Campus Democracy Project Promoting Participation in Elections Volunteer Opportunities Available to Staff and Faculty University Representatives Join Community for Global Leadership Event CCSI Newsletter Schedule --- |
Campus Democracy Project Promoting Participation in Elections This fall Barry will attempt to increase voting activity by energizing students around local concerns. Through the Campus Democracy Project (CDP), the University will work to increase voter turnout by registering student voters and providing voter education about ballot measures and local candidates. According to Dr. Sean Foreman, associate professor of political science, voter turnout in non-presidential elections is significantly lower than in presidential election years, particularly for younger voters. “What people don’t seem to understand is that the closer to you a political official is located, the more impact they can potentially have on your life, and the more weight each vote has on the outcome,” Foreman said. Foreman and CCSI Associate Director Courtney Berrien co-chair Barry’s CDP Committee. The CDP promotes civic engagement through political education and participation in the electoral process. Activities to increase voter participation will include voter registration drives and student debates, Berrien said. Here is the 2014 election schedule: · Primary Election Registration Deadline: July 28 · Primary Early Voting: August 11-24 · Primary Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: August 20 · Primary Election Day: August 26 · General Election Registration Deadline: October 6 · General Election Early Voting: October 20-November 2 · General Election Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: October 29 · General Election Day: November 4 Florida voters can locate their polling location online at http://elections.myflorida.com through Voter Information Lookup. --- |
Volunteer Opportunities Available to Staff and Faculty A large number of voluntary service opportunities are available to Barry staff and faculty in South Florida this summer. Among the many opportunities available to volunteers are a fundraising event at the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Lauderdale, five projects for The Salvation Army Service Day, restoration projects with the Biscayne Nature Center, and a supper service with the Miami Rescue Mission. Details of these opportunities are provided below. --- |
Fundraising Event at the Ronald McDonald House Saturday, June 28 ¦9:00 AM–4:00 PM ¦15 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 The Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale will host a huge Garage Sale this Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. “We need all of the help we can get for this event,” Volunteer Coordinator Nicole Harris said. “The Garage Sale will be hosted at the House, and morning volunteers will need to arrive at 8 a.m. to help bring down and set up all Garage Sale items. The morning volunteers will stay from 8 a.m. until noon and will be working on setup of the event and the first shift of selling items. We will also need a second shift of volunteers from noon to 4 p.m. to continue helping sell items at the Garage Sale and to assist with putting away any leftover items. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers.” Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Harris at Nicole@rmhcsouthflorida.org or Sara Hand at Sara@rmhcsouthflorida.org, or by phone at 954-828-1822. |
Projects for The Salvation Army Service Day Thursday, July 3 ¦9:00 AM–4:00 PM ¦1907 NW 38th Street, Miami, FL 33142 The Salvation Army will host Service Day projects on Thursday, July 3, in celebration of Independence Day. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “These projects are geared to help us improve life in our homeless shelter,” says Geysel Carcamo of The Salvation Army Miami Area Command. The following five projects are on the list: · Food Services: Assisting kitchen staff in preparing and serving lunch. · Garden Maintenance: Tending a vegetable garden. · Can Drive: Collecting and donating canned food. · Book Drive: Collecting and donating books; organizing the reading area at The Salvation Army shelter. · Courtyard Revamp: Sponsoring and adding mulch; planting roses. · Window Treatments: Sponsoring and installing window blinds in the men's area of the shelter. The Salvation Army is encouraging those who cannot attend on Service Day to organize a Toiletry Drive to collect such items as single-use razors, toothbrush, combs, washcloths, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products. Items may be dropped off at The Salvation Army on a later date. --- For further information, contact Geysel Carcamo at geysel_carcamo@uss.salvationarmy.orgor 305-637-6711. |
Restoration Projects with the Biscayne Nature Center Saturday, July 5 and 12 ¦9:00 AM–Noon ¦6767 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center (BNC) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the conservation of local irreplaceable natural resources. On the first Saturday of each month, BNC hosts Restoration Days, when volunteers assist with planting, removing exotic plant species, and restoring the pond. Community members also can contribute to improving marine health every second Saturday by participating in the Center’s monthly Beach Clean-Ups. To learn more about Restoration Days and Beach Clean-Ups, call 305-361-6767 (ext. 114) or e-mail info@biscaynenature.org. |
Hands on Miami Sunday Supper Service at the Miami Rescue Mission Sunday, June 29 ¦3:00–6:00 PM ¦2159 NW 1st Court., Miami, FL 33127 The Miami Rescue Mission (MRC) has been providing food and residential services to people suffering from homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, and medical and mental issues since 1922. The MRC kitchen serves three meals a day, 365 days a year, to residents and overnight guests. Individuals and families from the community are provided with free, nutritious meals. --- At the Sunday Supper Service on June 29, the Hands on Miami team will provide warm meals to 200–350 individuals in need. --- Interested volunteers should call Melissa Singh at 305-571-2227. |
University Representatives Join Community for Global Leadership Event Barry faculty, staff, students, and alumni joined local community members at the America’s Global Leadership: Impact on Florida Luncheon recently in Miami, where they interacted with national and world leaders and considered approaches to international development. Sponsored by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, the event was designed to bring attention to the importance of America’s civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy as a means of building a safer, more prosperous global society. Featured speakers included Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Congressman Ted Deutch; Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez (2005-2009); and General James Mattis, Commander of the U.S. Central Combatant Command (2010-2013). Miami Herald World Editor John Yearwood moderated the discussion. The discussion incorporated liberal and conservative viewpoints and highlighted international aid as a key component of peace-building. Strategies leading to international prosperity suggested by the guest speakers included education and employment of women and girls, immigration reform, and building reciprocal relationships with other countries. -- Dr. Sean Foreman, associate professor of political science, who coordinated Barry’s participation, noted that our University had the biggest presence of any higher education institution in the Greater Miami area. Barry attendees included representatives of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Andreas School of Business, the Division of Institutional Advancement, and the Division of Student Affairs, as well as current students and alumni. --- |
CCSI Newsletter Schedule The CCSI Newsletter is being published less frequently until the start of the new academic year, in August. The next issue will be published on July 14. Other issues will be out on July 28 and August 11. Regular weekly issues of the newsletter will resume on August 25. --- |
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Posted On : June 23, 2014
