To the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ community:
Election Day polls are now open, and I urge every eligible voter to exercise their right to vote in today’s general election.
For students registered to vote with an on-campus address, please know the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning and my office are sponsoring . These shuttles will run on continuous loops from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. from campus to three polling locations: Mary McLeod Bethune School, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and John Hay High School. All students must to take a shuttle.
No matter how you’re getting to the polls, please in advance, be sure to bring a valid form of ID with you and in advance. The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning website has a wide range of resources available, including frequently asked questions, voter identification requirements and post-election tips.
In addition, University Health and Counseling Services has developed a range of tips for coping with election stress. While these suggestions are primarily targeted toward students, there are a number of helpful ideas that we all can and should consider—whether today, in the days and weeks ahead, or during other stressful times in our lives. I encourage each of you to read these tips and share them with others who may benefit.
As a reminder, students who are distressed or anxious may connect with Talk Now (through ) for immediate mental health support at any time, or they can schedule a same- or next-day mental health visit with University Health & Counseling Services through . Benefits-eligible faculty and staff have access to Impact Solutions for free, confidential, around-the-clock support.
I want to thank the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning for its continual efforts to educate and empower our students—making ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ a and helping ensure our community members’ voices are heard.
Be sure to get to the polls before they close tonight at 7:30 p.m. Your vote can—and does—make a difference.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President