GIS Day

On Nov. 20, the SJSU Spatial Analytics & Visualization Institute (SAVI) hosted its annual event, GIS Day, at the SJSU Downtown Studio from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event highlighted speakers, new GIS technology demos, and a poster competition among students that related to urban planning, geography, UAV/Drones, wildfire science, and other public policy issues. This contest highlighted students' dedication and hard work on various research topics. SJSU Votes was a proud sponsor of this amazing event and took part in conversations about the importance of data and democracy to students and campus life. 

SJSU Votes Celebrates Veterans Day and Election Day. SJSU Votes promotes the On-Campus Vote Center

SJSU Votes tabled on Seventh Street, near the Provident Credit Union Event Center during the VRC’s Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration on Election Day, November 5th. The university honored U.S. military veterans with a ceremony on the West Patio, featuring activities for attendees. Among these were informational tables hosted by student organizations, including SJSU Votes, and veteran service groups. SJSU Votes worked diligently to ensure students had easy access to voting resources and the opportunity to participate in the democratic process as the event coincided with Election Day.  SJSU Votes engaged the SJSU community in the electoral process by directing where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots and how to do same-day voter registration. SJSU Votes also canvassed on campus and near the on-campus voter center, handing out snacks and pens to students waiting to vote.

SJSU Votes Celebrates Election Hero Day

SJSU Votes expressed gratitude to the election workers at the on-campus vote center and the Registrar of Voters’ Office by gifting them goodie bags made by students on Nov. 4. Election Hero Day is a national celebration honoring the vital contributions of election officials, staff and poll workers who ensure secure and accessible voting for all Americans. The goodie bags, thoughtfully organized by SJSU Votes, included handwritten notes, snacks and sweet treats as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Thank you Election Heroes! 

SJSU Votes Held a Spooky Voter Outreach on Halloween Encouraging Students to Vote

SJSU Votes held the “Voting is Spooktacular!” event on Seventh Street to encourage student voter participation ahead of the upcoming election on Oct. 31. Near the upcoming on-campus vote center, the event aimed to mobilize voters by offering Halloween candy, swag and nonpartisan information about same-day registration and where to turn in ballots. 

SJSU Votes Participates in Rooted Festival Celebrating Social Justice and Student Activism

SJSU Votes tabled at Rooted, an outdoor social justice, music and arts festival hosted by the Cesar E. Chavez Community Action Center at Tower Lawn on Oct. 24. The event, which took place as part of the center’s Legacy Month, showcased Bay Area artists, performers and vendors, to highlight student activism and community engagement. During the festival, SJSU Votes helped students learn more about same-day voter registration and mobilized students to vote in the presidential election. 

Voter Workshop for SJSU Athletes

SJSU Votes and the SJSU Athletics DEI Office hosted a voter registration, education and mobilization workshop for Spartan athletes on Oct. 15 in the SAC Auditorium. The workshop included information about how to register to vote, what was on the November ballot, and where to vote. Students from SJSU Votes presented nonpartisan information and then registered several athletes to vote. Go Spartans! 

SJSU Votes Held a Nonpartisan Ballot Measure Forum

SJSU Votes hosted a November Ballot Measure Forum, co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science and IPACE, in Washington Square Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10 as part of National Voter Education Week. Dr. Garrick Percival, professor and chair of the Political Science Department led the forum. He provided a nonpartisan breakdown of each ballot proposition, helping students plan to make informed choices. Students had the opportunity to engage in discussions and ask questions about the propositions on the November ballot. Students from SJSU Votes also registered voters at the event. 

SJSU Votes Helped the Campus Community Communicate Directly to Representatives During “Contact Your Elected Representatives” Event

SJSU Votes tabled on Seventh Street on Wednesday, Oct. 9 during National Voter Education Week. SJSU Votes members encouraged the campus community to engage with the democratic process by writing postcards to elected officials. To support this effort, SJSU Votes covered all postage and mailing costs, making it easy for students and staff to voice their opinions and concerns. 

SJSU Votes Shared Voter Information at the Environmental Resource Center’s Sustainability Fair

SJSU Votes participated in the Environmental Resource Center’s (ERC) Sustainability Fair on Seventh Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8 during National Voter Education Week. “The sustainability fair is raising awareness about sustainability and different environmental issues,” ERC co-director Kaili Mallari said. During the event, SJSU Votes members assisted students in registering to vote and provided information about the upcoming state and national elections.

SJSU Votes Hosted a Trivia Night for National Voter Education Week

SJSU Votes hosted a Kahoot virtual Trivia Night on Tuesday, Oct. 8, celebrating National Voter Education Week. The event was led by Dr. Mary Currin-Percival, Director of SJSU Votes, who facilitated the game and refreshed students on the California registration and voting process, along with fun facts about California's government. Participants competed for the top spots, with the first and second-place winners receiving gift cards to Nirvana Soul coffee shop.