Sunday, February 24, 2013

Video: Hustings for Environmental Representative Elections in Keele Students' Union

Check out my presentation, manifesto, TOP 4 future environmental & sustainability initiatives and publicity:



Vote online for YOUR KeeleSU Representatives 2013 - 2014!!!
Voting starts at 9:00 am on Monday 25th Feb and closes on 27th at 5pm.


Sunday, February 17, 2013

VOTE Lavinia Ioana Udrea to be your ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE!!!


My name is Lavinia and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Ethics at Keele University. I've decided to run for the Environmental Rep. position because I've a deep passion for the environment and it seems that I can't help myself to get all proactive and involved in student activities. It's in my blood and I can't deny it!

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors;
We borrow it from our children”
Chief Seattle


I wish to dedicate myself to the practical implementation of University' sustainability policies, while inspiring and representing Keele students' interests. My contribution to KeeleSU is my past experience as a Students' Representative and my motivation to promote awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.

“Those who love and free nature are never alone.” - Rachel Carson


 The most fascinating volunteer experience of my life, when dealing with environmental issues, was to be part of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii, USA. There, I participated in many community events and helped out in the education, research and conservation programs.

 My TOP 4 future initiatives... as an Environmental Representative
1.      to organize the Raising and Giving Week (RAG Week)
This is a traditional charity fundraising event at Keele that should become a must-have experience in the life of every student.

2.     to implement the GREENman Project
This will be an open space for all Keele students who are welcomed to brainstorm and design environmental and sustainability projects to be implemented in the Keele community.

3.     to promote the Keele Student's Open Market
In order to prove that Keele Students are committed to sourcing local organic food,
we will start an Open Market Initiative. We are interested to show that the Student Community can become entirely self-sustaining in terms of fruit and vegetables.

  1. to build a Communication Platform for Environmental Issues
I plan to establish a full-time collaboration with all Keele pro-environmental groups, societies, associations and centers (KPA, Student Eats, Think Green Society, The Sustainable Hub, the Learning and Professional Development Centre, etc.), in order to create an easy-to-access communication platform to be used by all Keele Students that want to get involved in environmental and sustainability activities.

As an Environmental Representative, I will:
  •  promote awareness of environmental, sustainability and ethical issues at KUSU and University level, and at national level to the National Union of Students (NUS).
  •  work to ensure that the Keele students’ interests are realized to their full potential from an environmental and ethical position.
  • ensure that off-campus students are informed about environmental and sustainability events, activities and related issues.
  • provide advice to all Keele Students, KUSU committees and organizations on the environmental consequences and costs of their policies and actions.

"The earth is what we all have in common" - Wendell Berry.

I have chosen these logo and motto for my campaign because I believe that even if we come from different cultures and maybe sometimes we can have different opinions, nature and earth will be forever ours and it is the thing that can bring us together.
 VOTE!!! Lavinia Ioana Udrea to be your Environmental Rep. !
25th  -27th  February
For more info, don't hesitate to visit: http://www.keelesu.com/community-zone-candidates