Why are you running in the ASUO Election?
Wassup! My Name is Alex Hiuhu (Any/All). I'm a Second-year student from Boston, Massachusetts, a Journalism and Political Science major at UO. Other than school I'm an active organizer, environmentalist and am passionate about calling out all injustices i see. Currently, I am a student org leader in the Coalition Against Environmental Racism as a co-director, National Association of Black Journalists as their treasurer, and East African Student Association as their secretary. In my roles, I have been very active within our community, expanding my experience and ensuring I'm connecting with others. People often say that I like to bring people together and make them feel involved and heard, and I agree. As a senator in PFC, I want to advocate for Student Orgs because of how they create communities within our campus. Also Let me be clear as a leader of an MCC Org i will fight back against any fight against minority reprention or funding. VOTE Student Power.
As one of the most front facing parts of ASUO, how do you plan on making these interactions as positive as possible for students?
As a senator, I hope the Senate hearings are be welcoming and positive. I plan to be because I don't want ASUO to be a separate entity from students. My hope is for it to be a bridge for students. I want it to be a place where they feel comfortable telling us what is troubling them and their concerns .
Is there a particular ASUO funded service or organization (or multiple) that you are passionate about and hope to work with? Why?
I am especially passionate about CAER, BSU, and BWA. When I arrived at college, I was nervous about finding a sense of belonging or community. It felt overwhelming stepping into a completely new environment. I didn’t know anyone or where I fit in. Joining these organizations completely changed my experience. As a person of color involved in environmental justice organizing, I have found my work with CAER especially meaningful. Becoming CAER Co-Director allowed me to grow as a leader and advocate for communities that are often overlooked in environmental conversations. Environmental issues don’t impact everyone equally. Being part of CAER helped me better understand and speak on how communities of color are disproportionately affected by pollution, climate change, and lack of access to clean resources. My identity has shaped how I approach this work with empathy, urgency, and a deep commitment to equity. Organizing events, facilitating discussions, and collaborating with others, helped to create spaces where these conversations are centered and valued. I found a strong sense of community among others who share similar experiences and passions. Being involved helped me grow more confident, more willing to speak up, and lead. I will always cherish the friendships and lessons gained.