Executive Team
The Student Union is led by five student executive councillors: the President, Vice President (Internal), Vice President (Finance & Operations) and Vice President (Academic & External). All three of these positions (except Vice President (Finance & Operations) are elected by Dalhousie students in the Winter General Election.
President | Mariam Knakriah
dsupres@dal.ca
Mariam is the Chief spokesperson for the Dalhousie Student Union. She holds a position on both the Dalhousie Board of Governors and Senate, and assumes the crucial responsibility of chairing various committees within the DSU and sits on multiple committees at Dalhousie. Mariam also oversees all day-to-day operations of the Union and regularly represents Dalhousie Students on municipal, provincial, and federal levels, engaging with government officials and senior administrators at the university.
Fall 2024 Office Hours:
Monday: 10 am-2 pm
Tuesday: 10 am-2 pm
Thursday: 12 pm-2 pm
Vice President (Internal) | Bianca Morelli
dsuvpi@dal.ca
Bianca facilitates all student union societies and oversees all communications–including official correspondence and the Student Union website. Bianca also chairs several committees, including the Student Accessibility Fund, Society Review Committee.
Fall 2024 Office Hours:
Monday: 11 am- 1 pm
Tuesday: 1 pm- 4 pm
Wednesday: 11 am- 1 pm
Thursday: 1 pm- 4 pm
Note: If Bianca is out of office or in a meeting when you drop by, please feel free to send an email at dsuvpi@dal.ca.
Vice President (Finance & Operations) | William Jones
dsuvpf@dal.ca
William oversees all of the student union’s finances and oversees many operational aspects of the Union. William audits the books of levied societies and is responsible for writing the student union’s yearly budget.
Fall 2024 Office Hours:
Wednesday: 10am - 6 pm
Friday: 10am - 6 pm
Vice President (Academic & External) | Nick d'Entremont
dsuvpae@dal.ca
Nick is responsible for the student union’s advocacy and campaigns on academic and student issues, including tuition fees, student debt, academic integrity, and equity issues. Nick sits on the Dalhousie Senate, represents students on various university committees and through municipal, provincial, and federal lobby efforts. Nick chairs the Academic & External Affairs committees and Senate Caucus.
Fall 2024 Office Hours:
Monday: 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday: 2 pm - 5 pm
Note: If Nick is out of office or in a meeting when you drop by, please feel free to send an email at dsuvpae@dal.ca