Alumni Events

Upcoming events

San Francisco Bay Area I School Alumni Chapter Launch

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Connect with fellow alumni, grab a beverage, and celebrate the launch of the I School’s first official alumni chapter.

Los Angeles I School Alumni Chapter Launch

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Connect with fellow alumni, grab a beverage, and celebrate the launch of the I School’s Los Angeles alumni chapter.

Big Give 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Support the I School during Berkeley’s annual fundraising blitz.

photo of Eric Meyer smiling with arms crossed wearing a suit and yellow tie

Alumni Virtual Town Hall with Dean Meyer

Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Dean Eric T. Meyer shares updates about the I School and looks ahead to the future.

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I School Alumni Night at the Golden State Warriors

Friday, March 13, 2026, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us to see Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, and meet and mingle at a pre-game reception.

All-Alumni Jazz Brunch

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for mimosas, brunch, and live jazz and connect with classmates, fellow alumni, faculty, and staff.

New York City skyline, with the Brooklyn Bridge

New York I School Alumni Chapter Launch

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Connect with fellow alumni, grab a beverage, and celebrate the launch of the I School’s New York alumni chapter.

A group of graduating master's students at their commencement ceremony, wearing black caps and gowns with gold master's hoods.

School of Information 2026 Commencement

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Honor the class of 2026 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

Seattle skyline, with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier

Seattle I School Alumni Chapter Launch

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Connect with fellow alumni, grab a beverage, and celebrate the launch of the I School’s Seattle alumni chapter.

Previous events

Cybersecurity Fall 2024 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.

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I School Community Virtual Speed Networking

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

A fun, casual speed networking session to build connections with students and alumni from all of our degree programs.

Three I School students chatting, holding drinks. (Photo by Hewitt Photography for Berkeley I School, 2019)

I School Community Meet-Up

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A community meet-up and happy hour for I School students, alumni, and guests.

106th Birthday Celebration

Friday, September 27, 2024, 3:10 pm - 4:30 pm

In 1918, UC Berkeley began a full-time program in library science. Join us to celebrate the 106th birthday and history of the I School, SIMS, SLIS, and School of Librarianship.

A large group of MICS students pose in front of South Hall at the spring 2024 on-campus immersion

MICS CyberConnect: Fall 2024

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Fall 2024 cohort to the MICS community.

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Data Science Summer 2024 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Cybersecurity Summer 2024 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.

Littlest Bear Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024 - Sunday, August 4, 2024

A fun run/walk/roll for the I School community.

I School Community Speed Networking

Thursday, July 25, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

A fun, casual speed networking session to build connections with students and alumni from all of our degree programs.

A Celebration of Mentorship at the I School

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

Celebrate our student and alumni mentors.

MICS CyberConnect: Summer 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Summer 2024 cohort to the MICS community.

School of Information 2024 Commencement

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00 pm

Honor the class of 2024 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

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MIMS 2024 Final Project Showcase

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Graduating MIMS students present their intriguing research projects and innovative new information systems. A panel of judges will select outstanding projects for the James R. Chen Award.

Data Science Spring 2024 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Cybersecurity Spring 2024 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.

Seattle-Area MIMS Alumni Focus Group Dinner

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Seattle-area MIMS alumni — join us for dinner & share your thoughts about your ongoing alumni relationship with us.

MICS CyberConnect: Spring 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PST

Welcome the Spring 2024 cohort to the MICS community.

Data Science Fall 2023 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, December 21, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST

Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.

Data Science Fall 2023 Capstone Project Showcase for 5th Year MIDS Students

Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Graduating 5th Year MIDS students present their data science projects.

Cybersecurity Fall 2023 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.