St. Thomas University’s board of governors has named former politician Dennis Cochrane interim president and vice chancellor.
Andrea Seymour, chair of the board of governors, released a statement Monday.
“Mr. Cochrane comes to St. Thomas with a unique combination of experience and capabilities,” she said in the statement.
“He has developed excellent relationships with the university presidents and [...]

Alliance spends $30,000 of un-budgeted money
Bailey White
Ella Henry has a few questions for the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA). Henry, the vice president of education at St. Thomas’ student union attended CASA’s annual general meeting last week and brought forth a motion that demands CASA explain some of its spending habits.
The alliance is a [...]

Mary-Dan Johnston is the newest vice-president at the St. Thomas University students’ union. Johnston secured 67 per cent of the votes during the by-election that finished Friday.
Of 268 votes, Johnston garnered 180, her opponent, Mitch Messom recieved 80, and eight were spoiled.
The election also saw Marylynn Côté elected one of six off -campus representatives. Côté [...]

Three people are up for election in next week’s vote.
Mitch Messom and Mary-Dan Johnston are vying for Vice President Administration. Marylynn Côté is running for Off-Campus Representative in a yes/no vote.
Campaigning began today and runs until Nov. 11. Candidate speeches are tomorrow and Monday in James Dunn Hall at 3:00.

A student union by-election slated to happen Nov. 9 and 10  has been postponed until Nov. 12 and 13.
The by-election was scheduled last week after Vice President Administration Corben McLean submitted his resignation.
The election move comes after off-campus representative Mitch Messom resigned from his position, creating a need for a second by-election. Union by-laws (which [...]