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,
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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.
- 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.
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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
On 16th May, Keele
Postgraduate Association (KPA) and Lavinia Ioana Udrea (Keele Ph.D
Student and KPA Environmental Officer) opened Keele in Spring
Photography Exhibition in the KPA Clubhouse. The exhibition celebrated
spring season at Keele and emphasised the important role that
environment plays in student life.
