The Council
Name: Li Mao
Position: Programming Floor Representative
Biography: 2nd year PhD student, Faculty of Education
Duties: Organize at least four events for residents of Newton Place per academic semester in conjunction with the other Floor Representatives, as laid out by Council; Report to the NPRA Council on all programming initiatives
Name: Erin Androsoff
Position: Programming Floor Representative
Biography: Hello! I'm a student in the Elementary Education After-Degree program and have lived in Newton Place since August 2010. I am originally from Calgary and I am highly involved in many campus groups/activities, including the Education Student's Association, U of A Ski Club, University of Alberta Dance Club, and Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity. I love all music, to dance and to meet new people! I’m looking forward to getting to know many of my neighbours this year!
Duties: I'm hoping to engage all of the residents of Newton in activities within the residence, the general campus, and the city of Edmonton; as well as possibly broaden all of our horizons and go on day trips/excursions out of the city!
Name: Qiaoqiao Gong
Position: Floor Representative, Enviro-care
Biography: Hey guys, I am a second year master student of water resources engineering at UofA. Since this is the second year I lived in Newton Place, I am really cheerful to join this team.
Duties: I am responsible for disposal of recyclable goods to provide you an eco-friendly place to live. Please feel free to contact me if you have any cool thoughts to make our place green.
Name: Chenyue Yu (Christine)
Position: Floor sports representative
Biography: I'm a second year undergraduate business student. I love all kinds of sports and travelling a lot. I like to read and hang out with my friends in my spare time.
Duties: Organize some sports activities and promote more residents to join us to do some exercise. Don't study and stay at home all the time. Join us, go outside and be healthy.
Name: Jimmy Wang
Position: Webmaster Floor Representative
Biography: I'm in my third year of the MD program at the U of A and I've really enjoyed being part of the U of A community. The profile picture was taken in the middle of the butterdome when the U of A first broke the world record for the largest dodge ball game. Newton Place has been a great place to live and has a vibrant university student population.
Duties: I would like to continue to strengthen the community in Newton Place through the website for residents to connect and also provide a convenient place for residents to stay up to date on the many activities and events occurring at Newton Place.
Name: Saima Zamir
Position: Executive Auxillary
Biography: I am an International Student, currently in my fifth year in Faculty of Science. I volunteer with Residence Association in hopes of promoting a positive living experience during the university years for on-campus residents, one that is just as warm and comfortable as the distant homes.
Duties:Maintain an acceptable filing system of all NPRA documents. Record, prepare, and distribute minutes of all NPRA meetings to all Floor Representatives and to all Executive members in the case of Executive meetings no more than seven (7) days after the meeting is held. Create, distribute, collect, and compile the results of Council evaluations and pass the results on to the VP Internal/Programming once per academic year before Jan. 31. Aid the Executive in administrative tasks as required. Work two (2) two-hour shifts in the Community Centre per month.
Name: Emma Hernandez Sanabria
Position: International Students Floor Representative
Biography: My name is Emma and I am your current International Floor Representative in Newton Place. I just completed my PhD in Animal Science and, from last September I was selected as your floor rep. I want to hear from you, so please do not hesitate in getting in touch!
Duties: I would like to promote cultural awareness and respect for other cultures as well as to organise events directed to embrace the diversity of interests and needs of all international students and students of various cultures in Newton Place!
The NPRA's general council is composed of a group of eight highly motivated individuals appointed from the community at large by the Executive Council. They are selected after an application process wherein their credentials are reviewed, they are interviewed and then - finally - hired.
The are floor representatives work together to design and implement programs and services all across Newton Place. They volunteer in the Nest, supervise events, put up posters, and meet every two weeks on Sundays at 6:00 PM to discuss things relevant to Newton Place and its residents. In total, there are seven floor representative positions and there are various portfolios to which they are assigned.
This year's councillors are:
Name: Li Mao
Position: Programming Floor Representative
Biography: 2nd year PhD student, Faculty of Education
Duties: Organize at least four events for residents of Newton Place per academic semester in conjunction with the other Floor Representatives, as laid out by Council; Report to the NPRA Council on all programming initiatives
Name: Erin Androsoff
Position: Programming Floor Representative
Biography: Hello! I'm a student in the Elementary Education After-Degree program and have lived in Newton Place since August 2010. I am originally from Calgary and I am highly involved in many campus groups/activities, including the Education Student's Association, U of A Ski Club, University of Alberta Dance Club, and Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity. I love all music, to dance and to meet new people! I’m looking forward to getting to know many of my neighbours this year!
Duties: I'm hoping to engage all of the residents of Newton in activities within the residence, the general campus, and the city of Edmonton; as well as possibly broaden all of our horizons and go on day trips/excursions out of the city!
Name: Qiaoqiao Gong
Position: Floor Representative, Enviro-care
Biography: Hey guys, I am a second year master student of water resources engineering at UofA. Since this is the second year I lived in Newton Place, I am really cheerful to join this team.
Duties: I am responsible for disposal of recyclable goods to provide you an eco-friendly place to live. Please feel free to contact me if you have any cool thoughts to make our place green.
Name: Chenyue Yu (Christine)
Position: Floor sports representative
Biography: I'm a second year undergraduate business student. I love all kinds of sports and travelling a lot. I like to read and hang out with my friends in my spare time.
Duties: Organize some sports activities and promote more residents to join us to do some exercise. Don't study and stay at home all the time. Join us, go outside and be healthy.
Name: Jimmy Wang
Position: Webmaster Floor Representative
Biography: I'm in my third year of the MD program at the U of A and I've really enjoyed being part of the U of A community. The profile picture was taken in the middle of the butterdome when the U of A first broke the world record for the largest dodge ball game. Newton Place has been a great place to live and has a vibrant university student population.
Duties: I would like to continue to strengthen the community in Newton Place through the website for residents to connect and also provide a convenient place for residents to stay up to date on the many activities and events occurring at Newton Place.
Name: Saima Zamir
Position: Executive Auxillary
Biography: I am an International Student, currently in my fifth year in Faculty of Science. I volunteer with Residence Association in hopes of promoting a positive living experience during the university years for on-campus residents, one that is just as warm and comfortable as the distant homes.
Duties:Maintain an acceptable filing system of all NPRA documents. Record, prepare, and distribute minutes of all NPRA meetings to all Floor Representatives and to all Executive members in the case of Executive meetings no more than seven (7) days after the meeting is held. Create, distribute, collect, and compile the results of Council evaluations and pass the results on to the VP Internal/Programming once per academic year before Jan. 31. Aid the Executive in administrative tasks as required. Work two (2) two-hour shifts in the Community Centre per month.
Name: Emma Hernandez Sanabria
Position: International Students Floor Representative
Biography: My name is Emma and I am your current International Floor Representative in Newton Place. I just completed my PhD in Animal Science and, from last September I was selected as your floor rep. I want to hear from you, so please do not hesitate in getting in touch!
Duties: I would like to promote cultural awareness and respect for other cultures as well as to organise events directed to embrace the diversity of interests and needs of all international students and students of various cultures in Newton Place!