Wednesday, October 08, 2008
USI Votes Early October 16-30
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Indiana voters can vote early this year and avoid the lines on Election Day. The Secretary of State has called for Hoosiers to take advantage of early voting so that polls are not overwhelmed on November 4. USI students can take advantage of Indiana’s early voting and catch a ride to the polls through USI Votes Early. USI faculty volunteers will drive van loads of USI students to the early voting location. Here’s the USI Votes Early schedule: • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16 • 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 21 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23 • 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 28 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30 Meet at the USI Labyrinth in front of the Liberal Arts Center. Students can reserve a seat by signing up in Room 1010 on the first floor of the Liberal Arts Center or take their chances on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be registered to vote in Vanderburgh County. DO bring a valid driver’s license or state-issued picture ID. (Click here for details on Indiana’s voter ID law.) DON’T wear or display campaign paraphernalia such as shirts or buttons. USI Votes Early is sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice and the SAC Club. Dr. Ronda Priest, department chair, said, “Our goal is to simply remove any obstacle from doing one’s civic duty and make voting for the first time easy and less intimidating. I honestly believe that once you start voting, it is addictive, and you will continue this good habit throughout your life.” Faculty who would like to assist with USI Votes Early should contact Priest at rpriest@usi.edu or 812/465-1092. Wendy Knipe Bredhold News & Information Services 812/461-5259 or wkbredhold@usi.edu |
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