Cats Got the Vote
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2016) — It’s election year! University of Kentucky's Student Activities Board (SAB) and Student Government Association (UKSGA) have teamed up to present Cats Got the Vote with Judah and the Lion and special guest The Lonely Biscuits! Tonight at 7 p.m., in Memorial Hall, students have the opportunity to enjoy free live music, T-shirts and stickers as they register to vote (while supplies last).
"I couldn't be more excited to be hosting Cats Got the Vote with SGA," said Jeff Loflin, SAB director of Concerts. "This event gives students the opportunity to vote while listening to a free concert with Judah and the Lion!"
Voting is very important and some students may not know what to do when it comes to registering to vote during college. Those who partake in this event will not only be able to register, but they will learn all about the ins and outs of voting while catching a few tunes. Students will also hear from Stephen Voss, of UK's Department of Political Science, about the importance of voting and civic engagement.
"While college students must live with the decisions our politicians make for the longest amount of time, college students are significantly underrepresented in the pool of registered voters that elects those politicians,” said Todd Montgomery, SGA Senate president. “Operations like Cats Got the Vote are critical to ensuring that student voices are heard."
SAB brings more than 60 entertaining, educational and enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends to the University of Kentucky annually. These programs are designed to enhance the college experience for students, faculty, staff and the greater Lexington community.
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The mission of the UKSGA is to represent all undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled at the university. UKSGA exists to increase student influence over academic policy, provide necessary student services, protect and expand student substantive and procedural rights, and to better represent the student body in relations with the faculty, administration, Board of Trustees and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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SAB CONTACT: Kaelin Massey, publicrelations@uksab.org, 859-257-8868
SGA CONTACT: Blair Johnson, SGA director of communications, uksgacommunications@gmail.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Katy Bennett or Rebecca Stratton, katy.bennett@uky.edu or rebecca.stratton@uky.edu, 859-257-1909/859-323-2395