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
National Library Week Faculty Book Launch (NYC)
Please join New York Tech’s libraries during this year’s National Library Week to commemorate three published members of our faculty, who will speak on their forthcoming books. Amanda …
Scholarship Search Workshop
Come to this event, taking place simultaneously on the Long Island and New York City campuses, to learn how to find and apply for scholarships! Snacks will be provided. NYC …
Take Back the Night (NYC)
Take Back the Night is an annual event that raises awareness, empowers individuals, and inspires action that will bring an end to sexual violence. Come to learn more, plus food, tee-shirts, …
Earth Day – Recycle Fashion Show (NYC)
Join the Office of Student Life as we celebrate Earth Day with a recyclables fashion show. In groups of three, you’ll make an outfit out of recyclable items. There will be a prize for the …
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 …
Alumni Dinner: Philadelphia
Join President Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, for an alumni and friends dinner in Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 22. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow New York Tech alumni …
Earth Day – Potting Plants (LI)
Celebrate Earth Day by decorating pots, planting seeds, and taking baby flora home with you. …
A Transformative Fulbright Journey in the Rainbow Nation
Rozina Vavetsi is a graphic designer and associate professor at New York Tech, with over two decades of experience spanning academia and professional practice. A passionate advocate for the …
SOURCE 2026
This year, the Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) celebrates its 23rd anniversary as a student-centered platform for New York Institute of Technology students to …
MayFest Street Fair (NYC)
Celebrate the end of the semester at the MayFest! Join us on West 61st Street for the return of the NYC Street Fair. Come enjoy the ice cream truck, popcorn truck, ball-pit photo booth, …