Civic Engagement
When it comes to voting, Katies lead the nation.
St. Kate’s receives national honor for student engagement in 2022 midterm elections
And the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE)'s report on student voting trends shows that St. Kate's voting rate in 2020 was at 80%, compared to the national average of universities at 66%. Learn more about NSLVE
St. Catherine University is a participating campus of The ALL IN Democracy Campus Challenge.
How to Vote
Election Day is November 3rd, 2026
Not registered to vote? Need to update voting info?
Explore the different ways to vote in Minnesota:
Live on campus?
Did you know you can vote using your St. Kate's address OR your permanent/home address?
St. Paul campus resident students live in ST. PAUL W-3 P-04 in Ramsey County and can vote at the local polling location,
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116
St. Kate's offers Election Day transportation in the St. Kate's VOTER VAN! Shuttling to / from polling location from 8am - 8pm (@roundabout by St. Mary's).
Katie's Civic Calendar
For a full list of election related dates for Minnesota, visit the Secretary of State's calendar.
Important Dates:
February 3rd: Precinct Caucuses: For more info on caucuses, go here
February 5th, Time & location TBD: Skills for Dialogue event with Student Civic Engagement Fellows, in preparation for Letters Out Loud event
February 13th: Letters Out Loud at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, 6:30pm
March 4th, 3:30pm-5:30pm Rauenhorst Ballroom, CDC 3rd floor: Constructive Dialogue Workshop, facilitated by Nick Longo, professor of Global Studies and co-director of the Dialogue, Inclusion, and Democracy (DID) Lab, Providence College
April 23rd, 11:30-1:00pm: Conversation with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt '99, the first woman and person of color to hold this office
August 11th: Primary Elections
September 18th - November 2nd: General Election vote by mail or in person!
Understanding the Branches of Government Series
Join us on for a monthly series focused on exploring how the different branches of government function and impact our lives. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the CDC. Join us to learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Judicial Branch in preparation for O’Shaughnessy’s: “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” on 9/27. Wear your comfy clothes or PJs and join in for snacks, games, and more fun!
Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11:45 a.m. in the CDC. ***More information coming soon!
Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11:45 a.m. in the CDC. Learn from Minnesota’s First Female Lieutenant Governor, Marlene Johnson, about her experiences and the role of the Executive Branch of government. We expect a lively, moderated discussion facilitated by St. Kate's alumni.
Ongoing
Dialogue Walls: Learn more about how this has worked on other campuses, and keep an eye out for our version of Dialogue Walls in October 2025!
Connected events at the O’Shaugnessy: View details
Constructive Dialogue Institute Resources: Explore resources
Be An Informed Voter - 2026
Who represents you?
Learn about who represents you
*This website also has how to contact your elected officials
Look into who represents you at all the levels of government. Reach out to them, introduce yourself, and let them know what issues you care about and why. Elected officials work on behalf of their constituents, whether you voted for them or not.
MN specific information:
- Find out who represents you
- How to contact to your Legislators
- How does the MN State Government function?
- Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
Sign up for your elected officials' e-newsletters, social media, attend "town hall" forums.
Look into advocacy groups that are working on issues you care about for guidance on particular bills to encourage your lawmaker to support.
Nonpartisan Voter Guides & other resources
St. Kate's Library page for more voting resources and information on election misinformation.
Vote 411 in English and in Spanish
Campus Compact's Better Discourse: A Guide for Bridging Campus Divides in Challenging Times
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals | Campus Compact
Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI)
Tuft's University Institute for Democracy & Higher Education
Minnesota Public Radio's Your Vote MN
Voter guides for local, state and national races
About St. Kate's Civic Engagement Fellowship
St. Kate's Civic Engagement Fellowship is a student leadership program focused on civic engagement and social justice. Fellows collaborate on projects that encourage democratic participation across campus. Through training and mentorship, fellows develop leadership skills and create nonpartisan activities that invite all community members to engage. Contact communitywork@stkate.edu to join or learn more.
About the Civic Engagement Collective
The Civic Engagement Collective is a group of faculty and staff promoting civic engagement to our university community. We want to to create a vibrant, engaging and respectful community that is engaged in our democracy. We work to ensure members of our community have the resources they need to activate their right to vote and be an informed voter. We focus on the importance of civic engagement beyond elections, and promote democratic practices and learning across the academic year. The Collective has monthly meetings; email the contact below to get connected.
Are you a political campaign interested in coming to campus?
Have a question or want to get involved?
Contact us:
Community Work and Learning
communitywork@stkate.edu
St. Kate's Votes Coordinator, D'Ann Urbaniak Lesch
dulesch@stkate.edu
Visit us:
Center for Community Work and Learning
Coeur de Catherine | Suite 270/280
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-690-6842