
Meet the Exec
MCR Executive Committee 2023-2024
President: Dan Scobbie, He/Him
Physics PhD, 3rd year
“Hi, I'm Dan, this year's MCR president! It's my job to make sure everything in the mcr is running smoothly and to represent Trevs postgraduate students to the college. You're always welcome to contact me with any questions or issues relating to college life, and I'll do my best to help!”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
The student community - it's always great to see people getting involved in such a wide range of activities! (Also the bar is great!)
Dan’s role is to represent you in college and in the University, lead the MCR Exec and try and make sure everyone gets the most they can from their college experience, and also be a point contact for any questions.
Vice President: Alysia Orbell, She/Her
MA Engineering, 4th year
“Hey hey! I'm Alysia and I'm this year's VP. I love all things performing arts from singing to directing to choreographing. I've also started learning guitar and have recently taken up running. If you have any questions regarding stash or research related events in Trevs, feel free to reach out to me.”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
Probably either the people or the bar.
Alysia’s key role is to organise academic events within the college such as the termly research talks, the annual ‘Research Prize’ and organising delivery of stash!
Social Secretary: Marcel Grabowski, He/Him
MA
“Hey guys! I’m Marcel, I am in my fourth year doing a degree in Psychology. I take care of anyone who is an associate member at the MCR! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and going to the gym! I also love nights out! 🥂🍻🥂🍻”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
My favourite thing about Trevs is the community feel and all the kind faces that make it a wonderful college!! 🥰
Marcel is the Social Secretary and organises social events and trips for the whole MCR throughout the year, and also takes on board suggestions from members for activities and trip ideas.
Chair: George Scholey, He/Him
MA Translation Studies
“Hi everyone, I’m Loretta and I’m the MCR chair for this year. I’m studying translation with a specific focus on German. My hobbies are Irish dancing and board games.”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
How friendly and inclusive the college is!
Loretta is the MCR Chair and has the responsibility of organising MCR Executive Committee meetings, as well as supervising elections within the MCR.
Treasurer: Luke Bowd-Griffin, He/Him
MSc Accounting & Finance
“Hiya! My name is Binkai Yuan, also known as BK. I’m a beanie master/bunny tracer/bodybuilder + Kant & Kierkegaard reader, etc. That’s the reason for being BK (admit a little cheat on K)”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
Wake up at 9:50 every day and still savour a nourishing meal!
Binkai is the Treasurer and his key responsibilities include Managing the MCR’s finances, buying new things for the MCR and reimbursing other people’s purchases – let them know if you have any ideas for stuff we should get.
Welfare Representative: Sid Geilenkotten, They/Them
MSc Bioarchaeology
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Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
How welcoming and kind everyone is! Making friends here is so easy bc everyone's great. That, and the bar rocks massively!
Services Representative: Max Goodwin, He/Him
MA International Relations, 4th Year
“Hi everyone, I’m Max and I’m the MCR services officer for this year. I’m studying International Relations with an interest in all things elections! I can also be seen playing in bands at many a Trevs unplugged or indulging in a toastie from the buttery.”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
The Buttery (though the MCR is pretty good too).
Max is the MCR services officer and has the responsibility of looking after the common room, representing livers-in, feedback on catering, running MCR formals, and helping with events.
Secretary: Alex Mugleston, He/Him
MA Archaeology, 1st Year
“Hello there! I’m Alex and I’m on a two-year part-time MA in Archaeology. I have a love of music and film and enjoy travelling with the aim to do much more in the future.”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
A great music scene and a welcoming and friendly vibe!
Alex is the MCR Secretary, and his key responsibilities include the upkeep of the MCR Website, the release of the weekly MCR Newsletter, and minute-taking for MCR Exec meetings.
International Officer: Saidakshesh, He/Him
MSc Finance and Investment
“Hey there, My name is Saidakshesh, you can call me Dakku. I may not be a superhero, but I can still trip over absolutely nothing.”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
The warmth of the people and ofc the hexagons
Dakku is the international representative, represents the interests of and provides support to our international members, who also organise international events throughout the year.
Music Representative: Katie Vishwanath, She/Her
Music PhD
“Hi everyone! My name is Katie Vishwanath and I am the MCR’s music rep for this year. I love to play and listen to music and I hope we can all enjoy some great times together!”
Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:
I love that Trevs has such a great community and so many opportunities to play and get involved in music!
Katie is the MCR Music Representative, and her key duties are to organise the Music Prize, a competition for soloists in Epiphany term, and arrange music for MCR events to keep things extra classy!
Each year, MCR members elect an executive team to lead us in shared experiences that forge relationships and equip members with opportunities for growth that strengthens our community.
New members have an opportunity to run for a position of interest during the beginning of Michaelmas term (Winter semester from September-December).
If you are interested, please email us at trevelyan.mcr@durham.ac.uk for more information.