Events

California and the Nation Vote: A Post-Mortem on the 2024 Election

November 13, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us at the Institute of Governmental Studies Library on Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00pm for "California and the Nation Vote: A Post-Mortem on the 2024 Election". This moderated panel discussion will share their thoughts on the outcome of the election, the impact of ballot measure campaigns as a mobilization strategy, and what the results mean for the future of the GOP and the progressive movement, respectively, both in CA and nationally.

Panelists:...

California and the 2024 Election: Berkeley IGS Poll Pre-Election Panel

November 1, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Join us at the Institute of Governmental Studies LibraryonFriday, November 1st at 12:00pm for "California and the 2024 Election." This panel event will feature a presentation by Berkeley IGS Poll Director Mark DiCamillo on the latest round of statewide election-related data, conducted in partnership with the LA Times, followed by a moderated discussion with a panel of experts on the results,...

REI Colloquium: Cartographies of Housing Justice and Abolitionist Futures, Chinatown Style

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

From campaigns to stop the construction of the borough based jails, to tenants organizing rent strikes against predatory landlords, this talk will explore the connections between gentrification, carcerality, and abolition. Drawing from her community collaborations in New York’s Chinatown, Dr. Diane Wong focuses on how Asian American women, queer, and non-binary youth are engaging in abolitionist organizing to build a more inclusive and intergenerational movement for housing justice. What insurgent practices already exist within...

2024 Diversity and Entrepreneurship Research Symposium

October 4, 2024 9:00am - 1:30pm Strengthening Communities and Expanding Opportunity through Diversity and Entrepreneurship in California

In Spring of 2021, the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) at the University of California, Berkeley, was awarded a grant of more than $333,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to launch a two-year Diversity and Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. The new initiative expands Berkeley undergraduate research, advocacy and internship experiences that focus on how small businesses, especially those that are POC (People of...

IGS Library California State and Local Ballot Measures Lunch Talk

October 3, 2024 12pm to 1:30pm The IGS Library Staff will host a workshop to review the propositions and provide resources to help inform California voters!

We're voting for more than just candidates on the November 5, 2024 election. California has 10 statewide ballot propositions and the city of Berkeley has 12 measures! The IGS Library Staff will host a workshop...

REI Colloquium: Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago

Monday, September 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

This is the first in the 2024-2025 academic year's series of events examining race, ethnicity, and immigration. Authors Dr. Andy Clarno and Dr. Michael De Anda Muñiz will discuss their book, Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago.

Imperial Policingexamines the role of local law enforcement, federal immigration authorities, and national security agencies in upholding Chicago's highly unequal social order. Collaboratively authored by the Policing in Chicago Research Group, Imperial...

2025 Democracy Camp Info Session

September 18, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm Are you a UC Berkeley undergraduate student who is driven to serve others and be a change-maker? Seeking a career path to public service? Attend our Democracy Camp info session to learn more! 2025 DEMOCRACY CAMP IN BERKELEY

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2025 Cal-in-Sacramento and Schaeffer Fellows Info Session

September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm Interested in public service? Apply for one of our internship programs today!

Information Session: Cal-in-Sacramento Fellowship and Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service | September 17 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | 119 Philosophy Hall

Speaker: Megan Collins, Institute of Governmental Studies

Sponsor: Institute of Governmental...

Institute of Governmental Studies Fall 2024 Welcome Reception

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm Join us in welcoming new and returning students, faculty, staff and visiting scholars!

Enjoy sweet and savory bites and toast to the new year, while catching up on summer adventures with fellow IGS affiliated faculty, graduate students, student assistants, staff, and fellows. We'll also hear from IGS co-directors Cristina Mora and Eric Schickler about the exciting year of events and programs we have in store!

2024 Presidential Debate Watch Party @ IGS

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall) The Institute of Governmental Studies and the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics & Public Service are hosting a friendly, welcoming, and informative evening of food and healthy discussion as we livestream the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

2024 Presidential Election Debate Watch Party

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30PM at IGS Library (109 Philosophy Hall)

Doors...