Arbor

Welcome to Arbor's page! Rooted in tradition, branching towards the future - we're Arbor, the election team for Industria's 64th working year.

Like a strong tree, Arbor is built on:

  • Deep roots in Industria’s values and student spirit.
  • Resilient growth to adapt and innovate.
  • A community for all—where every student finds their place.

Explore our vision, meet the team, and join us in creating an inclusive, balanced, and unforgettable year. Together, let’s grow!

Candidate Praeses and Vice-Praeses

Our United Leadership Vision:

🌳 For Our Students

  • Creating a welcoming home where every member feels valued.
  • Ensuring accessibility through open communication.
  • Balancing tradition with innovation.

🌳 For Our Team

  • Fostering a supportive culture where workloads are fair and sustainable.
  • Leading with transparency in all decisions and processes.

🌳 For Industria’s Future

  • Build systems that last, sustainable changes to ensure a good working.
  • Grow with purpose – listening to students, alumni, and building what really matters.
  • Bring life to the campus.

Stronger together: A partnership built on trust, balance, and shared purpose.

Candidate Ab Actis

Structured systems, stronger crew – for an Industria that runs smoothly behind the scenes!

Vision & Goals:

âś… Efficient Information Management

  • Create a structured calendar and storage system for all union documents and events.
  • Ensure easy access and organization of Industria’s logistical details.

âś… Enhanced Crew System

  • Boost crew engagement by recruiting more students (Dutch & international).
  • Tailor shifts to interests (e.g., separate groups for BSAs, Recup tapping, big events).
  • Regulate training (e.g., avoid inexperienced tappers at busy fak parties).

âś… Visibility & Recruitment

  • Crew banners in the atrium + info sessions during lectures to attract new members.
  • Leverage Witse’s international student network to diversify the crew.

âś… Rewards & Motivation

  • Implement fair recognition for crew members’ contributions.
  • Maintain close communication with Vices to align crew with function needs.

Candidate Quaestors

Candidates Education

Education that listens, represents and elevates!

Vision & Goals:

âś… Inclusive Representation

  • Introduce open education meetings (English/Dutch) to get direct feedback from students.
  • Lower barriers for non-Industria members to participate in academic advocacy.

âś… Targeted Surveys & Feedback

  • Keep surveys minimal but impactful, with rewards to boost participation.
  • Integrate KU Leuven’s official surveys for direct professor feedback.

âś… Stronger PAL Sessions

  • Collaborate with freshman operations to increase visibility of peer-assisted sessions.
  • Promote PAL during Orientation Days to improve attendance.

âś… Cross-Campus Collaboration

  • Strengthen ties with StII (faculty education council) and Campus De Nayer.
  • Foster a unified “multi-campus” student voice through regular meetings.

Candidates Buisness Relations

Vision & Goals:

✅ Focus on Students’ Future

  • Bridge the gap between Industrial Engineering students and the professional world.
  • Provide insights into career opportunities, company cultures, and organizational structures.
  • Offer opportunities for students to better prepare for the job market.

âś… Strengthening Existing Partnerships

  • Actively deepen relationships through clear communication.
  • Build a reliable and sustainable network.

âś… Enhancing the Job Fair

  • Start contacting companies earlier to ensure higher and more diverse participation.
  • Better align the event’s offerings with students’ interests, fields of study, and needs.

âś… Professional & Sustainable Operations

  • Collaborate with a focus on continuity, quality, and student-centered approaches.

Opening doors, sparking conversations, shaping futures.

Candidates Recreation

Recreation isn’t just a function – it’s a way of life. We’ll boost student spirit through cantuses, fak parties, and BSA’s!

Vision & Goals:

âś… More Cantuses & Tradition

  • Expanding popular events like cantuses (student singing nights) to keep the student spirit alive.
  • Encouraging broader participation, including seniors and alumni.

âś… Stronger Fak Parties

  • Creative themes and better promotion to increase attendance.
  • Close collaboration with the quaestors to maximize fun and affordability.

âś… Better BSAs (Blue Stone Activities)

  • Improve turnout by coordinating with Education to align with student schedules.
  • Offer low-key, appealing activities.

âś… Team Well-Being First

  • Prevent burnout by fostering a tight-knit, supportive team.
  • Clear communication about the workload.
  • Regular fun meetups (like shared drinks at Recup) to bond as friends, not just coworkers.

âś… First-Year Engagement

  • Work with the EJW team to integrate newcomers early.
  • Ensure activities are welcoming to all, from freshmen to seniors.

Candidates Freshmen Operations

Vision & Goals:

âś… Unforgettable Start

  • Orientation Days: In between the mandatory activities organizing fun activities (campus tours, picnics, a movie night) to bond all first-years.
  • Weekly Meetups: Casual lunches (Alma), going together to Recup, and holding study breaks to build friendships.

âś… Lowering Barriers

  • Active Guidance: Join first-years at big Industria events to ease their participation.
  • PAL Promotion: Highlight peer-assisted study sessions to ease academic stress.

âś… Inclusive Community

  • Extra PEME Moments: Group activities to strengthen bonds beyond fixed teams.
  • Visibility: Be a constant, approachable presence so no one feels left out.

From overwhelmed to overjoyed – making first-years feel at home from day one!

Candidates Coursebook Service

Efficiency, accessibility, and teamwork—to make course materials stress-free for every student!

Vision & Goals:

âś… Faster Delivery & Better Stock

  • Place orders earlier to ensure full inventory at each semester’s start.
  • Quick communication to resolve any delivery issues immediately.

âś… Optimized Opening Hours

  • Refine the new system for smarter service hours (open when most students are free).
  • Balance convenience for students and workload for KD members.

âś… Stronger Team Structure

  • Assign small, clear tasks to each KD member (e.g., updating website hours).
  • Boost efficiency and shared responsibility within the team.

Candidates Communication

Vision & Goals:

âś… Professional Visuals for Major Events

  • Early collaboration with functions to design cohesive themes (especially for bigger events eg. Galabal, Jobfair).
  • Streamlined feedback process to ensure high-quality posters, banners, and social media assets.

âś… Efficient Small-Event Management

  • Biweekly team meetings to track deadlines and assign tasks.
  • Empower organizers to post live updates on Instagram for spontaneity.

âś… Boost Social Media Engagement

  • Day-of reminders and live event photos to attract last-minute attendees.
  • Delegate creative content (videos, reels) to team members with strong design skills.

âś… Structured Team Workflow

  • Clear role division to avoid last-minute stress.
  • Open space for creative input from all team members.

Clear, creative, and consistent – amplifying Industria’s voice across every platform!

Candidates International

Breaking barriers, building bridges – where every student belongs, no matter where they’re from

Vision & Goals:

âś… Seamless Integration

  • Adapt all Industria events to be more accessible (e.g., bilingual info, cultural sensitivity).
  • Partner with Team Culture to co-host diverse events (e.g., global food nights, language exchanges).

âś… Welcome & Orientation

  • First-Week Welcome Program: Explain Industria’s role, campus life, and Belgian student culture.
  • Buddy System: Pair international first year student with older international students for smoother transitions.

âś… Year-Round Engagement

  • Regular low-key meetups (e.g., coffee chats, city walks) to foster connections.
  • Themed Parties: Blend Belgian traditions (cantus) with international flavors.

Candidates Culture

Vision & Goals:

âś… Culture as Connection

  • Organize diverse activities: from quiz nights and minigolf to the annual culture trip.
  • Create spaces where students bond through new experiences, not just formal events.

âś… Creative Freedom

  • Empower the team to design original, surprising activities that break the mold.
  • Maintain flexibility to adapt events based on student interests.

âś… Inclusive Community

  • Collaborate with Team International to ensure events welcome all cultures.
  • Keep culture low-pressure—something students attend for fun, not obligation.

Culture connects us – through art, discovery, and shared memories.

Candidates Sport

Sport brings us together – whether we play to win or just for fun.

Vision & Goals:

âś… Inclusive & Accessible

Low-barrier participation: affordable or free events, clear communication, and a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.

âś… Flagship Events & Friendly Competition

Bring people together through iconic moments like the 24 Hour Run, IFB sports tournaments, and internal competitions that foster teamwork and student spirit.

âś… Health & Well-Being

Promote movement as a way to manage stress: morning jogs, evening training, and a supportive environment for mental and physical health.

Candidates Support