Registered and ready: Yes, we can be bothered to vote
How the Gephardt Institute's initiative Wash U Votes is not only registering students, but encouraging lifelong participation in the political process.
As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Washington University in St. Louis will play a prominent role in the national political conversation when it hosts a presidential debate on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.
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— Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton
Upcoming Events
29Sep
Hear what experts from both sides of the aisle have to say about the staggering national debt and how to stop the nation’s finances from reaching critical levels.
29Sep
An all-student debate of current political issues featuring Washington University’s College Republicans debating the College Democrats. Debate will be moderated by St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jo Mannies.
1Oct
Come see Brookings Hall lit up like you’ve never seen it before. Activities begin just before dark in front of the university’s iconic and historic administration building.
3Oct
Sponsored by Spoon University WashU, a weeklong food sampling event in the DUC featuring the candidates’ favorite foods and/or traditional dishes from their native cities. Stop by and see the featured food of the day.
4Oct
Sponsored by Spoon University WashU, a weeklong food sampling event in the DUC featuring the candidates’ favorite foods and/or traditional dishes from their native cities. Stop by and see the featured food of the day.