New Brunswick, N.J. & Charlottesville, Va. – Rutgers University’s Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience and the University of Virginia’s (UVA) Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) are leading the largest-ever global law enforcement delegation to participate in the International March of the Living, commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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Interested in mobilizing voter registration and participation this fall? Apply for the Center for Youth Political Participation's (CYPP) RU Voting Internship for opportunities to assist in getting out the vote for the 2025 New Jersey gubernational election on November 4.

The team of paid interns will support on campus voter registration and mobilization events in the lead up to the state election.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 7, at 5:00PM.

Are you looking for a way to make positive social impact with social media? CYPP's Digital Content Creator Internship enables students to create thoughtful, engaging, relevant content to promote civic engagement. 

The team of paid interns will create content to support the Rutgers Democracy Lab's messaging, involve audiences in crucial conversations, and advocate how to practice being an engaged citizen. 

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 14, at 5:00PM.

Scientists and engineers—don't miss your opportunity to make a difference in the New Jersey State Government. Your skills are needed in the spaces where decisions are being made in the context of public health, environmental protection, and public safety. Submit your application today for a chance to spend one year making a difference as an aide to policymakers to help shape evidence-based state policy.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 18.

This week, the Process of Politics class examined the structure and function of political parties in our democracy. Iris Delgado, Executive Director of the Middlesex County Democratic Organization, visited the class to answer their questions and illuminate the significance of party operations at the county level. Undergraduate Associates ('25) also learned the various roles of campaign staff.

"In today’s political climate, navigating conversations with those who disagree with you can feel like walking a tightrope. But for Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, a political scientist, and a research professor at Rutgers University, it’s a skill worth mastering. In June 2024, she explored new strategies for helping her students engage in productive conversations about difficult topics at the Faculty Institute. Hear how Elizabeth is bringing those insights back to her classroom."

Article by College Presidents for Civic Preparedness

Join us tomorrow to meet team members of the cyber-social safety initiative, Network Contagion Labs, in a panel discussion. The Network Contagion Labs is a training/internship program equipping university students with skills in identifying and forecasting models and patterns of cyber-social threats. NCL participants will showcase the Lab’s work on the Rutgers Cyber-Civics Initiative, demonstrating the real-world influence of student-led research and offering their varying experiences. Advanced registration is required.

Open to all current Rutgers undergraduate and graduate students. Lunch will be provided.

Next up in our three-part webinar series is "Where Are We Now: Opinions, Outrage and Algorithms." Don't miss this timely discussion with Eagleton alumni Gina Marcello and Claude Taylor.

This series is designed to provide Rutgers-Eagleton alums with an understanding of disinformation and misinformation, blending academic research, real-world examples, and possible solutions to equip attendees with knowledge and tools to effectively counter misinformation.

Open to Rutgers and Eagleton Alumni.

This event is sponsored by the Eagleton Alumni Committee, the School of Communication and Information in partnership with the Journalism and Media Studies Department and the Rutgers University Alumni Association.

51% | The SAVE Act: What would it mean for women voters?

The House has passed the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship from anyone registering to vote in federal elections. What might this mean for married women and other voters with changed names or hard-to-reach documents? We discuss the bill (and where it goes from here) with Dr. Elizabeth Matto, director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. We also learn a little more about civil rights icon Elizabeth Freeman, who is one of two women to be honored with a bust in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber.

The Hill | Record numbers of Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native women elected to state legislatures

“It’s encouraging to see increasing diversity among women serving in state legislative seats, but the broader context tells a different story,” Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) Director Debbie Walsh said in a statement on the findings. “The 2024 election led to only modest gains for the number of women holding state legislative seats, and women of all backgrounds are still significantly underrepresented in state legislatures.”

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