Exercise Your Right to Vote on Election Day: Nov. 5, 2024

To the Case Western Reserve University community:

Election Day polls are now open, and I urge every eligible voter to exercise their right to vote in today’s general election. 

For students registered to vote with an on-campus address, please know the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning and my office are sponsoring free shuttles to polling locations. These shuttles will run on continuous loops from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. from campus to three polling locations: Mary McLeod Bethune School, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and John Hay High School. All students must register on CampusGroups to take a shuttle.

No matter how you’re getting to the polls, please check your assigned polling location in advance, be sure to bring a valid form of ID with you and know what’s on your ballot in advance. The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning website has a wide range of resources available, including frequently asked questions, voter identification requirements and post-election tips.

In addition, University Health and Counseling Services has developed a range of tips for coping with election stress. While these suggestions are primarily targeted toward students, there are a number of helpful ideas that we all can and should consider—whether today, in the days and weeks ahead, or during other stressful times in our lives. I encourage each of you to read these tips and share them with others who may benefit.

As a reminder, students who are distressed or anxious may connect with Talk Now (through TimelyCare) for immediate mental health support at any time, or they can schedule a same- or next-day mental health visit with University Health & Counseling Services through myhealthconnect.case.edu. Benefits-eligible faculty and staff have access to Impact Solutions for free, confidential, around-the-clock support.

I want to thank the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning for its continual efforts to educate and empower our students—making Case Western Reserve a Voter-Friendly Campus and helping ensure our community members’ voices are heard.

Be sure to get to the polls before they close tonight at 7:30 p.m. Your vote can—and does—make a difference.

Sincerely, 

Eric W. Kaler
President