Illinois Bicentennial and 2019 Chicago Municipal Election Kickoff

Date / Time

November 28, 2018

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018
Richard J. Daley Library, Room 1-470
12-1:30 p.m.

Join Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the University Library as we celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial and kickoff the 2019 Chicago Municipal Elections. Looking for ways to become civically engaged? Participate in a panel discussion with students who will share their experiences and the benefits of being active citizens. Illinois only turns 200 once–you will not want to miss this party!

Panelists:
Alexandra Desrosiers – National Democratic Training Committee
Frederique Desrosiers – UPPF Fellow and current Undergraduate Student Government Vice President
Allyson Nolde – Civic Fellow and Deputy Registrar (volunteer) for Chicago Votes; Communications Head (student leader), UIC Advocacy Coalition; Graduate Assistant/Outreach Coordinator, UIC Gender and Sexuality Center
Nicolas Robledo – 10th Ward Intern & Metropolitan Planning Council
Marvin Slaughter – University of Illinois Office of Government Relations
Jauwan Hall – Deputy Political Director at National Democratic Training Committee

Moderated by:
Spencer Long, Director of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

Cake and other light refreshments will be served.

 

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