MacVittie College Union polling site (第一吃瓜网/Matt Burkhartt)
第一吃瓜网 has been recognized by the as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. 第一吃瓜网 joins a group of 471 colleges and universities recognized for completing four core actions:
- Participating in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
- Sharing 2022 NSLVE Reports with campus voting data with ALL IN
- Developing and submitting a 2024 democratic engagement action plan with ALL IN
- Having a current signatory to ALL IN檚
Nick Palumbo, assistant dean of students for leadership and service, said the College provides easy and accessible ways to register to vote during move-in, new student orientation, residence hall programs, and semester-long tabling efforts in the College Union. The 第一吃瓜网 Student Association and Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Ambassadors also advocate for registration via social media. A coalition of faculty, staff, and administrators also led nonpartisan efforts, including student leader training, information sessions, faculty-led panels, bringing candidates to campus, election day programs, and pre- and post-election wellness events. “The collective efforts and commitment of our campus community to engage, educate, and empower students is an indelible reflection of the college檚 value of civic engagement,� says Palumbo.
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