Student Voter Information

It's Your Voice...

Your voice is important…at Belmont and in the 2008 Presidential Election.  As educated citizens, it is our responsibility to be knowledgeable and proactive throughout the election process.  This year is particularly relevant as a significant political event, the 2008 Presidential Townhall Debate, will be hosted at Belmont’s Curb Event Center in October.  We want to create a site for you to research, learn, debate, and most importantly, ensure that your voice is heard in the election process.

Where to Get Voter Registration Information  

A Belmont Student Voter Registration display will be set-up in the Beaman Student Life Center lobby daily throughout the spring semester.  You can also find this display at the following events:

  • April 3 - Death by Chocolate/ Bruin Hills Picnic
  • April 5 - Best of the Best Showcase
  • April 7 - Barn Party
  • April 9 - Illusionist Program
  • April 12 - Bruin Den Day and Silent Bear Film Festival
  • April 15 - Comedy Night
  • April 19 - Rockin the Suburbs
  • April 22 - Movie Night
  • April 28-29 - Beaman Voter Drive  

If you are planning an event and want the student voter registration display contact the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@mail.belmont.edu.  

Voter Registration & Relevant Issues


Declare Yourself
http://www.declareyourself.com/

Declare Yourself is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to empower and encourage every eligible 18-year-old in America to register and vote in the presidential primaries and 2008 presidential election. Using the power of startegic media partnerships, celebrity spokespeople, the sports arena, and most importantly, mobile and Internet technology, Declare Yourself's campaign blankets the landscape of popular culture, as well as universities and high schools, with a simple, clear message: REGISTER and VOTE!

Rock the Vote                             
www.rockthevote.com

Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 in response to a wave of attacks on freedom of speech and artistic expression.

Rock the Vote engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. From actors to musicians, comedians to athletes, Rock the Vote harnesses cutting-edge trends and pop culture to make political participation cool.

Relevant Magazine  
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/

We get a lot of emails asking who we are, so here it is: We're twentysomething Christians. We want to break stereotypes, challenge status-quo and enact change through the media. We're seeking God, living life and striving to impact the world around us. It's pretty simple, really. Oh yeah, and we're a self-contained, for-profit business not affiliated with any other companies, denominations or organizations. 

Political Parties

Belmont Organizations

Student Government Association will positively affect Belmont University, to the best of our ability, by collaborating between students and administration, supporting student organizations, fostering character, and abiding by the Christian standards set forth by Belmont University.

Amnesty International educates members of the Belmont community about worldwide human rights issues.

Belmont Animal Rights Coalition uses our intelligence and power as compassionate human beings in a manner that promotes awareness and support for animal rights and welfare.

Belmont Coalition Against Genocide is a part of the worldwide anti-genocide movement. Our purposes include: promoting education about genocide its definition, causes, methods, consequences; study of past cases of genocide; promoting awareness of current crises that can evolve into genocide; promoting awareness of ongoing cases of genocide; supporting efforts to prevent genocide, to extend humanitarian aid to regions troubled by genocidal activity, to encourage the international community to take action to stop ongoing acts of genocide and bring the perpetrators of genocide to justice.

Belmont Democrats pledges itself to promote social and cultural progress through affiliation with the Democratic Party.

Collegiate Republicans dedicates itself to furthering the ideas, principles, and policies set forth by the Republican Party.

Our Natural Environment (O.N.E.) provides students with opportunities to learn about and discuss current environmental issues and to become actively involved in solutions to environmental problems.

Students for the Advancement of Gender Equality is open to the campus community. SAGE explores gender issues, promotes gender equality, and spreads ideas to the Belmont community