Post by Wissem Ahmed Zaid

The Annual Friends of Polytechnique Dinner is always a meaningful moment, filled with connection, recognition, and shared memories. This evening reminds us how important engagement, solidarity, and involvement within our student and professional community are in building the future. Polytechnique Montréal encourages student initiatives, supports involvement in student associations, and values student engagement. This environment inspires us to contribute, create, build, and actively participate in student and academic life. It is in this spirit that I had the honor of being involved with AÉCSP, first as an #administrator on the Board of Directors, and then as #Treasurer. This year was particularly special as we also celebrated the #50th anniversary of AÉCSP, an unforgettable milestone that brought us together to honor the history of the association, its impact on student life, and the people who helped shape it over the years. Being part of this team has been an incredibly enriching experience. I had the chance to work with committed, ambitious, and deeply involved people dedicated to student life. Together, we carried meaningful projects, faced many challenges, and shared unforgettable moments. Special thanks to our amazing CEO, Imane Chafi, ing., as well as my colleagues Mohamed Amine Elforaici, Romane Le Roy Pépin, Jérôme Lafontaine, Vihotogbé Edouard HOUSSOU, Chloë Bellera, and Enzo Bisson. This year, the 37th Annual Friends of Polytechnique Dinner holds even more meaning for me, as it also symbolically marks the end of my mandate at AÉCSP. I close this chapter with great gratitude, pride, and many beautiful memories. A sincere thank you to the entire team, the students, our partners, and Polytechnique Montréal for the trust, support, and constant inspiration. Special thanks as well to Maud Cohen for her leadership and for continuously supporting student engagement and initiatives. This is not an ending, but simply the beginning of a new chapter 🤍 #PolytechniqueMontreal #AECSP #StudentLeadership