...And I've been scarily busy...yes, I have actually been doing some work for the first time since I arrived at the University of Westminster. I'm hoping someone no-confidences me soon in Student Council, because it seems I cannot be fired any other way. There is just too much responsibility... 24,000 people to help provide a social life for...and they've given me the right to sign cheques! Big ones!
If you want to know more, I've started putting up all my reports on www.uwsu.com/rayhan .
Hope you're all enjoying your Summer while I'm stuck in this office...I can hear the beach calling from here...
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Friday, June 10, 2005
Starting Soon...
1001 things to think about. I can't for a single moment collect my thoughts in an organised manner, even though I've tried to make lists. I end up thinking of so many things, but always at moments when I can't write them down.
I raced into New Cav today at the request of Graham Gaskell (UWSU General Manager) to meet with the Project Manager of the New Cav Hub construction project. UWSU is to be given the Students' common room to convert into a shop. It's a tiny space, but it'll be some sort of real presence on New Cav. Finally we won't have to rely on posters alone in another location. Graham and I discussed making it more than just a shop, and using it as a port of call for students and an effective one at that, rather than trying to just make as much money as we can for the Union. This will all be decided by the SU Exec, and spearheaded by one or two Exec members who will report back to Exec, so that traffic can be directed more efficiently and too many people's time isn't taken up by a single project...as there are many others to consider, such as the Marylebone offices and social space, and the campaigns for next year, as well as Freshers, Elections, Refreshers, and coordinating all sorts of other bits.
Exec Training starts on Monday. It's very good that the Exec are so well taken care of with information and guidance...I just get concerned when I see that all this effort isn't returned to the students in the form of knowledge. That is something that hopefully will change this year, with this being one of the methods of ensuring that all students can get to know what the SU knows and take part in their union. And of course, I'll have to find effective ways of telling people this thing exists...
A lot to look forward to(and cringe at):
BUSA (British University Sports Association) Conventions (people that enjoy sports getting pissed, from what I've been told...but hopefully a few people will take it easy on the poison and will be able to tell me things that will help make it easier at Wmin to get sports working, without spending the stupid amounts we have been.
Meetings with Provosts and University departments to make things happen (such as getting a Residence Assistant position in place in the Halls of Res, something Charlene has already started working on...and if you don't know who Charlene is yet, go to http://www.uwsu.com/ !).
Marylebone Offices and Social Space project - Graham seems to be urging me to be one of the people heading this project because of my construction and property background, but I'm not sure whether my plate might be getting a little too full and whether my knowledge will be fine in an advisory capacity, rather than making all the decisions...and on that point, I have to remind myself to keep my ego in check and not act as if I can do almost everything well (which of course, I do believe I can...purely because I stay well away from anything I don't fully know about).
Getting Student Reps informed and enthused enough to really take part in Student Council and events
Getting Societies excited about running events consistently throughout the year
Starting an Inter-mural sports and activities competition. Sort of like the house competitions in school, but with wacky competitions thrown in. Something to make it easier for people to have fun and make new friends at uni, as well as take part in organising things and building skills, such as leadership and teambuilding.
And many many more...(fingertips hurting, hence my cutting it short...or long as the case may be...)
As always, if you want to know more, just ask!
I raced into New Cav today at the request of Graham Gaskell (UWSU General Manager) to meet with the Project Manager of the New Cav Hub construction project. UWSU is to be given the Students' common room to convert into a shop. It's a tiny space, but it'll be some sort of real presence on New Cav. Finally we won't have to rely on posters alone in another location. Graham and I discussed making it more than just a shop, and using it as a port of call for students and an effective one at that, rather than trying to just make as much money as we can for the Union. This will all be decided by the SU Exec, and spearheaded by one or two Exec members who will report back to Exec, so that traffic can be directed more efficiently and too many people's time isn't taken up by a single project...as there are many others to consider, such as the Marylebone offices and social space, and the campaigns for next year, as well as Freshers, Elections, Refreshers, and coordinating all sorts of other bits.
Exec Training starts on Monday. It's very good that the Exec are so well taken care of with information and guidance...I just get concerned when I see that all this effort isn't returned to the students in the form of knowledge. That is something that hopefully will change this year, with this being one of the methods of ensuring that all students can get to know what the SU knows and take part in their union. And of course, I'll have to find effective ways of telling people this thing exists...
A lot to look forward to(and cringe at):
BUSA (British University Sports Association) Conventions (people that enjoy sports getting pissed, from what I've been told...but hopefully a few people will take it easy on the poison and will be able to tell me things that will help make it easier at Wmin to get sports working, without spending the stupid amounts we have been.
Meetings with Provosts and University departments to make things happen (such as getting a Residence Assistant position in place in the Halls of Res, something Charlene has already started working on...and if you don't know who Charlene is yet, go to http://www.uwsu.com/ !).
Marylebone Offices and Social Space project - Graham seems to be urging me to be one of the people heading this project because of my construction and property background, but I'm not sure whether my plate might be getting a little too full and whether my knowledge will be fine in an advisory capacity, rather than making all the decisions...and on that point, I have to remind myself to keep my ego in check and not act as if I can do almost everything well (which of course, I do believe I can...purely because I stay well away from anything I don't fully know about).
Getting Student Reps informed and enthused enough to really take part in Student Council and events
Getting Societies excited about running events consistently throughout the year
Starting an Inter-mural sports and activities competition. Sort of like the house competitions in school, but with wacky competitions thrown in. Something to make it easier for people to have fun and make new friends at uni, as well as take part in organising things and building skills, such as leadership and teambuilding.
And many many more...(fingertips hurting, hence my cutting it short...or long as the case may be...)
As always, if you want to know more, just ask!
Friday, March 04, 2005
Election Questions...
When are the Elections? Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, next week (7-9th March 2005)
Why Vote? 23,000 students have decisions made for them by a handful of people...vote and you get to help shape YOUR Students' Union
Why Vote for Rayhan? Rayhan has shown time and again that he is devoted to the betterment of this University, regardless of his own interests. Want to know more? Ask him....
Who Else is worth Voting for? Rob Watson is incredibly capable and worth voting as Communciations Officer (he's also current Editor of the Sm0ke magazine). Chris Adams for Environment Officer. Janita for Part Time Students Officer. Louise for New Media Officer.
Why Vote? 23,000 students have decisions made for them by a handful of people...vote and you get to help shape YOUR Students' Union
Why Vote for Rayhan? Rayhan has shown time and again that he is devoted to the betterment of this University, regardless of his own interests. Want to know more? Ask him....
Who Else is worth Voting for? Rob Watson is incredibly capable and worth voting as Communciations Officer (he's also current Editor of the Sm0ke magazine). Chris Adams for Environment Officer. Janita for Part Time Students Officer. Louise for New Media Officer.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Manifesto
RAYHAN OMAR
“Don’t look back in anger!”
University days are the best of our lives - Get the experience you came for!
Vice Presidential Manifesto
WHO AM I?
Hi, I’m Rayhan and I am a 22 year old 2nd year building surveying student. I am standing for vice president with the mission to provide students with THE University Experience.
WHY AM I RUNNING?
For several years I have been balancing work with studying for my degree and learning from my mistakes the realities of the adult world.
There is something lacking in our University. The main reason we became students was to learn. But what we also came for was the EXPERIENCE of being a student- otherwise we could have stayed at home with a set of textbooks!
My qualifications include…
• Regular attendance and contribution to Student Council meetings
• As a result of my dedication I was voted onto the Student Union Exec Committee
• Regular contributor to this magazine – The Smoke
• Five years business experience with a sound grasp of the financial world - I have worked for Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Reuters, among others
• I’ve been the liaison between the university and the SU to help progress the excellence and participation of sports at Westminster
• I learn fast, so if I do mess up, I’m quick to work hard and fix things
WHAT I WILL DO!
SU Officers are here to represent you, your wishes and your needs. There should be systems and support to allow them to do this, rather than being bogged down with paperwork ALL the time. I intend to introduce workflow systems so that the SU is more efficient at providing YOU with a BETTER, MORE ACTIVE service- the SU should be MORE than just a group of students, and university should give you THE experience.
CAN THE SU DO THIS?
A lot of people can argue that every year promises are made by candidates and that little is actually done. The truth of the matter is that things ARE done (such as getting Wednesdays free of lectures to allow extra activities to be part of the week), but a lot of candidates do promise too much.
My promise is simple:
Ensuring the year gets the best possible start with a kick ass Fresher’s Week- and that the spirit of the week will be continued with constant events, activities, societies, parties, competitions and organised mischief for the WHOLE student body throughout the rest of the year. Usually it fades out, and you’re left hanging...don’t look back on your uni days in anger….
LIVE THE DREAM- RAYHAN
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
Why Vote For Me? Ask me…
www.rayhanvp.blogspot.com
www.rayhanvp.blogspot.com
rayhano@hotmail.com
Thursday, February 17, 2005
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