Centers/Programs

Young Leaders Conference April 24, 2009

RU Ready is a unique initiative created by the Eagleton Institute of Politics in 2007  to engage the senior class of New Brunswick High School (NBHS) in the political process.  RU Ready’s mission is to provide young people with encouragement and practical advice to enable them to participate actively in the civic life of New Brunswick.
   Project Description
   Contact RU Ready

The RU Ready Team consists of Rutgers students committed to reaching out to young people and engaging them in the political process.
  RU Ready 2010-2011 Team Members
  Faculty

Census information and a brief history about New Brunswick.
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Resources for local and national media.
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Young people are volunteering in their communities in great numbers.
   Factsheet on youth volunteering (.pdf)
   Volunteer opportunities

Information on public officials and how to contact them.
   List of local, state and national public officials
   How to write a letter to a public official

Resources on how to vote and other ways to participate in the electoral process.
   How to Vote
   Other Ways to Participate in the Electoral Process