University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
4-year | Public
Enrollment: 3,757

Academic years of attempt: 2017-18, 2018-19
Academic year of inaugural cancellation: 2020-21

Classification: Day On Democracy

Frequency of cancellation: annual

Academic calendar

2017-18

Petition for a Day on Democracy at UMW

2018-19

Student newspaper: Election Day should be a federal holiday

Student newspaper: UMW contributes to high voter turnout in midterm elections

Proposal to University Faculty Council

Student newspaper: If passed, Day on Democracy proposal would promote civic engagement and increase community ties

Motion passed by University Faculty Council

Implementation

University Relations: Day on Democracy Encourages Voting and Civic Engagement

Local news coverage: UMW declares Day on Democracy to encourage students to vote

Website: UMW’s Day On Democracy