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 Next Senior Senator from Illinois: Meet Tammy Duckworth

November 11, 2025

  • Democracy & Governance
  • Domestic Policy
  • Chicago & Illinois

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

November 05, 2025

  • Campaigns & Electoral Politics
  • Domestic Policy

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

Clash of the Conservatives: Is the Populist Project Worthwhile?

October 15, 2025

  • Domestic Policy

Chicago’s ICE Age: Resistance from the Streets to the Legislature

October 08, 2025

  • Chicago & Illinois
  • Domestic Policy
  • Activism

DC Drama: Budget Cuts, Tariffs, Ice Raids & The Court Unpacked

October 07, 2025

  • Domestic Policy
  • International Affairs
  • Labor & Economics

Tariffs, Trade & Tech, Oh My! Gina Raimondo Speaks

April 29, 2025

  • Domestic Policy
  • Labor & Economics

Fires, Floods and F*ck Ups: The Ugly Politics of Disasters

April 15, 2025

  • Climate & the Environment
  • Domestic Policy

Students & Scholars Snatched & Deported

April 14, 2025

  • Immigration
  • Domestic Policy

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