Campus Community Forum & Voter Registration
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00-8:30 pm
S-104 Williams Center
There are signs that younger voters will be turning out in low numbers in the upcoming statewide and congressional elections, Political Science Professor David Rankin said. He will moderate a discussion that includes student panelists on why the votes of students will matter in 2010. The event is Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in S. 104 Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. It is free and all are welcome.
Dr. Rankin, who is also chair of political science at SUNY Fredonia, will discuss the potential impact of the congressional elections and what to expect from the youth vote.
Chuck Cornell, Director of the SUNY Fredonia Center for Regional Advancement and a former County Legislator, will weigh in on upcoming New York State contests, including the race for governor.
Student Association President Kevin Wysocki, Political Science Association (PSA) President Hunter Benson, PSA Vice President Kelly Tichacek and College Democrats’ President Alexandra Ames discuss the importance of SUNY Fredonia students getting out the vote and strategies to register and turn out the vote in 2010.
Voter registration will also be available at the event. The deadline to register for the November elections is Oct. 8 (postmarked date).
This event is a part of Constitution Week activities at SUNY Fredonia and is co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the Political Science Association, and the American Democracy Project.
For more information and how to get involved, please contact: David Rankin, E370 Thompson Hall, rankin@fredonia.edu
All Constitution Week events:
Join in the democratic discussion, debate, and process as we recognize Constitution Day, September 17th, 2010, with a week of campus community events and activities.
- SUNY Vote 2010 Campus Forum Wed., 9/15, S-104 Williams Ctr., 7:00-8:30 pm
Political Science faculty consider the expectations, issues, and impact of the congressional and New York state elections and the prospects for the youth vote in 2010 while SUNY Fredonia student leaders discuss the importance of and strategies to mobilize the college vote. Bring your questions and ideas as we discuss how and why your views and votes matter in 2010.
- Fredonia – Register Your Voice Voter Registration Fri., 9/17, McEwen Hall, 12-4 pm
If you haven’t registered to vote, stop by a voter registration table on Constitution Day, learn about the process and register your voice! The postmark deadline is October 8th to vote in the November 2nd election.
- A Conversation with Stan Lundine Mon., 9/20, S-104 Williams Ctr., 4:00-5:30 pm
As a former lieutenant governor of New York, a United States representative, and mayor of Jamestown, the Honorable Stan Lundine has a wealth of local, statewide and federal experience in elected office and governance. Join us to hear about his work with the Lundine Commission on local government efficiency and his valuable insight on the electoral process, politics, and democracy in a question and answer session with the campus community.
- U.S. Senate Smackdown Panel Debate Wed., 9/22, S-104 Williams Ctr., 7:00-8:30 pm
Join in the debate as Political Science faculty members go head-to-head over the value and function of the U.S. Senate in our contemporary political environment.
Voter registration will be available at Constitution Week events as part of the SUNY Vote 2010 campaign. All events and activities are co-sponsored by the campus American Democracy Project, the Department of Political Science, and the Political Science Association. For more information, please contact: David Rankin, E370 Thompson Hall, rankin@fredonia.edu
