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Bachelor of arts & sciences students' association

Take advantage of all the different opportunities available to you on this campus to get involved! One of the best ways to get involved is through YOUR Bachelor of Arts & Sciences Students' Association!  The Bachelor of Arts & Sciences Students' Association (BASSA) is your voice on this campus. There are also other BAS representatives on different committees and advisory boards across campus. Not only do they represent the BAS program on campus, they also organize social and academic events for YOU! From the terrific events during Orientation at the beginning of the year to the events (most notably Trivia Nights & Speakers Series) throughout the year, contact BASSA to see how you can get involved NOW!

 

Your BASSA Executive (2012/13)

Want to meet your FANTASCI BASSA Executive for the 2012/2013 academic year?  Follow this link to the terrific BASSA website for more information an all the latest updates on BASSA Events!  TAKE ME TO BASSA!

 

BASSA CONSTITUTION

(2011/12) PDF File

(2010/11) PDF File

(2009/10) PDF File

 

PAST BASSA Executive

(2011/12)

(2010/11)

(2009/10)

  • Lauren Wallace [President]
  • Krista Westmaas [Vice-President]
  • Emily Bhattacharya [Operations Manager]
  • Katie Thomson [4th Year Representative]
  • Alisha Fernandes [3rd Year Representative]
  • Lizzie Pearson [2nd Year Representative]
  • Aleisha Korga [1st Year Representative]
  • Caroline Tarjan [1st Year Representative]

(2008/09)

 

Aleisha Korga ~ BASSA President

Hey there ASCI’s! My name is Aleisha and I am your BASSA president!  I love U of G for a million reasons, but among the top is the BAS program! This program is very unique and I think it’s super awesome that I can tailor my degree to study biology as well as French, as I hope to become a high school teacher.  This is going to be my third year of university as well as being involved with BASSA and I have had such a positive experience here! Therefore along with the rest of the BASSA board, I plan to continue BAS traditions and have a great year with all of our students!  As for a little bio about myself, I’ve lived in Guelph my entire life and I love the city! I have played the piano since I was 3 years old, I love to play hockey, and I am known to dance secretly when no one is watching.  Lady Gaga is my favourite musician ever and my puppy Finnigan is one of the most important things in the world to me! I’m always around to answer questions or help anyone out! So if you see me, don’t be afraid to say hi or send me an email at akorga@uoguelph.ca ! :)

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Deanna Brockmann ~ Vice-President (Academics)

Hello ASCIs! My name is Deanna Brockmann and I am your Vice President Academic for the 2011-2012 year. I love the BAS program and am pursuing minors in Psychology: Brain and Cognition and Family and Child Studies. I am a third year student and very excited for this year. I was on IHC in my first year and found that experience very useful for activities and groups all over campus. I am now currently a Student Life Intern and Peer Helper in the Judicial Office. One my favourite hobbies is making course timetables. I really enjoy making sense out of a puzzle of courses. If you ever need help navigating through Guelph's academics, give me a shout! I love BAS because it is one of the only places where you can let your ASCI self shine! Please feel free to attend our meetings or our famous Trivia Nights at the Taps. Top

Kami Valkova ~ Vice-President (Activities)

Hey there BAS!  I'm Kami Valkova and I will be representing you as your VP of Activities for the 2011-2012 school year!  I'm currently in my second year at Guelph, in the BAS program, and on BASSA and my main goal is to make sure all ASCI's get the chance to really understand what it means to be in the program through activities that bring you all together.  What I love about being in BAS is how easy it is to personalize your degree, and for me that means being able to study both Ecology and Psych: two things that I am totally crazy about!  My interests don't stop there of course!  I am a concert junkie and my three all-time favourite bands are The Killers, Tokyo Police Club, and Hollerado (all of whom I have seen live!) I love to dance, rock climb, go running, paint, take photos, and read, so you will see me all around campus!  I don't watch a lot of TV, but when I do, I am obviously watching "How I Met Your Mother".  My favourite place on campus to study is the Atrium in the Science Complex because it's almost like being outside.  Get pumped for a fantASCI year, and don't be a stranger!  Feel free to email me any time at kvalkova@uoguelph.ca!

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Sophie Jefferson ~ Vice-President (Finance & Administration)

Hey! My name is Sophia Jefferson (a.k.a. Sophie or Soph) and I am this year's Vice President of Administration and Finance. I'm in my fourth and final year of BAS, with minors in French and Agriculture. Last fall I took part in an exchange Guelph has with the Université de Québec à Chicoutimi. I spent four months taking courses in French literature and living the Québecòis lifestyle. I have also taken a number of electives in business courses. Right now, I'm in the process of looking for a position for after I graduate, likely in the agribusiness field. As you might have guessed, I come from a farm. We have a small dairy herd and cash crop operation. It's between Wingham and Goderich, about 15 minutes in from Lake Huron-convenient for someone who hits the beach as often as I do. Besides swimming in the lake and soaking up the sun, I also enjoy aquafit, dancing like a crazy fool with my sisters, walking my dog and cross country skiing. Trying new ice cream flavours is another highlight of my life-this summer I was in love with Kawartha Dairy's Butter Tart.

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Zoe Lazaris-Brunner ~ 4th year Representative

Hey fantASCI friends! My name is Zoe Lazaris-Brunner, I'm minoring in French and Biology and I'm your 4th year rep this year! I chose Guelph because of the BAS program - one that allows me to pursue my passion for science, the arts and the integration of both! I love our program, and the people in it! We are a unique group and I will do my best to serve you well this year.   A little bit about me? I speak English, French and some Greek, I lived in Nice, France for 9 months on exchange last year, I've been to 19 countries, I'm addicted to travel (couldn't you tell?), candy and TV shows, and I love learning languages & about other cultures! I also play the piano and am trying to teach myself the guitar.   Feel free to drop me a line any time at zlazaris@uoguelph.ca anytime . Looking forward to getting to know any of you I don't know already! :)

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Jake MacTavish ~ 3rd Year Representative

Hi! I'm Jake and I'm the 3rd year representative for BASSA! I come from Waterloo and am now in my third year of the BAS program. I'm a huge fan of the Arts and Sciences, and am currently taking minors in biology and French with the intention of becoming a teacher. My interests include film making, cross country running and zombie movies. I'm also a big Legend of Zelda fanatic. My favourite TV shows include Community, Adventure Time and Dexter and I enjoy listening to indie and classic rock. As third year representative it is my job to make sure that all third year students have a voice on BASSA, so please feel free to e-mail me (jmactavi@uoguelph.ca) if you have any questions, concerns, ore even if you just want to chat!

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Jessica Adams ~ 2nd Year Representative

Hello fellow BAS students! I’m Jessica and I am really thrilled to be your second year representative! I absolutely love Guelph- both the city and the university- as well as the BAS Program and I am excited to represent your student voices on your student organization. Our program is so wicked because it brings so many different perspectives, skills, and cool people together under one roof! I am from a small town Goderich, ON which lies within Huron County’s agricultural fields and I hope to minor in biology and geography while here at Guelph. I am a really big fan of Disney movies, as well as country music, anything outdoors, skunks, and reading. I also love to travel and have been to France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and hope to one day teach abroad. While on summer vacation, I went to a Tim McGraw concert and was in my glory- clad in a decorated Tim shirt and brimming with excitement. I can’t wait to see you all at our great BASSA events, as well as to answer any questions or assist with any ideas that you may have! Good luck in the forthcoming year and see you around!Top

Kristen O'Donnell(1st Year Representative) & Gordon Harper (1st year ASCI Cluster Representative)

Hi fellow ASCI's! My name is Kristen O'Donnell and I am your first year representative for the 2011-2012 year! Although I haven't been in the BAS program for too long, I already love it. I love how unique our degree can be and tailored specifically to each person. I plan on minoring in Chemistry and French Studies (but don't quote me on that!). I am from Waterloo, Ontario and am currently involved in intramural soccer, rock climbing, curtain call productions, as well as BASSA. I love travelling- I have been to France, Spain, New York City and I am currently a duel citizen of Canada and Australia. I don't watch a lot of tv but I definitely love Modern Family! I hope to see you all at future BASSA events and get to know everyone in this fantASCI program! :)

Hey there! My name is Gordon Harper. I am this year’s Bachelor of Arts and Science Cluster Rep. I am a devoted and hardworking student as well as pretty swell guy. I come from the town of Waterdown Ontario, and for those who don’t know the city, it is near Hamilton. I am very involved with a bunch of different clubs around the school, and, despite my complaints, I actually love keeping busy. Some of my favourite things include: Harry Potter, the colour orange, shoes, travelling, listening to music, and nearly every animal, big or small. In terms of my future aspirations, I’m pretty much lost. I like to do a bit of everything, which makes picking a job very hard. General ideas I have in mind are becoming a vet or working for a worldwide volunteer organization. If you see me around, feel free to say “hello!”

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Sylvia Han~ CASU Representative

"Hey ASCI ’s! I’m Sylvia, your CASU representative! In brief, the CASU rep is the liaison between BASSA who is responsible for presenting BASSA PDRs to the CASU Board, as well as being responsible for the BASSA cheques. I’m from Toronto, Ontario and am in second year in Guelph studying biology and Studio Art. I love our BAS program, because  growing up I have always been into doing both studio art and science,  and I hope to become a medical illustrator in the future. I have diverse interests including French, painting, playing instruments and animals! I also love travelling, and although I haven't been to many places, I spent a year abroad (in France and Italy) in Grade 11-12! It was an amazing experience attending schools in Europe, and it helped me become more open minded and culturally sensitive. My ultimate life goal is to fly back to France one day! I enjoy getting involved on campus, and will most likely have a puppy around me all the time since I am on the waiting list of a Canadian Dog Guide program, as a Foster mother! I will also be working closely with the Wellness Centre (as CT) and will be an OV, so I really hope to see you all at some point of the year! I love meeting new people, so please feel free to approach me at any time!  You can email me if you have any questions or concerns at: nhan@uoguelph.ca!Top

 

Tara Joly ~ CSAHS-SA Representative

Hey fellow ASCI’s! I’m Tara and I’m thrilled to be your College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Representative this year. I’m currently in my fourth and final year of BAS. I love this program, especially since it has allowed me to pursue both of my interests through my minors in Anthropology and Statistics – and to meet some really wonderful people! BAS has even inspired me to study the Anthropology of Science at graduate school. Like any other ASCI student, my interests are diverse – I love to cook, read, visit the Farmer’s Market and I’m currently loving motown and soul music. I particularly love to travel, having just returned from a semester exchange in Aberdeen, Scotland. As your college rep, I will bring a voice to BAS students and our unique perspective during CSAHS meetings. I’m looking forward to make this a fantASCI year, and can’t wait to meet many more of you at BAS events!

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Veronika Kratz ~ CBS-SC Representative

Greetings, all! My name is Veronika Kratz and I am stupendously excited to be your new CBS representative! Basically that means I'll be representing BASSA and all of you ASCI students in the College of Biological Sciences! I'm in my first year at Guelph, planning to minor in Biology and English for my degree. I also want to apply to vet school/become a famous science fiction author. The best part is that with the BAS program, I don't even have to choose (for now, anyway)! As you may have guessed I love animals, and have a crazy obsession with space and video games and all things geeky, so if you want to discuss the brilliance of Joss Whedon and why Firefly is the best show on Earth while playing OoT all night, send me an email at vkratz@uoguelph.ca (we can exchange Wii friend codes!). I'll be very excited. If you want a little background I'm coming to Guelph all the way from Trinidad and Tobago, where I've been living for the past three years! I was still born in Ontario, though. I just move around a lot. Along with Trini I've lived in Guelph, Courtice, Kilmarnock (Scotland), and Yarmouth (Nova Scotia)! Overall I'm totally psyched to be on BASSA, because this year is going to be ace.Top

 

Erika Schneidereit ~ CPES Representative

Hey there fellow ASCI’s! My name is Erika and I’m your CPES rep for the 2011-2012 year! I am currently in my fourth year of the fantastic BAS program, with minors in Political Science and Mathematical Sciences. I came to Guelph from Halifax, Nova Scotia pretty much because I thought this program sounded so awesome and am so glad I did. I love to travel and spent last semester on exchange in Aberdeen, Scotland. I’ve traveled around most of Western Europe and my top travel destinations right now are Croatia and Antarctica.  I’m always on the lookout for new music and love going to concerts (my favourites have been Paul McCartney and Julian Casablancas!) so if you know of any sweet new bands let me know! I also love running, playing soccer, and eating obscene amounts of chocolate. I’m really looking forward to all the great events BASSA has planned for this year and can’t wait to meet all of you! All the best!

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Jordan Nussbaum ~ BAS Senator

Hi everyone! My name is Jordan Nussbaum, also known as your BAS Senator. I come from Thornhill, Ontario, which is a suburb of Toronto. I am in my fourth year here at Guelph, minoring in biology and history. I love the BAS program because it lets me take courses which cover all of my many interests. As BAS Senator, I am your link with the Senate whose job it is to regulate the academic side of your experience here at Guelph. The title of BAS Senator gets me into a lot of different meetings, including BASSA, BAS Program Committee, Senate and the Student Senate Caucus. Additionally, I hold a seat on the Senate Committee on Student Petitions. When I’m not attending meetings, I enjoy watching tv (favourite shows include The Wonder Years, the Golden Girls and Jeopardy) and listening to classic rock music (the Beatles being my favourite band). My future goal is to work with children in some capacity and I have spent my past six summers working at a day camp in Toronto and the past two years volunteering at a kindergarten in Guelph. I look forward to meeting you all at BAS trivia nights! Email me with any senate-worthy concerns at jnussbau@uoguelph.ca Top

 

Joe McBurney ~ Vice-President (Academics)

My name is Joe McBurney and I am a 4th year student pursuing minors in Art History and Psych: Brain & Cognition.  For the past two years I have worked for Residence Life Staff and am excited to be branching out as your VP Academics for BASSA.  I spent the last three months working at The Jewish Museum in New York City, and am excited to be back in Guelph participating in College government.  Good luck with all your academic endeavors!Top

 

Mia Callaghan ~ Vice-President (Activities)

Hi! My name is Mia Callaghan and I am a fourth year BAS Student with minors in Biochemistry and Educational Psychology. This is my first year on BASSA and I am super excited to be the Vice President of Activities and Events. I am originally from Burlington, Ontario and decided to come to Guelph to be part of the unique program that is BAS and, of course, for the great food. I am often found roaming around campus as I have lived on campus for all of my years at Guelph. In my second year I was the BAS Cluster Leader in Maritime Hall and loved working on campus so much that I continued on with Residence Life Staff as a Senior Academic Leader. This past summer saw me travelling through France, Italy and Germany. While in Germany I was able to be a chocolatier for a day and created my very own Ritter Sport Bar. After my adventures with chocolate I worked at a YMCA Day Camp in Hamilton where I was head of the Junior camp section.  I can’t wait for this school year to get underway; my head is spinning with all sorts of questions for Trivia this year. If you ever have any event ideas for BASSA or just want to chat please feel free to send me a quick e-mail (mcallagh@uoguelph.ca) or find me wandering around campus. Top

Caroline Tarjan ~ Vice-President (Finance & Administration)

Hey ASCIs! My name is Caroline Tarjan and I am the VP of Finance and Administration this year on BASSA. I am a second year student and my minors (although they are not yet declared!) are Genetics and Spanish.  I am hoping to study abroad in the next academic year and make use of the Spanish I have learned here at UoG.   I grew up in Waterdown, which is a pretty small town, so I have taken advantage of any chances I’ve had to travel. I’ve lounged on a beach chair in the Dominican, hiked through the rainforest in Costa Rica, and ran (several times!) to catch trains in Italy. I love the outdoors, playing sports and staying active, and I also love to crochet. (I bet a caught you a little off guard with that one!) I’m looking forward to representing BAS students this year on BASSA. If you questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at ctarjan@uoguelph.ca or send an email to bassa@uoguelph.ca!Top

Melanie Leblanc ~ 4th year Representative

Hi fellow BAS! My name is Melanie Leblanc and I am your 4th year representative on BASSA this year.  For those who do not know me, I am going into my 4th year with minors in Nutritional Science and French though what I am truly passionate about is food and the culinary arts (pastry and baking in specific).  I plan on continuing my education by attending culinary school and hope to receive my Red Seal as a baker and pâtissier.  I like baking because it is the perfect mix of art and science!  During my time here at Guelph, I’ve been involved within the community and on campus.  I volunteer at the Michael house, I was on the novice rowing team and involved in a sub-group of GSEC.  On my spare time, I enjoy cake decorating, reading cook books, taking my puppy Lucy for a walk and hanging out with fellow U of G students.  I am excited to kick off a new school year, meet the fantASCI first years and getting involved with the rest of BASSA to make this a year to remember!Top

Shelby White ~ 3rd Year Representative

Hello fellow BAS students! My name is Shelby White and I'm the third year rep on BASSA for the 2010/2011 school year.  I absolutely love the BAS program and I'm excited to have the opportunity to represent you on our student association.  I'm originally from Innisfil, Ontario and here in Guelph to study environmental studies and biology.  I have diverse interests including fashion, art, the outdoors and human health, and I have a new career idea every week. I enjoy getting involved on campus and in the past have been an OV, UoGA and most recently an undergraduate research assistant. I hope to see you all at some point at BASSA events, ecspecially my personal favourite - ASCI trivia! I love meeting new people and getting back in touch with old friends, so feel free to come introduce yourself to me. I rarely forget a face and I'd love the chance to get to know my BAS classmates better :)Top

Aleisha Korga ~ 2nd Year Representative

Hey ASCI ’s! I’m Aleisha, your second year BASSA representative! I love U of G for a million reasons, but among the top is the BAS program! This program is very unique and I think it’s super awesome that I can tailor my degree to study biology as well as French, as I hope to become a high school teacher.  Going into my second year, I feel that I’ve gained a lot of useful experiences through this small program that I may not have been able to achieve elsewhere, and I also love so much that were just like a close knit family :)   As for a little bio about myself, I’ve lived in Guelph my whole life and I love the city! I have played the piano since I was 3 years old and I enjoy painting and sketching! I love to play hockey, Lady Gaga is my idol haha, and I have a pet budgie named after Bobby Orr! I love puppies, as can be seen by my picture, and cannot wait to have my own chocolate lab! Lol Also, I hope to travel to Paris, Spain, Greece and New York one day!   So, I’m always around to answer questions or help anyone out so if you see me, don’t be afraid to say hi!  :)   <3 Aleisha KorgaTop

Kami Valkova ~ 1st Year Representative

Hey ASCIs!  My name is Kami Valkova and I'm your 1st Year Representative for the 2010-2011 school year at Guelph!  All throughout high school I worried about where I would go for university and what I would study, especially since I was interested in pretty much everything!  When I found out about BAS at Guelph, I knew right away that it was where I wanted to be!  Being in first year, I'm not certain of my minors just yet, but I know that they will probably be in Biology and Psychology.  To be a bit more specific, I think the type of bio that interests me most is plant bio and ecology.  Lots of the things I enjoy may be a bit quirky, but I'm proud of it all: for starters, I'm a mycotaphile (I like studying and identifying mushrooms!).  I basically live at the Ontario Science Center, having gone to school there, and worked there too!  I read compulsively and my favourite book of all time is Catcher in the Rye, but I also like Robertson Davies' works as well.  Pretty much... I don't turn opportunities down easily!  I hope to get to know as many of you as possible, and that you will get to know me too!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns at kvalkova@uoguelph.ca!Top

Sarah Dowling ~ BAS Cluster Representative

Hello! I'm Sarah Dowling, your BAS Cluster Rep this year! Right now, I think my minors will be Studio Art, and a science involving Biology, such as Molecular Biology and Genetics. This is still a bit tentative though, I'll probably change my mind a few more times! I'm from a little town called Erin, which is only about 37 minutes away, but that isn't why I chose Guelph to be my university. I chose this BAS program because of the flexibility it offers, especially since I wanted to do everything! I love to do art - my favourite mediums to work with being pencil, acrylic and photography. I adore reading, and worked in the local library in Erin during high school. I play the flute, and was in band all through high school as well as a part of the Acton Citizens Band. My favourite genre for movies and books is Science Fiction, because it enables the use of artistic creativity while including a background basis of science. This is why I love the BAS program: You get to combine the best of both worlds - Art and Science. I'm looking forward to a great year with my Cove 2 Cluster, and everyone else in BAS! Top

 

Hilda Nouri ~ CASU Representative

Hey BAS students! My name is Hilda Nouri and I am in my third year doing my minors in Microbiology and International Development. I love being an active student at the university and in the past I have acted in the Vagina Monologues, been a member of the Biochemistry club and an orientation volunteer. This year I am passionately involved in being part of the executive team planning the V-Day Campaign, a project leader for Project Serve Guelph and a member of Habitat for Humanity. During this past summer I travelled across Nova Scotia and Iran, where I completed an amazing French study abroad program, visited family, and finished off my summer by being a camp counselor in my hometown, Richmond Hill. In my spare time I love to cook new recipes, paint, be outdoors, dance and be active in the community! I love the BAS program for many reasons but mostly because it gives students the opportunity to bring together what they love most from two completely different areas of study. Please feel more them welcome to ask me any questions you may have about BAS or just say hello!Top

 

Cathleen King ~ CSAHS Representative

Hey all you BAS students! My name is Cathleen and I'm your CSAHS (College of Social & Applied Human Sciences) representative for the 2010-11 year. If you guys have any questions or concerns at all about your CSAHS courses let me know - that's why I'm here! I'm a second year student whose doing a mix of Genetics and Psychology. In the future I hope to write a more interesting bio, but until then, thanks for reading this one. Lets have an awesome year together guys!Top

 

Alisha Fernandes ~ BAS Senator

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Senate is the foremost academic governing body at the University of Guelph. Together with the Board of Governors, Senate makes decisions that form your education and experience here at the UoG.  This year I am your BAS student senator, representing a conduit for communication between you and Senate.  A little bit about my role: I participate in Senate meetings, Senate Standing Committee for Honours and Awards, BAS Program Committee, and Student Senate Caucus.  One BAS student is elected annually as the BAS student senator, so for next year...think about it! YOU could represent BAS students, play a part in academic governance, be active and acquire skills for your future.  If you are interested in learning more about the work Senate does, any recent Senate proceedings, or are interested in becoming involved, feel free to contact me anytime! alisha@uoguelph.caTop

Arthur Churchyard ~ President

Arthur Churchyard

See how happy I am in this picture? That’s me, in my BASSA sweater, outlandishly happy to be standing next to an endangered Wolemi Pine in Australia (don’t worry, this one was replanted in a safe place). What does a Wolemi Pine have to do with BAS? Two things. One, it’s an example of the amazing opportunities available to BAS students – in this case, the chance I had to gain credit for an ASCI 3700 environmental research project in Australia.   The second relevance is that the happiness I feel with this pine is the same kind of happiness I feel serving each of you as BASSA president. I’m proud of BAS and it’s an honour to represent our program. We have great plans for the BAS program this year: Orientation events to boost our first-years, a scholarship fundraiser, sensational speaker series, a kick-butt AGM and grad bash, and of course, our specialty, BASSA trivia nights. While BASSA is here to plan and act on your behalf, we’re also here to listen. I want you to email bassa@uoguelph.ca, or come to a BASSA meeting, to share your thoughts on how we can engage BAS students and make our program even better. BASSA is here to make your ideas happen. Looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together!
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Olivia Hazelden ~ Vice-President

Oliva Hazeldon

Hiya ASCI's! My name is Olivia, and as your Vice President I am responsible for the following: ensuring maximum fun at BASSA events, representing you on BASSA, singing the BASSA song, relieving the President of strenuous stress, writing emails, fantASCI BAS clothing, and many other tasks that involve making YOUR school year a more enjoyable one!  I am usually found in the BAS lounge, so if you even have any comments, questions, suggestions or concerns feel free to grab a spot on the couch and chat. I'm heading into my 4th year in the program with minors in Biology and Developmental Psychology. I hope to continue on to professional/graduate school studying Speech Pathology.  More about me? I really enjoy the water (pool, beach, lake), whether it be sailing or swimming, I've always been a water baby. Dancing is also one of my big passions; ballet, salsa, Irish dancing; I feel like I've gone all over the map with dancing! Dancing is also a great stress-reliever, if you're ever stressed, take a break and dance around your room, maybe people will join you!   From my experience, my best advice to students: become friends with your professors. Not only are they fantastic, intelligent and friendly people who are there to help you, but they are usually willing to help you gain experience, have philosophical chats, and share a bag of Smarties! Seriously, talk to them!   And lastly… best advice to anyone: wear sunscreen. =) cheers! See you this year! <' {{{>< (BASSA fish!)Top

 

Bailey Simmons ~ Operations Manager

Bailey Simmons

Hello and welcome ASCI’S!! My name is Bailey and I’m going to be the Operations Manager for BASSA this upcoming year! This is going to be my fourth year at the UofG and I can’t believe how quickly time is passing ... I MUST be having a great time! My minors are in Criminal Justice Public Policy and Psychology. It’s an awesome blend (who doesn’t love taking courses across multiple disciplines?!) I am spending July and part of August at a camp in Ciudad Real (that’s in SPAIN!), and getting back here just in time for my sister’s wedding! I’ve always been super-involved here at Guelph and I’m going to be working for Student Volunteer Connections starting at the end of August…so all you volunteers…you know who to come talk to! I can’t wait to get things rolling for the year ahead and I wish you all an amazing eventful summer!! Can’t wait to meet everyone and share my excitement about Guelph and the Arts and Science program! All the best and many hugs!
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Jenna Healey ~ 4th Year Representative

Jenna Healey

Hey BAS! My name is Jenna Healey and I am your 4th year representative on BASSA this year. I am going into my 4th year with minors in Molecular Biology and Genetics and English. During my time at Guelph I’ve been involved around campus as the BAS Cluster Leader and Sr. Cluster Leader, Bounce Back Facilitator, BAS Senate Rep, an Undergraduate Research Assistant and the co-choreographer for the musical- and I have loved every minute of it.  In my free time, I love playing trivia, dancing, going to movies, telling science jokes, consuming copious amounts of chocolate and enjoying the company of my fellow BAS students. After I’m done at Guelph I hope to continue on to grad school, and I will refuse to choose between arts and science for as long as I possibly can. I look forward to meeting all the new BAS students and to planning some fantASCI events with BASSA this year. Top

 

Krista Westmass ~ 3rd Year Representative

Krista Westmass

Hey ASCIs! My name is Krista Westmaas and I’m the third year BASSA rep. My job is to be the voice of all of the “junior” (as our southern neighbo(u)rs would label them) arts and science students. I hope to help make this year legend…wait for it…dary with loads of fun events and chances to get involved.   My minors – after much deliberation and many changes - are in biology and psychology. Following the ASCI motif, I hope to someday pursue a graduate degree in specialty that integrates both disciplines. Or at least that’s what my cover job will be…

As for me, I’m into espionage, global conspiracies, and spy flicks. At the risk of this coming across like a personals ad, I’d like to assert that I hate walking on the beach, Pina Coladas are disgusting, and view getting caught in the rain as a trivial annoyance that ruins a good hair day. I do, however, love TV, trivia, and Tyco Brahe – especially when they’re combined.  I look forward to meeting new (and old) ASCIs and to making this year awesome.Top

 

Melina Found ~ 2nd Year Representative

Melina Found

Hey ASCIs! I am absolutely thrilled to be representing my fellow second years on BASSA this year! With my minors of Visual Art and Zoology you can count on me to be a creative and diverse addition to the Association. While many of my peers have gotten to know me in our first two semesters together, I feel a random assortment of personal facts might help the rest of you!  I come from Peterborough Ontario; live on a farm; I fence; I have travelled to and volunteered in many different countries including Sierra Leone and Jamaica; much like Jerome loves his chips, I really...really love tea. Anyway, feel free during ASCI 2000 and throughout the year to come chat with me, send me an email write me a telegram...you get the point. I really enjoy the collaboration between disciplines and would love to discuss any aspect of the program or BASSA with you all! So don't hesitate to chat, email or telegram away!  Hope you have had amazing summers and see you in ASCI 2000!
~ Melina Found ( Visual Art and Zoology)Top

 

 

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