Election Related Events

Tri-Co Voting Challenge

A non-partisan initiative, inspired by the Harvard-Yale Votes Challenge, this initiative serves as a friendly competition among the Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore campuses to test which college can gain the highest percentage of student voter pledges prior to November 5th.

Public Policy, Advocacy, and Improving Educational Equity in Pennsylvania. 

October 9, from 7:00 - 8:15, Lutnick 200

CAPS and Cookies: Coping with Election Anxiety

October 24th, 12 - 1 pm in Stokes 106

Swing by the MCC in Stokes to talk to CAPS therapists about elections, feelings that may arise around this time, and how to cope with them.

Local, State, and National Impact of the 2024 Election Panel

Friday, November 1, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m, Lutnick 200

We invite you to a panel discussion on the importance of upcoming elections and their broader implications for our communities. This event will feature local activists and community leaders who will offer insights into their constituencies and communities that they work with, election impacts on local, state, and national issues, and strategies for coalition building.

Which Way Will Swing Voters Swing?

Friday, November 1st - 3-4:30pm in Stokes Auditorium

Each month, the Engagious/Sago/Axios Swing Voter Project conducts fascinating online focus groups with Trump-to-Biden voters in the most competitive 2020 swing states. In his eye-opening multimedia presentation, Rich Thau HC ‘87, who has been dubbed by the media as “the election whisperer,” will share key insights from his most recent research—and help you get inside of the heads of the peculiar category of Americans who’ll likely determine the outcome of the 2024 election. Here’s a link to Thau interview and speech excerpts across a variety of sources.

Post-Election Community Space

Wednesday, November 6th, 11 - 4 pm., Stokes 106

Post-Election Community Space provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students to come together after the election. It’s a place to process emotions, share thoughts, and connect with others in a safe setting.

11 - 12 pm: Donuts and Dean's in Stokes 106

12 - 1 pm: Letter Writing to officials in Stokes 106

1 - 2 pm: Arts and crafts: Gem painting and bracelet making in Stokes 106

2 - 3 pm: Snuggle goats and baby piglets from Rose Bridge Farm on the DC Green

3 - 4 pm: Arts and crafts hangout in Stokes 106

Teddy Bear making workshop with the Maker Arts Space 

Thursday, November 7th,  4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Make stuffed animal flying squirrels and sharks with the Maker Arts Space on Thursday, November 7th from 4:30 - 6 pm