KNOXVILLE — For many UT students this year’s presidential election will be their first opportunity to participate in the political process. To encourage students to educate themselves about the candidates and voting, UT presents Rock the Vote Week March 10-12.
The week’s events culminate with stars from MTV’s “Real World” and “Road Rules” hosting their “Rock the Vote” program at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the University Center auditorium.
Throughout the three days leading up to the final program, there will be other events and opportunities for students to register to vote.
Students can register to vote all three days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the pedestrian walkway. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students can grab a microphone and “Speak OUT!” on any issue from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during class changes on the walkway.
There also will be a lecture by associate professor of political science Anthony Nownes about the role of lobbyists in the political process at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the International House.
Rock the Vote Week is sponsored by the Central Program Council (CPC), Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, Issues Committee, Women’s Coordinating Council, Film Committee, Honors Council, Student Senate, Student Government Association, Department of Political Science, College Republicans and College Democrats.
Here is a schedule of events:
Monday, March 10
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., voter registration at the pedestrian walkway, Presidential Courtyard and UC back plaza
• 6:30 p.m., College Democrats membership and organizational meeting in the UC Shiloh Room
• 7 p.m., the film “Dave,” showing in Hodges Library, Rooms 252 and 253
Tuesday, March 11
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., voter registration at the pedestrian walkway, Presidential Courtyard and UC back plaza
• 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Speak OUT! Let Your Voice Be Heard, during class changes on the pedestrian walkway
• 3:30 p.m., “So, What Is a Lobbyist Anyway?” a talk by Anthony Nownes, associate professor of political science, International House’s Great Room
• 8 p.m., the film “Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater,” hosted by College Republicans, showing in the UC, Room 220
Wednesday, March 12
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., voter registration at the pedestrian walkway, Presidential Courtyard and UC back plaza
• 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Speak OUT! Let Your Voice Be Heard, during class changes on the pedestrian walkway
• 5 p.m., MTV Rock the Vote! The Impact and Importance of the Youth Vote, UC auditorium
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Contacts:
Gavin Luter, Baker Center, (865) 974-0931, dluter@utk.edu
Ashleigh Moyer, Central Program Council, (865) 974-5455, amoyer@utk.edu
Courtney Warden, Central Program Council, cwarden@utk.edu