Events

This talk examines the protests that rocked Puerto Rico during the summer of 2019, known as the Verano Boricua. The Verano Boricua is important not just because it resulted in the resignation of Ricardo Rosselló, the first time a democratically elected Puerto Rican governor has vacated their post. It is also important because it indexed a political praxis rooted in the idea of truly living in Puerto Rico –that is, living a life of dignity and respect that is free of degradation and violence. In a context where colonial capitalism creates...

2024 Primary Elections Watch Party

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 @ 6:30PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall)

Doors open at 6:15pm (Seating is available on a first come first served basis.)

The Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service, and the Institute of Governmental Studies are hosting an fun, friendly, and informative evening of food, trivia games, and healthy discussion as we livestream the...

California and many other states are experiencing hiring challenges as many local and state government positions remain vacant after the pandemic. With the additional challenge of an aging workforce beginning to retire, there's a rising need to recruit enterprising young graduates for these positions and prepare them with knowledge, networks, and resources to be successful.

This panel will provide valuable insights into the benefits of working in public service and learn about the various career paths available within state and local...

More children than ever are crossing international borders alone to seek asylum worldwide. In the past decade, over a half million children have fled from Central America to the United States, seeking safety and a chance to continue lives halted by violence. Yet upon their arrival, they fail to find the protection that our laws promise, based on the broadly shared belief that children should be safeguarded. A meticulously researched ethnography, Precarious Protections chronicles the experiences and perspectives of Central American...