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, 色界吧, 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 色界吧 community are registered to vote, promote a higher sense of civic responsibility and political awareness, and encourage critical dialogue on campus.
Civic Engagement and Microcredential Canvas Course
This course, based on The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University framework for social change, was developed to increase and incentivize 色界吧 student civic engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through a microcredential program. Earn microcredentials for completing specific skills, courses, or achievements. Enroll in the Pathways to Civic Engagement and Public Service microcredential through Canvas.
色界吧 Votes
Learn how to get involved:
- Look out for flyers and emails related to our 鈥溕绨� Votes鈥� initiative.
- Sign up for the 色界吧 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 色界吧 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
Join your fellow alumni and friends for a reception at the upcoming Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Conference in Atlantic City and catch up on all the exciting things happening at the New York …
You are cordially invited to the 2026 Alumni Reunion Weekend, which will celebrate the Classes of 1976 and 2001, on the weekend of May 15 鈥� 17. Please register by Friday, May 1. Activities …
You are cordially invited to the 2026 Alumni Reunion Weekend, which will celebrate the Classes of 1976 and 2001, on the weekend of May 15 鈥� 17. Please register by Friday, May 1. Activities …
You are cordially invited to the 2026 Alumni Reunion Weekend, which will celebrate the Classes of 1976 and 2001, on the weekend of May 15 鈥� 17. Please register by Friday, May 1. Activities …
Commencement 2026 will be held on Sunday, May 17, on the Long Island campus. Please continually check here for all important commencement information. More information will be added as the event …
Join New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine for an evening celebrating a decade of collaboration between Arkansas State University, NYITCOM, and the Jonesboro …
Join President Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, and fellow New York Institute of Technology alumni at our Alumni Dinner in Sacramento on May 28. Enjoy dinner with classmates, make new connections, …
Special Olympics New York is part of a large network of organizations nationwide leading the charge in providing engaging sports and athletic training for those with intellectual and physical …
Join President Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, and fellow New York Institute of Technology alumni at our Alumni Dinner in Irvine on June 1. Enjoy dinner with classmates, make new connections, and …
Join President Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, and fellow New York Institute of Technology alumni at our Alumni Dinner in San Diego on June 2. Enjoy dinner with classmates, make new connections, and …