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Tour comes to the University of Florida to engage students in politics

By on August 27th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:28 pm

A tour aimed at engaging young voters during this election season arrives at the University of Florida today. The event is put on by Politic365 and will feature a rally where students can share their opinions on such topics as jobs, education, healthcare, immigration, and voter participation. Special Assistant to University of Florida President Bernie Machen, James Sowell, says this event is meant to encourage students to vote.

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The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union at UF.


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