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Congress to Campus | Gen Z Rising/The New Era of Political Power and Activism

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Congress to Campus | Gen Z Rising/The New Era of Political Power and Activism

Monday, October 7, 2024
9:15 - 11:30am

This is one of four programs in our Congress to Campus series. High school and college students will gather on the 51�� campus for an engaging and interactive discussion with some of the most influential civic leaders from Rhode Island and across the nation.

Our guests will include student activists who have played pivotal roles in shaping social movements, alongside past and present office holders celebrated for their contributions to public service.

Keynote Kick-Off

Gregg Amore, RI Secretary of State

Panel and Audience Moderators

Arnie Arneson: activist, political analyst, producer and host of The Attitude, a syndicated radio program, former member of the New Hampshire state legislature, and first female major party NH gubernatorial nominee.
Suzy Alba: RIC alumna, former Smithfield Town Council President, Director of Civic Education in RI Secretary of State’s Office.

Panelists

Val Demings, former member of Congress (D-FL), Congress to Campus special guest
Dennis Ross, former member of Congress (R-FL), Congress to Campus special guest
Seth Magaziner, U.S. House, representing the 2nd Congressional District of RI
Greg Amore, RI Secretary of State
Jordan Madden, representing the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition (appearing remotely)
Eugenie Belony, representing the Providence Student Union,
Mariah Ajiboye, representing Young Voices,
Natalie Wadhwa, representing Students Demand Action
Grace Aleksiewicz and Johan Medina, representing the RI Civic Leadership Program

Congress to Campus programming will be held Monday, October 7–Tuesday, October 8 at various times and locations on the 51�� Campus.

Congress to Campus, a prestigious program in which RIC has participated since 2005, is sponsored by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC). This program offers college students a unique civic education opportunity by engaging them in honest dialogue with bipartisan teams of Former Members of Congress. We're pleased to announce that Val Demings (D-FL) and Dennis Ross (R-FL) will visit 51�� to participate in a series of American Democracy Project events, to visit classrooms, and engage with students across the campus in informal settings.