SAMU Executive Committee Profiles: Vice President Student Life
Welcome to The Griff’s coverage of the 2026 SAMU executive committee elections. These profiles aim to present balanced views based on candidate responses, all to help you make an informed decision when casting your vote. And if you’re not currently a MacEwan student, we hope this coverage offers you a window into what’s happening in student politics at the heart of our downtown Edmonton campus. Elizabeth Russell Photo supplied by Elizabeth Russell. Elizabeth Russell is heavily involved with student life at MacEwan. Currently, she serves on the students’ council while maintaining executive roles in the Student Commerce Club and the Economics Club. Throughout her time on the council, she has looked up to the executive committee and the...
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