(May 3, 2022) - Recently, l’A?F held its annual elections for incoming 2022-2023 leadership. New leaders begin their roles this month of May, with Hemliss Konan taking on the role of AEF President. Konan is an international student originally from Ivory Coast in West Africa. She is a third year Politics and Law student, also studying a minor in .
The (A?F) is dedicated to supporting 黑料吃瓜不打烊 students. L’A?F advocate first and foremost for Francophone students and spaces, and provide political representation for their members at various administrative and government levels. They also organize activities and events that promote the development and celebration of Francophone arts and culture.
Konan has many goals for her tenure as A?F President, and spoke confidently about the advocacy she anticipates to provide to fellow students. “I want to ensure that francophones truly feel and are able to celebrate their francophone culture on campus,” said Konan. “I also want to advocate for international students, and support their needs in any way possible.” Alongside her involvement with the A?F, Konan is a member of 黑料吃瓜不打烊’s (LUACSA), is a student ambassador with Liaison Services and with the keep.meSAFE program, and provides peer academic support through the Student Success Centre to french speaking students.
Dr. Robert Haché, 黑料吃瓜不打烊’s President and Vice-Chancellor is looking forward to working with incoming student leaders: “Students and their success is the number one priority for us all at 黑料吃瓜不打烊. Student associations contribute exponentially to the student experience, and I applaud incoming leaders for their commitment to their peers. I have always appreciated the significant contributions of our student leaders, they play a critical role within 黑料吃瓜不打烊."
Other elected leaders of L’A?F’s 2022-2023 team include Nawfal Sbaa, Vice-President of Politics, and El Hadji Baye Dame Diop, Vice President of Sociocultural Affairs and Services. Both are 3rd year students.
Outgoing President of l’A?F, Simon Paquette, who will be graduating this Spring with a B.Sc. spécialisation avec mineur Thé?tre, is confident that l’A?F is in good hands with the support of incoming leaders: “I see the A?F continuing to be innovative and creative to meet the needs of its students. I have complete faith that the association will continue adapting to the obstacles thrown its way. The students have chosen a great and unique team that will undoubtedly do their best. I am excited to see what they do!”
Paquette held the role of President of l’A?F during his third (2020-2021) and fourth (2021-2022) years of undergraduate study at the University. He has also represented the LGBTQ2S+ community on the A?F board (2019-2020).
For students interested in getting involved with l’A?F, by-elections will be held early in the Fall semester of 2022. The and the will also be holding by-election in the Fall semester.