The university elections 2023 are coming up and you can elect a new student council! To make your decision easier, you can see the profiles of this year's candidates here. You can find the analog form posted in the canteen (in german language).

Please note that FSR stands for Fachschaftsrat (=student council) :)

Let's go ↓

Georg Engelmann

3rd semester MA Forest Sciences

Why student council?

Because improvements in everyday study life and events of all kinds don't happen on their own and a good study environment is important to me.

What would I like to achieve?

• Continued good representation of student interests in the Examination Board, StuKo and other committees
• Finally bring out new forest science merchandise
• Contribute to a viable FSR in order to master all upcoming challenges

Elisabeth Viehweger

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

Heijo

My name is Elisabeth, but most people just call me Ella. I love nature, dogs and, of course, forestry.

My motivation

The FSR is the voice of the students! It is there to organize student life in a colorful and fun way, but also to participate in university politics. I want to combine both for you.

My goals for the student council

• Organize a career fair for Forstis
• Organize "Tharandton 2024" (= a charity run for a good cause)
• power socket distributors for the lecture rooms
• Strengthen non-university student life and volunteering
• Give students a voice

Anna Katharina Katthöver

7th semester BA Forest Sciences

Why do I want to join the student council?

I would like to get more involved on campus. I have been active in the Heinrich Cotta Club (HCC) since the 2nd semester and have already helped organize many events for you there. The cooperation with the FSR has always been very pleasant and fun. I would be happy to work with cool people in the FSR and help shape student life there too. If you have any ideas or suggestions, you can contact me at any time.

What are my goals and ideas for the new legislative period?

• Organize events
• Strengthen cooperation between university groups
• Commit to student interests

What are my hobbies?

Club work at HCC, playing the piano & ukulele, bat conservation, listening to music, reading

Jesper Horst

7th semester BA Forest Sciences

My motivation

After three years at HCC, it's time to focus my commitment on other topics besides parties and the Green Ball. Since October of this year, I have also been the course coordinator for the Bachelor of Forest Sciences. So if you have any concerns, please come and see me. I would be very happy to help shape life around campus in the FSR with cool and open-minded people.

Goals

• FSR merchandise
• Forsti/environmental parties
• close cooperation between HCC and FSR

Jacob Riedel

7th semester BA Forest Sciences

Why I want to join the student council

• to be a voice for YOUR interests in the faculty
• to establish a democratic, progressive and functional FSR
• to advance our field of study #Media presence #Networking

How I have already gotten involved

• created surveys on the topic of the canteen and standard period of study
• money in the FSR account again, financial plan drawn up 
• addressed our problems in the expert committee
• communicated our demands to employers and professors in the study commission
• Helped shape campus life: Campus festival 2022, environmental party, Tharandt Talks 2023
• Networking within: Saxon Forestry Association, Forest Europe, SILVA Network

Concrete ideas

• try new things (survey of requests to FSR and subject area, greater use of the Bahnwärterhäusch as a place for networking, e.g. with Tropicals, ...)
• preserve the tried and tested (FSR merch ordering, first-year events, ...)
• Tharandt Talks, Tharandt Future Day

Hobbies:

volunteering, hiking, fishing, listening to music, playing guitar, reading, cooking, bouldering

Miriam Hausl

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

Hobbys

• I enjoy anything that can be done outside, whether it's hiking, jogging or a leisurely walk
• Kendo (Japanese sword fighting)
• I also like writing texts

Why I would like to get involved in the student council

• I enjoy organizing and planning a lot
• I am very enthusiastic about new ideas
• I would like to learn to recognize the interests and opinions in our subject area and help to work out compromises and solutions

Specifically, I would like to try to bring more sports activities to our campus,
perhaps even organize a small sports festival with a forest theme. In general, I would like to try to support projects that will help us foresters grow together even more, help each other and be open to new ideas and, of course, to each other. I would also like to get involved in the exchange with other degree programs at the TU and the development of joint interdisciplinary projects.
If that sounds reasonable to you, then I would be honored to work on the implementation of these ideas and your ideas for the field of forest sciences.

Konstantina Fotiadi

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

My motivation

My work in the FSR so far has given me many opportunities to have my say, help shape things and get to know people. I have gained experience that I will use for you in the most useful and exciting way possible. I value the exchange with my fellow students and lecturers and transfer these conversations into my FSR work. Some people already know me as an open and direct contact person; I would like to remain this for you and become this for others.

I also want to continue spending FSR money on lively parties for you.

My goals in the student council

• understanding university policy
• exploring networking opportunities
• represent fellow students in a goal-oriented and conscientious manner
• collect bonus semesters for Bafög (last round!!)

Ideas that I would like to implement on campus

• Environmental party (the epic sequel)
• Open-air cinema
• Open Stage
• Bouncy castle
• Introducing "Tharandt volunteers"

Lina Kraft

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

Motivation

I would like to join the FSR, 

• to be a contact person for you in case of problems concerning forestry studies.
• to get a look behind the scenes of the university organization.
• to make my contribution to the best possible organization of student life in Tharandt.

Goals

• represent your interests
• be a help where it is needed
• maintain/expand the exchange with you about the work of the FSR
• be involved in the maintenance/co-organization of existing or new events

Some things about me

In my free time

• I like being outdoors and trying out new things.
• you can always get me excited about dancing.
• nothing beats bathing/swimming/splashing around (whatever you want to call it).
• I spend a lot of time stroking cats. :)

Nikita Felicitas Mohrholz

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

What do I do in my free time?

• Baking and cooking
• Handicrafts and crafts
• Doing jigsaw puzzles
• Spending time with friends

What are my goals?

• representing the students in the city of Tharandt
• more presence of forest sciences at the university itself
• promote exchange between university and students

What motivates me?

• meeting new people
• passing on experiences
• misunderstandings of university committees

Neele Gerlach

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

What motivates me to join the student council?

• meet new people
• make new contacts
• pass on my previous experiences from my studies
• take a look beyond Tharandt

What are my goals in the FSR?

• Gather and exchange further experiences
• Provide support for students
• achieve a more effective external image
• stand up for students' wishes, interests and demands to make everyday life at the university easier

What do I do in my free time?

• just start walking and see where my feet take me
• go on as many excursions as possible
• go hunting
• write poetry

[Here'S apoem of Neele's physical profile hanging in the canteen :)]

Grüner Wald, in dem ich gerne verschwand,

mit dem ich viele Erinnerungen verband.

Grüner Wald, der viele Geheimnisse verbarg,

die sich mir mit der Zeit offenbart.

Grüner Wald, Studenten sind wir,

auf dich erheben wir das Bier,

Tharandt du bist hier!

Oskar Wilhelm Bilkenroth

3rd semester BA Forest Sciences

About me

Age: 19 years
Home: Leuna (Leipzig)
Hobbys: soccer at a club, gym, hunting
A few more facts:
o I like drinking beer
o I like to eat a lot, especially in the canteen, even twice
o With a height of 2.06m I am outstanding

My goals

• optimizing the work of the FSR
• shaping the future of the next generations
• representing freedom and equality for students
• strengthen cooperation between Tharandt and the university

My motivation

• Strengthening Tharandt's apolitical stance
• Be a competent voice for the students
• Occupy neglected positions such as the city council and work on them in a targeted manner

Lena Minichmayer

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

Characteristics: Committed, ambitious, humorous, empathetic
Hobbies: hunting, crocheting, playing board games, theater, watching/feeding ducks

My motivation:

• actively participate in the planning of events and help shape everyday university life
• collaborating with fellow students to achieve common student goals
• being a contact person for students

My goals:

• more equal rights for all groups of students on our campus and at the TU
• more transparent work of the FSR Forst
• representing the opinions and interests of students

Luca Ullrich

1st semester MA Forest Sciences

A little about me:

• I'm in my first semester of a master's degree in forestry, having more or less survived my bachelor's degree
• I like bouldering/climbing
• I prefer to spend my free time in nature
• Recently I started playing the hunting horn

YOUR voice for me because:

• I'm up for organizing awesome parties
• I would like to make everyday university life a little more transparent, especially for first semester students

Why I would like to be elected for the student council:

• give the student body a voice and represent it in important matters
• improve the study conditions at Tharandt
• create transparency for fellow students
• contribute to solving problems with the examination regulations

Dominik Johannes

1st semester MA Forest Sciences

Hello Tharandt! 👋

I'm Dominik and I'm in the 1st semester of my Master's degree in Forest Sciences. My hobbies are hiking and playing the hunting horn with the #tharandter_jagdhornblaeser. 📯🌿

My goals:

1. 📣 Representation of the interests of all students
2. 💬 Promotion of direct and cordial exchange
3. 🎉 Active campus life with cool events
4. 🌲 Representation of the Tharandt location within TU Dresden and externally
5. 👀 Gain insights into university politics

All I need is your vote 🫵
Your support means a lot to me!

Clara Lindner

7th semester BA Forest Sciences

Status: writing my BA in forest genetics
Origin: Dresden
Vision: To make studying more colorful and varied
Mission: More attention to students
Hobbies: Watching houseplants grow; eating good food. What I like best is what I have harvested myself.

Interests

• Representation in the forest: how we can make ourselves heard politically.
• Amendment of the BwaldG: what will change? New law, new rules, new curricula

Plans

• Make Tharandt Talks 2024 unforgettable.
• Plan joint excursions to learn what interests us personally.
• Do you have topics you would like to learn more about? Let me know!
• Fundraising run in Tharandt? We would love to!

Tim Kuntsche

9th semester BA Forest Sciences

The last legislative period is drawing to a close and we can look back on a turbulent year as the Student Council. Due to a lack of manpower, it was sometimes not easy to get everything under one roof. This will change next year.
There are loads of new faces on the ballot paper who are really keen to get involved for us students and present a mixed green image to the outside world.
If you are keen to gain skills such as handling finances, organizing events (Ersti-Pirsch, environmental festival, lectures) or simply have ideas on how to make life on campus more enjoyable, I recommend you take a look at the FSR.

What will happen next year?

This year's student council has already planned a few things that will definitely be continued next year. There will be a forestry merch, another campus festival is planned and I'm thinking about organizing a few excursions or lectures if I'm re-elected. Another idea would be to create a pool where you could see which Bachelor's and Master's theses are currently on offer. Perhaps you are interested in a topic from Tharandt research or can inspire professors with your topic.
But in the end it is your ideas that count and we will try to realize them.

What am I doing outside of Tharandt?

I am said to be a person with many interests but no hobbies. At the moment, I'm thinking about my hunting license. Once I've got my license, I hope to get out into the woods more. Hopefully with a dog too. Otherwise, I try to keep my love of music fresh by singing in the shower. I'm currently taking a theater course and writing when I find the time.

Johanna Totzki

7th semester BA Forest Sciences

My wish for my time on the FSR is to make the study process as stress-free and eventful as possible for all students.

As a contact person, I want to be there for your concerns and wishes. It is important to me to actively work towards solving the big and small hurdles in everyday student life. The preservation and creation of student traditions such as the campus festivals, the Erstipirsch and the Tharandt Talks are particularly important to me. I would like to promote and facilitate cooperation between student associations in order to foster a diverse and vibrant campus community.

I have been a member of the Heinrich-Cotta-Club e.V. for two years: as a board member and being involved in the planning of student events. I enjoy being active in nature, be it as a hunter, for dog training or occasionally with my camera. I am currently trying my hand at the hunting horn and practicing sports.

I would be delighted to become part of the Forestry Student Council!

Clara Zielke

3rd semester MA Forest Sciences

Motivation:

I would like to join the student council in order to actively help shape our shared student life and to gain experience for myself and my future professional life. It would be a pleasure for me to take up your wishes, suggestions and concerns as a contact person and to represent the Master's program.

Goals/Ideas:

• Improved communication between the Forstis and professors
• Promote the involvement of international students at Tharandt
• Represent Tharandt and the subject area of forestry internally and externally

Hobbys/free time:

• Playing the piano, yoga, painting, being outdoors
• actually also sailing (but doesn't work in Saxony)

Maike Bacik

5th semester BA Forest Sciences

My goals and motivation for the student council

Hello everyone, I'm Maike, in my 5th semester and a newcomer to the FSR. I would like to support and help shape our FSR wherever I can. There's plenty to do. If I get to know you and the university even better in the process, that's great. And if there's any need for creativity and maybe a bit of mischief, I'll definitely be on hand!

Who else am I?

I'm passionate about anything that requires stamina - running, cycling, swimming, hiking and crocheting. I also love eagle owls and once studied art for a few years. Therefore I can pretend to know something about high culture.

Felix Gero Christoph Baron von Galléra

Short introduction
Age: 29 y.
Degree program: Forestry Master & Teacher Training
Semester: 6 (Forestry Master)
Favorite song: Gigi D'Agostino - L'amour toujours
based: yes
incorporated: no

My goals:

> Abolish gendering in official communications of the FSR Forst
> Gendering is not compatible with scientific findings from either a linguistic (PAYR 2021, MEINEKE 2023) or a biological
(VANDERLAAN & WONG 2022) perspective with scientific findings; it is much more an expression of a postmodern worldview according to Judith BUTLER, for example; it is ideology. Members of universities should therefore refrain from participating in language experiments that in their essence fundamentally violate the principles of science, such as objectivity and evidence-based work.
- Do not misuse the FSR's communication channels as a platform for disseminating political content.
misuse the FSR's communication channels as a platform for disseminating political content; most recently, a Green Party event was advertised there!
> Do not allow any further projects with the STURA's "WHAT department".
- Student councils and the STURA are financed by the semester fees. It is therefore inappropriate to use these funds to stir up a mood against student unions;
Their members have certainly not paid for this.
> I am explicitly not woke and also not left-green. If wokes aka. left-green program is conceived by other FSR members, I will try to stop it. The FSR is not a platform for the dissemination of socio-political positions. There are university groups for that.
- More networking between Forstis and Tropicals!
> It almost seems like separate worlds, which is a shame. Perhaps country evenings can be realized at regular intervals