Leading by Example

As President of the DSU I sit ex-0fficio on the Dalhousie Alumni Association Board. Today we had a presentation from the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the University, Jim Vibert. The presentation was on the progress that him and his team have made in terms of the Dalhousie brand, tagline, and the website.

One of the interesting parts of the presentation was around the marketing that is being launched this year to prospective students in the maritimes and Ontario (main recruitment areas). The marketing team has worked with current Dalhousie students and faculty to relay their personal experiences at Dalhousie to prospective students to encourage the message: if you could to Dalhousie there are great opportunities that will inspire you.

The new marketing can be found on the 'prospective student' section of the Dalhousie website.

Getting the Word Out

Last year the DSU installed several Volt Media Screens here in the SUB. The screens are the same ones that the University has placed in high traffic areas on campus. The screens are used to promote events and services both on and off campus to the Dalhousie community.

Today our Communications Coordinator designed 5 slides to help communicate to the student body some key messages from the DSU executive. The slides feature one executive member each and are centered around what the DSU is doing for students and how we can enhance their experience while at Dalhousie.

We hope that these screens will be another link for students in terms of being able to put a face with a name and to find out what that person is doing for them.

Exam Season at DAL

You can definitely tell that it is exam season here at DAL. The libraries are packed, coffee sales are soaring, and you can find a parking spot!

But with all jokes aside, exam season is extremely stressful for students.

The DSU has organized quiet study space here in the SUB to help students concentrate to be able to organize their thoughts on the material they are learning.

For the times/dates/locations of study space here in the SUB please visit:

http://www.dsu.ca/services/late-night-study-space

So study hard and study effectively!

Best of luck on all your fall semester exams!

We're Hiring!

Are you attracted to working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? As a full time staff member of the Dalhousie Student Union, you’ll be working directly with student leaders and a staff team devoted to enhancing the university experience of all the students of Dalhousie. We couple that with a workplace that is casual, flexible and fun.

If this sounds like something you are interested in please visit:

www.workwithstudents.ca

Having an online recruitment center is a new initiative for the DSU and we are hoping that it will assist us in future hiring processes.