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Sept. 18, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. 鈥� Tuesday, Sept. 22 is National Voter Registration Day, and several campus organizations are encouraging Illinois Wesleyan students to register ahead of the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

Organized by Illinois Weselyan鈥檚 Student Senate in partnership with the Athletics Department, the 鈥淭itan Votes鈥� initiative is hosting a campaign launch event on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Eckley Quadrangle which will feature information about the voter registration process and mask tie-dyeing.

Civic Engagement Commissioner Wah Chook '22 is lead organizer of the "Titan Votes" campaign. She said, "I created the campaign because it's a way to bring the whole IWU community together, whether it's students, faculty, staff, or alumni to all engage in our civic responsibilities. It's a way to get everyone excited and empowered to have their voices be heard."

On Tuesday evening, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will host a virtual 鈥淰oter Registration Couch Party鈥� via Webex from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Athletics Department is in the process of to help educate student-athletes about the voter registration process. Their goal is to get every eligible student-athlete registered to vote in the upcoming election, while also providing them with educational opportunities regarding the positions of government.

Information about voter registration can be found at .

By Megan Baker 鈥�21