University of Detroit Mercy encourages all students to register to vote and participate in the following pre-election events:
Get Out the Vote!
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 to 7 p.m., Zoom
Hosted by Detroit Mercy Student Government Association
Led by Student Government Association student leaders, Orientation Leaders and Campus Vote Project representatives, this online bipartisan event will teach students how their vote can make a difference in the upcoming election. This event was made for students, by students, featuring a brief presentation, student panel and guest speaker from a voting initiative program. Join the Zoom event with Meeting ID: 935 1922 5652.
Nuns on the Bus: Town Halls for Spirit-Filled Voters
Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by IHM Sisters
This interfaith and intercampus town hall will highlight the importance of being a multi-issue voter in the Detroit area and inform participants how to have tough conversations loved ones. This town hall will focus on Detroit-specific issues. Register today and view the Nuns on the Bus tour schedule online.
“How to Vote Your Morals” Interfaith Panel
Monday, Oct. 12, 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Hosted by University Ministry, Hillel of Metro Detroit (Jewish Campus Life), Madonna University, University of Michigan–Dearborn
Join this interfaith, intercampus and value-centered voting panel with the tagline, “A rabbi, priest, nun, humanist, Muslim and Buddhist walk into a Zoom.” Each panelist will share how their faith and values inform their approach to democratic participation and will invite time for a student Q&A. Register today.
Additional Voting Resources
- The Jesuit Guide to Civic Engagement
- Sisters of Mercy Voting Cheat Sheet
- Interfaith Voter Reflection Guide
