History (general)
True or false: college campuses have hosted many influential civic engagement movements
True!!!
What is NYPIRG?
A non- partisan, not for profit, student directed advocacy group.
Give one example of civic engagement
signing a petition, talking to your friends, volunteering, protesting, voting, etc
Name one issue that has been a source of student action, as discussed in this workshop
racism, discrimination, sexism, spring break, unfit leaders, etc!!!
Name 3 of the 6 issues that NYPIRG focuses on at new paltz
Hunger and Homelessness
Democracy/ Voter Engagement
Public Health
Environmental Protection
Consumer Justice
Higher Education
What are the two main types of civic engagement?
Political and Non- political
What is one way that students can get involved on campus (be specific!)
Join a club (maybe even NYPIRG), get involved in alternative spring break, join campus cleanups with Eco Allies, volunteer with fraternities/ sororities, join leadership programs, etc
What was one of NYPIRG's first major legislative victories?
Seatbelts!
Who is your state assemblymember and senator?
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When was the "golden age" of student activism in the US?
the 1960s and 70s
Who were the founders of NYPIRG?
Donald K Ross and Ralph Nader
What is a "Letter to the editor"
A letter submitted to local publications that respond to/ commentate on current topics of conversation, such as bills
What happened at the University of Padua in 1507?
The university tried to cancel student spring break-- students fought to get it back
When and where was NYPIRG founded?
1973 at Queens College/ UBuffalo
What is the difference between advocacy and activism?
ACTIVISM: direct action to achieve a specific goal
ADVOCACY: influencing decision-makers and public policy