#LaSalleVotes: Living in a Diverse Democracy

La Salle University invites all students, faculty, staff, and Christian Brothers to take part in a series of panel discussions, talks, events, and voter engagement initiatives in the lead up to the 2024 Presidential election.

Tuesday, Sept. 10
Presidential Debate Watch Party

8:30–11:30 p.m., Dan Rodden Theatre

Join members of the La Salle community to watch the presidential debate in real time. Starting at 8:30 p.m. we will gather to watch the Presidential debate followed by a Q & A. Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, Sept. 16

Congress to Campus Reception

4–6 p.m., Connelly Library

Congress to Campus provides college students with a unique civic education by engaging them in dialogue with bipartisan teams of former members of Congress, congressional staff, and American diplomats. Join us as we welcome to campus former U.S. Representatives Brian Baird (D-WA) and Mike Bishop (R-MI) for an informal meet and greet.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

National Voter Registration Day

Noon–2 p.m., Voter Registration Tables at Various Locations on Campus

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. There will be a number of tables across campus where students, faculty, and staff can register to vote or check their voter registration status and polling location.

Constitution Day: “Is the Constitution Color Blind” Panel Discussion
12:30–1:45 p.m., Holroyd Atrium

Join Assistant Professor Mark Thomas, Ph.D., Professor Miguel Glatzer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair Stuart Leibiger, Ph.D., and Adjunct Faculty Nicholas Staffieri, J.D., as they discuss whether or not the Constitution is color blind.

Congress to Campus: Bipartisan Breakdown: Making Government Work for You
6–8 p.m., Founders’ Hall Auditorium

All are invited to join an interactive Q&A with a bipartisan team of lawmakers from the Congress to Campus program: former U.S. Representatives Brian Baird (D-WA) and Mike Bishop (R-MI). They will offer an inside look at the impact of polarization and public opinion on governing and strategies for restoring trust in institutions and leaders.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Explorer Café: Election Integrity

12:30–1:45 p.m., Holroyd Atrium

Join Assistant Professor Mark Thomas, Ph.D., and Adjunct Instructor Fred Foley, Jr., Ph.D., as they discuss the issues related to the voting process in free election.

Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day

Chalk the Walk from De La Salle Statue to Poll Locations

“Donut” forget to vote in the morning ... and grab a donut on the way to or from the voting booth.

Be on the look out for more events! Questions? Contact macksey@lasalle.edu.

Be sure to follow @lasallevotes on Instagram.