Zarivna | The Fourth Republic
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 05, 2026
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Dasha Zarvina on "The Fourth Republic"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, February 5
12:30-1:45pm
What is Ukraine, and what is it all about? And why does Russia want to “eat” it so badly? Let’s discuss the roots of the[...]
Heidi Heitkamp & Women in Politics Event
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 06, 2026
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
50 Shades of Girl Boss: How to become the person you want to be in public service and your career with former IOP Director Heidi Heitkamp and IOP Pritzker Fellow Opal Vadhan
Heidi Heitkamp & Women in Politics
IOP Living Room
Friday, February 6 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Join us for a career[...]
Pilsen Against ICE: Local Activism in Chicago Neighborhoods
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 06, 2026
11:30am
– 12:30pm
CST
Join Chicago Style, Pilsen-based muralist Delilah Martinez and other activists from throughout Chicago for a discussion about what it means to be an activist alongside one’s community. Our discussion will explore how activists engage with their neighborhoods, build connections across communities,[...]
The US Has Left the Group Chat: New World Alliances
1414 E 59th St, Chicago, 60637
Feb 09, 2026
5:30pm
– 6:45pm
CST
The US Has Left the Group Chat: New World Alliances
The end of American unipolarity—and an incipient return to its expansionist roots—has led to new alliances and economic partnerships across the globe. Powerful adversaries like China and Russia are forming their own blocs and pursuing[...]
French | The Ethics of Voice: Ghostwriting & Political Scapegoating
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 09, 2026
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Nancy French on "The Ethics of Voice: Ghostwriting & Political Scapegoating"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, February 9
12:30-1:45pm
When I was a conservative ghost writer writing for conservative pundits, politicians and leaders,[...]
Sunkara | Why Are Socialists in the Democratic Party?
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 09, 2026
3:30pm
– 4:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Bhaskar Sunkara on "Why Are Socialists in the Democratic Party?"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, February 9
3:30-4:45pm
This seminar examines why socialists and radicals in the United States have repeatedly operated within the[...]
Pop Up: The Minnesota Moment: ICE, Guns, and American Rights on Trial
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 10, 2026
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
CST
Pop Up: The Minnesota Moment: ICE, Guns, and American Rights on Trial
Will Minnesota prove to be a cultural and political turning point for America? As tens of thousands of Americans protest the deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti after weeks of confrontations with armed federal agents,[...]
Franchetti | The Boxing Day Tsunami: Tragedy & Opportunity
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 10, 2026
3:30pm
– 4:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Lisa Franchetti on "The Boxing Day Tsunami: Tragedy & Opportunity"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Tuesday, February 10
3:30-4:45pm
On December 26th, 2004 at 7:58am, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake struck with an epicenter off the West Coast[...]
Fields | Florida Man: From Swing State to GOP Fortress
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 11, 2026
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Harrison Fields on "Florida Man: From Swing State to GOP Fortress"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, February 11
12:30-1:45pm
Florida wasn't always a Republican lock. In the 1990s and early 2000s, it leaned Democratic or swung wildly[...]
Vadhan | Campaigns 101: The Nuts & Bolts
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 11, 2026
3:30pm
– 4:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Opal Vadhan on "Campaigns 101: The Nuts & Bolts"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, February 11
3:30-4:45pm
Flag protocol? FEC Deadline? OSA? Call Time? What does all of this mean? This week, we’ll go through the inner workings of[...]
Open Seat in Illinois Round Two: U.S. Senate Select Republican & Democratic Candidate Debate
1414 E 59th St, Chicago, 60637
Feb 12, 2026
5:00pm
– 6:30pm
CST
Open Seat in Illinois Round Two: U.S. Senate Select Republican & Democratic Candidate Debate
The University of Chicago Institute of Politics and International House are convening a bevy of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in advance of the March 17, 2026 primary[...]
Zarivna | Negotiations in Real Time: Security Guarantees & Peace
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 12, 2026
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
IOP Pritzker Fellow Dasha Zarvina on "Negotiations in Real Time: Security Guarantees & Peace"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, February 12
12:30-1:45pm
What is happening in the negotiations right now? What do security guarantees for Ukraine look[...]
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