Ohio:

Statewide Events

National Teleconference
Take part in a National Teleconference on student civic engagement and The New Student Politics document. The Teleconference will consist of a panel of professionals, administrators, faculty, staff and students, sharing their thoughts on civic engagement and responding to your phone calls and emails. Five sites have been selected to host events for the teleconference in Ohio. If you or students from your campus would like to attend this event please feel free to contact the individuals at each campus.
When: February 19, 2003
Where: Bowling Green State University
Otterbein College
Sinclair Community College
University Of Akron
University Of Findlay
Who Can Attend: The teleconference is open to anyone who has in interest in civic engagement or has been involved or would like to become involved with the Raise Your Voice campaign.
More Information: Visit the Ohio Raise Your Voice Website at www.ohiok-16service.org/ryv


Day at the Statehouse
How often do you get to meet with your elected officials?
Do you even know who your elected officials are?
What is lobbying and can anyone do it?
Will I really make a difference?

These are the types of questions the Ohio Campus Compact Raise Your Voice 2004 Day at the Statehouse will attempt to answer. Join your peers from across the state to learn about lobbying, meet with your own legislators, and develop concrete follow-up plans. Your voice is important – be a part of the system. The issues that can be discusses are many an varied – we’ll focus on a few specific issues as a group – and information will be sent to you ahead of time. Take advantage of this opportunity! The skills and information learned at this event will serve you throughout the rest of your life – so make plans to join us!

When: April 21st, 2004
Where: The Ohio Capital Building
Time: Beginning at 10:00am and Ending at 2:15pm
For more information visit the Ohio Raise Your Voice website at www.Ohiok-16service.org/ryv/

Campus Events

Bowling Green State University

Teleconference Event
When: 2 – 3 pm February 19th, 2004
Where: Bowen – Thompson Student Union, Theater
Post Event: Panel discussion featuring BGSU senior faculty, administrators and student leaders.
Please RSVP to Matthew Ascah at mascah@bgnet.bgsu.edu


Oberlin University

Roundtable Event
When: February 12th, 2004
This event will bring together students, administrators and community members for a discussion on the New Student Politics. This discussion will focus on the idea of the publication and the connection with Oberlin University.

Service Fair
When: February 17th, 2004
The service Fair will bring together service oriented student organizations that want to advertise to the student body and recruit additional membership.


Otterbein College

Teleconference Event
When: 2 – 3 pm February 19th, 2004
Where: Roush Hall 114
Post Event: Dialogue 3:00 – 3:50
Please RSVP to Melissa Gilbert at mgilbert@otterbein.edu


Sinclair Community College

Teleconference Event
When: 2 – 3 pm February 19th, 2004
Where: Building 14 444 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 45402
Post Event: A short discussion will occur following the teleconference reflecting on the event.
Please RSVP to Marilyn Rodney at marilyn.rodney@sinclair.edu


University of Akron

Teleconference Event
When: 2 – 3 pm February 19th, 2004
Where: Student Union, Theater
Post Event: A dialogue will occur following the teleconference
Please RSVP to Carrolyn Kollar at osd@uakron.edu or 330-972-7021

Voter Registration Wednesdays
On five Wednesdays during the Month of Action the coalition is staffing voter registration tables in the Student Union. Students will be able to register on-line or on paper by just stopping at the booth.

Ohio Primary
The University of Akron is going to invite regional and national candidates who are registered in the Ohio Primary to visit UofA to present and address questions and concerns.

For more information on either of these events please contact Carrolyn Kollar at osd@uakron.edu or 330-972-7021.


University of Findlay

Teleconference Event
When: 1:30 – 3:30 February 19th, 2004
Where: Winebrenner Theological Seminary Auditorium
Post Event: A pre and post discussion will occur centered around service and civic engagement
Please RSVP to Wayne Sneath at sneath@findlay.edu

Election Forum
When: March 17, 2004
A moderated open forum on the 2004 presidential elections featuring an information session on the candidates and an open discussion of emerging election issues. Students trained in the National Issues Forum Format will lead this event.

For more information please contact Wayne Sneath at sneath@findlay.edu