Wednesday, November 11 - All students are invited to attend the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics Open House at 6 p.m. in the BLC Commuter Lounge. Learn about the exciting opportunities the Rebovich Institute Politics offers, such as internships in politics and policy and research opportunities.  To sign up to be a member of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, click here, complete the form, save it and send it as an attachment to bdworkin@rider.edu.

 Tuesday, April 21  – “Brown Bag” Lunch with Ginger Gold Schnitzer, director of Government Relations for the NJEA, at noon, in the Bart Luedeke Center Room 14.  This is the conference room that is next to the book store on the ground floor.  All participants are asked to bring their own lunch and drink.  
 
NJEA, the largest teacher’s union in the state, is widely considered to be the most organized and effective interest group in New Jersey. 

~ If you are interested in power and politics, then you want to be there.
~ If you are going to be a teacher, then you want to be there.
~ If you are concerned with any issue relating to education, then you want to be there.
 
This is going to be a fascinating, off-the-record, exclusive discussion with one of the most powerful players in New Jersey politics. 
Admission is free, but seating is limited to 25, so it is important that you RSVP to bdworkin@rider.edu.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - Rider’s Rebovich Institute for NJ Politics Welcomes Mike Huckabee

The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University welcomes the Honorable Mike Huckabee on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Rider’s Lawrenceville campus is located at 2083 Lawrenceville Road.

The former governor of Arkansas and 2008 candidate for the Republican nomination for president of the United States, Huckabee will present an address focusing on national politics and policy, as well as the future of the Republican Party. Following his presentation, which is free and open to the public, Gov. Huckabee will sign copies of his book, Do the Right Thing: Inside the Movement That’s Bringing Common Sense Back to America.

Friday, February 13, 2009 – Campaign Managers Conference, A post-election discussion of key races in New Jersey with the people who were making the major decisions.

This Year’s Featured Race

The 2008 race for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District –
Hon. John Adler (D, and eventual winner) vs. Hon. Chris Myers (R)

The conference will take place from 9 a.m.  12:30 p.m. in Sweigart Hall Room 115 and the schedule will be:

9 - 10 a.m. -- Panel One
The Managers --Mark Warren (D) and Chris Russell (R)                        

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.  -- Panel Two
The Media Consultants -- Steve Ayscue (D) and Ed Traz (R)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. -- Panel Three
The Pollsters -- Drew Lieberman (D) and Chris Russell/Ed Traz  (R)

Admission is free and open to the campus community and the general public.  RSVP to bdworkin@rider.edu

Thursday, December 4, 2008 – “Brown Bag” Lunch with Frank Vespa-Papaleo, NJ Deputy Attorney General for Civil Rights.  12 noon.  Bring your own lunch for this special, informal discussion.  It is a unique networking opportunity.

Frank Vespa-Papaleo has been NJ’s Deputy Attorney General for Civil Rights since 2001.  Over that time, he has ruled that ladies’ nights are unconstitutional, overseen all civil rights enforcement in New Jersey, and chaired the commission on allowing same sex marriage. 

In addition, he just secured a first-of-its-kind agreement with eHarmony requiring the online dating service to offer same sex couples the same services. 

He is a fascinating guy who is under the age of 40.  Since seating is limited, so please RSVP to bdworkin@rider.edu.

SPRING 2009 – Ben Dworkin, Director of the Rebovich Institute for NJ Politics, will be teaching “New Jersey Politics” (POL 200) in the Spring semester.  It will be offered during the “D” period – 9:45 am to 11:15 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In New Jersey, politics is considered a full-contact sport.  This is the class that will help you learn the rules of the game, understand who is already playing it, and the issues that everyone is fighting about.  You will come away from this class with a deeper appreciation for what is at stake in this game and how you can make a difference when you participate.

There will be a number of guest speakers as well as several non-traditional teaching methods, so that everyone can learn.  It will NOT be your ordinary class. 

Space is available, so sign up today for this unique opportunity.