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Civic engagement is more than just a buzzword; it's an important topic that allows college students to impact their communities, shape policy and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. 

From formal classes in policy and politics to volunteering and voting, to participating in campus organizations or attending events, 91原创 students don鈥檛 just enhance their college experience; they build a foundation for lifelong community impact. 

91原创aily shares this listicle ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, exploring the many ways 91原创 promotes civic engagement for the campus community. The list also includes 91原创 resources that equip students with real-world skills, foster empathy and strengthen democratic values. 

Vote!

鲍顿鈥檚 is a collaborative effort involving students, faculty and staff members from various 91原创 departments鈥攊ncluding, but not limited to, Student Life and Academic Affairs. Launched in the fall of 2019, this initiative aims to foster a culture of informed civic participation among students, equipping them with the resources and knowledge necessary for meaningful engagement.

鈥淔or many of our students, this is the first major opportunity to exercise their civic rights and vote,鈥� said Matthew Creasy, co-chair of the initiative and associate director for leadership development in 鲍顿鈥檚 Division of Student Life.  

Creasy explained that the group seeks to equip students with the resources they need to know how to vote, where to vote, and how they can access information about their state's deadlines for absentee and early voting.  鈥淜nowing how to find the information about voting and making a plan to vote is just as important as knowing what you believe in and support with your vote,鈥� he added.

According to Creasy, engaging students across differences in civil discourse and dialogue in partnership with faculty and staff is another role of the committee. 

The initiative organized a National Voter Registration Day event on The Green in September. At the event, student volunteers worked together to increase voter registration and participation rates among Blue Hens via This online service makes voting easy for collegiate communities by simplifying voter registration and education in one interface. All Blue Hens can use TurboVote to register to vote, change or check registration status, request absentee ballots, find polling locations, and more. Those who are under the age of 18 can use the service to pledge to vote when they become eligible.

Attend an event

The Division of Student Life, academic departments, and registered student organizations have organized election-related events. Upcoming highlights include:

• Engaging Matters: Hot Takes Over Hot Plates Discussion on Voting
  Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6鈥�8 p.m. | Center for Intercultural Engagement (Perkins 261)
  

• Election Night Watch Party/Red, White and Blue Hen Night
  Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. | Perkins Student Center

• Young Democratic Socialists of America Election Watch Party
  Tuesday, Nov. 5, 9 p.m.鈥�12 a.m. | Center for Intercultural Engagement (Perkins 261)

As part of its commitment to unity and dialogue, 91原创 is also preparing for the upcoming art installation, scheduled for November. This initiative aims to leverage art as a medium for community engagement and conversation about important societal issues.

Throughout the fall semester, 91原创 offered programs to strengthen civic engagement and enhance dialogue around the election, such as offering the Civic Chats and Chew series鈥攁 series of discussions about democracy and the economy held over lunch鈥攁s well as and Delaware Debates, both hosted by 鲍顿鈥檚 Center for Political Communication.