With election day less than a week away, several student organizations have joined forces to sponsor a Voter Education Fair tonight in the Grand Ballroom of the Student Center.
According to Rob Elhenicky, executive director of Student Services, the fair is intended to offer information on topics relevant to the upcoming gubernatorial election, as well as on national concerns like student loans and the environment.
From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., students can enjoy a casual forum offering them the chance to "express their ideas in good healthy debate," Elhenicky said.
While attending the Fair, students will be entertained with live music by Dear John and Too Fat to Skate. WRFL is sponsoring the free music sessions.
Representatives from organizations such as College Republicans, College Democrats, the Sierra Club, UK NOW, UK Right to Life and GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Education) will be on hand to exchange ideas, Elhenicky said.
These groups encompass only some of the viewpoints to be represented at the fair.
Any student organization or individual is invited to attend the Fair, according to Elhenicky.
"We welcome anyone with any political ideas or agendas," he said. "It's a chance for any student to share his feelings and literature in a free speech atmosphere."
During the fair, a debate will be held at 9 p.m. between David Samford, Head of the College Republicans, and a member of the College Democrats.
Attending the Voter Education Fair may help students solidify their opinions before the upcoming election, Elhenicky said.
"It's important for students to attend because elections are so close," he said. "It may be students' last chance to express their opinions on who should be leading the state, especially at such a crucial time for higher education."