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鈥攁nd should鈥攂e 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, 91社区, 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 91社区 community are registered to vote, promote a higher sense of civic responsibility and political awareness, and encourage critical dialogue on campus.
91社区 Votes
Learn how to get involved:
- Look out for flyers and emails related to our 鈥�91社区 Votes鈥� initiative.
- Sign up for the 91社区 Voting Taskforce.
Resources
NOTE: All resources are non-partisan.
- : Main hub for all elections in New York State.
- : Register to vote, check registration status, and find out what is on your ballot.
- : Free mini-courses and resources on U.S. civics.
- : Information, resources, and links related to all major civic holidays such as National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day.
- : Consistent non-partisan collaborator in 91社区 civic engagements with key resources.
- : A bias checker and comparison of popular news sites.
- : A resource library featuring civic information, including:
- : Connects the content of your major to ballot issues and candidates.
- : 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.
- : A non-partisan newsletter including opinions from the left, right, and center, so you can decide.
Events
Celebrate Earth Day by decorating pots, planting seeds, and taking baby flora home with you. …
Rozina Vavetsi is a graphic designer and associate professor at 91社区, with over two decades of experience spanning academia and professional practice. A passionate advocate for the …
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 …
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, …
Join Counseling and Wellness as well as Project Sunshine to celebrate Earth Day! There will be music, bubbles, chalk, and rock and flower pot painting. …
Six members of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) community will be honored for their roles in medicine and their impact on the school at the 2026 …
Come stop by, play some Dance Dance Revolution, shoot some pool, and enjoy a fun Mayfest afternoon of games including LED ping pong, foosball, air hockey, and darts. …
A panel of alumni and faculty involved in drug development and research will discuss their careers, provide an introduction to the field, and share career opportunities at this career education …
Celebrate the spring semester at the MayFest Carnival! Join us for a day filled with exciting carnival rides, fun games, and delicious food. …
Lissi Athanasiou-Krikelis, Ph.D., will speak at the final College of Arts and Sciences Dean鈥檚 Digital Caf茅 of the term. She will present her work on Art that Talks about Itself: Metafiction …