Morgan State University Cancels Classes On Election Day So Students, Staff Can Vote
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Classes at Morgan State University will not be in session on Tuesday so students and staff members can vote, the university said Thursday.
In a news release, university President David Wilson said those who already are encouraged to participate in civic engagement on Election Day.
VOTING RESOURCES:
- Maryland 2020 Election Guide: Where And When To Vote, List Of Important Races
- Maryland Voting Guide: How To Cast Your Ballot For The 2020 General Election
- Ballot Boxes Secured To Prevent Tampering, But Maryland Voters Can Still Drop Off Ballots 24/7
- Check if you're registered to vote
- Track your ballot
- Where to cast your ballot
"This is a very important election with a number of key outcomes at stake and it is imperative that everyone who can vote, have an opportunity to vote and this includes our students and faculty here at Morgan," Wilson said in the release. "Our Morgan Community has been engaged in what the results of this election may mean for our future, particularly our students, and we wanted to clear a path for them to have their say with their vote."
Classes will resume on Wednesday.