Students can learn about voting rights, the environmental crisis and civility in an “uncivil time” during a Civil Engagement Conference, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, that promises to “make learning come to life,” accordeing to event host Professor Jonathan Moschberger.
“This event is going to enhance our students’ educational experience,” Moschberger said. “They will have firsthand encounters by hearing directly from key players in the political arena and beyond. We have many special guests from various fields already lined up to speak.”
Among the prominent speakers will be former Gov. Christie Todd Whitman, who has also served as administrator for the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Four panels will discuss important issues of the day, including “Civic Engagement: Empowering Young Voters,” “Civility in an Uncivil Time,” “Our Precious Environment in Crisis,” and “Young Professionals Panel: Engagement in Action.”
Those interested in attending the conference, can register by going to: https://forms.office.com/r/TuST3MH2Jh
Here is a copy of the day’s agenda:
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE
2023 Annual Conference
Friday, October 27, 2023
Brookdale Community College | 765 Newman Springs Road | Lincroft, NJ 07738
Student Life Center | Parking Lot 7
Conference Location: Navesink Rooms I, II, and II (Upper level of the Student Life Center)
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9:30AM-9:55AM Registration
10:00AM-10:15AM Welcome!
Jonathan Moschberger Professor, Department of Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Chair, Department of Political Science, Brookdale Community College
David Stout, PhD President, Brookdale Community College
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10:15AM-10:30AM The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman
Congresswoman, United States House of Representatives
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10:30AM-11:00AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Honorable Christine Todd Whitman
President, Whitman Strategy Group
Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (2001-2003)
Governor of New Jersey (1994-2001)
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11:00AM-12:00PM Panel I:
Civic Engagement: Empowering Young Voters
Moderator:
Ed Johnson, Executive Director, Governmental Affairs & Community Relations, Brookdale
Honorary Member, Global Parliament of Mayors, The Hague
Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Discussants:
The Honorable Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq., Monmouth County Clerk
Nausheen Ansari, Development Officer, Brennan Center for Justice
Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Gilda Rogers, Executive Director, T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
Adjunct Professor, History, Brookdale Community College
Jessica Ronan-Frisch, Program Manager, Center for Youth Political Participation, Rutgers University
Communications and Public Relations Manager, Eagleton Institute of Politics
Pat Supplee, EdD, Director, Energizing Young Voters, League of Women Voters
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12:00PM-12:10PM Sojourner Truth
Played by Lorraine Stone
Actor, Poet, Storyteller
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12:10PM-1:00PM Panel II:
Civility in an Uncivil Time
Moderator:
Micah Rasmussen, Director, Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, Rider University
Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Discussants:
The Honorable Victoria A. Flynn, Assemblywoman, New Jersey General Assembly
The Honorable Danielle M. Jones, Councilwoman, Borough of Eatontown
The Honorable John Francis Roman, Councilman, City of Linden
Samantha Roman, President & CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey
Derel Stroud, Political & Engagement Director, Bonnie Watson Coleman for Congress
State Leader, Our Revolution New Jersey
Alternate Member, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Neptune, NJ
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1:00PM-1:45PM Break for Lunch / Explore Information Tables / Sign Petitions
Special Thanks to Student Life & Activities for providing lunch!
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1:45PM-2:00PM The Honorable Paul Crupi
Chair, Board of Trustees, Brookdale Community College
Senior Vice President, Capital Impact Group (CIG)
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2:00PM-3:00PM Panel III:
Our Precious Environment in Crisis
Moderator:
Thomas Cioppa, PhD, Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Discussants:
Sarah Fischell, Co-Leader, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Lincroft Chapter
Doug O’Malley, Director, Environment New Jersey
Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
Rachael Shwom, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University
Chair, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University
Human Dimensions of Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Lead, Rutgers
Climate and Energy Institute
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3:00PM-3:15PM The Honorable Vin Gopal
Senator, New Jersey State Senate
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3:15PM-3:25PM The Honorable Rebekah Fischoff
Trustee, Board of Trustees, Brookdale Community College
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3:25PM-4:15PM Panel IV:
Young Professionals Panel: Engagement in Action
Moderator:
Timothy Awojobi, Grants Mitigation Manager, FEMA, US Department of Homeland Security
Chair, Military and Veterans Caucus, New Jersey Young Democrats
Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Discussants:
Payge Hardy, Managing Director, guides.vote
Assatta Mann, Senior Organizer, League of Women Voters of New Jersey
Samantha Minchello, Director of Government Affairs, New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
President & CEO, Maidenstone Strategies
National Committeewoman, Young Democrats of America
Theresa Velardi, Executive Director, New Jersey Republican Party
Chair, Monmouth County Young Republicans
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4:15PM Closing Comments
Jonathan Moschberger Professor, Department of Political Science, Brookdale Community College
Chair, Department of Political Science, Brookdale Community College
