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
Therapy Dog Day
Take a break and relax with some furry friends! Stop by to spend time with these certified therapy dogs. This event offers a great way to unwind, de-stress, and recharge in the middle of your …
NYITCOM-Arkansas 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 …
Math-Physics Seminar
Speaker: Gennady Yassiyevich, Ph.D. Teaching Assistant Professor, Mathematics, New York Tech About The Math-Physics Seminar Series Our semesterly series features engaging talks on …
SGA Student Services Town Hall (NYC)
This town hall event, conducted by the Student Government Association on the New York City campus, gives students the opportunity to bring together students, faculty, and staff to discuss how we …
Aromatherapy Workshop (NYC)
Aromatherapy uses essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being. Learn how scent can support stress relief, focus, sleep, and mood. Come join the Office of Counseling and Wellness …
President’s Listening Tour: New York City
New York Institute of Technology President Jerry Balentine, D.O., invites faculty and staff to attend this upcoming Listening Tour Event, held on our New York City campus on November 13. This …
FinOps Training with Ron Brill
Ron Brill, chair at Anglepoint, ITAM Forum, and ISO ITAM Standards Committee, is coming to New York Tech to offer you his FinOps Certified Practitioner course, free of charge. The course …
Data and Our Story
As part of New York Tech’s Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-Study and strategic planning efforts, we invite you to participate in a Data and Our Story online event. This …
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 …