ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 1996               TAG: 9608270126
SECTION: WELCOME STUDENTS         PAGE: 49   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: KATHY LU STAFF WRITER

ABSENTEE VOTING IS NOT AS HARD AS PEOPLE SAY

Throughout the years, the term "absentee voting" has somehow become associated with the words difficult, tedious and problematic. But the truth is, it's not.

For those who wish to vote in the Nov. 5 presidential election, the process is easy, but you must meet the deadlines. Students from anywhere in the nation who are registered back home can vote from Virginia, as long as they complete the absentee ballot application. New voters can register for their state's election, as long as they know their home address.

Deadlines:

Oct. 7: Registration for first-time voters and address changes

Oct. 31: Mailed absentee voting ballots

Nov. 2: In-person absentee voting ballots (at local registrar's office)

BLACKSBURG

Here are some places where tables will be set up to register first-time and absentee ballot voters:

Sept. 11, Squires Student Center (Old Dominion Room), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 13, Wal-Mart, 3 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 28, University Mall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every third Tuesday night, Blacksburg Library, 5 to 7 p.m.

Forms also can be picked up at the registrar's office in the courthouse, Blacksburg Post Office and Department of Motor Vehicles.

The registrar's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 382-5741 for more information.

RADFORD

Forms are available at the registrar's office at the city recreation department building, public library and courthouse. Students also can call the office at 731-3639 to have forms mailed to them.

The registrar's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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