Vice president external resigns
SAMU seeks to fill a vacancy The Students’ Association of MacEwan’s University is looking to fill the vacant executive committee (EC) position of vice president external after the previous VP, Alric Reid, stepped down. Reid says the decision came after receiving news that his son, who is experiencing health issues, would need more support than the family originally anticipated. “It's been one of the greatest honours of my life to serve the students of MacEwan University. And I wish it didn't come to an end this way,” Reid said in an interview with the Griff. “I hope that the next person that comes into the role understands the privilege there is to serve students.” The position is open to all MacEwan students who pay SAMU...
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