discus · 04-04-2011 08:15PM

August Many Keg wrote: »

Why are you going for a sabatical position for the second year running - despite being elected last year? Why not let new blood in?

Do ya think that redbull car runs on free red bull?! What about mousse and hairspray - does they just come magically out of a tap?!???

Radio Gaga · 04-04-2011 11:14PM

After the Hustings today it is clear that the person to take up this position is Ruth Connolly. She talked from the heart and I thought she really showed how her experiences throughout her time in DCU will help her in the position. I personally feel that if she gets the position I'll feel fully comfortable going up to the SU and asking for help if I have an issue. Ruth Connolly deffo has my vote!

Grudaire · 05-04-2011 12:29AM

I didn't make hustings but for Welfare it's between Tim and Ruth for me

Garseys · 05-04-2011 07:01AM

Cliste wrote: »

I didn't make hustings but for Welfare it's between Tim and Ruth for me

Tim came across very well, a lot better than I expected him to. This will be one of the closest VP elections in a long time!

Good Luck to all the candidates the next few days!:)

myk · 05-04-2011 01:18PM

Am I correct in saying that two incumbent sabbats are running for elections again, but neither of them are going for the role of SU president? What is the logic of this?

Kavrocks · 05-04-2011 01:42PM

myk wrote: »

Am I correct in saying that two incumbent sabbats are running for elections again, but neither of them are going for the role of SU president? What is the logic of this?

To somebody who this is all new to it seems very logical to me (going by what I've read and heard about the SU and new constitution).

If they gain office this term they can also run for the same position next year (because a new constitution was brought in). 2 (-3) consecutive years in office would bring a lot of experience and would create a better profile for them and increase their popularity for when/if they do decide to go for the President position. However I could be entirely wrong.

myk · 05-04-2011 01:44PM

Kavrocks wrote: »

To somebody who this is all new to it seems very logical to me (going by what I've read and heard about the SU and new constitution).

If they gain office this term they can also run for the same position next year (because a new constitution was brought in). 2 (-3) consecutive years in office would bring a lot of experience and would create a better profile for them and increase their popularity for when/if they do decide to go for the President position. However I could be entirely wrong.

What strikes me as odd is that I would have expected someone as an outgoing SU sabbat would have the profile and experience to get elected as president.

What is even more odd is that if they are elected to one of the other two sabbatical positions then they would be serving under a less experienced SU president.

Do they not have the interest in the role? Or do they not have the confidence that they could win it?

Green Hand Guy · 05-04-2011 01:46PM

Radio Gaga wrote: »

After the Hustings today it is clear that the person to take up this position is Ruth Connolly. She talked from the heart and I thought she really showed how her experiences throughout her time in DCU will help her in the position. I personally feel that if she gets the position I'll feel fully comfortable going up to the SU and asking for help if I have an issue. Ruth Connolly deffo has my vote!

Nice try, Ruth Connolly :P

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