The students have spoken and the new officers who will lead the Engineering Society, U of T Engineering’s undergraduate student government, have been identified.

The elections determine who will serve as officers who manage the day-to-day affairs of the Society. Following a three-week campaign, voting ended on Friday, February 10.

The individuals elected to serve for the 2012-13 term are:

President: Rishi Maharaj (EngSci 1T2+PEY)
Vice-President Finance: Pierre Harfouche (EngSci 1T4)
Vice-President Communications: Yerusha Nuh (ElecE 1T4)
Vice-President Student Life: Nikola Radovanovic (MechE 1T3+1)
Vice-President External: Anton Klunko (IndE 1T2+PEY)
Vice-President Academic: Matthew Lattavo (CivE 1T4)

This year saw a total of 1,337 votes cast, which at approximately 28% of eligible voters, is a record turnout.

The new officers will begin their terms in April, however the current officers will begin meeting with their newly elected counterpart this week to facilitate the transition.