Endless Wars, Weapons and Force: But is there another purpose for the American military?
5707 S Woodlawn, Chicago, 60637
Jan 26, 2024
12:30pm
– 1:30pm
CST
For generations, American taxpayers have spent trillions of dollars toward a military that has largely been focused on global military operations, often with failed results,and support for operations abroad is decreasing in every political direction. But how else does – and could – the Pentagon[...]
Mick Mulvaney | “What I Saw at the Modern GOP Revolution (One That I Helped Start)”
5707 S Woodlawn Ave,
Jan 29, 2024
3:30pm
– 4:45pm
CST
Pritzker Fellow Mick Mulvaney on "What I Saw at the Modern GOP Revolution (One That I Helped Start)"
(Current UChicago Students Only)
Monday, January 29
3:30-4:45 PM
Director Mulvaney will expand on how he came to be involved with so many different pivotal moments in government in[...]
Sister Simone Campbell | “Who I Am & Why Catholic Social Teaching Has Centered My Life”
5707 S Woodlawn Ave,
Jan 30, 2024
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
Pritzker Fellow Sister Simone Campbell on "Who I Am & Why Catholic Social Teaching Has Centered My Life"
(Current UChicago Students Only)
Tuesday, January 30
12:30-1:45 PM
Together we will examine the central principles of CST: Upholding the Dignity of the Human Person; Social[...]
Matt Gorman | “What Does A Chief Communicator Do, Anyway?”
5707 S Woodlawn Ave,
Jan 31, 2024
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
Pritzker Fellow Matt Gorman on "What Does A Chief Communicator Do, Anyway?"
(Current UChicago Students Only)
Wednesday, January 31
12:30-1:45 PM
What does it mean to wake up each day working toward a message, helping your candidate make news on their terms - all while engaging with[...]
Lori Lightfoot | “The Building Blocks of Effective Leadership”
5707 S Woodlawn Ave,
Jan 31, 2024
3:30pm
– 4:45pm
CST
Pritzker Fellow Lori Lightfoot on "The Building Blocks of Effective Leadership"
(Current UChicago Students Only)
Wednesday, January 31
3:30-4:45 PM
In this first seminar, I will detail my background and experience and the motivations that led me, a political novice, on a path to run[...]
Gerardo Bonilla Chavez | “From Farmworkers to the Halls of Congress”
5707 S Woodlawn Ave,
Feb 01, 2024
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
CST
Pritzker Fellow Gerardo Bonilla Chavez on "From Farmworkers to the Halls of Congress"
(Current UChicago Students Only)
Thursday, February 1
12:30-1:45 PM
Seminar one will be a frank conversation about how neoliberal policies and administrations shaped Chavez's upbringing, politics[...]
IOP Career Development: Personal Branding and LinkedIn
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637
Feb 02, 2024
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
CST
*This session will be hosted on zoom*
You have a profile, now what? How do you make it interesting, informative, and user-friendly for your potential future connections and employers?
Come to this Career Development workshop and learn how to take advantage of all things LinkedIn and develop[...]
Southeast Asia in an Era of Strategic Competition
5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637
Feb 02, 2024
12:00pm
– 1:00pm
CST
The student-led International Policy Program and the Society of International Relations jointly present, ASEAN Affairs in an Era of Strategic Competition.
As geopolitical tensions rise and global powers reassess their priorities, the strategic significance of the Association of Southeast Asian[...]
Free Trade in the Balance: A Discussion with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637
Feb 06, 2024
5:30pm
– 6:45pm
CST
A rare chance to hear from United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, at a time when political parties have become more skeptical of traditional free trade agreements. What will happen to the once-unimaginable tariffs put in place by former President Donald Trump as a weapon against a rising[...]
Church & State: Christianity and American Politics in 2024
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637
Feb 08, 2024
5:30pm
– 6:45pm
CST
What role will Christian faith leaders play in the 2024 election and ongoing social movements? Faith leaders have played vital roles in politics in America since its inception, from the Calvinist ministers in New England and Black church leaders during abolitionism, the Civil Rights and the Black[...]
IOP Career Development: Interviewing Crash Course Virtual Info Session
1212 E. 59th Street, Chicago, 60637
Feb 09, 2024
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
CST
*This session will be hosted on zoom*
What's your biggest strength? Weakness? How much would you like to be paid?
If you're uncomfortable answering any of those questions in an interviewing context, or you're just curious about what general tips we have to share, pop by the IOP Career[...]
Bringing Chicago Home Trek
Feb 09, 2024
9:30am
– 3:30pm
CST
Bringing Chicago Home Trek
Friday, February 9th | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The IOP hosts Chicago Treks in partnership with the 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[...]
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