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CSUN Act Now (CAN)

CSUN Act Now (CAN)

The CSUN Act Now (CAN) Campus Team sponsors a series of events throughout the year to engage the CSUN community in civic and democratic engagement. People often want to be more civically engaged, but aren’t sure where to start, and while voting in the election is very important, it is just one way to be engaged.

CSUN Act Now Campus Team is a collaboration of students, faculty, staff and community members working to craft interactive activities, performances, lectures, seminars, and exhibits to help Matadors make informed decisions and participate meaningfully in their communities. These events will help Matadors establish and maintain communities of support on issues important to them, provide information and direction on getting involved in contemporary issues, and help create connections between civic engagement, classroom learning, and everyday practice.

Together, we CAN help the CSUN community make meaningful change on critical issues this year and in the future. Join us!

 

California State Elections

The CSUN Act Now team has put together an informational page with instructions on how to register to vote as well as important dates and questions about the upcoming March 5, 2024 California State Primary Election and the November 5, 2024 General Election.

To find out more information, check out our Information Page or click the button below!

Voting PSAs

Learn more about the importance of voting, the history of voting, and how to vote in his upcoming election by watching these PSAs created by students in CSUN's CTVA 464 course. You can access the all the videos easily through our Voting PSA playlist.

Voting PSAs: Voting Turnouts

Description: PSA about the discrepancy between voting registration turnouts and actual voting turnouts. Go Vote!

Link: https://youtu.be/PRUWQnTtxrA

Voting PSAs: The Importance of Your Vote
Description: PSA on the how your vote effects real change in your community, and how you can vote by mail this upcoming election. Go Vote! Learn more about voting by visiting: vote.org
Link: https://youtu.be/ry5_xPlY114

Voting PSAs: The Latino Vote
Description: PSA on the history of Latino political engagement and activism, and the importance of the Latino vote. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/SnXlwT0BU1o

Voting PSAs: Voter Fraud
Description: PSA on the issue of voter fraud, and addressing common misunderstandings about how and how often voter fraud occurs. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/LCUYzlNCnt4

Voting PSAs: How to Vote by Mail
Description: PSA on how to vote by mail, and all the required to make sure that your vote counts. Go Vote! To learn more about how to vote by mail, visit: LAvote.net
Link: https://youtu.be/h5v3XPL5npA

Voting PSAs: The Importance of the President
Description: PSA on the importance of the office of the President, and why we must vote to uphold the proud legacy of our country. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/8CHTkh9j45c

Voting PSAs: Voter Suppression
Description: PSA on the history and issue of voter suppression, those who fought to make voting more accessible to all. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/lfDSXOL-I-U

Voting PSAs: History of Women's Voting Rights
Description: PSA on the history of women's voting rights and the importance of the female vote. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/EABLA3cv0yE

Voting PSAs: History of Voting Rights
Description: PSA on the history of voting rights and those who fought for the right to vote. Go Vote!
Link: https://youtu.be/JfDKGPplIN0

Want More Information?

League of Women Voters

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder

California Secretary of State Office

Meet CSUN's Youth Voice - Youth Vote Fellows!

2024 California Campus Compact’s Community Engagement Student Fellowship: Youth Voice - Youth Vote
Students from California campuses were selected in Fall 2024 for a 4-month program specifically designed to support student leaders advancing service, community-based learning (service learning), and community engagement focused on some aspect of voter engagement and youth voice at California Campus Compact member campuses throughout the state.

Brandon Arenson

Keiry Saravia

CSUN Votes

CSUN VOTES is an artist collective that customizes totes and garments with VOTE POSITIVE designs and slogans. Using custom stencils and an airbrush, we can turn any garment (even the one you are wearing!) or bag into VOTE SWAG! CSUN VOTES was formed with artist Deborah Aschheim, artist in residence at the LA County Registrar-Recorder and Professor Samantha Fields. We are: Alexis Ramos, Andrew Hinojosa, Yeska Santana, Brenda Munguia, Kate Berman, Koral Dugale, Ixchel Hernandez. #CSUNVOTES

CSUN Act Now (CAN) Campus Team Mission

CSUN Act Now is a California State University, Northridge campus initiative strongly committed to civic engagement and the democratic process. Our events and activities focus on educating, inspiring and empowering students, faculty, staff, and community members to contribute to civil discourse and debate that is meaningful, constructive, and respectful of individual differences and perspectives. Our goal is to encourage ways to actively and responsibly participate in the civic and democratic process that build self-efficacy and lifelong civic engagement. 

Team Members

Access the list of CSUN Act Now Members at this link; CSUN Act Now Member Roster_2024-25.pdf

Resources & Opportunities

LEAD's Youth Voice Youth Vote (YVYV) Fellowship Program

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