Uncrushable: The Cockroach Movement and Youth Mobilization in India
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Nov 16, 2026
9:30am
– 11:00am
CST
In May 2026, India’s Chief Justice compared unemployed young people to “cockroaches.” Within a week, a satirical online party built on that insult had more followers than the country’s ruling party. Within two months, its protests had forced the education minister to resign. Now the Cockroach Janta[...]
Policy Challenge Round 1: Reset K-12: Closing the Gaps in American Education
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637
Nov 17, 2026
5:00pm
– 7:00pm
CST
Join the IOP as we convene 15 teams of 2-4 students to present their policy proposals on reforming K-12 education in Chicago. The winning team will receive $500 per team member and advance to the Policy Challenge Super Bowl this February. Judged by Becky Vevea, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago[...]
Policy Challenge Final Round: Reset K-12: Closing the Gaps in American Education
5707 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Nov 19, 2026
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
CST
Join the IOP as we convene the top 3 competing teams of 2-4 students to present their policy proposals on reforming K-12 education in Chicago. The winning team will receive $500 per team member and advance to the Policy Challenge Super Bowl this February. Judged by Janice Jackson, former CEO of[...]
Bill Burns in Conversation
1201 E 60th St, Chicago, 60637
Dec 01, 2026
1:00pm
– 2:15pm
CST
This event is open to current UChicago students only.
There are few American public servants who played as many crucial roles as William Burns, the former director of the CIA and deputy secretary of state. Over his 30 plus years of service, as both a foreign service officer and a political[...]
Foreign Interference, Hybrid Warfare, and Online Manipulation with Sasha Havlicek
5707 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Dec 03, 2026
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
CST
How do we know when our democratic processes are under threat and what does it take to keep them safe? From foreign interference to online manipulation and hybrid attacks, protecting information integrity is a challenge for all nations seeking free and fair elections. Sasha Havlicek, CEO of the[...]
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