Taking Back the Vote

Posted by on August 27, 2004

Taking Back the Vote

Noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 22, 2004, Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge, 3417 Spruce Street Join us for a series of talks about the issues surrounding youth voting: What’s happening across the nation to engage the next generation, why young people volunteer but don’t vote, and what candidates are saying to young people this election year. Along with the conversation, participants can meet with representatives of student and civic organizations from the Penn campus and beyond. RSVP: Leadthevote@sas.upenn.edu

Noon ? 1pm: Bush and Kerry Campaigns: What are the Presidential Candidates Saying to Young Voters?
? Meet representatives from each candidate

1:15 ? 2:15pm: What?s Working to Mobilize College Voters?
? Jennifer Phillips, National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement
? Ivan Frishberg, New Voters Project
? Alexis McGill, Citizen Change
? Moderator: Dean Delli Carpini, Annenberg

2:45 ? 3:45pm: Why are Youth Volunteering but not Voting?
? Alan Khazei, City Year
? Erin Ross, United Leaders, Washington, D.C.
? Ira Harkavy, Center for Community Partnerships

4:00 – 5pm: What Can Congress Do for You?
? Allyson Schwartz for Congress (invited)
? Melissa Brown for Congress (invited)

Governer Ed Rendell invited to kick off event

PLEASE RSVP to Chuck Brutsche at brutsche@sas.upenn.edu if you or a member of your group can be a part of this important initiative. Or call 215.746.7112 with any questions. Thanks!