2008 Election Year Programming

The Washington University community has a long history of civic engagement through volunteering, service-learning, public service internships, and political student groups.  As the host of the 2008 Vice Presidential Debate, this dedication to citizenship and democracy is even more pronounced. This fall, a host of programs, projects and panels have been developed by the VP Debate Program Planning Committee, in collaboration with other groups on campus, to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and neighbors in the electoral process. Registering to vote, seeking new knowledge, and exchanging opinions about political and social issues are just a few ways to do so. 

Student Union, Campus Life, and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service have also combined resources to support additional student-led programming related to the election year.  Undergraduate and graduate student groups may apply for small grants to cover program expenses such as rentals, publicity, supplies, refreshments, speaker honoraria, etc.  The funding may fully cover program costs or be supplemented by other sources.  Collaborative proposals are encouraged.

Proposals will be accepted from August 27 through November.  For more information please email wuelectionfund@wustl.edu.  For questions regarding programming or additions to the calendar, please contact programming co-chairs Robin Hattori at rhattori@wustl.edu or Brittany Perez at president@su.wustl.edu.

Click on the calendar of events for a compilation of events that have been planned at this time. As more activities are developed, they will be added to this calendar. Most events listed are free and open to the public, although some may be geared specifically to WUSTL students and faculty.