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St. Mary’s University’s annual Civic Engagement Week this year focuses on the power of individuals to make positive social change through civic involvement. In a week filled with activities dedicated to service, citizenship and the democratic process, the highlight will be an official Naturalization Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 19 performed by U.S. Magistrate John W. Primomo, a 1976 St. Mary’s School of Law graduate.

St. Mary’s students, faculty and staff will witness about 40 people become the newest U.S. citizens during the ceremony Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. in the University Center’s Conference Room A. Media is welcome.

Other events include:

• The Journey to Achieving U.S. Citizenship – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services representatives will help participants gain a better understanding of the basic process applicants experience in their journey to citizenship.
  • When: Monday, Sept. 17 at 11:20 a.m.
  • Location: Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center’s Hospitality Suite
• South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Blood Drive
  • When: Monday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Location: University Center, Conference Room C
• Get Your Vote On! – Voter registration and information session hosted by the Student Government Association and the Center for Civic Engagement and Career Development
  • When: Tuesday Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: University Center Atrium

For more Civic Engagement Week events, visit www.stmarytx.edu/civicandcareer

St. Mary’s University repeatedly has been nationally recognized for its commitment to service and community engagement. The Carnegie Foundation has given St. Mary’s its prestigious Community Engagement Classification, and St. Mary’s has received the Presidential Award from the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition for service in higher education. St. Mary’s University is a Catholic and Marianist university.