Civic Engagement Corner
New York Institute of Technology is dedicated to uplifting and supporting change-makers, doers, and innovators from the moment they step on campus.
Civic and community engagement is a key part of this process, reminding everyone how they can—and should—be the change they want to see in the world.
Civic engagement describes the way citizens are involved in their communities. Citizenship does not refer only to what your passport says; you are also a citizen of your neighborhood, New York Tech, your individual classes, your discipline, and more. Civic engagement involves a wide variety of activities. There are easy ways to get started, and many people are already engaged, even if they don’t know it. Volunteering, reading, attending meetings, joining your professional association, voting, and signing a petition are all civic engagement activities.
Heightening the political awareness of our campus community will allow our ambitious students to give back to their communities well beyond the scope of their careers!
The Civic Engagement Corner will host a library of growing resources and links to ensure that eligible members of the New York Tech community are registered to vote, promote a higher sense of civic responsibility and political awareness, and encourage critical dialogue on campus.
New York Tech Votes
Learn how to get involved:
- Look out for flyers and emails related to our “New York Tech Votes” initiative.
- Sign up for the New York Tech Voting Taskforce.
Resources
NOTE: All resources are non-partisan.
- New York State Board of Elections: Main hub for all elections in New York State.
- Vote411: Register to vote, check registration status, and find out what is on your ballot.
- Civics For Life: Free mini-courses and resources on U.S. civics.
- CivicHolidays.org: Information, resources, and links related to all major civic holidays such as National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day.
- League of Women Voters: Consistent non-partisan collaborator in New York Tech civic engagements with key resources.
- AllSides: A bias checker and comparison of popular news sites.
- Students Learn Students Vote: A resource library featuring civic information, including:
- Your Major on the Ballot: Connects the content of your major to ballot issues and candidates.
- Building a Culture of Civic Engagement in STEM: Resources related to connecting STEM to civic engagement efforts.
- Local Election Engagement Guide: A go-to resource for engaging students in nonpartisan ways in state and local elections happening throughout the year.
- Tangle: A non-partisan newsletter including opinions from the left, right, and center, so you can decide.
Events
The Great Gingerbread Showdown (NYC)
Take a break before finals and join us for a sweet and festive competition! Get creative as you decorate your very own gingerbread man; whether it’s funny, fabulous, or totally over-the-top, …
De-Stress Fest (NYC)
Join the NYC Campus Activities Board for an array of de-stress events to get you relaxed and ready for finals! Come enjoy the vogue photo booth, chair massages, embroidery kits, and brunch …
Therapy Dogs Finals Event (LI)
The therapy dogs are back! Take a break from studying and de-stress with our group of therapy dogs from Therapy Dogs of Long Island. Hosted by Counseling and Wellness, Student Life, NYITCOM, and …
Winter Jazz Concert (NYC)
Calling all students of New York Tech: join Music Cubs in our third seasonal music concert! Enjoy a collection of jazz, blues, Latin, soul, and contemporary music featuring a variety of solos, …
DIY Winter Village Houses (NYC)
Relax from studying and come let your creativity out. Choose a wooden winter village house and paint and decorate it the way you want. The houses also light up! This event is hosted by the NYC …
2025 NYITCOM Alumni Holiday Party (LI)
Celebrate the festive season with your fellow alumni and friends at the NYITCOM Alumni Holiday Party! This event is open to alumni from both campuses and offers a great chance to reconnect and …
De-Stress Breakfast (NYC)
Enjoy a cozy morning with the NYC Biomedical Engineering Society. Come take silly photos with your friends, brought to you by the Photo Gallery Club. And enjoy a morning snack before heading to …
Snowing in the SAC! (LI)
Come to the Bears Den to make a paper snowflake and enjoy the hot cocoa bar! This event is hosted by Bear Bytes and the Grizzly Cupboard. …
Santa’s Workshop (NYC)
Get in the holiday spirit with the United Engineers! We’ll have ornaments, cards, and plenty of supplies to decorate (plus snacks and music). Come craft, chat, and spread some cheer before the …
Cards for Kids (NYC)
Join the NYC American Medical Student Association and the NYC Health Professions Club for a cozy de-stress event where we’ll come together to write heartfelt letters for children in hospitals. …