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Registration requirements and deadlines vary according to state.
September 2008
Sept. 2
Sept. 3
Sept. 4
Sept. 9
Sept. 10
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 23
Sept. 24
Sept. 25
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Registration Rush: Campus Wide Voter Registration
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center and Swirbul Library
Please Note:
New York State and Out of State Registration forms are available.
New York State registration forms available at PantherTainment Booth Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
(Voter registration will continue through the state deadlines in October – watch for details!)
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| Sept. 2 |
"Campus Conversation"
Eddy Hall – Voter Registration Program with R.A. Anthony Fasano
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| Sept. 4 |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Members of the sorority presented the candidates' perspectives, followed by an open discussion and debate.
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| Sept. 10 |
"Campus Conversation"
Linen Hall – Voter Registration Program with R.A. Carolyn Todd
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| Sept. 11 |
Philosophy Department Film Discussion
"Hacking Democracy" – a critically acclaimed documentary about the vulnerability of electronic voting machines.
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Sept. 17
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Constitution Day
"Loser Takes All: America's Election Mess—and How to Fix It."
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom
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| Sept. 22 |
"Campus Conversation"
Earle Hall – Voter Registration Program with R.A. Camelia McKenzie
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Sept. 22–
Sept. 24
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Adelphi Recycle Kickoff
University Center
To begin the V.O.T.E.R. Forum series
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| Sept. 25 |
Political Forum
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 313
The Environment: Campaign and Campus Challenges and Commitments
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October 2008
New York State last day to register is October 10th!
Check individual state links to find out registration deadline.
Oct. 5
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Pizza and Political Parties with RA JC Ortiz
9:00 p.m.
Waldo Hall Main Lounge
Those attending will have the opportunity to gain information about the views of each party as well as register to vote.
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Oct. 6
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Humanist Chaplain Discussions at Adelphi
"Faith and Politics: Where Do We Draw the Line?"
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chapel
University Center, 3rd Floor
The 2008 Presidential election has focused on the religious beliefs of the candidates. How important is this to
you? What do you believe they believe? Will it make a difference in the way you vote?
Let's explore these questions together in the following sessions at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel on the third floor of the
University Center:
Monday, October 6 - Vice Presidential Candidates Republican Sarah Palin, Evangelical Christian, and Joseph
Biden, Roman Catholic
Monday, October 27 - Presidential Candidates Republican John McCain, raised Episcopalian, now attends
Southern Baptist Church, and
Barack Obama, United Church of Christ
NOTE: Since the candidates themselves are not available, please pick up copies of relevant articles in the
Interfaith Center, Room 302, University Center.
Hosted by Ethical Humanist Chaplain Dr. Anne Klaeysen
klaeysen@adelphi.edu and 917.446.9752.
Rock the V.O.T.E.R.
6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
University Center Ballroom
Adelphi Guest Policy Applies
Must Have Photo I.D.
Must Be at Least 18 Years Old
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Oct. 13
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"Faith in Politics" Series:
McCain Perspective
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Oct. 14
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Voting: What's Your Obstacle?
LGBTSSA / Performing Arts Majors
Interactive Guerilla Theater
12:30 p.m.
UC Lobby |
Oct. 15
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Pizza and the Presidential Debate*
Pre-Debate Party, Viewing and Discussion
8:30 p.m.
Blodgett Hall, Room 109
* Televised from Hofstra University |
Oct. 16
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Campaign for Absentee Ballot Application
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UC Lobby
*Complete your application on site!
Economic Forum
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 203
"Presidential Candidates' Economic Agendas: A Critical Review"
The candidates' views on various topics, including national and world economics
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Oct. 21
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"Being and Becoming "American": A Forum for Inquiry
1:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Alumni House (AH)
Students discuss research they conducted with immigrants on Long Island as part of a course "Race and Politics" (spring 2008). They reflect upon what this means for their understanding of U.S. society and hold a conversation with a public speaker who has written on the subject.
Co-sponsored by: The Center for Social Innovation, Department of Sociology, Department of Political Science, V.O.T.E.R. Initiative and ICAN: Imagine Change, Act Now Project
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Oct. 22
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Your Vote, Your Future: Careers in Public Service
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 203
Cosponsored by the Center for Career Development and the Department of Political Science |
"Getting Candid About the Candidates"
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 313
Candid discussion hosted by Levermore Global Scholars—let's talk about the issues and where the candidates stand!
All are welcome!
Political Forum: Education
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
University Center Room 201
"Will Obama or McCain Leave Our Children Behind?"
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Oct. 26
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AU Showdown with RA Will Roehrig & Pre-Law Society
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Recreation Center
Those attending will have the opportunity to participate in a basketball tournament with raffles and a VOTER
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Oct. 27
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Humanist Chaplain Discussions at Adelphi
"Faith and Politics: Where Do We Draw the Line?"
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chapel
University Center, 3rd Floor
Presidential Candidates Republican John McCain, raised Episcopalian, now attends
Southern Baptist Church, and
Barack Obama, United Church of Christ
NOTE: Since the candidates themselves are not available, please pick up copies of relevant articles in the
Interfaith Center, Room 302, University Center.
Hosted by Ethical Humanist Chaplain Dr. Anne Klaeysen
klaeysen@adelphi.edu and 917.446.9752.
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Oct. 29
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The Psychology of Voting
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Blodgett Hall, Room 211
Students of the Psychology Club will discuss the who's, why's and what's of voting.
All are welcome!
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November 2008
Nov. 3
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Black Solidarity Day
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Nov. 4
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ELECTION DAY!!!!
Election Night Party 5:00 p.m. until the victor is declared! |
| Nov. 5 |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Election Results - The Discussion
8:00 p.m.
UC 216 |
Swirbul Library - Check It Out!
Book display on the past presidential elections, located in main floor of the library near the Sanford Memorial Window.
Thanks to members of the
League of Women Voters, AAUW, Hadassah, The Long Island Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, and National Council of Jewish Women, South Shore; who helping with Adelphi's Registration Rush.
Stop by and register in the gallery section as you enter the lobby.
Additional political forums and events will be posted once the plans are finalized. Watch for details...Suggestions and programs always welcome.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Kathleen Watchorn
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 108
p - 516.877.3662
e - watchorn@adelphi.edu
Congress.org
www.congress.org
This site will provide registration forms and absentee ballots for all 50 states.
*For our out-of-state residents: please be sure to take note of the deadline in your respective state.
This page last modified on October 23, 2008.
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