Friday, October 28th
Bryan Center Plaza to Karsh Visitor's Center, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (every 30 minutes)
March to the Polls
Marches from the BC Plaza to Karsh Vistor's Center voting site every 30 minutes. 1000 free ice cream cones and tacos, t-shirts, and music will be provided!Broadhead Center Room 068, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Pizza Event: Beyond Voting Civic Engagement Year-Round
Duke Office of DCA
DCA Office reviews community engagement principles beyond votingDurham School of Arts, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Duke in Durham: Making a Voting Plan with Students
Kids Voting Durham
A group of 4-6 students will be transported to Durham High Schools where they will talk with students about creating a plan for how, when, and where to vote.Karsh Visitor's Center, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rock the Polls
Pitchforks (1:00 - 2:00), West Street Band (2:00 - 3:00), STR (3:00 - 4:00)
3 bands will perform at the polls, rotating each hour. Free food from food trucks will be avaliable.Schiciano B Auditorium (Fitzpatrick Center), 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Michael Steele: State of Democracy Discussion
POLIS: Center for Politics
A discussion with fomer RNC chairsperson, Lt. Governor of Maryland, and member of the Lincoln Project, Michael Steele, on the state of American democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and how students can shape America’s future.Nasher Musuem of Art, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Mural Painting
Nasher Musuem of Art & Duke Arts
At the Nasher Museum, visitors are invited to help activate screen-printed posters with colored pencils. Everyone’s posters will be added to a interactive Democracy Wall. Additionally, Duke Arts and Duke Create will lead a printmaking workshop at the Rubenstein Arts Center.Duke Wellness Center, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wellness activity
Duke Wellness Center
To combat Election Day stress, the Duke Wellness Center will lead meditation and yoga sessionsSocial Sciences Building 139, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Donuts & Democracy: How Local Government Creates Change
Durham City Council + State Legislators
Durham At-Large Council Member, Jillian Johnson, and NC State Legislators, Mike Woodard, Vernetta Alston, and Marcia Moorey, will discuss Durham's pressing issues and how local civic action brings new change.