Posts by Sapan Parekh

Conversation with Councilmember Charbonneau, Nov. 7

High percentages of young people do not vote. Down ballot "roll off" ensure that local candidates and officials often don't get needed attention. On Monday, Nov. 7, come explore these issues and more with Newcastle Councilmember Charbonneau. (more…)


Field Trip to King County Elections, November 2

By Nov. 8, you have returned your election ballot. So, then ... what happens to it? Join others from BC at King County Elections for an inside peek as they sort and safeguard the ballots before the big count on Election Day. (more…)


How Do You Impact Your World?

Do people at our college vote? Do they enjoy or run away from difficult discussions? How do they participate in their communities? Take a short survey about your beliefs and activities to contribute to our understanding of community engagement at BC. (more…)


How Do You Impact Your World?

Do people at our college vote? Do they enjoy or run away from difficult discussions? How do they participate in their communities? Take a short survey about your beliefs and activities to contribute to our understanding of community engagement at BC. (more…)


Event: What Happens to Your Ballot After You Vote?

Have you ever wondered how your ballot is processed and what keeps it secure? Come to C-120, on Main Campus, 10 -11 a.m. on October 27 to learn more directly from those making sure that your vote actually counts. (more…)


Event: What Happens to Your Ballot After You Vote?

Have you ever wondered how your ballot is processed and what keeps it secure? Come to C-120, on Main Campus, 10-11 a.m. on October 27 to learn more directly from those making sure that your vote actually counts. (more…)


Impact Your Community through Volunteering

Our local communities desperately need volunteers. Click here to check out some volunteer opportunities. You can sign up for them, log hours, earn badges, and create a volunteer resume, all through a free service available to you as a BC student. (more…)


Get Crafts-y for a Good Cause This Homecoming!

Homelessness and plastic waste are huge problems. Join a BC project to help tackle both! Come by the RISE MakerSpace, B-237, this Homecoming Thursday to support those sleeping on the streets while reducing plastic trash. (more…)


Help Use Dialogue to Tackle Toxic Polarization

Come to an information session on Monday, Oct. 3, 12-1 p.m. in U208 to learn about BridgeBC, a new student club dedicated to constructive dialogue that fights against polarization on campus and in our communities (more…)


Have You Registered to Vote?

The midterm elections will be held on Nov. 8. If you are at least 16 years old and a US citizen, then you can register to vote in Washington state. Get your questions answered and register this Wednesday and Thursday! (more…)