Voter Information and Resources

It's that time, again, folks. Yep. It's an election year. And this is going to be a big one. So, since today, Tuesday, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, we thought we would share some resources to make sure that you don't miss out on this oh so important right.

To start, you can check out the National Voter Registration Day website. From here, you can check your registration status and even go ahead and register to vote. You can also find lots of helpful resources for safe voting during COVID-19 as well as ways to get involved in your community.

Also, be sure to visit the Virginia Department of Elections. This site is a one-stop shop for Virginia residents, where you can:

• Register to vote.
• Update your voter information.
• Find your polling place.
• Apply to vote absentee by mail.

Dates to Remember:

• Friday, September 18 - Early voting opens at local registrar's office.
• Tuesday, October 13 - Last day to register to vote.
• Friday, October 23 - Last day to apply online to vote absentee by mail.
• Saturday, October 31 - Last day to apply in-person for absentee ballot.
• Saturday, October 31 - Last day of early voting.
• Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day!

Also keep in mind: If you are planning on voting in-person on Election Day, don't forget to bring your ID with you to your polling place. Polling places will be open from 6:00AM - 7:00PM.

If you're planning to vote absentee by mail, be sure that your ballot is received on time! It must be received by the third day following Election Day, regardless of when it is postmarked. You are also able to drop off your ballot, in the sealed envelope that is provided, either at your local registrar's office prior to Election Day or at your polling place on Election Day.

Don't forget that if you have questions, or need assistance with voter registration or anything else mentioned above, don't hesitate to reach out to us!

ONLINE RESOURCES: The Writing Center

 The Fall 2020 semester is now underway at DSLCC! It's definitely going to be different from past semesters, but we're excited nonetheless. With these new challenges, we just wanted to remind everyone that Dabney has some awesome resources available to assist you every step of the way, like the Achievement Center, Library, and Educational Foundation.

The Writing Center is also a phenomenal resource and is now offering online tutoring sessions via Zoom.

Why you should use the Writing Center:

Sara and Sherry are available to assist you at all steps of the writing process!

• Develop and explore ideas
• Develop and support your thesis statements
• Gain writing strategies and brainstorm
• Acquire help with research
• Acquire help understanding assignment requirements
• Improve format, conventions, tone, and organization
• Create resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and scholarship essays
• Aquire help with proper citation and documentation (MLA, APA, and Chicago Style)
• Gain strategies for improving grammar

How to set up an appointment:

Send an email to both Sara Burkholder and Sherry Smith - sburkholder@dslcc.edu and ssmith@dslcc.edu to request an appointment. The Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of your appointment. The online hours for Fall 2020 are as follows:

• Mondays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tuesdays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Fridays: CLOSED

What you should bring with you:

• A copy of your assignment description and rubric, or be able to access this on Canvas.
• Your own questions/ideas - be able to say what you want to discuss!
• An Un-interrupted Block of Time to Talk (UBOT).
• Background reading - if you're working on a reading response, make sure that you've read and have formed an opinion.

Please note that the Writing Center staff does not edit and/or proofread; the focus is on the ideas or content of a paper. The Writing Center also does not "look over" assignments, nor do they discuss grades.

They are here to help you become successful!

The foremost mission of the Writing Center is to, through ongoing collaboration between the tutor(s) and the students, help students become strong writers and professionals.