Seven UNC students are winding down their campaigns to secure one of two spots as co- president of the Campus Y.
The election will take place Tuesday, Feb. 9, the same day as the student body president election. In the past, the rules required that co-presidency be shared by one male and one female, but that rule was eliminated last year.
The online election is only open to dues-paying members of the Y as of Friday, Jan. 29.
The two candidates with the most votes will serve as co-presidents of the Y, an organization dedicated to addressing social justice issues.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Campus Y presence on the UNC campus.
In their campaigns, candidates have often focused on fiscal responsibility, inclusion of Campus Y alumni in activities and holding a sesquicentennial anniversary celebration.
As co-presidents, the students will oversee the Y’s 21 committees and 12 special project groups, and represent the Campus Y when working with administrators and other campus groups.
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Alyzza Dill is a junior health policy and management major. Goals: She wants to set up a 150th anniversary planning task force and implement technology and communication expansion. Quote: “My freshman year, I had no idea that Campus Y existed, and that’s something I will work hard to make sure doesn’t happen on my watch.” |
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Burcu Bozkurt is a sophomore planning to double major in international studies and public health. Goals: She wants to take steps toward sustainability to bridge the gap between different areas of the Campus Y and to increase benefits to members and all of the organization’s 21 communities. Quote: “I want to bridge the gap between the executive board and the committees." |
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Clay Vickers is a junior English and economics major. Goals: His goal is to re-establish a physical connection with the community and with alumni by inviting both inside for events. Quote: “I think the Campus Y co- president should be somebody who not only brings great ideas to the table, but I also think the Campus Y co-president should be somebody who can implement the ideas.” |
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Elizabeth McCain is a sophomore history and international studies major. Goals: She will maintain and increase the financial support system by forging alumni partnerships, continuing to pursue external grants and allocating funds more effectively. Quote: “The first thing I would do as co-president would be to create a brain trust of individuals so we can shape a platform not only for next year, but for the next five years.” |
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Jesalyn Keziah is a junior international studies major. Goals: Transparency and communication, group cohesion and a return to “big picture” social justice work are among her goals. Quote: “A common theme in everything I’ve done in my life up to this point is communication and collaboration.” |
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Marjorie Betubiza is a junior international studies major. Goals: She said the Campus Y needs to include more democratic principles in its budget approval process. Quote: “The primary reason I want to run for co-president is a continuation of giving back to an organization that has definitely shaped my academic career here.” |
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Wes Crouse is a junior economics and mathematics major. Goals: He wants to develop an online donation system that allows alumni to sponsor individual events and prioritize the implementation of a new Web site. Quote: “I want to use our 150th anniversary to be more introspective … and look at the things that have been successful and haven’t been successful and then plan accordingly.” |
