Seeking to offer students more ways in which to make their voices heard, the CPP held its second biennial Political Fair in the campus center in October. College political organizations and issue groups were invited to set up display tables in the lobby to get the word out about their cause. The fair was designed to educate young voters about local and national candidates and election issues all at one central location.
“It’s a great chance for students to learn about politics and for political groups to recruit members,” says Dan Myers, CPP Student Fellow, ‘05.
A dozen or more campus and community groups participated including the College Republicans, ACLU, Allegheny Rifle Association, Amnesty International, People for Life, Students for Environmental Action, Allegheny College Peace Coalition,
Pride Alliance, FACE, SARO (Students Advocating for Reproductive Options), Dr. Steven Porter (Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District), a representative from Phil English for U.S. Congress campaign, Keith Abbot (Democratic candidate for the 6th PA house district) and, of course, the CPP.
“We work hard to include a broad range of groups from both ends of the political spectrum,” said Myers. “It’s been really hard to find a balance, but it’s something we are really concerned about.”
For more information about Allegheny College’s Center for Political Participation, please call (814) 332-6201.