Making it official
I have known Shannon Zimmerman since her first day at Dalhousie when she moved into Newcombe House in Shirreff Hall. I was on Residence Council and one of Shannon’s Orientation leaders. Shannon was one of those Frosh who stand out in a leader’s memory. She took part in everything, obviously anxious to soak up her Dalhousie experience. Shannon began to make her presence known at Dalhousie as soon as she arrived. In her first year she joined Residence Council as a floor rep and was appointed First-Year Member at Large on DSU Council. I won’t recite her resume here, but as you know, that was just the beginning.
She has come to know not just the Union, but the University inside and out. She has developed invaluable networks within the University administration, and I don’t doubt she has earned a great deal of respect from those with whom she has worked as a member of the Board of Governors. In the SUB, Shannon has already developed positive relationships with those who work in the building. I have witnessed first-hand, whether full-time staff, servers in the Grawood, or the Dalhousie custodial and maintenance staff, the people Shannon will work with every day as President are always happy to see her.
Shannon’s enthusiasm and passion for the DSU and Dalhousie is nothing short of infectious. I was humbled to receive the Lilly Ju Lifetime Achievement Award from Shannon because she has been such an inspiration to me since her arrival. She approaches issues with a critical eye, always keeping in mind the best interests of students. She is organized, professional, and a joy to work with. This will make her a great asset to the DSU Executive team.
Shannon Zimmerman is an exceptional person who will make an exceptional DSU President, and I will be honoured to vote for her this week.
[Please Note: As I have been registered as an official agent on Shannon's campaign, this endorsement will be removed by 8:00pm on Monday in accordance with campaign rules.]
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