Above: Former U.S. Senator from Georgia Max Cleland speaks on the
New College of Florida campus on September 28, 2004, as part of a a
statewide tour in support of the Kerry/Edwards Presidential
Campaign. The event, which was sponsored by the New College
Democrats, was intended to raise support for veterans' rights among
voters.
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11/13/03 The New College
Democrats is founded during a reorganization meeting at New
College's student center. The new club begins work on the December
4 Congressional/Presidential Forum.
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11/20/03 The constitution of the
New College Democrats is ratified, marking the official re-founding
of the organization.
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12/04/03 The
Presidential/Congressional forum is held at Sudakoff Center.
Over 100 people including many members of the community come to
hear from the three Democratic Congressional Candidates including
C.J. Czaia, Jan Schneider, and Floyd Winters. Also speaking
is Faith Fippinger on behalf of the Dennis Kucinich campaign.
Other presidential candidates were represented by students.
Following the forum, the New College Democrats elect officers to
lead its efforts in 2004.
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02/09/04 Our "Late Voter
Registration Drive" registers over 50 students in time for the
presidential primary at Hamilton Center and the
Library.
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03/08/04 Presidential candidate
Dennis Kucinich speaks via teleconference to almost 200 members of
the New College community. Mike Belle, Nina Burwell, Fred
Strobel, C.J. Czaia, and Floyd Winters all spoke at the event at
Sudakoff Center. (more) (more)
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03/20/04 The New College
Democrats hold a peace rally to commemorate the one-year
anniversary of the beginning of major combat action in Iraq.
Almost 50 people attended throughout the day, including many
members of the community who brought and made signs on site.
Members of the community heard from Floyd Winters, Nina Burwell,
and Rev. Jake Jacobs. (more)
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03/30/04 The Congressional Debate
and Forum is held at Sudakoff Center. Over 200 people
including many members of the community come to hear from the four
Democratic Congressional candidates including C.J. Czaia, Christine
Jennings, Jan Schneider, and Floyd Winters. The event is
videotaped and broadcasted live over the internet (with 25 live
viewers). (more)
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04/08/04 New College Democrats
member Zeeshan Hafeez launches radio program
(more)
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04/21/04 Professor Fred Strobel
gives a public talk on the Missing Issues of the 2004 Campaign to
members of the New College community. (more)
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05/01/04 The New College
Democrats hold a peace rally to commemorate the one-year
anniversary of the declaration of the end of major combat
activities in Iraq. Almost 70 people attend throughout the
day, including many members of the community who brought and made
signs on site. Members of the community heard from Rev. Jake
Jacobs and Dr. Lee Snyder at a pre-rally teach-in.
Congressional Candidates Floyd Winters and Jan Schneider joined the
protest. (more)
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05/05/04 Civil rights leader
Reverend Charles McKenzie gives a public talk on issues of race and
politics. (more)
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08/25/04 New College hosts a
forum of candidates running for Florida's U.S. Senate seat. Mayor
Alex Penelas shows up and is endorsed by the New College Democrats,
while other candidates send representatives. Over 100 people
get a chance to ask questions from Mayor Penelas.
(more)
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08/30/04 New College hosts
Democratic Unity Forum for Southwest Florida's Democratic
Party. Candidates for U.S. House, Florida House,
Manatee Sheriff, as well as local party leaders participate.
Over 150 people attend the event. (more)
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09/28/04 New College Democrats
host a speech by former Georgia Senator Max Cleland on national
security. (more) (photos)
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09/29/04 Economics Professor Fred
Strobel gives public talk: "The Missing Economic issues from the
2004 Campaign." (more)
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10/05/04 The New College
Democrats host Dell Sandusky and Vets for Kerry, along with Vote
Jan in Sudakoff. Afterwards, the New College Democrats hold a
viewing of the 2004 vice presidential debate. (more)
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10/19/04 New College Democrats
host Uhuru movement leader Omali Yeshitela at Sudakoff Center 6:30
PM (more)
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03/14/05 New College Democrats
host 2002 Florida gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride.
(more)
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11/17/05 New College Democrats
host Hispanic Forum (Foro Hispano)
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12/09-11/05 Florida Young Democrats
Conference (more)
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02/12/06 New College Democrats
launch "Repeal Florida Adoption Ban Petition Dorm
Storm"
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