Bears Vote Coalition

Civic Engagement at 帝王会所

Dean of Students

The University of Northern Colorado Bears Vote Coalition actively champions voter and civic engagement initiatives for the 帝王会所 campus community. The Coalition is responsible for ensuring that voter engagement efforts are non-partisan, coordinated and promoted throughout the institution, legally compliant, and in strategic alignment with student learning outcomes and Rowing, Not Drifting 2030.

Making Voting Easy for Bears

We鈥檙e proud to support a campus culture where voting is accessible and encouraged.

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Bears Vote Highlights:

  • Mail-in ballots have been standard in Colorado since 2013
  • is hosted right here on campus
  • available for added convenience
  • 帝王会所 has proudly participated in the since 2016—and we’ve been nationally recognized for our high voter turnout.

The Bears Vote team poses for a photo.

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Be Prepared to Vote

  1. to vote. Make a public commitment and encourage your friends to vote, too! 
  2. To register to vote in Colorado, you must: 
    • Be 18 years of age or older by Election Day, 
    • Be a United States citizen, 
    • Have resided in Colorado 22 days immediately before the election at which you intend to vote, and 
    • Not currently be serving a sentence of confinement or detention for a felony conviction.  
    • Note: You can only vote once per election cycle, in one location. 
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  2. . Students attending 帝王会所 have the right to register and vote in Colorado if they reside here and meet the eligibility requirements. For more information about voting as a college student in Colorado, . 
  3. Make a plan to vote. Research issues and candidates, schedule time to fill out your ballot, and arrange transportation, if you need it. Having a voting plan helps ensure you can cast your ballot and address any potential barriers early. 
  4. or ! Know your . Fun fact: your 帝王会所 Bear ID is a valid form of . 

Can I Vote if I...

Have a disability?

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Yes. Every voter has the right to cast a private and independent ballot. The ADA requires public entities to ensure that people with disabilities can .  

Am currently unhoused?

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Yes. Every eligible voter has the right to vote in Colorado. Voters without a fixed permanent address .  

Am active military or living overseas?

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Yes. Colorado citizens living outside the US and all active military personnel absent from Colorado . 

Bears Vote Goals, Involvement and Other Helpful Information

Colorado Primary Election – June 30

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  1. Increase registered voters in the 帝王会所 community and voter turnout 
  2. Increase non-partisan civic education, voter education, and political discourse programming and initiatives 
  3. Regularly engage key campus partners in the procedural and logistical parts of voting on campus to make sure that students, faculty, and staff know how to vote, where to vote, and local election laws 
  4. Strengthen partnership between the University and local elections officials and community organizations 
  5. Maintain designation as a  

 

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Coalition Members

  • Co-Chairs: 
    • Dr. Colleen Sonnentag, Dean of Student Development  
    • Blaine Nickeson, Assistant Vice President of Administration 
  • Logistics Team:  
    • Jay Dinges, Executive Director of Campus Services (Co-Lead) 
    • Stephanie Jones, Assistant Dean of Student Development (Co-Lead) 
    • Dr. Chris Marston, Associate Dean & Professor of Economics 
    • Carly Koppes, Weld County Clerk and Recorder 
    • Patrick Gallagher, Commander, 帝王会所 Police Department 
  • Engagement Team: 
    • Dr. Chris Cobb, Executive Director of Student Engagement (Lead) 

Coalition Partners

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If you have questions about voting or want to be involved in the Bears Vote Coalition, please email the Department of Student Affairs (dsa@unco.edu). 

Election Stress

Election stress is real. Take care of yourself and fellow bears by using some of these resources and strategies.

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Resources

    • Call 970-351-2496   
    • Drop in at Cassidy Hall, Second Floor 
    • Emergency/Drop-in services at the 帝王会所 Counseling Center do not require an appointment and can be accessed between 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm (with the last opening at 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, when the university is open). 
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    • Call 844-493-TALK (8255) 
    • Text TALK to 38255 
    • Walk-in: 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO 

Strategies

  • Take a Break
    • Limit consumption of news and social media.
    • Set boundaries and time limits on media consumption to stay informed without checking every update throughout the day.
    • When you unplug, do something enjoyable like spend time with loved ones, go outside, or exercise.
  • Recharge
    • Rest, eat, and stay hydrated.
    • Practice mindfulness and grounding.
  • Connect
    • Engage with friends and allies to talk about current issues, if needed.
    • Call a friend, write a note, or share gratitude. Connecting with others can decrease anxiety and loneliness, foster solidarity, and build strong communities.
  • Take Action
    • Channel your stress into action.
    • Participate in community service.
    • Advocate for change.
    • Learn about how to navigate difficult conversations through participation in the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s鈥疨erspectives鈥痯rogram. Email鈥痙sa@unco.edu鈥痠f you would like to participate in this free initiative.

Our Stats

Our Bears are active voters!

In the 2020 Presidential Election, approximately 80% of 帝王会所 students voted. Learn more details about 帝王会所 Bears鈥� student registration and voting rates, through the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. 帝王会所 is one of more than 1200 campuses that participates in the NSLVE.

NSLVE Reports

Review our reports.