Day on Democracy Empowers Student Voters at UMW
November 9, 2023 by Sam Cahill
In a resounding display of civic engagement, the University of Mary Washington community turned out for Day on Democracy. Student volunteers and members of the University’s faculty and staff rallied over 160 students to the polls at Fredericksburg’s Dorothy Hart Community Center on Election Day. Throughout the day, various activities kept the campus buzzing with […]
Filed Under: Day on Democracy, Election Day, Top Stories Tagged With: sdewees
Election Season Highlights UMW Students’ Commitment to Democracy
November 9, 2022 by Laura Moyer
Students at the University of Mary Washington know participation in our democracy is a process, not just something that happens on one Tuesday in November. All fall, they’ve encouraged one another in thoughtful consideration of social and political issues, voter registration, early voting and other meaningful participation in how Americans govern ourselves. So by Election […]
Filed Under: Day on Democracy, Top Stories Tagged With: UMW Votes
Voter Registration Day Event Gives UMW Students a Voice
September 21, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Callie Jordan remembers everything about her first election at age 18 – the poll workers excitedly handing her a ballot, penciling in the little circles to mark her choices and getting an American flag sticker to show the world that she had voted. But what she remembers most is feeling empowered. “I felt valued by […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, Day on Democracy, National Voter Registration Day, Top Stories, Vote Early Day Tagged With: sdewees, UMW Votes
