The Freedom Center invites high school students, and middle school self starters, to participate in this fun project where you get to campaign for president and express how YOU will build a better future! Gain experience using visual storytelling to build a campaign that bridges divides and champions the power of free expression to share a better future.
Launch Your Campaign!
First, think about what YOU want to do to build a better future.
Then, Craft Your Campaign Message – what do you want to tell voters? How will you shape the future?
Your campaign message should identify and explain three key issues you will address in your campaign (aka your platform). Explain what changes you want to see in our country that you will address, and describe how you will accomplish these changes.
Now that you have your campaign message, Create a Campaign Poster. Poster needs to be on 11×14 in size and include your first name, grade, and qualifications on your poster as well as your campaign message.
Ready for some SWAG? Each participant must Create and Submit Campaign Promo Item (aka SWAG). This is your opportunity to get creative! Create a campaign slogan that encapsulates your message and values. Provide an example of a campaign marketing piece, such as a flyer, a dress, or a rally giveaway. This can be sketched, painted, graphically designed, sewn; the world is your oyster!
PRIZES!
1st Prize $500
2nd Prize $400
3rd Prize $300
To be eligible for cash prices, entries must be received by The Freedom Center by 5:30 PM December 2nd AND you must be present at the awards ceremony on December 10th at 5:30 at The Campus Store.
Important Dates!
Submissions must be received by: December 2nd at 5:30 PM.
Winners will be announced in person on December 10th at 5:30 PM.
Winners Event Info!
Winners will be announced at our in person event!
When: December 10th at 5:30 PM
Where: Campus Bookstore, on the University of Arizona Campus. 1209 E. University Blvd. The event will be held downstairs.
Who & What: Bring your supporters, and check out all the #CreateYourOwnCampaign posters and promo items submitted! While you are there, explore nostalgic 60s and 70s campaign SWAG at the Museum of Democracy Exhibition, meet other candidates, and and find out who the winners are!
We will have a pizza celebration following the winners announcement!
Need SWAG Ideas?
- Visit the MOD Exhibition at the Campus Store at the UA
- Visit the MOD website
- Google search “Campaign memorabilia”.
- Google search “Campaign SWAG”
Submission Details
All items must be received by the Freedom Center no later than Dec 2nd at 5:30 PM.
Mail, or hand deliver your poster and SWAG item to:
The Center for the Philosophy of Freedom
University of Arizona Campus
Social Sciences Building, Room 213
1145 E. South Campus Drive
Tucson, AZ 85721
Have Questions?
Contact Mariah Clark, mariahclark@arizona.edu or freedom-center@arizona.edu