About the Biology Students' Association
About the Biology Students' Association
BSA Departments
The BSA takes part of the Students' Union Jr Executive Program and would not be able to function as well without the huge input of its Jr Executives; Coordinators.​
Academic Team
Left to Right: Maddy Fraser (VP Academic), Balroop Toor, Arya Khosravany, Lavanya Vashista
The Academic Coordinators are responsible for assisting with all that falls under our VP Academic’s portfolio. That includes meeting with professors to create Course Profiles, allowing for the variety of profiles currently available, writing up blog posts, working on the BSURP, and sitting on the Awards Committee to help adjudicate our BSA Awards. They work hard to coordinate events that will help develop students' academic skills!
Finance & Fundraising Team
Left to Right: Zohair Hyder, Navreet Dhillon, Anika Arora (VP Finance), Mya Tsavdaris, Zeina Ahmed
The VP of Finance & Fundraising leads the Finance & Fundraising team, ensuring our club's financial health and supporting its growth. Our dedicated Fundraising Coordinators manage the budget, organize creative fundraising initiatives, and secure sponsorships that help bring our events to life.
Internal Team
Left to Right: Karanjot Klair, Ashley Whitaker (VP Internal), Ashley Whitaker, Gaurav Saini
The Internal team is dedicated to creating the reels on BSA’s social media platforms, the newsletter and works alongside the marketing team to advertise for events.
Marketing Team
Left to Right: Shirin Rajesh, Sarah Sait (VP Marketing), Crystal Luu, Graciela Manalili
The Marketing Coordinators are integral to the success of the BSA social media accounts, with an emphasis on the BSA Instagram @bsaucalgary. They design graphics, stories, and reels so students are up-to-date on BSA initiatives, and also share campus resources that are useful for all undergraduate students! The VP Marketing handles website maintenance and team pictures, and works closely with the coordinators and the VP Internal to advertise all events and design custom BSA merchandise every year.
Professional Events Team
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Left to Right: Elissa Awada, Kshef Kamran (VP Professional Events), Akshay Senthilkumar (not shown), Irfan Popal (not shown)
The VP Professional Events plans career and networking events for students in Biological Sciences. Professional Events Coordinators work with the VP Professional Events to plan and coordinate events related to your professional skills. More specifically, they propose ideas regarding events that the BSA should host in addition to helping facilitate each event. They also participate in weekly meetings, help contact professors and obtain event supplies.
Social Events Team
Left to Right: Zoe Boklaschuk, Alexandra Dvorak (VP Social Events), Zoha Ayyaz, Mohammed Jasim
The VP Social Events plans fun events for students in Biological Sciences. The Social Events Coordinators work closely with the VP Social Events to ensure that events are planned and executed smoothly. They think of new creative ideas to get students involved and plan for events, working to ensure that every student who attends a BSA event has a great time. At events, they try to ensure that each attendee is involved and feels welcome.
Volunteer Team
Left to Right: Maxime Mayorav, Armaan Toor (VP Volunteering), Saniya Aqeel, Sophie Wu (not shown)
The VP Volunteering oversees the Volunteering Department, organizing collaborations between charity organizations and BSA volunteers. Volunteer Coordinators work to provide volunteering opportunities for BSA members outside of the university. They work hard to source external volunteering opportunities and have run many successful events in the past, including volunteering with the Kerby Centre and Calgary Women’s Shelter!
Direct any questions to contact@bsaucalgary!
