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On-campus voter registration event set
A voter registration drive geared to sign up Fredonia students will be co-hosted by the campus’ American Democracy Project and the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County on Tuesday, Sept. 28, outside University Commons.
Faculty panel discussion to check in on Biden Administration
As it approaches its three-month anniversary, President Joe Biden’s administration will be examined by three faculty members in a virtual panel discussion.
Faculty panel to tackle how Biden Administration policies may impact higher education
Insight into how decisions made by the administration of President Joe Biden may play out in higher education will be offered by three Fredonia faculty members in a virtual panel discussion held on Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m.
American Democracy Project discussion aims to bring needed clarity to election outcome
A panel of political observers assembled at Fredonia will put results of the General Election – with the focus on the Presidency, of course – into a welcomed perspective at a virtual discussion, “The Results Explained & How to Stay Involved,” on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Students perform essential work during general election
Several Fredonia students had the unique experience of being at ground zero – working lengthy 16-hour or longer shifts at polls in Chautauqua, Niagara and Cattaraugus counties – during the hotly contested general election.
Bus available to travel to Wheelock for voting
A campus bus will be available to transport students and faculty/staff to and from the Wheelock School polling location to vote between 2 and 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Many campus events fuel Election Day momentum
A discussion led by two Department of Communication faculty members that explores the media and presidential campaigns, the opportunity to become a poll worker and a post-election wrap-up conversation are three ways students can become engaged in the general election process through the campus’ American Democracy Project (ADP).
Faculty to lead virtual discussions in advance of presidential/vice presidential debates
Students will be able to sharpen their understanding of the highly anticipated 2020 presidential and vice presidential debates through a series of pre-debate virtual roundtable...
Law professor to deliver talk on ‘Pathological Policing and Constitutional Entrenchment’
Anthony O’Rourke, J.D., of the University at Buffalo School of Law, will examine the police defunding movement in an address, “Pathological Policing and Constitutional Entrenchment,” on Constitution Day for the American Democracy Project.
Voter registration dates set on campus
Face-to-face voter registration drives, co-hosted by the American Democracy Project, Fredonia Democracy Initiative and the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County, will be held on campus during the next six weeks.