SU Elections 2017 Archives – Page 2 of 2

DCUSU Presidential candidate Ricardo Valdes-Bango Curell: Greater engagement, transparency and a more professional Union

March 17, 2017

Ricardo Valdes Bango-Curell is currently completing a PhD in biotechnology, is originally from Barcelona, Spain and is running for the position of President of the DCU Students’ Union.

DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo

March 17, 2017

James Rooney is a final year Education student, a monthly platelet donor, a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and one of five candidates running to become this year’s Students’ Union President.

DCUSU Presidential candidate Sarah Sweeney: Campus unity, food festival & free gym plan

March 16, 2017

Sarah Sweeney is a final year Business Studies student. She is the current chairperson of the DCU ladies soccer team. She believes that she can push the idea of unity across all campuses.

DCUSU Presidential candidate Eimear Maguire: Fringe festival, drug policy & a year in SU

March 16, 2017

Eimear Maguire is the current DCUSU Engagement & Development Officer. She is a former St. Patrick’s College student. She believes the role as president is the natural progression for her this year.

Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus

March 10, 2017

Candidates introduced themselves, outlined the main points of their manifestos and took questions from the floor.

Half of DCUSU Election candidates speak at first round of Glasnevin hustings

March 9, 2017

The second round of the Group One hustings for the 2017 Students’ Union elections took place on the Glasnevin campus today at 1pm.