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involving students in the PolitiCal ProCess by Julie Phillips VOTE t he time is ripe for civic engagement, as an exciting presidential contest retains its grip on the attention of U.S. citizens and the world. Student involvement can be seen across the country, from Barack Obama stickers on guitar cases to Hillary Clinton’s Hillblazer rallies to College Republican groups sponsoring mock debates. Many students are interested in politics this go-round, an involvement fueled by a close race and candidates who stir strong feelings. And campus housing professionals are tuning into this interest, engaging students in the political process through a variety of mediums. and associate director of the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences. The students needed to be undecided voters who were registered in New Hampshire. Professor Shaiko met with the group initially on the afternoon of the debates, asking students to place themselves on one axis from strongly SIESTA… wth ss Gro Wi n thi Re sid e enc Ha lls Location, Location Sometimes location plays a role in generating student interest in politics, as several schools in New Hampshire have found during this political season. “The good thing about being in New Hampshire,” says Jim Carley, associate director for facilities and housing at Keene State College, “is that all the presidential candidates from both parties either come on campus to campaign or do so at some venue in the city. As such, our students are able to see everyone up close, usually several times.” When Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, hosted the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate in September 2007, moderated by “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert, about a dozen students were offered an excellent educational opportunity. They were selected to participate in a student focus group led by Ronald Shaiko, senior fellow SIESTA Mattre WHAT CAN SIESTA DO FOR ME? 1. Eliminate Headaches Such As “Feeling the Springs”, “Depressions In The Mattress”, “Disgusting Stains”, “Bent or Broken Wires”, and “Frequent Replacements” 2. Superb Fire Performance, Even If The Cover and/or Barrier Is Compromised 3. Side Seams Prevent Interior Contamination From Exposure To Beverages or Other Spills 4. Satisfied Residents – Unprecedented Comfort 5. Real Budgetary Savings Through Proven Longevity 6. No Taped Edges Which Trap Impurities, Easy To Clean 7. Performance Specifications Allow Multiple Bidders PO Box 781 • Latrobe, PA 15650 800-234-2784 • Fax: 724-537-9003 email: crfoamsales@verizon.net “After 2 years I became so spoiled with its comfort, I bought one for my apartment.” Sarah Ziegenfus Senior at Duquesne University
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008
Contents
Online Now
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Facilities
Business
Calendar
When Politics Come to Your Town
Support System
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
New Members
Snapshot
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Cover2
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - 1
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - 2
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Contents
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Online Now
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - 5
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Vision
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - 7
Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Just In
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Your ACUHO-I
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Transitions
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Res Life
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Facilities
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Business
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Calendar
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - When Politics Come to Your Town
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Support System
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Conversations
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - First Takes
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Reporting Out
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Talking Stick - July/August 2008 - Snapshot
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