Active Citizenry Series
The Active Citizenry Series is a program consisting of various workshops held throughout the academic year that will allow participants to not only learn about both basic and complex governmental systems, but also to gain insight into how they can become a part of our ever-evolving world.
Upcoming Workshop
A College Student’s Guide to Voting
Join Student Leadership and Engagement for the first meeting of the semester for its Active Citizenry Series. The topic for the meeting is A College Student’s Guide to Voting. You’ll learn why voting matters, how to research candidates and understand elections and what civic engagement can look like beyond the ballot box. We’ll also explore North Carolina’s role in elections and provide practical tips for how, when and where to vote and get involved.
Fall 2026 Workshops
A College Student’s Guide to Voting
- When: Tuesday, September 1, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
- Description: You’ll learn why voting matters, how to research candidates and understand elections and what civic engagement can look like beyond the ballot box. We’ll also explore North Carolina’s role in elections and provide practical tips for how, when and where to vote and get involved.
Politics on your Social Media Feed
- When: Monday, September 21, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
- Description: Polarization, bias, how your algorithm creates an echo chamber, fake news, mis/disinformation, and how to be a well-rounded reader.
Informed Choices: Researching Candidates On Your Ballot – Two Opportunities to Attend!
- Main Campus Opportunity
- When: Monday, October 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
- Centennial Campus Opportunity
- When: Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Where: Teaching and Visualization Lab (Room 4505), James B. Hunt Jr. Library
Description: Ever wonder what the candidates on your ballot are running for, and how to identify which candidate is best? Election cycles can be an overwhelming information landscape, but there are tools to find credible and up-to-date information on your candidates, their positions, and where they stand on issues that matter to you. Join the NC State University Libraries and Student Leadership and Engagement for a workshop on starting the research process, understanding the responsibilities of candidates’ elected positions, and practicing evaluating information on candidates. There will be no promotion of individual candidates or platforms.
Your Daily Life is Political: How Every Level of Government Affects You
- When: Tuesday, October 27, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
Follow the Money: Campaign Finance and How It Works
- When: Monday, November 16, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
Courts You’ve Never Heard Of Deciding Things YOU Care About
- When: Monday, November 30, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Where: James H. Woodward Student Involvement Center (Suite 4210, Talley Student Union)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Active Citizenry Series, please contact our team below.
Assistant Director for Civic and Community Engagement
919-515-8550 [email protected]
Special Acknowledgments:
- Erinn Foote, for her Impact Leadership Village project that served as a foundation for the Active Citizenry Series.
- Madison Teeter, Graduate Assistant of Leadership and Civic Engagement, who developed a robust network of experts to lead the curriculum and for her work in implementing the program.
- Adapted from East Carolina University’s Citizen U program.
Last Reviewed On: 8/27/2026