What is HESO?
The Human Ecology Students' Organization (HESO) is the students' council of the Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba.

Mission Statement
The objective of the Human Ecology Students Organization is to administer student affairs on the limits prescribed by the constitution, and to provide the interests of the student body and the Faculty of Human Ecology.

The Executive 2013-2014:

• Michelle Stevens - Senior Stick (President)
• Melissa Gabbs - Vice President
• Kayla Farquhar - Secretary 
• Anthony Ngayan - Treasurer

The Support Council 2013-2014:

• Katherine Oksanen - Communications Representative
• Michelle Leaf - Senator
• Laura Dale - Human Nutritional Sciences Representative
• Vacant - Family Social Sciences Representative
• Jonathon Fischer - Interdisciplinary Health Representative
• Kayla Wan - Textile Sciences Representative
• Elisabeth Harms - Senior ACHES Representative
• Kaitlyn Cuvelier - Junior ACHES Representative (& Fundraising)
• Kayla Whitehurst - MAHE Representative
• Judy Leung - UMSU Representative
• Kayla Kynoch - Graduation Representative
• Darren Fife - Events Coordinator
• Vacant - Community Relations Director
• Vacant - MaHSSA Representative

click here for bios

Committees
Graduation Committee:
Chair: Kayla Kynoch - Kayla.Kynoch@umanitoba.ca

Events Committee:
Chair: Darren Fife - umfifed@mymanitoba.ca

ACHES Committee:
Co-chairs: Elisabeth Harms & Kaitlyn Cuvelier
umharmse@mymanitoba.ca & cuveliek@myumanitoba.ca

Professional Development Committee:
Chair: TBD

Affiliations

• Dietitians of Canada (DC)
• Manitoba Association of Home Economists (MAHE)
• Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)

MAHE - Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award
Bestowed annually to a teaching member of the Faculty of Human Ecology, or the Faculty of Education (home economics/human ecology), University of Manitoba, to honour an individual who has displayed a high quality of teaching ability, which includes communication, integrity, scholarship, leadership, experience, and service to the community to enhance the quality and standards of education for her/his students.

The award consists of the recipient's name being engraved on the plaque, which has been placed in the main hallway of the Faculty of Human Ecology Building. On behalf of students, the recipient is presented with a plaque for her/his contribution at the Ringing Ceremony.

• Critera for MAHE award
• Nomination form for MAHE award

Winners of the MAHE - Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award

• 2010 - Dr. Mohammed Moghadasian
• 2011 - Dr. Wilder Robles
• 2012 - Dr. Shahin Shooshtari
• 2013 - Dr. Joyce Slater

Thank you for your nominations.