Illinois State University’s Alumni Association understands that the core values of the University do not go unrecognized after graduation. To align with the value of civic engagement, the association is launching a new monthly series, #ISUAdvocate, sharing advocacy best practices, civic engagement happenings on campus, important news from experts on campus, and how alumni can stay involved while having a voice for their alma mater. This month the Center for Civic Engagement shares ways campus is encouraged to vote with some important information for all Redbirds.
The University’s Voter Engagement Coalition works to create individual plans to register, educate, and encourage student voter turnout and work to facilitate voter engagement efforts on campus. ISU was recently recognized nationally as one of 231 institutions in the country designated as a Voter Friendly Campus for these efforts.
On-campus voting information
The University’s Voter Engagement Coalition reminds the Illinois State community of important dates and voting information for the fall semester. All students registered in McLean County (except Bloomington residents) are eligible to vote at one of the on-campus locations for both early voting and Election Day.
Comprehensive election information is available in the Redbird Voter Guide for all to review.
Important Dates
August 10: First day to request a Vote by Mail ballot
September 29: Vote by Mail ballots begin mailing to those who requested them
October 17-November 4: Early voting at the Bone Student Center and Watterson Towers
October 23: Last day to register to vote online
November 3: Last day to request a Vote by Mail ballot electronically
November 8: Election Day and deadline for Vote by Mail ballots to be postmarked
Voting On Campus
Early Voting: October 17-November 4
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Bone Student Center, Founders Suite
Watterson Towers, Rosa Parks Room
Election Day: November 8
6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom
Presentations for classes, faculty
The Center for Civic Engagement offers presentations on voting for November 2022. The presentations, either for in-class or department faculty meetings, can range from 5-75 minutes as time allows. Request presentations using this link and choose “Electoral Engagement.”
The presentations topics include:
- Voter registration
- Ways to vote (including by mail)
- Offices up for election
- Candidates for national, state, and local elections
- Voter restoration
Find out more about the Center for Civic Engagement.
