The students below are PISK’s representatives to university and regional clubs. Their role is to serve as liaisons communicating news and event updates from PISK to their clubs, and vice versa.
British Columbia
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Asia Beattie
Alberta
University of Calgary (Calgary)
Monica Albertin, BSc (candidate)
In my third year of Psychology, I have the privilege and honour of being President of the Polish Students’ Club at the U of C for the 2011-2012 year, where we have been actively getting involved in other local Polish organizations. In my spare time, I absolutely love driving out to the Rockies and going snowboarding!
Ontario
Hamilton
Hamilton Youth Polonia Organization
Kasia Kucemba & Mike Konstanty
McMaster University
Phil Chrapka, MSc (candidate), BSc
McMaster University
Monika Polakowska, BSc (candidate)
I live on Roncesvalles. I think that says a lot already; however, my other accomplishments in life include (actually) attending Polish school, dancing in a Polish zespół, being a harcerka, and recently becoming the president of the McMaster Polish Society. On a side note, I love Polish food and I really want to learn how to make some of it from scratch. I look forward to meeting everyone and discussing ideas for PISK!
Kingston
Queen’s University
Magda Marczuk, BA (candidate)
The Queen’s University Polish Student’s Association is a club for students who are of Polish origin or who have an interest in Polish culture and tradition. We hold various social events such as: potlucks, pierogi nights and club nights. We’re always looking for new members to join our club and contribute to a growing Polish community.
Kitchener-Waterloo
Connestoga College & Gzowski Club
Tomasz Rozdeba, BBA (candidate)
Single, and ready to mingle, Tom is seeking the attention of all Polish girls across Canada! Star of the Romek and Tomek Show and active member both the Gzowski and Conestoga Polish Clubs, he enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees, volunteering as a sheriff’s deputy and composing poetry.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Peter Mucha, BA (candidate)
University of Waterloo & Gzowski Club
Kacper Bąk, PhD (candidate), BSc
I’m an artist and a PhD student who has a lot of passion for life and traveling. I optimize my life and I love seeing what the world has to offer. I like thinking, talking to people (sometimes even listening to them!), and collecting random ideas. Every day is full of new challenges, opportunities, exciting people and unexpected events! I design my lifestyle to make the life eventful, interesting, and worthwhile. Other than that I make the world a better place by working on concepts of the world and the world of concepts.
London
The University of Western Ontario
Agata Kowalska, BEd (candidate), BA
Agata’s involvement in the Polonia began in first year, as a singer/guitarist in the Polish Church youth band. From then on, she has been MC for a number of Polish events, and served the Polish Students’ Union as President for the last two years. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching guitar, and performing with her band, EDEN, at Polish zabawy. Agata is finishing her studies in French and Italian and will be attending teacher’s college in the fall.
Oshawa
UOIT, Durham and Trent
Matt Gajkowski
Ottawa
Polish Students’ Society of the University of Ottawa (Facebook)
Anna Paluch, BA (candidate)
My name is Anna Paluch, I am from Ottawa and am currently the Vice-President of the PSSUO. I am double majoring at the University of Ottawa. I have been involved in many cultural, spiritual and educational organizations in Ottawa Polonia over the years.
Toronto
Ryerson University
Piotr Kluz
University of Toronto
Basia Szopinska, BSc Hons. (candidate)
I’m a fourth year Biology and French double-major at University of Toronto. I’m very proud of my Polish background and pride myself on being involved with the polish community. I continue to participate in many Polish organizations in addition to my work with U of T’s PSA, including ZHR Polish Scouts and Stella Polonia Sing and Dance ensemble. Needless to say I’m excited to be a part of PISK!
York University
Dominic Ryba, BSc (candidate)
Hejka, I’m a second year kinesiology student at York University. I love to have a good time and help out the Polish community as much as I can. Needless to say, I’m excited to be a part of PISK!
Windsor
Polish Canadian Students’ Association of Windsor
Emilia Danielewska, BA (candidate)
I’m currently a fourth year English Literature & Creative Writing student at the University of Windsor and I enjoy reading, writing and anything in the sphere of editing, publishing, and communication. I also sit on the executive of the PCSAW, a small and intimate club of motivated Polonia in Canada’s southernmost city.
Québec
McGill University (Montréal)
Piotr Pietruczuk, BA (candidate)
I am 19 years old and a dual citizen of Poland and the United States. I grew up in New York and Connecticut, spending most of my summers in Poland. I am a finance major with a concentration in economics at McGill University, and the Vice President of Finance for the McGill Polish Students Association. In my free time I enjoy working out, playing tennis, and the occasional game of pool.