Events

Know your “how” with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

IOP Pritzker Fellow Vanita Gupta

IOP Pritzker Fellow Vanita Gupta

Know your “how” with Amanda Iovino

Graduating students are invited to a final happy hour with IOP staff and students! Join us as we prepare to send them into the world beyond UChicago!

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners.

On this Trek participants will explore: How are cities selected for conventions? Are there certain bonafides that are consistent from cycle to cycle?
What are the logistics that go into planning a convention? Specifically, how do you move delegates and very important persons from place to place?
What happens at conventions? Has the agenda changed historically from conventions in the past? Are conventions just gigantic marketing efforts for parties?
How can conventions contribute to the economic development of the cities they are located in? Are they boosters for the local politicians of the host cities?

Speakers for this Trek include: Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, Republican National Committee, and Maurice (Mo) Green IV, Senior Director of Civic & Community Engagement at Chicago 2024 Democratic National Convention. Additional speakers may be added.

Come celebrate the successful completion of the academic year internship program with the career development team, student interns, and employer partners on Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Mercury Public Affairs 225 N Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Know your “how” with Rachel McGovern

Please join the Institute of Politics in celebrating the graduating students of 2024 ahead of the University of Chicago's 538th Convocation!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Samar Ali

IOP Pritzker Fellow Samar Ali

IOP Pritzker Fellow Samar Ali

IOP Pritzker Fellow Noga Tarnopolsky

IOP Pritzker Fellow Noga Tarnopolsky

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Chris Lee and Valentina Carreno on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:30-7:00 pm in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jackie Speier

IOP Pritzker Fellow Simone Campbell

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lynn Sweet

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Jackie Speier in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Katie Fraser and Vera Chaudhry on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5:30-7:00 pm in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jackie Speier

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Lynn Sweet in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Robbie Hlatki and Kishika Mahajan on Tuesday, April 2nd from 5:30-7:00 pm in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Simone Campbell

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Taryn Murphy and Nicole Roesler on Monday, April 1st from 5:30-7:00 pm in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lynn Sweet

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

Friday, April 29
7:30 pm

Join us for the third annual IOP Iftar Dinner. Halal dinner will be served and prayer space will be made available.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jackie Speier

IOP Pritzker Fellow Simone Campbell

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

Know your “how” with IOP Fellow and former White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Congressman Mick Mulvaney

Know your “how” with IOP & UChicago alum Caroline Hutton, the Director of Voter Protection with the Wisconsin Democratic Party

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Ramarko Bhattacharya and Javi Rodriguez on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman

IOP Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone Campbell

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Mina Ivkovic and Autumn Rivers on Monday, February 19th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman

IOP Pritzker Fellow Crystal Orderson

IOP Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners.

On this Trek participants will explore: What is the history of housing policies in Chicago? What is affordable housing? How can public housing help to reduce the number of cost-burdened households? What is Bring Chicago Home? How would Bring Chicago Home work? What role do community development organizations play in the affordable housing market? What are the best housing policies to address the affordability of safe and dignified homes in Chicago?

Speakers for this Trek include: Professor Christopher Berry, Director of the Mansueto Institute at the University of Chicago, Daniel Cruz, Chicago Housing Authority Chief of Staff, and Nicholette Cameron, Senior Project Manager at Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives. Additional speakers will be added.

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners.

On this Trek participants will explore: What is the history of housing policies in Chicago? What is affordable housing? How can public housing help to reduce the number of cost-burdened households? What is Bring Chicago Home? How would Bring Chicago Home work? What role do community development organizations play in the affordable housing market? What are the best housing policies to address the affordability of safe and dignified homes in Chicago?

Speakers for this Trek include: Professor Christopher Berry, Director of the Mansueto Institute at the University of Chicago, Daniel Cruz, Chicago Housing Authority Chief of Staff, and Nicholette Cameron, Senior Project Manager at Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives. Additional speakers will be added.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman

Know your “how” with IOP Fellow Matt Gorman.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney

Welcome! Join us to learn more about being a CD Ambassador and connect with the team over breakfast.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot

IOP Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman

Know your “how” with national pollster Jason McGrath of GBAO Strategies. His clients have included former Chicago Mayor and IOP Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, US Sen. John Fetterman (PA) and Raphael Warnock (GA). Hear the inside scoop on how pollsters help run campaigns.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone Campbell

IOP Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the IOP and GenForward youth survey project.

Join the IOP’s Student Advisory Board for an Iowa Caucus Watch Party on Monday January 15th at 7pm in the IOP living room. Food will be served.

New and returning students are invited to start the new year with the IOP at Ida Noyes Hall - Cloister Club. Swing by to preview internship opportunities, winter and spring programming,  and get plugged into leadership opportunities with the IOP or in the upcoming election. Free swag, and food!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jeff Larson

IOP Pritzker Fellow Rhymefest

IOP Pritzker Fellow Rhymefest

IOP Pritzker Fellow Kate Brown

IOP Pritzker Fellow Stephanie Murphy

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners.

On this Trek participants will explore: What is the process of creating a municipal budget in Chicago? Historically has it been an inclusive and efficient process? Who are the main stakeholders when creating a municipal budget? The Mayor? The Office of Budget and Management? City Council? Is the annual budget a moral document? What type of values get inserted into the budget? Technically, how do you estimate revenue? How do you reduce deficits and shortfalls? How do debt and pension considerations affect the budget’s outlook?

Speakers for this Trek include: Annette Guzman '06, City of Chicago Budget Director, Chicago Office of Budget and Management Staff, Thea Crum, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives at the University of Illinois at Chicago Great Cities Institute, and Adam Slade, Visiting Research Specialist at the Great Cities Institute. Additional speakers may be added.

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jeff Larson

IOP Pritzker Fellow Rhymefest

IOP Pritzker Fellow Chase Strangio

IOP Pritzker Fellow Chase Strangio

IOP Pritzker Fellow Kate Brown

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Visiting Pritzker Fellow Chase Strangio in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join us on Monday, November 6th from 5-6:30p in the IOP living room!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Stephanie Murphy

IOP Pritzker Fellow Chase Strangio

Join the IOP for a three-day trip to the state that makes or breaks presidential campaigns, as we give you an up-close look at the Iowa caucuses.
We'll visit with local reporters and party officials to get a sense of the political landscape, talk to campaign officials about caucus strategy, and watch a caucus in action. It's an opportunity that only happens every four years, and you won't want to miss it.
The IOP is hosting this info session so students can learn more about the Trek, what we'll see and do, and how to apply!

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jeff Larson

IOP Pritzker Fellow Rhymefest

IOP Pritzker Fellow Kate Brown

IOP Pritzker Fellow Stephanie Murphy

Join us to learn about White House Internships. Session led by former White House interns.

What to expect when you’re expecting to run (or helping someone try to win)

IOP Pritzker Fellow Jeff Larson

IOP Pritzker Fellow Rhymefest

IOP Pritzker Fellow Larry Hogan

IOP Pritzker Fellow Larry Hogan

IOP Pritzker Fellow Kate Brown

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris School's Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners.

On this Trek participants will explore: Where are the migrants and refugees arriving from? How are they reaching Chicago? Are they choosing Chicago as their destination? What does it mean to be a sanctuary city? Does the name have political benefits or repercussions? What is the City of Chicago doing to assist new arrivals? Is this enough? What more should be done? Migration is likely to become a long-term reality of life in Chicago. What does the future look like for city government and its partners?

Speakers for this Trek include: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th Ward Alderperson and Isaias Solis, Senior Director of Erie Neighborhood House. Additional speakers may be added.

Join us to learn about all of the opportunities to get involved in IOP Elections 24 Programming

IOP Pritzker Fellows Kate Brown, Larry Hogan, Jeff Larson, Stephanie Murphy, Rhymefest & Chase Strangio

Join us to begin onboarding for AY 2023-24!

Join us virtually for a remote lunch and media club!

Meet your Mentees or Mentors, accompanied by an amazing view of the city!

Join us for a captivating coworking day at the Harold Washington Library, featuring guided tours by library staff and access to Harold Washington archives and exhibits.

Join us as we delve into the inner workings of the Chicago City Council and gain a deeper understanding of the Chicago political landscape.

Discover insights and solutions for bridging the urban-rural divide at an event hosted by Mercury LLC, featuring former US Representative Cheri Bustos.

Join us as we delve into the inner workings of City Hall and gain a deeper understanding of Chicago.

Join us at the IOP for a Coworking Day!

Join us to celebrate July 4th in the capital with its signature fireworks show!

Join us at the IOP for a Coworking Day and the launch of our Summer Book Club

Join us to meet other interns and enjoy pizza accompanied by an amazing view of the city!

Join us virtually for our introductory event and the launch of our Summer 2023 Book Club

Enjoy some boba with IOP staff and your fellow interns following the Charles H. Percy Summer in Washington Reception!

Join us to watch Congress Members play baseball!

Join us to meet other interns and take in a private screening of a Chicago political documentary!

Join us to meet other interns and enjoy the city before the summer season kicks in!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Visiting Pritzker Fellow Joan Donovan in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Connor Lee and Yeap Qian Fang on Monday, May 15th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Visiting Pritzker Fellow Joan Donovan in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Connor Lee and Yeap Qian Fang on Monday, May 15th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Visiting Pritzker Fellow Joan Donovan in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student hosts Connor Lee and Yeap Qian Fang on Monday, May 15th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

Looking for Help with your resume, cover letter, or just want some career advice? Feel free to drop by the IOP for some personalized help from one of the IOP's Career Development Staff.

Join Leaders of Color and multicultural student organizations at the IOP House for free food, music, and community. Connect with student leaders from across campus!

Join UChiVotes for a film screening of The Young Vote, a film by Diane Robinson! The Young Vote follows a group of students and activists during the 2020 election to understand young people's perceptions of voting and civic engagement. Taking the audience alongside activists from California, Florida, Kentucky, and Texas as they challenge barriers to civic participation, The Young Vote explores civic power and the future of democracy.

Looking for Help with your resume, cover letter, or just want some career advice? Feel free to drop by the IOP for some personalized help from one of the IOP's Career Development Staff.

Looking for Help with your resume, cover letter, or just want some career advice? Feel free to drop by the IOP for some personalized help from one of the IOP's Career Development Staff.

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: What is Chicago’s relationship with climate change and climate activism? Lake Michigan is Chicago’s greatest environmental resource. What steps are being taken to protect it and the shores that surround it? Chicago is often cited as one of the worst cities for smog and air pollution. What are some solutions to reducing air pollution and improving the quality of life of those in the City? Environmental racism has been a growing problem in Chicago for decades. How can marginalized Chicagoans become protected from dumping sites, harmful emissions, and lead pipes? What are reasonable steps to be taken? Speakers include: Mark Mesle, Senior Outreach Coordinator at the National Parks Conservation Association, and Deborah Philbrick, Program Officer at the MacArthur Foundation. Additional speakers will be added.

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Visiting Pritzker Fellow Asa Hutchinson in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join student host Jacob Steinberg on Monday, April 17th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

Looking for Help with your resume, cover letter, or just want some career advice? Feel free to drop by the IOP for some personalized help from one of the IOP's Career Development Staff.

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Adrian Perkins in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Ramarko Bhattacharya and Adam Sachs on Thursday, April 13th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Looking for Help with your resume, cover letter, or just want some career advice? Feel free to drop by the IOP for some personalized help from one of the IOP's Career Development Staff.

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: What is the purpose of the new Police District Councils? Given the new mayor and city council, how is Chicago expected to change? During the campaign season, there were talks of rebuilding the ranks of the Chicago Police Department. How likely is this rebuild? Given the tightness in the Mayoral race, was the result to be expected? Speakers include: Dion McGill, 7th Police District Council Member-Elect, Isaac Troncoso, Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Commissioner, and Erik Wallenius, Cook County Assessor's Office Director of Policy.

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Matthew Yglesias in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Olafur Oddsson Cricco and Sanjay Srivatsan on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Living Room!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Peter Meijer in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Nancy Smith and Jacob Sher on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Beto O'Rourke in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Tara Farwana and Solana Adedokun on Tuesday, April 4th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Steve Sisolak in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Henry Cantor and Forum Shelat on Monday, April 3rd from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Robin Rue Simmons in a smaller setting than weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP. Join hosts Sophie Hare and Norma Ferrell on Tuesday, March 28th from 5:30-7p in the IOP Student Workroom!

Join the CE team for an end-of-quarter Sip OJ & Paint to celebrate student group cohorts and leaders! Mini canvases for all, coloring books for the paint-opposed.

Want the opportunity to share what issues are important to you and what you hope the future of public service looks like at the IOP? Or want the chance to just say “hello” to Senator Heitkamp? Well then, join us for a meet and greet!

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: How are resources being coordinated between the government and nonprofit organizations to address the homelessness crisis? Is Chicago addressing homelessness with humane principles? How does Chicago compare to its peers on issues of housing and homelessness? Speakers include Jose Munoz, Executive Director at La Casa Norte and James Rudyk, Executive Director of Northwest Center.

Join W+ and LOC for a panel discussion on Southside Organizing, featuring student organizers and speakers from STOP (Southside Together Organizing for Power).

If you are a fourth year student in the College trying to navigate the uncertainty of finding a full-time job in public service after graduation, join UChicago alums to hear their stories on how they networked and applied for jobs to find employment after graduation. Join the IOP to talk strategy for finding jobs, networking with alumni, and explaining to your family that the public service hiring process is not straightforward and takes longer than classmates opting to go into more traditional private sector jobs. 

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: What was the process like to create the new Chicago Ward map? What are the key issues being debated in this election cycle? Have the issues changed since 2019? Which groups stand to gain or lose power in the upcoming election?
Speakers include Chaundra Van Dyk, Advocacy Director at CHANGE Illinois; Rory Gilchrist, Projects Coordinator at CHANGE Illinois; and Heather Cherone, Political Reporter at WTTW/Chicago PBS.

Interview Workshop

This dinner will be hosted by Nancy Smith from 5-6:30p on Thursday, November 17th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Steve Hayes in a smaller setting than his weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join IOP Civic Engagement for a student session with Mary Elizabeth Taylor focused on leadership and service.

Interested in working in Washington, DC? Join us on Thursday, November 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. CT as we hear from DC insiders on how to position yourself for success in Washington.

Join us for a small student session with founder of Millennial Action Project, Steven Olikara.

Learn from the UChicago College Center for Research and Fellowships about opportunities for students to pursue scholarships and fellowships during summers and beyond their days at UChicago

Join Leaders of Color on November 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 in the IOP Student Workroom to talk about politics, identity on the Hill, and much more with tea and snacks.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the 2023 Bridging the Divide program. This program is only open to first and second year students at The College.

This dinner will be hosted by Christian Johns from 12-1:30p on Wednesday, November 9th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Lunch is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Luis Gutiérrez in a smaller setting than his weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This dinner will be hosted by Lena Diasti and Hassan Sachee from 6:30-8p on Sunday, November 6th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Rana Ayyub in a smaller setting than her weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the Harris Center for Effective Government. Each trek offers 20 students the chance to dive into a political issue area through meeting with a broad range of public service practitioners. Participants will explore: Who are the major stakeholders for immigrant activism, advocacy & reform? How does the ongoing national climate surrounding immigration affect specific needs and concerns at the local level?
Speakers include IOP Prtizker Fellow & Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez, and site visits to the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and the Resurrection Project.

Join Leaders of Color at the Smart Museum for free food, music, and art. Connect with LOC as well as other cultural RSOs on campus.

Join us for an info session to learn more about the opportunities available to students over Spring Break.

This dinner will be hosted by Ricky Holder from 5:30-7p on Tuesday, November 1st in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Laura Dove in a smaller setting than her weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This dinner will be hosted by Irene Qi from 5:30-7p on Monday, October 31st in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Doug Jones in a smaller setting than his weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join us for a discussion with Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta as we examine what is at stake for the LGBT community in the 2022 midterms amidst a growing surge of anti-LGBT legislation. October 27, 6-7:30pm. Community Room, Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality (5733 S University Ave)

Whose history do we preserve in cities and why? Using case studies of small Black businesses, Dr. Matthew Kenyatta gives a seminar about preserving the fullness of Pan-African heritage and queerness in cities amidst urban gentrification and when designing the cities of the future.October 27, 4:30-5:30pm. Student Workroom, Institute of Politics (5707 S. Woodlawn Ave)

Join IOP Visiting Fellow Shaka Senghor for dinner and conversation.

The purpose of this conference is to bring together college students who are interested/involved in politics and civic engagement organizations to share voter-engagement resources and strategies, learn from experts in the field, and build community. Join UChicago’s UChiVotes and dozens of other College Voting organizations from universities across the country for an afternoon of panels and talks about voting and democracy as well as networking/coalition building opportunities. Speakers and participating will be announced closer to the conference date.

Session for UChicago advisors to meet with Katy Hogan from the Partnership for Public Service. Katy will provide tips for placing students within federal jobs and internships.

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Learn about how to get started looking for careers in public service

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Learn about how to get started looking for careers in public service

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join the IOP for a conservative students reception. Attendees will hear from staff about the many opportunities available at the IOP and have a chance to network with students and staff involved at the IOP.

Join the IOP for a first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students reception. Attendees will hear from staff about the many opportunities available at the IOP and have a chance to network with students and staff involved at the IOP.

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Learn about working with the State Department from two Summer 2022 State Department interns!

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Preview an IOP Pritzker Fellows Seminar with Luis Gutiérrez

IOP Interns: Support your local Washington Nationals on Friday, August 26

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the final mixer of the summer

Join National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for a conversation on his work in the Biden administration

The Inside Scoop: Join Heather Caygle for a conversation on the state of journalism in America

Join Senator Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) for breakfast and a conversation about his extensive career in political office

Join Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) for a photo op and a brief conversation on his work in the Senate

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join DC-based interns, employers, and alumni for a reception overlooking the National Mall

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join your fellow DC-based interns for the IOP's first mixer of the summer!

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

This dinner will be hosted by Tara Farwana from 7-8:30p on Monday, May 23rd in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to discuss democracy with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join the CE team for an end-of-year party to celebrate all of the IOP student groups and Civic Engagement event attendees!

All first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students are invited to join the IOP staff and student leaders for the inaugural FGLI Student Reception. Attendees will hear from staff about the many opportunities available at the IOP and will have the opportunity to contribute their voices on how the IOP can better incorporate FGLI voices and perspectives in its programming and outreach. In attendance will be staff, members of the Student Advisory Board, leaders of the various IOP Civic Engagement groups, and house interns. Lunch will be provided.

This dinner will be hosted by Francesco Rahe from 7-8:30p on Wednesday, May 18th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Sarah Longwell in a smaller setting than her weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This dinner will be hosted by Connor Lee and Arushi Bansal from 4:00-5:30p on Wednesday, May 18th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Keisha Lance Bottoms in a smaller setting than her weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

A closing capstone meeting for students who have volunteered at Cook County Jail this academic year.

This dinner will run from 7:00-8:30p on Monday, May 16th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Neil Newhouse in a smaller setting than his weekly seminars, discuss religion and politics with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

This dinner will be hosted by Ellie Newman from 5:30-7p on Tuesday, May 10th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to engage with Pritzker Fellow Erin Simpson in a smaller setting than her weekly seminars, discuss a current topic with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

Join IOP for an Iftar dinner gathering during the special month of Ramadan

This dinner will be hosted by Irene Qi from 6:00-7:30p on Monday, April 25th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to discuss democracy with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This dinner will be hosted by Astrid Weinberg from 5:30-7:00p on Tuesday, April 19th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to discuss democracy with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This Lunch will be hosted by Melia Allan from 1:30-3p on Friday, April 15th in the IOP Student Workroom. This Dialogue Dinner, similar to past Civic Dinners, is a chance to discuss democracy with other students, and enjoy a meal on the IOP.

This program is mandatory to attend for students who are participating in academic-year internships through the IOP's ACE and UPReP programs.

All highly engaged student leaders are invited to join IOP staff in an evening retreat to kick off the winter quarter.

All highly engaged student leaders are invited to join IOP staff in an evening retreat to kick off the winter quarter.

All highly engaged student leaders are invited to join IOP staff in an evening retreat to kick off the winter quarter.

Join the IOP's civic engagement team for a faculty/staff 2020 NSVLE Debrief

Leaders of Color is hosting a virtual workshop with Faith Leader Jen Bailey.

Interested in working on Capitol Hill? Join us on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. CT as we hear from a DC insider on how to position yourself for success in Washington.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the opportunities available to students over Spring Break.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the 2022 Bridging the Divide program. This program is only open to first and second year students at The College.

All graduate and professional students are invited to join the IOP for a happy hour.

Join the IOP and College Republicans to connect and meet other conservative students on campus. The space will be informal and a chance for students to grab food and network with other students and IOP staff.

This program is for students who are interested in learning about academic-year internships as part of the IOP's ACE and UPReP programs.

Happy hour for D.C.-based IOP alumni on from 5 - 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

Happy hour for D.C.-based IOP alumni on from 5 - 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

IOP Free Agents

IOP Free Agents

Join alumni pursuing justice through law and policy on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. CT to learn more about their experiences as they’ve navigated careers pursuing Justice.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

Join Black alumni on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. CT to learn more about their experiences as they’ve navigated careers in politics and public service.

Interested in careers in Climate and Environmental Advocacy? Join us on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. CT as we hear from UChicago alums who all work at the intersection of climate and environmental advocacy and public service.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

IOP Alumni Town Hall with David Axelrod

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

Interested in careers in journalism? Join us on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. CT as we hear from three UChicago alums who all work within the intersection of journalism and public service.

This event is for students who are interested in learning about the IOP's summer stipend program.

Over the course of two days, the IOP's Career Development team will host panels on how to set yourself up for careers in politics and public service. Day 2 panels will be focused on getting hired in the following Chicago-focused sectors: Panel one: Advocacy. Panel 2: Local Government. Panel 3: Civic Tech

Over the course of two days, the IOP's Career Development team will host panels on how to set yourself up for careers in politics and public service. Day 1 panels will be focused on getting hired in the following D.C.-focused sectors: Panel one: Think Tanks. Panel 2: Politics/Government. Panel 3: Media

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

Interested in a career path that balances your love for politics and data science? Join us on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. CT as we hear from three UChicago alums who all work within the intersection of politics and data science and technology.

These office hours are open to any student with questions about internships, cover letters, resumes, job searches, etc.

This workshop is for students who are interested in learning about the experiences of women in politics, working for male versus female elected officials, and how to build a diverse mentor network.

This workshop is for students who are interested in learning about cover letter writing.

Ever think about running for office or wonder how such a major endeavor gets off the ground? Join us on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. CT as we hear from three UChicago alums who have all run for office themselves.

This event is for students who are interested in learning about the IOP's summer internship program.

If you’re a junior or senior who is stressing out about applying for jobs this year, or if you’d just like to hear from some of our amazing new alumni, join us on Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. CT! We will be hearing from three alumni who graduated within the last two years and all successfully got a job, even in the toughest of circumstances.

Learn more about Bridging the Divide a public service leadership program. Bridging the Divide (BTD) is an urban-rural exchange program at the IOP that brings together first- and second-year college students to address urban and rural divisions throughout Illinois. The cohort experience brings together students from UChicago, Eureka, and Arrupe colleges.