Kevin Heieis for VP Student Life

Kevin Heieis

Every UBC Student Deserves a Community

As your current Interim VP Student Life and as an established campus leader I will continue helping students find belonging at UBC

Vote: September 19th to 24th

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Kevin Heieis

About Me

Your Current VP Student Life

From UBC Photosoc to Unlimited Dance Club; Integrated Engineering to CITR Radio: I'm an active member of campus communities. I'm not just a talking head - I live UBC's culture as much as I support it.

$75,000
Secured for Fitness Bursaries
7
Student Groups Active in
8993
Photos taken at student events (as a volunteer)
1
Too many nights being BIRB at the Pit

My Experience

  • Integrated Engineering Club President
  • Thunderbikes Electric Motorcyle Team Captain
  • Current AMS Interim VP Student Life
About Kevin Heieis

My Platform

Concrete plans to enhance student life at UBC

Build a Vibrant Campus Culture

  • Continue collaboration with UBC Athletics and UBC Bookstore to create better merch
  • Consult students more on Block Party artists
  • Investigate accessibility challenges of campus programming
  • Explore return of the Welcome Back Concert for 2026
  • Pressure UBC to BRING BACK BLUE & GOLD as official colours

Enhance Varsity Sports Experience

  • Increase highlights of Women’s sports
  • Improve publicity of game schedules
  • Support UBC in making regular games more engaging
  • Support varsity teams with content creation and marketing

Restart UBC Mental Health Week

  • Run UBC’s 1st in person Mental Health week since 2017
  • Support faculty undergraduate societies with accessing funding for mental health programming
  • Collaborate with UBC Wellness to organize and promote events

Lead Collaborations between Campus Leaders

  • Support operations and longevity of Interfaculty 1st Year Committee
  • Reimagine Awards Gala to provide more value to student leaders
  • Reform the Blue and Gold Society - an advocacy committee of student leaders and UBC Administration

Develop the New Student Life Portfolio

  • Overhaul the Student Engagement Survey to evaluate how different demographics impact sense of belonging on campus
  • Create a multi-year student life strategic plan using data driven priorities

Direct Support for Student Groups

  • Develop templates for sponsorship packages and event finances
  • Support collaborations between student groups to find venues, secure funding, and improve marketing

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Get In Touch

My dm's are open - I'm a resource to help any student who needs it

Email

kev.heieis@gmail.com

Instagram

@kev_heieis

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