Voting and Civic Engagement at Rockhurst
°Ä¿Í×ãÇò strives to form compassionate, thoughtful leaders who will contribute to the creation of a more just world. Active and constructive civic engagement is an elemental aspect of such leadership. °Ä¿Í×ãÇò is committed to fostering students' involvement in civic life, an essential component of which is thoughtfully and consistently exercising your right to vote. The goals of °Ä¿Í×ãÇò Voting, Rockhurst’s voting and civic engagement initiative include:
- Supporting voting as a means of engaged citizenship
- Equipping Companions with the tools needed for dialogue rooted in University's mission, identity and core values
- Encouraging sustained civic engagement post-election
Voter Registration
Have you registered to vote? Your voice matters!
- to vote with Kansas City, MO Election Board (if you live inside the KCMO boundary).
- to vote with the State of Kansas Secretary of State.
- Tip: Use State of KS Secretary of State to learn about early voting options.
- to vote with the State of Missouri Secretary of State.
- Tip: Use State of Missouri Secretary of State Office to check your voter registration and find out what’s on your local Missouri ballot and your polling location.
- Tip: Use State of Missouri Secretary of State Office to find out notarized mail-in ballot requirements.
Make a Voting Plan – Important Dates and Considerations
- Register to vote by October 9
- Can you vote in-person?
- Where is your polling location? Do you have transportation? Do you have plenty of time blocked off in your day to vote?
- Do you need to vote absentee?
- Request an absentee ballot:
- via
- In Missouri, ballot envelopes must be notarized. On-Campus notaries include:
- Mary Cary: Mary.Cary@rockhurst.edu, Science Center 202
- Terri Haines: Terri.Haines@rockhurst.edu, Van Ackeren 300
- Request an absentee ballot:
- November 5 – Election Day
Companionship during Election Season
The Offices of Mission & Ministry support and encourage thoughtful dialogue and reflection in the Ignatian tradition between civically-engaged Rockhurst-educated leaders. We offer the following resources to practice civil discourse and mindfulness.
- Principles of Ignatian Conversation based on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola help us engage in fruitful conversations.
- or along with “An Ignatian Examen for Civic Lifeâ€
Self-Care Resources
The need for self-care and the reality of burnout are important to identify when participating in civic engagement. Please be sure to check here for resources and with the °Ä¿Í×ãÇò Counseling Center and the Employee Assistance Program.