The TCSU Executive Committee is a group of 12 elected students who try and deal with all the circumstances that a student population might encounter. The committee is an annually elected body. The TCSU Constitution explains in formal terms the duties of the elected committee members, but a brief summary is also given below.
The committee is not meant to be invisible, and we’ll all be making ourselves as available as possible (read that how you like!). We all stood for office because we wanted to directly represent our fellow students and because we believe we have the commitment and skills required to do so, so let us know if you want/need anything. For example, should you find yourself bored, speak to the Ents Officer and she’ll hook you up with a party. If you’re stressed, worried or just need to talk, you can speak to the Welfare Officer; there are also officers dedicated to dealing with Womens’ and International Students’ welfare. Fed up of the food in hall?– you can discuss your issues with our Junior Steward, and so on.
Joe Farish hails from Cockermouth and is known to his friends by a multitude of nicknames. He is known for his feminine legs and terrible dancing (hopefully you will only have to experience the later).
He ran on a campaign of bad chat and change and to date he has certainly achieved at least one of those. With the help of his trusted committee he regularly meets with college officials and represents your interests. When it comes to TCSU he gets things done. Luckily for him doing the washing up is not one of his duties.
Born in rural Ukraine sometime in the late 80’s, a nuclear meltdown left Zoe with little more than golden hair and a burning desire to organise things. She quickly rose her way through the ranks of the politburo, but tired of its ceaseless bickering and dodgy electoral procedures, left to join TCSU. As Vice President, her many roles include managing our relations with CUSU, looking
important and taking bullets for Joe. Some say she studies english, but we can never be too sure. Certainly though, she has a lot of balls.
Based on Sid the Sloth from Ice Age, Adam is TCSU’s cute robotic treasurer. Extensively remodelled after a difficult stint as an engineer, he is now also a successful Land Economy student. When he isn’t busy selling his services to foreign businessmen, “Blakey” can usually be found playing frisbee or hustling young ladies on the pool table.
You may have heard a name like his before, but you have never met such a man. He is the link between the student body and their welfare needs. He is a human contraception and/or excellent advice dispenser - whatever your needs, he can cater to them. He is always available for a cup of tea and a chat at any time of the day or night - this man doesn’t sleep because your welfare is so important to him. Remember that Australian guy who gave up his job to stand in Pitt St Mall simply to spread joy by giving away free hugs? Tom is like that but BETTER. As an English student he is deeply in touch with his sensitive side and so makes a perfect shoulder to cry on, as long as you don’t mind him crying too. He is easily recognised by the fluffy teddy in one hand, and most weekends goes to dance on beaches and watch the sunset. His position as rugby captain is all a huge ploy to avoid masculine censure, although no-one could ridicule this giant of a man. His dear society THE VOLERATS, commonly believed to be the most exciting and exclusive drinking society in Cambridge, is actually a poetry club; romantic lyrics are their drink of choice. Mr. Attenborough; you’d be a fool not to know him.
Katie is both Overseas Officer and, as heiress to the Poseidon fortune, officer over seas, the imminent inheritor
of total oceanic power. It is rumoured she wakeboards her way between Cambridge and her home in the USA; indeed many have told of catching a glimpse of her when the moon is full, flying down the Cam, hair streaming in the wind. If there’s anyone to talk to about adapting to a new country and culture system where everyone seems to drink tea all the time and be obsessed with the dismal weather, it is she.
Olga is here to take care of all of Trinity’s women. Do not believe any male TCSU member who claims it is his job. She is an avid debater and we put her skilful rhetoric to good use; convincing all the women in college to come to the JCR for free ice cream.
At the core of the TCSU committee, this fiery redhead is the queen of college entertainment. Her ‘ents’ range from the sublime to the downright debauched, keeping you up-beat throughout any trials and tribulations in your time at Trinity. If you’re ever in need of a night out, this auburn beauty is always working hard to get the most exclusive offers and best deals for her faithful Trinitarians – she’s most definitely the ‘Hart’ and soul of any party!
You’ll soon get to know Pete, as he sends you a weekly email full of all the Cambridge and Trinity news you needed (and more). Hailing from the sunny streets of Guildford, Pete is always keen to go somewhere more chilly for some skiing - if you don’t catch up with him during freshers’ week, you will probably see him zooming down the slopes at the 2008 Varsity Trip. When not having fun in the great outdoors, Pete spends his time looking after IT for TCSU. He is the one to thank for being able to check hall menus, news, events and much more on the TCSU website, as well as being able to check out the TCSU committee and all our past activities.
Sarah makes a stand for Access, committed to making sure as many people as possible can discover the wonders of Trinity! She’ll be the one begging you to help out at an open day or take a bus to Milton Keynes, and will always be there to tell you Trinity is for everyone, no matter what school you come from. She’ll also give you access to a few parties – this lawyer sure knows how to have a good time!
Mr ‘mathmo’ McFarlane is the crazy guy responsible for any domestic issues you might have. Whether you need someone to sort you out with a recycling bin, get sanitiser in your bathroom or hook you up with a gym induction… he’s your man. Judging by his huge, toned, muscular stature (he may have asked me to write that), you’ll often catch him working out in the college gym he’s in charge of. Though his domestic skills may not be of the rubber glove wearing, kitchen scrubbing, toilet cleaning variety, he’ll be on hand to give you help with any other concerns you have with your accommodation.