ETSU Leadership and Civic Engagement

08/28/2024

New Podcast Alert!! Check it out!

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Daryl A. Carter is leading a new podcast called “Politically Speaking: An ETSU Podcast about Freedom and Citizenship.”

07/15/2024

In a world of deepfakes, trusted voting info is vital. Join National Voter Registration Day for their "Voter Engagement in the First AI Election" webinar on Kuly 31 at 2pm EST to learn what tech Partners are doing to fight misinformation and ensure election integrity.

RSVP here: bit.ly/AI_Election

06/14/2024

On this Flag Day, let's remember that our right to vote is one of the most powerful ways to honor the principles our flag stands for. Each stripe, each star, represents the struggles and triumphs of our democracy. Let's ensure our voices are heard by participating in the democratic process. Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

East Tennessee State University

04/04/2024

2024 TEDxETSU is only three days away!

Block your calendars for Monday, April 8 at 7PM to hear these 7 ETSU students take the TEDx stage and share their stories!

This event is free and open to the public. Spots are limited, so arrive early to claim yours!

04/03/2024

We are always amazed by the incredible stories of East Tennessee State University students doing their part and giving back around the region. Way to go Pi Kappa Alpha !

Fraternity & Sorority Life - East Tennessee State University

03/28/2024

Did you know there are numerous ways that non-profits and local organizations can partner with East Tennessee State University around volunteer recruitment, special project funding, research, education initiatives, and more? If you are interested in learning how to expand your current ETSU partnerships or develop a new one, join us next Wednesday, April 3 at 11AM for a virtual Lunch & Learn! This event is free and open to the public.

Learn more and register at www.etsu.edu/leadandserve

03/23/2024

Join ETSU Leadership and Civic Engagement, Volunteer ETSU and Marsh Regional Blood Center in helping save lives in our community.

Take time time on Tuesday, April 2; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and help provide the blood and blood products required to meet local needs.

Walk-ins welcome, but priority is given to those registered for an appointment.

http://bit.ly/BucsBleedBlue

All donors at this blood drive will earn a limited edition t-shirt and free snacks.

Help us meet our goal of 200 donors, and more than 500 lives saved.

http://bit.ly/BucsBleedBlue

03/05/2024

It's Election Day in Tennessee, so get out and let your voice be heard!

March 5 Election information can be found at www.etsu.edu/votes or at www.govotetn.gov

01/24/2024

Join us March 9-17 as we explore some of our society's most pressing challenges:

- Backyard Appalachia: Responsible Stewardship of our Public Parks & Land (Appalachian Highlands)
- Foundation of our Democracy: Voting Rights in the Music City (Nashville, TN)
- The Big 'E'asy: Education & Youth Development in New Orleans
- The Grand Division: Health Equity & Public Policy in the Volunteer State (Nashville, TN)

Spots are limited, so don't wait! Apply today at www.etsu.edu/altbreaks

East Tennessee State University

01/03/2024

The ETSU Votes Student Advisory Committee is seeking new student representatives to lead and support voter registration, education, and engagement efforts through our award-winning and nationally recognized ETSU Votes initiative!

Open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students! Apply today at www.etsu.edu/etsuvotes

11/17/2023

Joy Fulkerson, ETSU Director for Leadership and Civic Engagement (which coordinates the university's "ETSU Votes" initiative), joined college and university voter engagement officials and student leaders this week at the University of Maryland for the 2023 National Student Vote Summit.

Hosted by the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition, the Summit supports attendees in building connections across the nonpartisan student democratic engagement space, share lessons learned, provide training and resources, and create a shared momentum and energy towards our collective goals going into 2024.

11/16/2023

Today, a delegation of 24 ETSU students join colleges and universities from across the State of Tennessee in Nashville for the first day of the 54th General Assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL). Included in ETSU's delegation is Aiden Greybeal, this year's Speaker for the House of Representatives.

Read more about Aiden and his work with TISL from earlier this year.

East Tennessee State University

A student profile of Aiden Graybeal, a junior political science major at ETSU who was elected to serve as the speaker of the House of Representatives in the 2023 Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature competition.