COMMITTEE
President: Andre Heine
Profile:
Hi! My name is André Hein and I am the chair of the European Society for this year. I am studying in a General Course at the Department of International Relations where I focus primarily on the European Union. Coming from Germany, I am very happy to find myself in an international environment of committed students who want to contribute to the process of European Integration. Nowadays, our daily life is already more affected by the European Union than it is perceived. However, I strongly believe that the EU has to be established much further if it wants to be prepared for the challenges of a globalized world. Through a number of interesting public lectures from EU-practitioners and scientists the board aims at improving the understanding about Europe. As well, I am convinced that by organizing social events such as trips, movie nights and parties we can do a lot to bring „Europeans“ from all around the world together.
So, I am looking forward to an interesting and stimulating „European Year“ at LSE!
Vice-President: Emily Vigliar
Profile:
I’m half Italian, half Swedish, but have lived in England long enough to qualify as one of the few ‘English ones’ on my masters in Politics and Government in the EU here at the LSE. My background and my undergraduate degree in French and German have led me to embrace all things European. In my view one of the best things about the school is the great mix of cultures and in the European Society we celebrate the diversity of our nationalities and all the fun that comes out of that! I hope you enjoy the variety of cultural and social events we have in store for you this year.
Secretary: Sebastian Hufnagel
Profile:
My name is Sebastian Hufnagel and I support the European Society as secretary, administering our members, writing minutes at meetings and helping out where else I can.
After finishing a BA in political and administrative science in Konstanz, Germany, in 2007, I am now doing the MSc in Politics and Government in the EU at LSE.
I am very excited about being an active part of this year’s society board, since it is a great way of getting to know interesting people from all over Europe and beyond and experiencing the rich student life at LSE apart from the coursework. For the coming academic year, I am looking forward to inspiring guest speakers, enjoyable cultural events, an amazing trip to a Central/Eastern European capital and of course fun parties!
Treasurer: Monika Matyastikova
Profile:
I come from the Czech Republic and study MSc Politics and Government in the EU, specialization EU government and policy. I completed my BA in International Relations at Empire State College/State University of New York, Prague campus. During my undergrad studies, I was acting as a vice-president of the Debating Society. Apart from my University activities, I worked two years for the U.S. Embassy in Prague and one year for a management consultancy firm McKinsey&Company. I also interned in the Czech Parliament for a year. I am keen on traveling, music and enjoying my friends' company. As a treasurer, I want to make the most of our limited financial resources in order to boost the Society's profile among academic and professional community.
Events Officer: Chris Mooney
Profile:
To be posted later
IT Officer: Mikolaj Jachowicz
Profile:
Hi! My name is Mikolaj and I am from Warsaw, Poland. I am studying MSc Politics and Government in the European Union. I have completed already a BA in European Studies with Politics so the idea of Europe is real close to my heart. I myself feel half European and half Polish. I came to LSE as I wanted to be part of this amazing cultural mix and I joined European society to get to know more people and learn about their countries cultures and traditions. My interest include volleyball, skiing, travelling and I have never said no to a good book before. In the European Society I am responsible for webiste so basically to keep you informed about what is going on. Enjoy your year. Pozdrawiam, Mikolaj!
Trips Officer: Ivana Zamparini
Profile:
My name's Ivana, I come from Italy and study Politics and Government in the European Union. I adore travelling, not surprisingly I am your trip officer for this year! Our trip will take place in mid March, at the end of the Lent term, and I ensure you will do all my best to make it an unforgettable one! The available places are limited, so make sure you book yours as soon as possible! More information about the destination will be published on the internet site in a short time. I wish a great year of study and fun with the LSE European Society!
A presto!
Ivana
Lecture Co-ordinating Team:
Hannah McCausland
Profile:
I'm doing an Msc in Communication, Regulation and Policy from the LSE's Media Department. I come from Plymouth, (that's South West UK not USA!) but I've spent the last few years working in Brussels, so I'm very pleased to see a European society at LSE! Any members or indeed external organisations should feel free to contact me about lecture ideas - be it political, cultural, niche or plain bizarre, we are happy to discuss to add even more colour to this year's LSEES calendar!
Katjana Gattermann
Profile:
Hello, I am Katjana. I am from Hamburg, Germany, and studied my undergraduate in Düsseldorf. Now, I am a 1st year PhD student at the European Institute. Beforehand, I was enrolled at the LSE Government Department in the MSc Comparative Politics. During this time, I have already been a member of the SU European Society and enjoyed many lectures, parties and the last trip to Bulgaria! As part of the lecture co-ordinating team I am engaged to organise some interesting talks and debates at the LSE for our society. Any suggestions or ideas? Please let me know!
Morgane Gertz
Profile:
To be posted later
Newsletter Officer: Ellen Roenning-Arnesen
Profile:
I am Ellen, 24 years old from Norway. I’m this years newsletter officer, so mind your inbox! Hopefully we’ll have lots of goodies for you throughout the year. And by that we don’t just think about the EU, but the whole of Europe, member-state or not! See you all around.
Fundraising Officer: Franco Panciera
Profile:
Hi everybody! My name is Franco, I am studying in the MSc Politics and Communication. I previously Studied International Relations and European Studies in Bologna and Trier (Germany). I have been living and working in Brussels for the last 2 years and there is where I got even more convinced in the "European project". In the European Society, I with the PR and Media Officer, also responsible for Fund Raising. This means, together with those of you who want to help me, I am going to look for financial resources to realise and make more visible our brilliant programme of conferences, events, trips, parties and, of course, the European Week!
I am really looking forward to collaborating to all the people that see ways to improve our job!
