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
Alumni Reception in Connecticut
Join us for an alumni and friends reception in Connecticut on Monday, November 17, at Harvest Wine Bar in Greenwich. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow New York Tech alumni …
LI SGA Senate Meeting
Join the Student Government Association for the bi-weekly Senate meetings. Senate meetings are held in-person in Harry Schure Hall 130. During Senate meetings, student senators discuss important …
Geographic Information System Day
Celebrate map making and geographic information systems with this OpenGuessr Tournament, in Education Hall, room 101, on the Long Island campus. Teams of two or more will compete for prizes and …
SGA Student Services Town Hall (LI)
Come to this town hall to discuss student services on the Long Island campus, including campus dining, career services, facilities, the library, and student life. Register on …
NYITCOM Virtual Information Session
Join New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) virtually and see why more than 7,500 physicians have chosen NYITCOM for their medical education. This helpful …
President’s Listening Tour: Long Island
New York Institute of Technology President Jerry Balentine, D.O., invites faculty and staff to attend this upcoming Listening Tour Event, held on our Long Island campus on November 11. This …
Grizzly Gathering (LI)
Please join the Office of Student Life for this Grizzly Gathering, a holiday luncheon filled with all your Thanksgiving favorites, at the Bear’s Den in the SAC. Register for questions, …
Thanksgiving Luncheon
The NYIT de Seversky Mansion is pleased to invite you to a special Thanksgiving Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, November 19. Join us for a lunch buffet curated by our culinary team for only $19.99 per …
Alumni Dinner in Westchester
Join us for an alumni and friends dinner in Westchester on Wednesday, November 19. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow New York Tech alumni living and working in in the …
Grizzly Gathering (NYC)
Please join Student Life and Bear Bytes for this Grizzly Gathering, a holiday luncheon filled with all your Thanksgiving favorites, at 16 W. 61 St., 11th floor. There will be free food and drinks, …