BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.4.6.4//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@museum.msu.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240920T130000 DTSTAMP:20240917T180151Z URL:https://museum.msu.edu/events/smithsonian-national-youth-summit-on-ele ctions-and-politics/ SUMMARY:Smithsonian National Youth Summit on Elections and Politics DESCRIPTION:Join the MSU Museum for the 2024 National Youth Summit\, a pivo tal event focused on politics and elections. This summit features a dynami c panel discussion with two key speakers: ASMSU (Associated Students of Mi chigan State University) and a representative from the East Lansing City C lerk’s office and the University and Youth Commission. Gain insights int o how you can get involved in national and local elections\, as well as ac tivism\, and learn from experts about shaping our democracy. Presented in partnership with WKAR\, this summit is your gateway to becoming an informe d and active participant in the political process. Don’t miss this oppor tunity to be part of the conversation and drive meaningful change.\nAttend some or all of the sessions!\nLight refreshments will be served\n\n10:00- 10:05: Welcome and introduction\n10:05-11:00: Panel 1 and Q&\;A. Associ ated Students of MSU (MSU student government). Focus student political act ivism and involvement\n\n11:00-11:30: Refreshments\n\n11:30-12:30: Panel 2 and Q&\;A. East Lansing City Clerk\, University and Use Commissioner\, and an MSU student who works with the city clerk. Focus on how a city doe s elections and how students can get involved in politics and elections\n\ n12:30-1:00 Refreshments\n\nRegister Now\nJoin the Livestream\n\nMore Even ts\n\n\n\n\n\nPolicies 101 with ASMSU\nTuesday\, September 17\n5:00 PM   –  6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin ASMSU for an in-depth exploration of poli cies and their impact on our society. This engaging program will provide y ou with a clear understanding of how policies are created\, implemented\, and their effects on various aspects of daily life. Whether you're a stude nt or community member\, gain valuable insights into the legislative proce ss and learn how to influence policy decisions. Enhance your knowledge and become an informed participant in shaping the future. Don’t miss this o pportunity to learn from ASMSU and dive deep into the world of policy-maki ng!\n\nRegister now\n\n\nNavigating STEM and the Ballot: Empowered Voting\ nWednesday\, September 18\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nDiscover how to make well- informed voting decisions with our program in collaboration with Science o n a Ballot. Learn effective strategies for researching ballot measures and candidates to ensure your vote is based on thorough\, unbiased informatio n. This program will guide you through the process of evaluating sources\, understanding key issues\, and making educated choices that reflect your values and priorities. Empower yourself with the tools to navigate complex ballot items and contribute to a more informed electorate. Join us to enh ance your voting knowledge and impact!\n\nRegister Now ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museum.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/0 8/National_Youth_Summit.jpg LOCATION:Communication Arts and Sciences Building (WKAR Studio A)\, 404 Wil son Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States GEO:42.722459;-84.48143 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=404 Wilson Rd\, East Lansin g\, MI\, 48824\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Communication Ar ts and Sciences Building (WKAR Studio A):geo:42.722459,-84.48143 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR