Non-partisan collaboration UAAVotes elevates voter education and civic engagement
by Allie Hartman |
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The UAA campus community is proud to present UAAVotes!
A non-partisan campus collaboration, UAAVotes aims to elevate voter education and civic engagement in the campus community to advance informed, purposeful democracy in Alaska.
Through education, engagement and events, UAAVotes programs offer Seawolves, families and friends the foundation of knowledge needed to participate in the democratic process and shape the future of our state.
Education
Voter Fundamentals
Whether you are voting for the first time or the tenth, you may have questions about
voting this fall. Visit the UAAVotes website for non-partisan, factual information
about where and how to vote.
Ballot Guide
In partnership with the Campus Election Engagement Project, the UAAVotes Ballot Guide offers the facts about what positions and initiatives are on the ballot this fall.
Non-partisan, fact-checked candidate comparisons are available for national candidates.
Engagement
Follow @uaalife on Instagram to see how we’re engaging with Seawolves regularly online.
From polls to quizzes to debriefs and testimonials, you can engage this election cycle
wherever you are on your phone.
Sixty-seven percent of our audience believes that state elections have a greater impact on the day-to-day lives of Alaskans than national elections. What do you think?
Events
Through Election Day, enjoy events centered around community engagement, education
and development. Engage with purpose this fall and visit uaa.alaska.edu/vote to access these upcoming events:
Ballot Measure 1 Debate Release Party
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 | 6-9 p.m.
Wondering what Ballot Measure 1 is all about? Join UAAVotes online for the release of the Ballot Measure 1 Debate brought to you by Seawolf Debates and Anchorage Daily News!
In this debate, Seawolf Debates brings experts together from both sides of the industry to debate the tax proposal in an empty, eerie Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
While you watch at home, enjoy a pizza and root beer, on us! Be one of the first 50 UAA Seawolves to show their WOLFcard at Moose’s Tooth and pick up a free small pepperoni or cheese pizza and a root beer to-go.
Stick around after the debate to talk with participants and other Alaskans about the ballot measure and debate at https://tinyurl.com/BM1Debate right after the premiere. Join us there for a chance to win a Moose’s Tooth gift basket valued at $50.
This event is made possible by grant funding from the Atwood Foundation and Northrim Bank. Watch the debate recording here.
Voter Training
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 | 5-6 p.m.
Are you ready to submit your ballot? Do you know where to start or did you have questions along the way?
Join the UAAVotes team for a sweet little training on this fall’s General Election Ballot. Make a plan to vote, discover your options and engage with purpose!
Ballot Measure 2 Debate Release Party
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 | 6-9 p.m.
What's the deal with Ballot Measure 2? Join UAAVotes online for the release of the Ballot Measure 2 Debate brought to you by Seawolf Debate and Anchorage Daily News!
On both sides of the issue, Alaska's legislators, lawyers and activists brought their A-game to this debate in the empty, eerie Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
While you watch at home, enjoy a pizza and root beer, on us! Be one of the first 50 UAA Seawolves to show their WOLFcard at Moose’s Tooth and pick up a free small pepperoni pizza and a root beer to-go.
This event is made possible by grant funding from the Atwood Foundation and Northrim Bank.
Jam the Polls
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 - Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020
If you're not following @uaalife on Instagram, you're missing out! Follow us before Oct. 19 to be the first to see this series release.
Brought to you by the UAA Concert Board and the Alaska Center Education Fund, “Jam the Polls” features Alaska musicians that believe your vote can make a difference. While you get excited about tuning in, we’re keeping the lineup a secret!
Follow @uaalife and watch your feed!
Remember to hold onto your “I Voted” sticker and bring it with your WOLFcard to Golden Donuts on Election Day! Be one of the first 50 Seawolves to do so and walk away empowered by your voice and two free donuts!
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