So perhaps you've registered. And maybe you've done your homework, learned about the candidates and the issues, or found a particular cause or issue you care about. Now it's time to get excited and keep your enthusiasm sustained from now until Election Day.
Here are some suggestions for getting involved with this University's political community:
Attend rallies, panel discussions, and opportunities to hear from all the speakers you can. The University of Maryland is not only a reputable research institution with excellent internal faculty and staff but also within 20 minutes of the nation's political hub, Washington, DC. In the past, candidates like Green Party's Jill Stein and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen made campaign stops at the University. Others like President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have held rallies not too far from campus. Take advantage of this location and the benefits that accompany it!
Go to Debate Watch Parties. Every year, hundreds gather in Stamp's Hoff Theater to watch the debates with friends. Bring popcorn and your friends!
Host or organize voter registration blitzes within your friend group or student organization. When done properly, registering to vote takes just a couple of minutes. Some fraternities and sororities on campus made it a community service requirement for their members to at least register. Ask your student groups if they would consider doing the same.
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