July 14, 2020
Seven Mornings After: Now That (Most Of) the Votes Are Counted
Join Eagleton for a post-election panel analyzing the results of and implications of this year’s New Jersey primary elections.
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June 12, 2020
Rebuilding New Jersey after COVID-19: Advancing a Healthy, Resilient, Sustainable and Fair Garden State
This virtual convening brings together leaders from across a breadth of sectors to discuss opportunities for restarting New Jersey’s economy, post COVID-19, in ways that intersect health equity and social well-being with addressing climate change, building inclusive and vibrant communities, and expanding opportunities for civic engagement.
Learn MoreJune 2, 2020
Vote-By-Mail: Protecting the Ballot during COVID-19
Join Eagleton in this special session exploring how we can effectively transition the processes and practices of politics to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19 - most especially the continuity of elections.
Learn MoreMay 20, 2020
A Celebration of Life
Honoring Ruth B. Mandel
The Eagleton Institute of Politics invites you to join a virtual celebration of our colleague and friend Ruth B. Mandel's life.
Learn MoreMay 15, 2020
Internships in the Age of COVID-19: Securing and Navigating Political Internships During a Pandemic
Part 1 - Securing and Navigating Political Internships During a Pandemic: With the current state of the world, many college students have found their summer internship plans falling through and/or are struggling to find internship placements for the summer or fall. To help college students interested in becoming public leaders navigate these difficult changes, the Center for American Women and Politics' NEW Leadership National Network and the Center for Youth Political Participation is hosting a two-part webinar series, "Internships During COVID-19."
Learn MoreApril 28, 2020
Presenting Your Best Self as a Virtual Candidate
Now that you’ve pivoted your campaign to a virtual reality, you’ll need to hone your communication and presentation skills via the webcam. This session will provide practical tips for looking and sounding your best on camera, hosting a professional virtual event and adjusting your presentation style based on the event (town hall vs. donor meet-up, for example), and effectively engaging and connecting with your audience even from a remote distance.
Learn MoreApril 21, 2020
A Conversation with the Honorable Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s Secretary of State
Join us for a conversation with New Jersey’s Secretary of State, the Honorable Tahesha Way. Secretary Way will speak with Eagleton’s Undergraduate Associates about her responsibilities as Secretary of State and her role overseeing New Jersey’s 2020 Census and the upcoming elections. Open to members of the Rutgers community.
Learn MoreApril 7, 2020
Campaigning During COVID19: Questions and Strategies for Moving Forward
Where Do I Even Begin? Advice for Your Campaign Strategy in this Moment (Part 1) Join this live session and ask your questions about how to run for office during these uncertain times. Campaign expert Eva Pusateri will discuss the immediate and pressing challenges, along with initial practical advice, about the current situation facing candidates running this year, including dealing with a lack of clarity about election processes and connecting to voters in a time of social distancing. We’ll then open up the session to address your individual questions and circumstances.
Learn MoreApril 6, 2020
CANCELLED: Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership:
Karine Jean-Pierre
The Lipman Chair was created to honor the legacy of the late state senator Wynona Lipman, the first African American woman in the New Jersey State Senate. The Chair was established in 2000 when Governor Christine Todd Whitman signed legislation that had been sponsored by the legislative leaders in both parties and passed in both houses without opposition. The Legislature has generously continued its support for the Lipman Chair.
Learn MoreApril 2, 2020
The 2020 Census and Redistricting:
Why Every Count Matters – An Operational Update
Join U.S. Census Bureau Chief of Decennial Communications and Stakeholder Relations Kathleen Styles and Chief of the Redistricting and Voting Rights Data Office James Whitehorne for a presentation about the status of the 2020 Census, the redistricting process, and upcoming data products that will be made available. Moderated by Rutgers School of Law University Professor Ronald Chen, the webinar will include an opportunity to submit questions.
Learn MoreMarch 24, 2020
CANCELLED: Re-Drawing the Lines:
Planning for the Next Decade of Election Reforms
This one-day conference will convene decision-makers, academics, and the community to address the intersections of law and politics at the heart of legislative redistricting, the 2020 U.S. Census, and related election reforms.
Learn MoreMarch 20, 2020
CANCELLED: Ready to Run:
Campaign Training for Women
Ready to Run® New Jersey is a bipartisan program for women who want to run for office, work on campaigns, get appointed to office, or learn more about the political system. You will learn: Practical "how-tos" for candidates, real world advice and best practices from the experts, strategies for positioning yourself for public leadership, the ins and outs of New Jersey politics, and campaigning in a digital age.
Learn MoreMarch 11, 2020
CANCELLED: Clifford P. Case Professor of Public Affairs: A Conversation with the Honorable Barbara Mikulski
Out of an abundance of caution, the Eagleton has decided to postpone the Clifford P. Case Professorship of Public Affairs program featuring the Honorable Barbara Mikulski, which was scheduled to take place this Wednesday, March 11th.
Learn MoreMarch 5, 2020
Pizza and Politics: A Student’s Right to Free Speech: Constitutional Protections & Contemporary Challenges
Hear from Mary Beth Tinker, central figure in landmark Supreme Court decision Tinker v Des Moines, as she discusses the rights of students on college campuses and the challenges of preserving diversity and inclusion.
Learn MoreMarch 3, 2020
Popcorn & Politics: Super Tuesday Watch Party
Join CYPP and other Rutgers students as we track 15 state’s primary election results! Open to current Rutgers students only. Popcorn will be served!
Learn MoreFebruary 21, 2020
CRISPR Governance:
Regulating the Power of Gene Editing
An Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop: Join us and Jonathan Moreno, Patrick Hill, and Wise Young for a discussion on the powers and limits of regulation of gene editing technology in light of politics, public safety, social values, and freedom of academic pursuit. An interactive exercise on gene drive technology will follow.
Learn MoreFebruary 5, 2020
Reconsidering American Political Thought: A New Identity
Join Eagleton Professor Saladin Ambar as he discusses his new book exploring race, gender, and ethnicity as a lens through which to engage ongoing debates on American values and intellectual traditions. A book signing and reception will follow.
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