As you begin your time at Wesleyan, you will find many opportunities to engage with issues that matter to you and participate in civic and political life. With the upcoming midterm elections, I want to introduce you to the Political Engagement Fund as one possible way to get involved.
The Political Engagement Fund offers financial support to students interested in engaging in the electoral process. With this support, students can:
- Travel to key swing states across the country to volunteer for campaigns or election offices
- Deepen their involvement with local campaigns in Connecticut and Middletown
- Go back home to work on a campaign or initiative and support their local communities
If you want to make an on-the-ground impact in the upcoming election cycle, the Political Engagement Fund is a great way to do so!
The deadline to submit an application is October 4th at 11:59pm. To learn more about the Political Engagement Fund or apply for funding, see these links below:
Interested in learning more about community and civic engagement opportunities?
- Visit JCCP’s website.
- Subscribe to the Engage Newsletter here for updates about upcoming events and resources.
- Meet the staff and student interns who coordinate this critically important work at these events:
- Engagement Fest, September 18th from 11:00am-2:00pm on Huss Lawn.
- Allbritton Open House, September 23rd from 4:00pm-5:30pm in Allbritton 311.
I encourage you to learn more and consider how the Political Engagement Fund might support your interests and participation in the upcoming midterms. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sonya Hadley or Charlie McGill.