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UChicago IOP DNC Week Programming: Welcome Mixer at the IOP House
Sunday, August 18th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Chicago Institute of Politics (5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60616)
The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago! Join us as we kick off our week-long program of[...]
8/19 DNC Breakfast w/ Cathy Cohen
UChicago IOP DNC Week Programming: Breakfast and Conversation with Dr. Cathy Cohen
Monday, August 19th, 7:30 am - 10:00 am
University of Chicago Institute of Politics (5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637)
Start off Day 1 of the DNC with the IOP for our first backyard breakfast event. We are[...]
8/20 DNC Breakfast w/ Heidi Heitkamp
UChicago IOP DNC Week Programming: Breakfast and Conversation with Senator Heidi Heitkamp
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:30 am - 10:00 am
University of Chicago Institute of Politics (5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60616)
Day 2 of the DNC promises to be just as eventful as the first! Before embarking[...]
8/21 DNC Breakfast w/ Steve Israel
UChicago IOP DNC Week Programming: Breakfast and Conversation with Congressman Steve Israel
Wednesday, August 21st, 7:30 am - 10:00 am
University of Chicago Institute of Politics (5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637)
For our DNC Day 3 Breakfast, we are excited to welcome former Congressman and[...]
Meet the Fall 2024 Pritzker Fellows!
Meet the Fall 2024 Pritzker Fellows!
Join us as we welcome the Fall 2024 cohort of Pritzker Fellows! Each of our Fellows will introduce themselves and seminar topics, followed by a brief chat with IOP director Heidi Heitkamp. They’ll then rotate around to meet students and field their[...]
Ken Buck | Defining Threats to Democracy
IOP Pritzker Fellow Ken Buck on "Defining Threats to Democracy"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, October 7
12:30-1:45pm
During Congressman Buck’s time in the House, Democrats and Republicans both made claims that the opposing party was threatening our[...]
David Axelrod | The State of Play & Election Overview
IOP Pritzker Fellow David Axelrod on "The State of Play & Election Overview"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Monday, October 7
3:30-4:45pm
How has the race evolved since Vice President Harris replaced Joe Biden at the topic of the ticket? Where is the race[...]
Are you a MAGA or a socialist? A look at how their policies overlap in 2024.
From the courting of labor to the castigation of big tech; from trade to anti-trust postures; from support for child tax credits and eliminating taxes on tips, it is no longer amorphous “populism” that increasingly unites the left and right. Come hear from policy experts from both parties on where[...]
Jordan Sun | Defining Public Service in the Technology Era
IOP Pritzker Fellow Jordan Sun on "Defining Public Service in the Technology Era"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Tuesday, October 8
12:30-1:45pm
Has the definition of public service evolved in the modern technological era? How do you deliver results in public[...]
Katie Tobin | U.S. Global Leadership on Refugee Protection - Why It Matters & How I Got Involved
IOP Pritzker Fellow Katie Tobin on "U.S. Global Leadership on Refugee Protection - Why It Matters & How I Got Involved"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Wednesday, October 9
12:30-1:45pm
One area of stark contrast between President Biden and former[...]
Effective Activism: How to be forceful, not feckless
What was the secret to effective protest movements in recent history? How did activists find their footing, when did they flounder and when is activism a poor substitute for organizing? Get some straight talk from a generation of leaders on the front lines.
Featuring Congresswoman Barbara Lee[...]
Kam Buckner | Mo Money, Mo Problems
IOP Pritzker Fellow Kam Buckner on "Mo Money, Mo Problems"
THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY
Thursday, October 10
3:30-4:45pm
What was the path for JB Pritzker and for me? In this first seminar, I will introduce myself and how I moved from the South Side of[...]