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Eagleton alumni can join the committee at any point throughout the academic year. Email Sarah Kozak if you would like to join at
Eagleton alumni stay connected with one another and the Institute through dedicated networking events and activities sponsored by the Eagleton Alumni Committee. This official Rutgers alumni club was established in conjunction with the Institute’s 50th anniversary in 2006 to encourage networking, unity, and a sense of belonging among Eagleton alumni; to support alums in their professional and personal endeavors; and connect to the research, education, and public service efforts of the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Open to all Rutgers students, Eagleton cohorts and alumni
Advanced RSVP is required by 3/23
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Eagleton Alumni Networking at the State House
April 25, 12:00-1:30 pm
State House Annex, CR 11
Trenton, NJ
RSVP online soon
Meet the 2025 cohorts of Eagleton Graduate Fellows and Undergraduate Associates for a networking lunch at the State House.
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Our Media and Our Civic Life Webinar Series
Part 1 – How Did We Get Here: 30 Years of Misinformation
April 14, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Part 2 – Where Are We Now: Opinions, Outrage and Algorithms
May 12, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Part 3 – Where Are We Going: AI, Biotechnology, LLMs and Privacy
June 17, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
A three-part webinar series exclusively for Rutgers and Eagleton alumni led by SCI and Eagleton alums Gina Marcello, Associate Teaching Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Department, Rutgers University (’02 GF) and Claude Taylor, Project Director, Title V DHSI Grant, Middlesex College (’03 GF).
Our Media and Our Civic Life is a three-part webinar series designed to provide Rutgers and Eagleton Institute of Politics alums with an understanding of disinformation and misinformation—where it has been, where it is now, and where it is heading. The series will blend academic research, real-world examples, and possible solutions to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to counter misinformation effectively. The segments on April 14, May 12, and June 17 will critically examine the evolution of misinformation, its current manifestations, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of information integrity.
Advanced registration required, online soon
Sponsored by the Eagleton Institute of Politics Alumni Committee, the School of Communication and Information in partnership with the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, and the Rutgers University Alumni Association.
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Eagleton alumni stay connected with one another and the Institute through dedicated networking events and activities sponsored by the Eagleton Alumni Committee. This official Rutgers alumni club was established in conjunction with the Institute’s 50th anniversary in 2006 to encourage networking, unity, and a sense of belonging among Eagleton alumni; to support alums in their professional and personal endeavors; and connect to the research, education, and public service efforts of the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Eagleton alumni can join the committee at any point throughout the academic year. Email Sarah Kozak if you would like to join at skozak@eagleton.rutgers.edu. EAC meetings will be held both hybrid and virtually using Zoom. Members attend, at a minimum, at least one EAC meeting and at least one Eagleton event each year. In-person meetings include a networking dinner in addition to an Eagleton update and committee agenda. EAC members cover the expense of their meal, $25 per person, so our alumni funds can continue to go directly to student support.
We enjoy being members of the Eagleton Alumni Committee and it is a distinct privilege to serve as your leadership team. Feel free to contact us with suggestions, concerns, or comments.
We look forward to seeing you this year back at Wood Lawn!
Sincerely,
| Claude Taylor
Co-Chair ‘03 Grad Fellow |
Shetal Oza
Co-Chair ‘22 Grad Fellow |
Michael Spinello
Treasurer ‘18 Grad Fellow |
Jennifer Spiegel
Co-Secretary ’23 Grad Fellow |
Falaknaaz Patni
Co-Secretary ’23 Grad Fellow |
54th Annual Eagleton Election Day Quiz Results
Congratulations to Derek Demeri (’20 GF) for winning the 2024 Eagleton Election Day quiz! He beat out a record 175 participants to have bragging rights and name engraved on the Eagleton Alumni Cup. Thank you to the record-breaking number of alumni who participated. Your next chance to win is November 2025 for the NJ gubernatorial election edition.
Congratulations to past Eagleton Alumni Cup winners:
2023 – Lauren Marinaro (2000 Fellow)
2022 – Rex Elliott (1983 Fellow)
2021 – Matthew Camarda (2020 Fellow)
2020 – Jacob Gregory Shulman (2018 Fellow/2015 Undergraduate Associate)
2019 – Jordan Hollander (2013 Fellow)
2018 – Chris Emigholz (2004 Fellow)
2017 – Steven Galante (2014 Fellow)
2016 – Roger Masi (2008 Undergraduate Associate)
2015 – Marika Dunn (2009 Fellow)
2014 – Amy Denholtz (2007 Fellow)
2013 – Robert Asaro-Angelo (1999 Fellow)
2012 – Fraser Long (1968 Fellow)
2011 – Jennifer Taylor (2006 Fellow/2005 Undergraduate Associate)
2010 – Christina Zuk (2008 Undergraduate Associate)
2009 – Ed Trzaska (2002 Fellow)
2008 – Dana Miller (2008 Fellow)
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