Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship
Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship
About the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship
The Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) is dedicated to informing, engaging, and training Rowan students, faculty, and the public in politics, policy, and citizen engagement. To accomplish this, the Institute hosts programs and guest speakers; supports students through academic and career development, internships and scholarships; and connects faculty and students from across the University with public entities to facilitate public policy research and discussion.
For more information and to support RIPPAC’s efforts and student intern scholarships, contact Dr. Ben Dworkin at dworkin@rowan.edu or 856-256-5832.
Have questions about RIPPAC? Contact Liz Dircks at RIPPAC@rowan.edu or 856-256-4500 ext. 5-3567.
RIPPAC Fall 2025 Event Calendar
* = open to the public
September
- Resume Writing Workshop #2
- Thursday, September 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room 144A
- Speaker Series: A Conversation with Hon. Jack Markell*
- Monday, September 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room 221
October
- Political Campaign Volunteer Fair
- Monday, October 6 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room 221
- Speaker Series: A Conversation with Hon. Jeff Chiesa and Hon. George Helmy*
- Tuesday, October 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center
- Politics & Pizza Lunch Series with Amanda DePalma
- Friday, October 10 | 2:00 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room 127
- Panel Discussion: Reporters' Roundtable on Election 2025 (Joint PSEC-RIPPAC Event)
- Wednesday, October 15 | 11:00 a.m. | Business Hall 104A
- Workshop: Managing Misinformation in the Media
- Friday, October 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Bole Hall Conference Room
- Resume Writing Workshop #3
- Wednesday, October 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room127
November
- Politics & Pizza Luch Series with Tim Lydon
- Friday, November 7 | 2:00 p.m. | Chamberlain Student Center Room 127
Plus, come find us at the following tabling events:
- Homecoming: University Showcase* (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
- Saturday, October 18 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lot O-1
- Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences Career Expo
- Tuesday, October 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center
- Admissions Open Houses*
- Sunday, September 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Rec Center Gym
- Sunday, October 12 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Rec Center Gym
- Sunday, November 16 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Rec Center Gym
Check out photos from our 8th annual Mid-Atlantic Political Intern Summit (MAPIS2025)!
