Civic Engagement Events

Sac State Events 2023

September 26, 2023

Green & Gold Speaker Series- Las Cafeteras. The Division of Inclusive Excellence and the Latine Community at Sacramento State hosted “Beats of Belonging: Latine Revolution & Restoration featuring Las Cafeteras.” The event explored belonging at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) with an interactive workshop that engaged attendees in conversations about race, politics, and privilege.

October 9, 2023

Serna Center & Young Invincibles: Engage & Empower Series - Take Action By Us, For Us! The series promoted a greater understanding of the different elements of civic engagement, and encouraged students to be good citizens and leaders. Through interactive sessions led by experts, students explored topics ranging from how they can become civically engaged, how local government and political participation impacts their day-to-day lives, and how their passions can be turned into civic action.

October 10, 2023

Community Engagement Center's Civic Engagement Resource Fair. Community change makers were present to discuss important topics of policy change, equity and equality, and to provide valuable resources on opportunities for student involvement in civic affairs.

October 24, 2023

Community Engagement Center’s Student Voter Registration Outreach with League of Women’s Voters - Sacramento. The staff and student fellow at the Community Engagement Center organized a tabling opportunity in the Library Quad to register students to vote.

November 8, 2023

Project for an Informed Electorate: Californian's Divergent Views on Diversity and Race: Public K-12 and Higher Education. Provided pertinent information about marginalized populations accessing higher education and participating in societal actions.

November 13, 2023

Serna Center & Young Invincibles: Engage & Empower Series – From Passion to Action. The series promoted a greater understanding of the different elements of civic engagement and encouraged students to be good citizens and leaders. Through interactive sessions led by experts, students explored topics ranging from how they can become civically engaged, how local government and political participation impacts their day-to-day lives, and how their passions can be turned into civic action.

Sac State Vote Center

Vote Center Location:

Sacramento State will also again host a Vote Center on campus at The Welcome Center (located next to Parking Structure 5). The Vote Center, operated by Sacramento County’s Department of Voter Registration and Elections, replaces the traditional Election Day-only polling places. It will be open for the three days prior to the election and on Election Day. Any registered voter in Sacramento County can vote there in person or drop off their completed ballot.

Vote Center Hours:

• Saturday, November 5th - Monday, November 7th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 8th (Election Day) from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.