Institute of Politics

Past Events

Each year, the IOP hosts dozens of public Speaker Series events, providing students and the general public direct contact with elected officials, activists, authors, journalists, and other key practitioners in politics and public service.

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Student Session with Dr. Susan Monarez | Securing the Future of Global Health: Lessons From Leadership in Crisis & Innovation

November 18, 2025

  • Domestic Policy
  • Public Health, Food & Agriculture
  • Science & Technology

Bridging Innovation and Trust: A Conversation with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez

November 17, 2025

  • Domestic Policy
  • Public Health, Food & Agriculture
  • Science & Technology

The Geopolitics of Climate: Navigating Climate Policy in an Increasingly Divided World

November 12, 2025

  • Student-Led Program

The Next Senior Senator from Illinois: Meet Tammy Duckworth

November 11, 2025

  • Democracy & Governance
  • Domestic Policy
  • Chicago & Illinois

China and Tech Innovation: An Unstoppable Path?

November 06, 2025

  • International Affairs
  • Science & Technology

Off-Year Election Read-Out: NYC, California, and more!

November 05, 2025

  • Campaigns & Electoral Politics
  • Domestic Policy

Chicago Style: Saved by the Bell: How Chicago Avoided a Transit Budget Shortfall

November 04, 2025

  • Chicago & Illinois
  • State & Local

From Discord to Democracy: How Gen Z is Shaping Nepal's New Government

October 31, 2025

  • Activism
  • International Affairs

Student Session with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau

October 30, 2025

  • International Affairs

Democracy at a Crossroads: What Americans Can Learn From Hungary

October 28, 2025

  • Democracy & Governance
  • International Affairs
  • Pritzker Fellows

Senator Lisa Murkowski in Conversation with David French

October 24, 2025

  • Democracy & Governance
  • Domestic Policy

Congresswoman Sarah McBride in Conversation with David Axelrod

October 23, 2025

  • Democracy & Governance
  • Domestic Policy

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