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Civic Engagement Events 2024

Coming Up

Prayer for Our Nation on Election Eve, Monday, November 4th at 4-4:20pm in the Amphitheatre in the Dionne Green. Organized by Mission & Ministry and the Royals Vote Coalition. 

Election Day Shuttle to the Polls. Transportation is avaible to and from the polls at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5th for students who are registered to vote in the Scranton precinct (Scranton W-17 P-2). The shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. with a full loop approximately every 20 minutes. The shuttle will depart campus (Linden Circle) at the top of the hour as well as 20 and 40 minutes past the hour. It will depart Scranton High School every 10, 30, and 50 minutes past the hour.

Practice Self-Care & Stress Management. The Election is a source of added stress for some people. The Center for Health Education & Wellness offers Weekly Wellness Classes, which are great ways to manage stress:

  • Mindfulness Meditation – Monday 5-5:45pm (305 Weinberg Memorial Library)
  • Calm & Strong Yoga  Tuesday 5-5:45 p.m.
  • Lunchtime Yoga – Wednesday 12:15-12:45 p.m.
  • Energizing Yoga – Thursday 5-5:45 p.m. (Long Center, Royals Room)
  • Walk for Wellness – Friday 12:15-12:45 p.m. (Meet on DeNaples Center Patio) 

Election Reflection. The Dean of Students Office (201 DeNaples Center) hosts weekly Drop In Hours with Shannon Murphy Fennie and Dean Rivera that offer a great opportunity for general support and election reflection. Here are a few upcoming dates:

  • Shannon – Tuesday, November 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Dean Rivera – Wednesday, November 6, 1-2 p.m.
  • Dean Rivera – Friday, November 8, 12 – 2 p.m.

Past Events

  • Sept. 10, 9pm: Presidential Debate Screening, Political Science Club and College Democrats & College Republicans, (ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students) LSC 133,
  • Sept. 12, 1pm: PCN 2024 Election Panel Discussion, Political Science, Pearn Auditorium
  • Sept. 12, 6:30pm: What are your Hopes for the Nation? A Scranton Conversation, Scranton Public Library (Open to the public and campus community), More info/
  • Sept 17, 11:30am: Ballots & Rights: Your Vote Your Voice A Conversation on Navigating Political Activity Safely within the Present Climate, Lunch and Learn hosted by Residence Life & Housing and the JKWC (for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students), Multicultural Center
  • Sept. 19-22, “What the Constitution Means to Me” presented by The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Players. Studio Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, or email players@scranton.edu
  • Sept. 24, 11:30am-1pm: Election Issues & the Classroom, Center for Teaching Excellence (workshop for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ faculty), lunch is provided, RSVP to tara.fay@scranton.edu.   
  • Oct. 1, 11:30am: Curious Conversations, Facilitated by the Dean of Students Office over lunch (for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students), . 
  • Oct. 5, 9am-12:30pm, "Empower Her: Political Pathways for Women," Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service (CEEPS), More info. 
  • Oct 28, 7pm: Fall Political Dialogue on Presidential Elections: Your Vote and Values (for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ students), LSC 133, . 

Voter Registration Drives: Throughout the fall semester in the run-up to the election on Nov. 5 the Royals Vote coalition, comprised of Community Relations, Student Government, CEEPS, Student Life and additional partners, is organizing a series of table-site voter registration drives. To inquire about dates and locations, contact daysi.carreto@scranton.edu. 

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