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Upcoming 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. Lead support for the Institute of Politics Speaker Series comes from the Zell Family Foundation.

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Ahead of Chicago's February elections, Chicago Style - anIOPstudent-run event committee - will be joined by Isaac Troncoso and Oswaldo Gomez to talk about the city's Police District Councils.[...]

IPP presents: A Conversation on the Future of US-Africa Relations
Back in December, President Biden welcomed 49 heads of states from across Africa to Washington, D.C. to expand the U.S.'s relationships in the region. Major summit outcomes ranged from a commitment of $55[...]

Celebrating Black History Month - Welcome to the Mosaic: The Rise of Black Mayors in American Cities
For the first time ever, the four largest cities in the United States are led by Black mayors, as are scores of other smaller municipalities across the country. How did we get here? What is the[...]

The Army of the Future: Who and What Will the Biggest Branch of the Military Look Like
Come for a conversation with Christine Wormuth, the first woman to head the Army -the nation's largest service branch -about her ideas for leading a new generation of troops in a dynamic global[...]

The Voting Power of Gen Z Realized: Is the Youth Vote Finally Making Inroads?
Hear from Representative Elissa Slotkin about the power of the young vote in her tight race for reelection in Michigan last November, and what that portends for 2024. IOP student leader Estrella Hernandez[...]

Reset on the Road: Election Week - University of Chicago
What questions do you have for Chicago's next mayor? Elections can feel overwhelming – but we're here to help. WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times and the University of Chicago Institute of Politics are[...]

Reset on the Road: Election Week - UIC
What questions do you have for Chicago's next mayor? Elections can feel overwhelming – but we're here to help. WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times and the University of Chicago Institute of Politics are[...]
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Race, Police and Violence: The Killing of Tyre Nichols
The killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers last month has renewed conversations around the country about race, policing, violence and trauma. While politicians at the local and national level[...]