VOTE FOR YOUR UO BOOKSTORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GRADUATE 1 -YEAR
Jessica Beaudoin
Jessica Beaudoin
My name is Jessica Beaudoin and I am running for the
graduate position on the University of Oregon
Bookstore Board of Directors. My desire to work on the
board comes from a life history of entrepreneurship.
However, my fervor for education has prevented me
from gaining the necessary work experience to attain
my goal of running my own business. My qualifications
for this position are rooted in my attendance to the
University’s Law School as a second year student. I
previously attended the University of Oregon for
undergrad where I graduated with honors in
Psychology. While an undergrad, I was uncertain as to
what path awaited me. However, by attending law
school and gaining further work experience, I have
found that my passion lies in leadership. I currently
hold the position of 3L Representative through the
SBA in the law school and am a founding member of
the Legal Ladies Golf Society. I feel that both of these
positions and my current job at a local law firm allow
me to contribute both a diverse perspective and new
ideas. Furthermore, having lived in Eugene for seven
years, my connections to the school and community
are strong, which in turn enhances my ability to
communicate to a large population of people. This, I
feel, is a great way to ensure better service to the
community as a whole. When you are voting, please
remember that I am not only willing but eager to
commit myself to this position.
FACULTY-AT-LARGE
Shelley Sutherland
Shelley Sutherland
Coordinator of Greek Life
When I first became a member of the Bookstore Board, I
did so because I thought I could be helpful in implementing
the newly developed long range plan. Excellent progress
has been made, but there are many elements of the plan
still unfolding. Many of the components of that plan are
very important to my colleagues. The purchase and refitting
of a warehouse is not a glamorous project. However it
does have a critical effect on both faculty and students in
terms of accessibility and costs of products and services.
At the same time the bookstore must continue to add
services and programs with our users in mind. One such
service is the establishment of a scholarship program to
assist students in paying for books.
My goals include the assurance that our new and
remodeled branches meet the needs of the users of
these state-of-the-art facilities. I also want to provide
both students and faculty with increased discounts and
additional convenient services. I want to provide faculty
with a comfortable place to examine and choose
curriculum materials. My experiences, my interest and
my willingness to contribute to the continued progress
of the Bookstore qualify me for another term.
GRADUATE 2-YEAR
Daniel Mackay
Rahmat Rahmat
J.L. Stiggins
Daniel Mackay
I would like to ask for your vote for the graduate
student position now available for the IJ of O
bookstore. I welcome the opportunity to be
involved with student advocacy at the bookstore. I
am presently a PhD student in the English program
here, but I also have six months of experience as a
bookstore manager at a local bookstore, and that
means that I could bring some creative, but
realistic, ideas to the board meetings. I want to be
involved in the operation of the store through the
board position because the presentation and
selling of books to students is one of my key
interests. If elected, I would be an active participant
in securing new speakers for the U of O's author
series. Thanks for your consideration.
Rahmat Rahmat
Hello, my name is Rahmat Rahmat. I’m a Graduate
Physics Student and PhD Candidate in Manage
ment. If I am elected, I am planning to:
1. Give 15% discount on all textbooks to all UO
students.
2. Increase the salaries of the UO Bookstore
workers by 15%.
3. Use my knowledge to improve the performance
of UO Bookstore.
4. Give more benefits to UO students and UO
Bookstore workers.
5. Increase the profit of UO Bookstore.
6. Make UO Bookstore to be the best bookstore
in USA.
I want to be the most active member of UO
Bookstore Board of Directors in history. Please vote
for me. Thanks! Rahmat
J.L Stiggins
My name is J.L. Stiggins and I am running for the 2
year Graduate Position to ensure that the Bookstore
continues to represent the interests of students
through improved book buyback rates and the
lowest book prices available. Students should be
notified prior to purchasing a textbook whether the
Bookstore will re-purchase the book. The Bookstore
should also attempt to carry a larger quantity of
USED textbooks. Responsible decisions need to be
made regarding the purchasing, holding, and
shipping costs associated with supplying textbooks
to keep costs down.
I will also work to help the Bookstore build better
relationships with computer hardware and software
manufacturers to reduce the cost for educational
software through educational discounts, similar to
what already exists at many universities. Software
companies want us to use these products in college
so that when we enter “the real world," we will
continue using their products.
Since the Bookstore is owned by students, we
should be the one’s profiting from its success. Vote
to limit the suffering caused by high textbook and
software prices. “Vote for J.L. Stiggins."
STUDENT-AT-LARGE
Prajkta Ingle Ryan Langsdorf Tyler Lewis
Hayley Harris
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Prajkta Ingle
"I am interested in representing the general student
body because the UO Bookstore makes decisions
that impact us dearly and directly. As the Student
at-Large member of the Board of Directors, I will
ensure that the Bookstore is meeting our needs by
encouraging communication between the Board
and U of O students. Thank you for voting, and I
hope you have a great day!" Let me know if you have
any questions/concerns for me. If not, thanks!
Ryan Langsdorf
As an organization owned and directed by UO
students, faculty, and staff, the University Bookstore
offers a distinguished opportunity for us to become
active in creating not only a sales venue to
effectively serve our campus, but also in establishing
a space that expresses the needs of a community.
In working with a diverse range of student and
community groups at the UO, I’ve learned the great
importance of making openness and responsiveness
the defining characteristics of an organization.
While serving as a Sophomore Board Member this
year, I’ve made it my chief goal to gain an
understanding of the relations between the
Bookstore and the community, and to explore ways
of improving the voice of students in positively
influencing how we serve this campus. It is in this
spirit of responsiveness that I will serve on the
Bookstore Board if elected.
Tyler Lewis
What will benefit the future is what we have learned
from the past
Ancestral marks in time are the inspirations that last.
Let us take the wisdom of the determined before us
And continue cooperative organizations balanced
with trust.
From the origin of the Bookstore circa 1920
There has been a mission to support the student
body.
The roots have grown deep into the earth, and
Have empowered and maintained dedication to
students from birth.
With these roots this outstanding organization
continues to grow
Stronger now than some might know
Exceptional values and statistics that glow
Make everyone feel comfortable when at the
Bookstore.
The most important thing is the continuation of
success
Positive leadership with time to invest
With this opportunity I will put myself to the test
To make us proud of our Duckdom, above the rest.
We need to continue this humble vision
Not for excessive $$$ or upper division,
But for the meaning of life and the goodness for all
With non-profit and love continuously reflecting
inside the walls.
For you and for all, I will work toward the divine
Please remember my rhyme when it comes time.