Why Vote” panelists, left to right: Susan Vorsanger, associate professor of Human Services; Michael McGuire, assistant professor of History and Political Science; Charles Zola, associate professor of Philosophy, Director of the Catholic and Dominican Institute, and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration; and Gina Trask, assistant librarian for Assessment and Instruction.
Mount Saint Mary College held the “Why Vote?” workshop for students, emphasizing the importance of voting and having their voices heard, on Wednesday, March 20.
The event, a component of the college's First-Year Experience (FYE) program, explained voting processes and registration, offered strategies for discussing diverse viewpoints, and provided guidance on aligning your vote with your principles.
Jenifer Lee-Gonyea, assistant vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Mount, moderated the discussion, which featured four Mount panelists:
- Michael McGuire, assistant professor of History and Political Science
- Susan Vorsanger, associate professor of Human Services
- Gina Trask, assistant librarian for Assessment and Instruction
- Charles Zola, associate professor of Philosophy, Director of the Catholic and Dominican Institute, and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration
The FYE program welcomes first-year students and fosters success as they transition into Mount Saint Mary College's community of learners.
