This week's newsletter theme...
Gearing Up for Elections!
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With elections less than three weeks away, this week we are highlighting some of the incredible work being done by our faculty members, sharing upcoming events, and providing resources for civic engagement.
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Faculty Spotlight
Jon Winet - Oxford at the Ballot Box
"University of Mississippi Voter Roundtable Members, Andrew Goodman Fellows and Voting Ambassadors, with Oxford to the Ballot Box participation, were dynamically active and engaged during #NVRD and #NVEW. Below are some team pictures. We are most proud of our community effort and the leadership of UM's terrific students."
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National Voter Registration Day 2021
William Teer, VC for Diversity & Community Engagement Assistant Director of Community Engagement posted to the Center for Community Engagement IG -
"This morning, our Voting Ambassadors teamed up with the League of Women Voters at Lafayette High School to educate & encourage students to register to vote! 40 students successfully registered, how awesome!! "
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National Voter Education Week
On Tuesday, October 5 headed to the Oxford Community Market. The market posted this team picture on its IG :
“This week is National Voter Education Week! The Andrew Goodman Foundation and Voting Ambassadors at UM are here to help you get registered or answer any questions you may have.” [l-r: Student leaders Caroline Leonard, Libby Foley, Katelyn Winstead, and Austin Conner.]
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Jay Lee, Andrew Goodman Fellow [foreground] joined a spirited group by UM's legendary "Grove" for an on-campus student voter registration effort on Thursday, October 8. Over the course of a busy, ambassadors, AGF Fellows and Roundtable members encouraged registration and civic engagement.
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Review of Florida's Major Civil Rights Issues
A three-day event series presented by the League of Women Voters of Florida, New
Gulf Coast Youth Choir & Co-Hosts
Featuring:
- Roundtable panel discussions
- musical selections
- various speakers
For the complete schedule, click HERE |
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Civic Holidays!
- Most voters can cast their ballot prior to Election Day.Vote Early Day makes that process easier by helping all eligible voters understand their voting options while celebrating the act of voting early.
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SLSV Post Election Gathering
Join the SLSV Coalition, sign up for one of the upcoming SLSV informational sessions below:
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
2:00 - 3:00pm ET
Register Here
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
2:00 - 3:00pm ET
Register Here
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
12:00 - 1:00pm ET
Register Here
If you can’t make any of these times, please email zoe@slsvcoalition.org and she’ll meet with you one on one
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Additional Resources
SLSV Resource Library - Fresh Faculty Felicia
State Redistricting Timelines & Rules
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