Conservative Student Reception
Learn about the many opportunities available at the IOP, network with other conservative students and enjoy a free meal on us! No RSVP required.
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Student Opportunities
The IOP aims to inspire in students an active interest in public service. Through student-led leadership development programs and workshops, young people develop the tools to become leaders, public servants and advocates.
Upcoming Receptions
First-Generation and Low-Income Student Reception
Network with other first-generation and low-income students, learn about the many opportunities available to students and enjoy a night of community (and a meal) with us! No RSVP required.
Coffee Hour at the IOP
Come check out the IOP house, meet other students and treat yourself to free coffee!
UChiVotes
UChiVotes is a student-led, non-partisan civic engagement group run out of the Institute of Politics whose goal is to increase voter turnout in the UChicago community. Join the movement and help us become the top voting campus in the country.
Upcoming Info Session:
October 3 | 7:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
UChiVotes In Action
We help you vote, no matter what.
We provide you with the information you need to vote with confidence. Sign up for election reminders and get help with voter registration and voting by mail — all in one place!
Become a Voting Ambassador
Voting ambassadors are in charge of mobilizing voters, directing students to UChiVotes content, and engaging their personal networks and RSOs. Come to a voting ambassador training, and use your voice to help people vote!
Student-Led Programs
Our student-led programs offer hands-on programming for students to develop as leaders and explore the myriad avenues of public service.
Bridge
Bridge aims to connect UChicago students with incarcerated community members through writing workshops and civic education.
Upcoming Info Sessions:
October 3 | 6:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
October 16 | 6:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
Leaders of Color
A student-run development program for undergraduate students of color.
Upcoming Info Sessions:
October 17 | 5:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
October 26 | 5:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
Spectrum
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The Gate
The Gate, UChicago’s political newspaper, publishes long-form articles on university, local, national, and world politics.
Upcoming Info Session
October 1 | 3:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
TechTeam
TechTeam's mission is to provide pro-bono technical solutions to non–profit and governmental organizations within Chicago.
September 27 | 6:00 p.m. | IOP Living Room
September 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Virtual
IOP 24
Young people will play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s direction in the 2024 elections and beyond. The IOP 24 campaign is a unique set of opportunities to help UChicago students learn about and get involved in the months leading up to the 2024 elections.
Upcoming Info Session
October 6 | 4:30 p.m. | IOP Living Room
Bridging the Divide
The Bridging the Divide public service leadership program brings urban and rural students together to listen and learn from each other, have productive – and sometimes uncomfortable – conversations that encourage students to break down ideological and geographical barriers.