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Barbecue

Join the Leavitt Center on the Business Quad for a free barbecue and games Friday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the end of the semester and get election information to tide you over for the summer break.

Secretary Leavitt Visits

U.S. Sec. of Health & Human Services Michael O. Leavitt visited SUU Friday, Feb. 21 and spent time with the Leavitt Center Student Action Committee.

Weekly Survey

"What did you think of the Super Tuesday results?"

"A little disappointed, but it wasn't like Romney's really going to be elected!" - Jenette Jex, sophomore criminal justice major, West Valley City

"Pissed." - Elesa King, freshman political science major, Round Mountain, Nev.

"I loved them! I hope Obama wins!" - Cameron Shaw, freshman hotel, resort and hospitality management major, Roy

"I feel good about the results. I think the fact that the Democratic race is tight only means that we have two really good candidates." - Samantha Huntsman, junior chemistry major, Cedar City

"I was excited that so many Americans turned out to vote. I hear political conversations all over and I think some of those (that) may be disillusioned by the political process are actively participating by making their voice heard. I think Super Tuesday was a win for the American people more so than it was for the candidates." - Stewart Wilkey, junior biology major, St. George

"I'm a little sad Romney dropped out, but for Democrats, I like Obama better." - Jessica Higgs, junior chemistry major, Cedar City

Visit the survey archive for past surveys.

Mock Primary on Super Tuesday

Who would SUU choose as the next U.S. president?

Drop by the Living Room Tuesday to vote in the Leavitt Center and SUUSA's mock primary, then come back at 4 p.m. for the announcement party.

"If the presidential election were today ... "

The Student Action Committee partnered up with the University Journal for an election-related Talk Back.

Watch the video and share your response at suunews.com.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will they be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.

Stop by the Leavitt Center any time today for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. Watch and discuss King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

Public Policy Forum, Nov. 28

Kirk Fitzpatrick, assistant professor of philosophy, will give a presentation on the philosophy of politics at noon in the Sharwan Smith Center Living Room on Wednesday, November 28.

Come join in the Leavitt Center's final forum of the semester for a discussion that is sure to be thought-provoking.

Collegiate Debate

The College Libertarians, Democrats and Republicans will debate Wednesday at noon in the Living Room. The topic: education funding.

Read more at the University Journal online.

Internship Open House

An internship open house will be held Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Great Basin Room of the Sharwan Smith Center. Information will be provided on a variety of interdisciplinary internships available in Washington, D.C. during spring semester.

Candidate Web Sites

We encourage everyone to be informed and then vote. A list of major political resources is available in the Citizenship section. A few main political party web sites are provided here:

- Democratic Party
- Constitution Party
- Republican Party
- Libertarian Party

Vote Project Week

From Sept. 25-29, the Leavitt Center will be sponsoring Vote Project Week. The Leavitt Center will push a voter registration drive and Wednesday, Sept. 27, the center will host a meet and greet with state legislature candidates from Cedar City's district in the Living Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Constitution Day 2006

On Sept. 18, come participate in national Constitution Day 2006. At 11 a.m. and at noon, recite the Preamble in the Living Room with others across the country, led by Colin Powell.

Also, just after the Preamble recitation at noon, Professors Franklin, Decker and Howell will participate in a panel discussion: "Perspectives on the Constitution."

President George W. Bush signed into law the declaration of "Constitution Day" on Dec. 8, 2004.

Political Convention

April 20's Political Convention featured representatives from the Democratic and Constitutional Parties.

The Leavitt Center provided an opportunity for students to discover their true political leanings through a quiz at Politopia. Take the quiz now.

2005-2006 Newsletter

The 2005-2006 Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service Newsletter is available here.

Michael O. Leavitt Collection

The Michael O. Leavitt Collection, in the Garden Level of the Sherratt Library, opened Saturday, March 25 as part of the Founders' Day Celebration. More...

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