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IOP Fellow Lori Lightfoot on "Bringing Lasting Peace to Neighborhoods"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, March 20
3:30-4:45pm
Public safety is an issue that impacts communities of all sizes, geographies and demographics. Historically, the primary or[...]
Night at the Coliseum: A History of Political Conventions in Chicago
This summer, Chicago is hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention, picking up on a grand and proud tradition. Chicago has hosted the most national conventions in the country, including more than 25 since the 19th century. From the nomination of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and a ruthless[...]
Jackie Speier | Guns, Guns, Guns (& More Guns)
IOP Fellow Jackie Speier on "Guns, Guns, Guns (& More Guns)"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, March 20
12:30-1:45pm
Why gun culture is killing us and what we can do about it from the perspective of a gun violence survivor - me - and the most[...]
Gerardo Bonilla Chavez | Demystifying Congressional Work
IOP Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez on "Demystifying Congressional Work"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, March 21
12:30-1:45pm
As the heartbeat of the United States government, Congress plays a pivotal role in shaping policies, political discourse and[...]
Burning Tech – The Master Speaks!
Kara Swisher, the most respected – and often feared – Silicon Valley journalist, comes to Chicago to discuss Burn Book, her candid and at-times caustic assessment of the tech industry and its capricious and sometimes kooky leaders. Expect a discussion of the history of the tech business laced with[...]
A Conversation Between Sister Simone Campbell and David Axelrod
Live Taping of “The Axe Files” with Sister Simone Campbell. Join the IOP as we welcome current Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone Campbell for a live taping of “The Axe Files” podcast, hosted by founding IOP Director David Axelrod.
Sister Simone Campbell (Roman Catholic Sister of Social Service) is[...]
Mick Mulvaney | "What Do You Do Around Here?" My Roles as White House Chief of Staff
IOP Fellow Mick Mulvaney on ""What Do You Do Around Here?" My Roles as White House Chief of Staff"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, March 25
3:30-4:45pm
Chief of Staff is probably one of the most high-profile positions in any Administration, but it is[...]
Lynn Sweet | Equity & the Convention Economic Impact in Chicago
IOP Fellow Lynn Sweet on "Equity & the Convention Economic Impact in Chicago"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, March 25
12:30-1:45pm
A key promise by Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison was that the economic impact of the convention[...]
Simone Campbell | Effective Advocacy & Our Values
IOP Fellow Simone Campbell on "Effective Advocacy & Our Values"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Tuesday, March 26
12:30-1:45pm
A Practice Walk through the Six elements of advocacy:
1. Social policy research
2. Legislative drafting
3. Field[...]
Jackie Speier | It’s the Misogyny, Stupid
IOP Fellow Jackie Speier on "It’s the Misogyny, Stupid"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, March 27
12:30-1:45pm
From abortion to sexual assault to sexual harassment, misogyny runs deep in our state and federal laws. But there are reasons to be[...]
IOP Iftar Dinner
IOP Iftar Dinner
Wednesday March 27 at 6:45-8PM
Halal dinner will be served and prayer space will be made available.
Caged Dreams (Short Film Screening and Director Q&A): The Trauma of Chicago's Migrant Crisis
Over the last year and a half, Chicago has seen a significant increase in the number of migrants coming to the city. As of February 14th, 2024, there are more than 12,000 migrants in 24 shelters across the city.
Presented by Chicago Style and featuring Johannes Favi (Deputy Director for the[...]