You have thirteen student Senators representing you to the University on University Senate.
| Name | Faculty | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Leung | Arts | artssenator1@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Usman Bin Shahid | Engineering | engineeringsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Annie Ma | Science | sciencesenator1@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Emil Briones | Music | musicsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Matt Crawford | Arts | artssenator2@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Max Luke | Science | sciencesenator2@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Tom Acker | Management | managementsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Ian Clarke | Law | lawsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Hayley Dinel | Religious Studies | religiousstudiessenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Emily Yee Clare | SSMU VP UA | ua@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
| Maggie Knight | SSMU President | president@ssmu.mcgill.ca |
To send an email to all senators, send to senators@ssmu.mcgill.ca. Note that since Maggie Knight and Emily Clare are also senators, email sent to this address will also go to them.
On the Board of Governors
The President of the SSMU occupies the undergraduate seat on the Board of Governors. Here they have some opportunities to engage with other “Fellows” on the Board on issues that are relevant to students and to McGill as a corporation.
Senators Bios
Emil Briones – Music Senator (musicsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
Emil Briones is a fourth year student majoring in Clarinet at the Schulich School of Music. After three years on the Music Undergraduate Students’ Association Executive (last year as President), he is happy
to served as the Music Senator which is a bit of a change of pace from years prior. Emil’s primary goal for this coming academic year is to represent both the music consistuency and the entire undergraduate body with diligence and fairness. He also is interested in conducting research on bilingualism at McGill.
Max Luke – Science Senator (sciencesenator2@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
The promotion of sustainability in education, interdisciplinary learning, and community building on and beyond campus are my top priorities as your Science Senator. I want to contribute to providing students with the tools to tackle complex issues upon graduation. This includes encouraging faculty and departments to promote and introduce programs that push the boundaries of conventional learning. I also plan to work with youth in marginalized communities in Montreal to build awareness about potential post-secondary opportunities at McGill. Finally, I want to work closely with students and student groups in the Faculty of Science to determine what is needed and required in the Faculty of Science. I will be conducting widespread interviews in the next eight months with the goal of producing a report that can be used by subsequent Senators and activists on campus.
Haley Dinel – Religious Studies Senator (religiousstudiessenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
I’m in my 3rd year at McGill doing a Bachelor of Theology. But don’t let that fool you – I love hanging out with friends, playing sports, and singing along with my guitar. Sitting on Senate gives me the opportunity to represent YOU, the students, so please feel free to chat me up. My goals are to give us a voice and rapport to the Admin as well as ensuring that McGill is on the cutting edge of education; thus continuing to provide a LEGEN – wait for it – DARY school full of AWESOME students.
Jason Leung – Arts Senator (artssenator1@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
Hi! My Name is Jason Leung, a U3 student majoring in International Development Studies and Biomedical Science, and I am more than excited to be serving as a Senator for the Faculty of Arts this year. My plans for this year include increasing involvement of First-Years and building more leadership opportunities on campus. I am also always open to hearing ideas about the ways we can improve McGill and life for our Arts students, so please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Tom Acker – Management Senator (managementsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
This is my 3rd year at McGill and I’m currently working on my Bcom degree with a major in Marketing. I’m originally from the States but have had my fair share of poutine and beaver tails to feel like I’m a native. I enjoy watching hockey, playing Mario Kart, going for drinks with friends, and reading long reports released by the university. (One of those is a lie and it may not be the one you think). This year I’m really looking forward to representing you on Senate so that I can speak up for student’s interests and hopefully bring about some positive change for the way that the administration and students interact. If you ever see me around campus feel free to stop and chat or send me an email if you ever have any concerns.
Matthew Crawford-Appignanesi – Arts Senator (artssenator2@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
Hey McGill! My name is Matthew, a U3 double major in Political Science and English Lit, Montreal native, and tickled pink to be serving as one of your Senators this year! After a much needed sabbatical from student politics at the CEGEP level, I’m back and ready to tackle issues like the University’s commitment to sustainable initiatives, working for the preservation and expansion of classes within the humanities (with a particular interest in creative writing courses), and taking a leadership role in the movement for a more open University that really values improved accessibility and community input.
Have a look at the SSMU ‘who represents you’ page to see the committees I sit on. Please email me your concerns, feedback, issues you’d like to see addressed or just to schedule a friendly chat!
Annie Ma – Science Senator (sciencesenator1@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
My name is Annie Ma and I am thrilled to be your Science Senator. I am a Physiology major with a minor in Management. I grew up in Montreal, but finished my high school in Vancouver. As your senator, I will represent you on McGill Senate Caucus. We will be making decisions on advising, course selection, and other academic related issues. This year, my projects include getting Science Lounge, improving the Mentorship Program, and increasing the number of classes with Lecture Recording System. If you have any questions or comments about my projects or about life as an undergraduate student in general, do not hesitate to contact me! Have a wonderful year!
Usman Bin Shahid – Engineering Senator (engineeringsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
Hi, I’m the Engineering Senator, and also the senate caucus representative on SSMU Council. My Job is to make sure YOU are well represented and spoken for at the various levels of administration I have access to. I’ve been representing engineering students at the SSMU council last year as well in the SSMU Council and this year I decided to take it a step further to the senate. It’s my mandate to serve you to the best of my abilities and bring any concerns to the front, so feel free to contact me so I can help you to the best of my abilities.
Ian Clarke – Law Senator (lawsenator@ssmu.mcgill.ca)
Bonjour à tous
Mon nom est Ian Clarke, un étudiant en deuxième année à la Faculté de droit, et c’est mon plaisir d’être le Sénateur représentant la Faculté de droit. Venant d’Edmonton, j’ai reçu mon BSc en sciences biologiques de l’Université d’Alberta, et j’étais un membre de plusieurs groupes étudiants.
I will keep the Law Students’ Association informed of all Senate activities and act with LSA members in mind. The long-term strategy is to add Law Senator responsibilities under the LSA VP-External portfolio to ensure a) a coherent message given to all external bodies, and b) for law students, through the arm of the LSA, to have more control as to what our senator is up to!