The Candidates:

 

President - Carl Grech

Course: LL.D 1st Year

Interests:  Photography, Politics, Economics

Past Experiences: Carl has previously occupied the post of Vice-President and Subsequently President at the Students' Council at St. Aloysius' College, Programme Co-Ordinator and then President for SIFE UMT, and then Public Relations Officer, and President of KSU in the past year.

Expectations: To bring KSU closer to the student body

Favourite Quote:  "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life" - Charles Darwin

Favourite Sport : Rugby

Favourity City:  Vienna

Next Trip Abroad: Israel

Dream Job: CEO or Managing Partner of a Multi-National Law firm.


Vice President - James Cassar

Course: B.Ed Geography & Italian (3rd Year)

Interests: Music, Tennis, Chess, Politics

Past Experiences: Has organised various events for the past five years. Has served in a number of posts on the SPMC School Council, and was elected as president in 2004. Elected as President of KSJC on the SDM ticket in 2006 at the University of Malta Junior College. Has served a number of posts in the SDM Executive, as well as the post of Vice-President in JEF and of Secretary General in USTA. Was elected as Public Relations Officer of KSU  on the SDM ticket in 2009. Has been involved in a variety of subcommities, at university as well as having attended a number of seminars and conferences, both as member of the audience and speaker on issues related to student politics and national politics.

Expectations: Making University the home of students.

Favourite Quote: A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman of the next generation.James Freeman Clarkei

Favourite Sport: Tennis

Favourite City: Biella

Next Trip Abroad: Barcelona

Dream Job: Professor at the UoM


Secretary General  - Karl Agius

Course: Masters in Biology (Graduated in B.Sc. (Hons) Biology and Chemistry)

Interests: sports, music, natural environment, politics

Past Experiences: Secretary General (2006-2007) and later President of the Science Students’ Society (S3) for two consecutive years (2007-2009). He was also student representative on the Faculty Board of Science, a post in which he served for 3 years (2006-2009). Karl is currently KSU Education Commissioner, Honorary President of S-cubed, student representative on Senate, the Students' Charter Committee, the Library Committee, and the Student affairs committee. Karl also chairs the KPS Environmental Committee. He has been an active member in the Education Commission for the past 4 years. Karl has also worked in a number of sub-committees.

Expectations: Work to improve our Educational system at the University while doing his best to make Students' House and its offices more functional.

Favourite Quote: We go where our vision is (Joseph Murphy)

Favourite Football Team (if any): AC Milan

Dream Job: Lecturer

Favourite City: Rome

Next Trip Abroad: Sicily


Financial Officer - Martina Galea

Course: Bachelor of Commerce 3rd Year with Accounts and Economics majors

Interests: Music, singing, travelling and socialising

Past Experiences: Junior Achievement Young Enterprise 2006, AIESEC Member 2007-2009, Association of Students of Commercial Studies (ASCS) - Secretary General 2009/2010

Expectations: I hope to help to make students more aware of the valuable work done by KSU.  I look forward to meeting new people through working in a dedicated team and also cannot wait to bring our ideas to fruition.  Also, I hope to be a part of new investment projects that will benefit all students at the University.

Favourite Quote: You don't have to win every arguement.  Agree to disagree.

Favourite Sport: Tennis

Dream Job: I'd love to work in the financial administration of Disney, a company I have always admired.

Favourite City: New York City

Next Trip Abroad: Sicily


PRO - Rachel Cassar

Course: Masters in Creativity and Innovation

Interests: Music and singing

Past Experiences: Social Policy Coordinator KSU; Assistant Secretary General SDM; Secretary General SDMjc

Expectations: Right now it is finishing my masters and finding a job that I love.

Favourite Quote: Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully - Phillips Brooks

Favourite Football Team (if any): Italia

Dream Job: Musical theatre

Favourite City: Paris

Next Trip Abroad: Don't know yet- hopefully somewhere realxing in summer

 

Education  Coordinator - Roberta Rizzo

Course: BSs Biology & Chemistry

Interests: Writing and Drama

Past Experiences: Took part in MEA when in Junior College (2006) representing France, and came 2nd place. Education Coordinator KSU 2009/2010

Expectations: To bring KSU closer to students by keeping the students updated constantly and allowing them to give feedback on the things that go on on Campus as well as things organised by KSU. To work hand in hand with the rest of the team to provide an active and healthy student life on campus.

Favourite Quote: Where there's a will, there's a way.

Favourite Sport: Horse Riding

Dream Job: Working for Sustainable Development in the field of Genetics

Favourite City: London

Next Trip Abroad: Bahrain (The Gulf)

 

Social Policy Commissioner - Matthew Bonett

Course: 2nd year in Bachelor of European Studies (Hons) with Communications

Interests: Sports, politics, travelling and current affairs

Past Experiences: Participated in various youth exchanges around Europe and placed 3rd in the NSTF Mini-European Assembly 08-09 representing Iceland. Currently occupies the post of PRO in MUSC executive, acts as a co-ordinator of the French delegation in the Mini-European Assembly and has an active role in Santa Lucija Youth Centre SAY.

Expectations: Wants to see organizations unleash their full potential through working hand in hand with KSU as to provide the students with the best possible service.

Favourite Quote: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

Favourite Sport: Football

 


International Officer - Larkin Zahra

Course: B. European Studies (Hons.) with Geography – 3rd Year

Interests: football, travelling, current affairs and politics

Past Experiences: JEF Malta, Secretary General (2008-09), JEF Malta, President (2009-10) and University of Malta Geographical Society – UMGS, PRO (2008-2009

Expectations: To represent the students within the ESU structures in the most effective way, to try and organise an ESU event in Malta thus extending the benefits of ESU directly to Maltese students, to help Maltese students achieve the most out of international opportunities, giving a warm welcome to International students and ensuring they have a pleasant stay.

Favourite Quote: Everybody is ambitious. The question is whether one is ambitious to be or ambitious to do.

Favourite Sport: Football

Favourite Team: Cagliari

Dream Job: European Commission President

Favourite City: Paris

Next Trip Abroad: Greece (hopefully haha)


International Coordinator  - Francesca Scicluna

Course: Bachelor of Architecture and Civil Engineering- 3rd Year

Interests: Design, travelling, current affairs.

Past Experiences: Scoops 2003, Young Enterprise 2006, Euroscola 2006, SACES- Events Coordinator 2009/2010
Expectations: Enhance the sense of belonging in all students at UoM, whatever faculty or nationality.

Favourite Quote: Be faithful in small things because it is in that your strength lies. Mother Teresa

Favourite Sport: Waterpolo

Dream Job: A renowned architect running a private firm

Favourite City: Rome

Next Trip Abroad: London


Culture and Entertainment Officer - Mario Cachia

Course: Law with European Studies (2nd Year)

Interests: Music, Sports and Current Affairs

Past Experiences: Involved in the local music scene, through various events organisation and promotion. Was also one of the directors for the SAC Soiree 2008 and involved in both backstage and acting/directing.

Expectations: Bring University students closer to KSU and exploit all that University can give them, through various cultural and entertainment events, workshops and activities.

Favourite Quote: "An eye for an eye will make us all blind." - Mahatma Gandhi

Favourite Sport: Football

Favourite City: Milan & London

Next Trip Abroad: Probably New York

Dream Job: Judge in the European Court of Justice


Culture and Entertainment Coordinator  - Stephie Soler

Course: Bachelor of Laws with european studies.

Interests: Drama, dance, singing, music and travelling.

Past Experiences: Taken part in various big productions throughout the island, including MADCs pantomines, Students' fest and soirees. I was also part of the organising committee of Young Enterprise Malta for a year and one of the directors of the musical 'Hairspray' at St.Aloysius' Soiree 2009. I am currently attending vocal training,piano and guitar lessons and have trained in various styles of dance.

Expectations: Encourgae students to excel in their artistic capabilites and increase student participation in cultural and entertainment activities.

Favourite Quote: Don't really have one!

Favourite Sport: Waterpolo

Dream Job: A singer or an actress!

Favourite City: London

Next Trip Abroad: Maybe Spain