Saad Belim

Your future VP Social Events

Who am I?

• Saad Belim (He/Him)
• 3rd year Chemical Engineering Student
• Worked as a Coordinator Of Sporting Events last year
• Currently working as a director of sporting events
• Also working as a Resident Assistant (RA) in Lister for past 2 years

My Goals for 2026–27 are:

• Increase Engagement Across Engineering
• Strengthen Engineering Identity & Pride
• Connect Clubs, Teams & Students
• Prioritize Inclusivity & Accessibility
• Lead with Student Feedback

Department Specific:

Department of Geer Week

• Student-Driven Planning
• Social media polls
• Open idea submissions
• Post-week feedback surveys

• Smarter Scheduling
• Balance high-energy & low commitment events
• Plan around academic workload

• New, Student-Inspired Events
• Fresh concepts based on student feedback
• Events designed for participation — not just attendance

Department of Social Events

Engineering Carnival

• More hands-on attractions & game stations
• Make Carnival feel like a campus highlight, not just an event

Stress-Relief Social Events

• Midterm & pre-final de-stress events
• Fun, low-pressure social nights

Improve existing events

• Glow Party, Halloween, Scavenger Hunts — upgraded
• Use post-event feedback to refine
• Better scheduling & promotion for stronger turnout

Department of Sporting Events

Build Community Through Sport

• Co-host events with discipline clubs and other faculties
• Create spaces where students connect beyond the classroom

Relaunch the Annual Ski Trip

• Relaunch as a flagship winter tradition
• Collaborate with other universities for a bigger experience
• Make it accessible, social, and unforgettable

Expand Esports & Gaming Culture

• Host multiple large-scale esports tournaments annually
• Build a strong engineering gaming community

Department of Y2Q2

Build Early Connections

• Host meet-and-greets at the start of the year
• Run mixers and team-building events
• Help students form friendships before isolation sets in

Keep Students Engaged & Informed

• Regular updates on events and opportunities
• Promote involvement in GEER Week and ESS activities
• Increase access to clubs, sports, and social programming