Welcome to the ESST executive page! Here you can meet some of the people who work hard to make the ESST Society a place where things happen! ESST has a lot of great events thanks to these people. However, it is important that you know that this society would not be possible without the help of
everyone in esst! We have some really great students in the program who are involved! The executive is just here to keep everyone on track! If you want to be a part of the ESST Society and be involved in events and making a difference on campus, contact us to find out when our next meeting will be!
2012/2013 ESST Exec:
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Hi! My name is Jenna Khoury-Hanna and I am one of your co-presidents for this year. I am in my third year of Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Political Science. I am from Eastern Passage, a small community outside of Dartmouth here in Nova Scotia. I am really interested in sustainable food and environmental policy and hope to become an environmental lawyer someday. I am also a board member for the Nova Scotia Environmental Network and a representative for Bullfrog Power, a green energy company.
COLIN McGuire (Co-President)
Hi everyone! My name is Colin McGuire and I hail from Fall River, Nova Scotia. I am a second year ESST and Recreation Management student, and one of the co-presidents of your ESST Student Society! I enjoy playing sports (hockey, baseball and rugby mainly), doing improvised theatre and playing the trumpet. I would like to one day become a hip-hop artist, however I need to work on my "flow" first. My favourite animal is the lion, and I know that if we work together, we can make this world a better place!
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ERIN ANDERSON (VP Communications)
Hey ESST! My name is Erin Anderson and I'm VP Communications for the 2012-2013 year! I'm in my second year in ESST with a minor in sociology. I'm from a small town near Burlington, Vermont. I love snowboarding at my local mountain, Smugglers' Notch, and I love teaching snowboarding to kids there. I'm looking forward to continuing to create a great community within the program as the year continues and the program grows!
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EMILY KENNEDY: (VP Finance)
Howdy! My name is Emily Kennedy and I'm the VP Finance. I hail from the tropical paradise of Porters Lake, NS, and am currently in my 3rd year. I enjoy running, unofficial National Holidays and '90s cartoon theme songs. A little fun fact about me is that I am allergic to cows, soy, almonds, and well, anything that tastes good. My goals for after graduation are to see every country in Africa and to nurture my passion to really make a difference in the world through laughter and understanding.
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RACHEL MORRISON (Co-Events Coordinator)
After working in animation for 12 years, I've decided to switch to something more meaningful and helpful. I'm in my second year of Recreation Management and Environmental Sustainability Studies, and LOVE Acadia! My primary focus is currently on permaculture and sustainable energies, with the hope of learning forest gardening and helping to revolutionize how we grow food. I hope to get to know more of the wonderful people in the ESST program and that this year continues to be a great one!
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TARYN CLUNAS (Co-Events Coordinator)
Hey! I am a 3'rd year ESST student focusing in Community Development. I am from the Toronto Area and am loving my time at Acadia! I came to Acadia because of the small classes and the small size over the huge schools closer to home. Over the summers I enjoy getting outside, and love to go canoeing, either for a day or for a month. I also enjoy spending time curled up with a cup of coffee and a good book.
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MANDY BUNTEN-WALBERG (4th Year Rep)
Hi everyone! My name is Mandy, and I am thrilled to be the ESST Fourth Year Rep! Why did I decide to leave my hometown of Morinville, Alberta to major in ESST and become a part of the Society, you might ask? Well, I suppose it's because I believe in building healthy communities, fighting for the rights of living creatures, and protecting the earth's interconnected systems on which all beings rely. But don't be fooled...The environment is not my only interest! I also love collecting pins and masks, studying philosophy, petting my filthy little dog Cocoa (seriously, I have never met a messier animal!), eating anything that has been deep-fried, and watching old movies.
RHEMA FERGUSON (3rd Year Rep)
Hey guys! My name is Rhema, and I am your 3rd year Environmental and Sustainability Studies representative. For those that don't know or haven't heard me brag about where I'm from, I hail from the sandy shores of The Bahamas. At this point you're probably wondering why I came all the way up to Canada for school, (trust me I do it sometimes too, especially in the winter) but I'm the type of person that loves having new experiences, meeting new people and and going to new places. I am currently currently majoring in ESST with a minor in Sociology, and I hope to one day become an environmental sociologist or an educator. I also hope to help bridge some of the gaps between our years and build a stronger ESST community.
Hey guys! My name is Rhema, and I am your 3rd year Environmental and Sustainability Studies representative. For those that don't know or haven't heard me brag about where I'm from, I hail from the sandy shores of The Bahamas. At this point you're probably wondering why I came all the way up to Canada for school, (trust me I do it sometimes too, especially in the winter) but I'm the type of person that loves having new experiences, meeting new people and and going to new places. I am currently currently majoring in ESST with a minor in Sociology, and I hope to one day become an environmental sociologist or an educator. I also hope to help bridge some of the gaps between our years and build a stronger ESST community.
STEPHANIE MCGLASHAN (2nd Year Rep)
Hello fellow ESST'ers, my name is Stephanie McGlashan, and I am currently in my second (technically first) year here at Acadia, majoring in Environment and Sustainability Studies, with a minor in nutrition. I'm from a small town called Wakefield, Quebec, located about 30 minutes north of Ottawa. My passions lie within family, friends, physical activity, food, and the environment. With my time and experience at Acadia I hope to be able to make a difference and improve the quality of life for future generations, while respecting and preserving the environment.
RAYMOND WIESER (1st Year Rep)
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Hey fellow ESST Students! My name is Raymond Wieser, and I am a first year Environmental and Sustainability Studies student, as well as being the First Year ESST representative! I grew up in a small town called Whichurch-Stouffville just north of Toronto, but for the last few years I have been living in Markham. My whole family is vegetarian, and cares deeply about the environment, so that's probably where my interest in this field started! My other passions include photography, geography, mapping, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, traveling and meteorology. Being in this field of study, I really hope I can make a difference in the world, or at least in my community, educating people on the environmental issues that affect us all!
2011/2012 ESST Exec:
Hey there!
My name is Mercedes Herron and I am from Waverley NS (for all of you out of province people its kinda by the airport). I love surfing, horseback riding, and tree climbing. Tree climbing really needs to be a sport. Just saying. Anyways I am the treasurer for the ESST Society and am going into my second year of university. The first just flew by, we did so many awesome things like a camping trip, multiple field trips, and lots of potlucks! I met so many wonderful people and I can't wait to meet more!
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My name is Mira, I’m from Sackville (New-Brunswick…!), but originally from Tabusintac (a tiny place in northern NB). I speak French (Acadian), German, English and also Chiac (I shouldn’t, and it shouldn’t count as a language, but there it is… for those of you who don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, stop by in south-eastern NB for a bit and you’ll soon find out.) I love animals, horseback riding, art (in its many various forms), biking, kayaking, backcountry hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, travelling, writing… the list goes on. Actually there aren’t many things I don’t like. I fully agree with Mercedes about tree-climbing- best thing ever! That’s pretty much it. Oh, and I’m co-events-coordinator (wow that sounds weird) for 2011-2012, and looking forward to it!
Hey! My name’s Sarah Geiwitz and I’m really looking forward to being co-events coordinator with Mira next year! I come from Medway, Massachusetts, a small town about a half hour away from Boston. Much like everyone else in ESST, I also adore the outdoors and prefer to spend my free time hiking, biking, kayaking and adventuring all together. I love my ESST family and couldn’t imagine a better program to guide me through my first year experience. I can’t wait to meet all of our first years and further grow our family tree!!
Hey everyone!
I’m Renee, I’m from Seattle, Washington, and I’m co-president. Next year will be my third year at Acadia University and I LOVE it here :) I also love reading, tree hugging, moss naps, traveling, and the environment in general among many other things. This year has been a great year for ESST and I can’t wait for next year to meet all of the new “ESSTies” If you ever need any help around campus or with sustainability don’t be afraid to ask any of us! Remember “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”
Hey, my name is Jenna Khoury-Hanna and I am from Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. I am going into my second year, double majoring in ESST and Political Science. I am the secretary for the ESST Society, if you have questions about anything we are doing or need an email passed out along the society, I’m the one to ask! I love adventuring in the woods barefoot, climbing trees, and drawing. ESST is an amazing program and I can’t wait to meet new people as they start ESST and see what kind of awesome events we put on next year with their ideas and energy!
Hey Everybody! My name is Megan Della and Della is my middle name. I am from Lewiston, an amazing city in Southern Maine, USA. The original reason I came to Acadia was because it is a lot less expensive here compared to Universities in the States – crazy, right? Although cost was my original motive, it became the Recreation Management, Community Development and Environmental Sustainability Studies (BRM with ESST) program that sold me on Acadia. In these programs, especially in ESST, there is a very strong sense of community. In the program’s first year, we have had a lot of momentum. I am excited to be the VP for the amazing family found in the ESST Student Society and I cannot way for this coming year, knowing that our momentum will continue to build!
Hello everyone! My name is Lindsay and I am from Calais, Maine, right on the border of New Brunswick. My dad lives in NB so I am there quite often. I also went to school in NB instead of Maine so that I could graduate with French Immersion. I spend a lot of my spare time doing photography and crafting. I do a lot of sewing and even sell my things at the Wolfville Market here on campus. I am actually the creator of this blog, and I have my own personal blog that you can check out here.
I started out here at Acadia in the Nutrition Department and then quickly switched to ESST. I was one of the first ESST students, as the program didn't officially exist when I entered. I had the opportunity to get to meet all of the first years in ESST this year and I have had an awesome experience! This degree is honestly like no other. As someone who has been in another degree, I know that it is rare to make the relationships with students and profs like I have in this degree. Choosing ESST is a great decision even if you don't know what you want to do in life! ps. I am the communications rep!
I started out here at Acadia in the Nutrition Department and then quickly switched to ESST. I was one of the first ESST students, as the program didn't officially exist when I entered. I had the opportunity to get to meet all of the first years in ESST this year and I have had an awesome experience! This degree is honestly like no other. As someone who has been in another degree, I know that it is rare to make the relationships with students and profs like I have in this degree. Choosing ESST is a great decision even if you don't know what you want to do in life! ps. I am the communications rep!
