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EWU’s Student Voting Hub

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU) want to ensure that members of the Eastern community have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming election. The organization, in collaboration with the Spokane County Auditor’s office, will host a nonpartisan “Student Voting Hub” from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) in the Pence Union Building’s Nysether Community Room (PUB NCR).

All eligible Washington residents (students, faculty, staff and community members) will be able to complete same-day registration and vote at the event.

Student Voting Hub
At the PUB NCR
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Students taking classes in Spokane:

EWU’s Office of the President will partner with Spokane County to offer a Voting Service Center at the Catalyst building on Monday, November 4 from 8:30AM-5PM and Tuesday, November 5 from 7AM-8PM. Eligible Washington residents will be able to register to vote, update their registration, drop off a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, use an accessible voting unit, and ask questions about voting in Spokane County.

Student Resources
Register to Vote
Check Your Registration (all states)
Check Your Ballot Status (WA only)
GET OUT THE VOTE Poster Gallery

Student Resources

EWU recognizes that the election has the potential to cause additional stress for students as they attempt to complete their course work. We’ve put together a number of resources for students to access in the lead up to and the aftermath of the election. Some of these resources are dedicated to helping you find a place to process your thoughts and feelings with others. Other resources are designed to provide an alternative set of activities for students who’ve just had enough ‘political stuff’ and want to do something other than talk about the election.

Let’s Talk – Election Processing Spaces

EWU Counseling and Wellness Services‘s “Let’s Talk” offers EWU students a confidential space for a brief informal conversation with a CWS counselor who will listen to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources. No appointment required for these 15-20 minute sessions. Counseling and Wellness Services will offer an expanded schedule of “Let’s Talk” sessions around the election:

  • Monday, November 4, 2024: 1PM-2PM | snyamncut
  • Monday, November 4, 2024: 1PM-2PM | JFK Library – Learning Commons
  • Monday, November 4, 2024: 2PM-3PM | Chicana/o/x Studies Lounge – Monroe 203
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024: 11AM-1PM | JLR Multicultural Center – PUB 329
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024: 1PM-2PM | EWU Pride Center – PUB 336
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024: 11AM-12PM | Veteran’s Resource Center – Showalter 122
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024: 2PM-3PM | Veteran’s Resource Center – Showalter 122

Visit EWU CWS on Instagram for more details.

Other Resources

National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement Campus Report 2022 – Eastern Washington University

Student Affairs – Additional Processing Spaces

Student Affairs recognizes that the week of the election may be a particularly stressful time for students and has made a number of spaces available for processing election results and other issues of concern. The following nonpartisan spaces are open to all and will be staffed by Student Affairs professionals:

Monday, November 4:

  • HAR 015: 3PM-5PM (Student Accommodations and Support Services)
  • PUB 336: 10AM-3PM (Eagle Pride Center)

Tuesday, November 5:

  • Spokane – CAT 164: 8AM-11AM; 12PM-5PM
  • PUB 329: 9AM-5PM (JLR Multicultural Center)
  • HAR 015: 3PM-5PM (SASS)
  • PUB 336: 9AM-4PM (Eagle Pride Center)

Wednesday, November 6:

  • Spokane – CAT 164: 10AM-5PM (Student Rights and Responsibilities)
  • Spokane – CAT 126: 1PM-4PM (Counseling and Wellness Services)
  • PUB 329: 9AM-5PM (JLR Multicultural Center)
  • PUB 336: 9AM-12PM; 1PM-4PM (Eagle Pride Center)
  • HAR 015: 3PM-5PM (SASS)

Thursday, November 7:

  • PUB 336: 9AM-4PM (Eagle Pride Center)
  • HAR 015: 3PM-5PM (SASS)

JLR Multicultural Center

On Thursday, November 7, the JLR Multicultural Center will host “Woobles & Crafts,” an arts and crafts program, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

In collaboration with Student Rights and Responsibilities, the JLR Multicultural Center will host “Thanks 4 Thanksgiving” on November 20 from 2-3PM in PUB 317. The event will provide self-care plans, communication tools, and active listening exercises for EWU students as they prepare to head home for the Holiday Break and learn how to navigate difficult discussions/topics/issues with family members.

Department of Engineering and Design

On display in the JFK Library Secrist Gallery through Election Day: View over 70 Get Out the Vote posters created by EWU Design Students. These non-partisan posters are designed to rally the youth vote.

 

 

Election 2024

Be Smart, Be Heard

Election Day is Nov. 5

If eligible to vote, have your voice count by submitting your ballot. Same-day voter registration and in-person voting available at EWU's Student Engagement Hub in the PUB NCR from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Respect Others

Just like you have a right to voice your opinion, so do others. While our opinions may not be shared by everyone we interact with, EWU encourages students to express themselves and to engage in conversations respectfully.

Take Care of Yourself

Breathe deeply. Allow yourself to feel what you feel. Give yourself room to process. Set boundaries. Your mental, emotional, and physical health are all important and need to be cared for. Exercise, get rest, eat well, sign-off of social media, connect with loved ones, and lean into 'me time.'

Stay Engaged

Identify ways to engage politically beyond Election 2024. Join an EWU club or committee. Attend city council meetings. Call or write your legislators. Over it completely and need a break from politics? You are not alone. EWU has planned alternative activities for the politically-weary.

Get Connected

EWU Student Services are here for you. Reach out to CWS, the JLR MultiCultural Center, the PRIDE Center, the WAGE Center, the Veterans Resouce Center, Student Activities, Student Care Team as they host processing groups to talk it out.

A Message from President McMahan

At Eastern Washington University, we believe that every student has a vital role to play in shaping the future of our communities. Civic engagement is a cornerstone of democracy, and one of the most important ways to contribute is by registering to vote and participating in elections. I encourage every student to take part in this fundamental process and make their voice heard on issues that matter to them, their neighbors, and our nation.