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Citizenship

“Education” The Leavitt Center helps to provide the means for students to become informed citizens by sponsoring debates, lectures, symposiums, panel discussions, and essay contests that address major issues of the day. These programs foster citizenship awareness and promote informed participation.

Surveys

A survey is conducted each week on Monday's in front of the Leavitt Center. Visit the survey archive for past surveys.

Here are the latest results:

Do you think one of the Democratic candidates should concede during the Democratic Convention?

"Hillary, because Obama has the best chance, but Hilary should get on the ticket as VP.” -Patrick Shukait, a junior political science major from Cupertino, C.A.

“Yes. Hillary should concede because she doesn’t have the chance that Obama does and plus we are all sick of hearing her and Obama whine at each other.” -Laura Wilson, a junior political science major from Kaysville

"They should both stay in, a concede will give less of a chance to the public, plus you have to fight to the end.” -Drew Dayton, a freshman biology major from West Jordan

“Yes. Hillary Clinton.” -Timothy Chappell, a junior communication major from Moab

Symposiums

The monthly Leavitt Center Symposium is a catchall for a number of citizenship-awareness activities, including debates, lectures, panel discussions, and open forums. The events are meant to broaden students' education on policy issues across disciplines.

The events are usually held in the Living Room of the Sharwan Smith Center. Check the Events Calendar for the date of the next symposium.

Political Resources

Citizenship is about knowing where to find information as much as it is about knowledge.

This collection of political resources provides students with the means to learn about and contact elected officials, access government resources such as documents and department websites, and peruse a variety of media contacts.

Publications

Keeping up-to-date with published information is an essential part of being an informed citizen.

The Center Times - Leavitt Center Newsletter

Contact us to receive notification of new editions of the once-a-semester Leavitt Center newsletter, the Center Times.

- The Center Times Fall 2005-Spring 2006
- The Center Times Fall 2006

suunews.com

Search for Leavitt Center-related articles at suunews.com, the online nexus of student campus media.

Essay Contests

As part of promoting the practice of informed citizenship, the Leavitt Center offers essay contests for high school and college students.

Search for other such contests at the English Department.

Voter Registration

Voting is one of the key responsibilities of citizens. Visit the Leavitt Center to register to vote and to help promote voter registration.

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Events Calendar

-Visit the Leavitt Center every Monday for a weekly survey. Visit the survey archive for past surveys.

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