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Alumni Events

Upcoming events

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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.

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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
Big Give 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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105th Birthday Celebration
Friday, October 20, 2023, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

In 1918, UC Berkeley began a full-time program in library science. Join us to celebrate the 105th birthday and history of the I School, SIMS, SLIS, and School of Librarianship.

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Discover Cal NYC Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Mingle with I School alumni for a drink and a quick bite before the Discover Cal in NYC event, hosted by Chancellor Christ.

ANITA B.ORG - 2023 - GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION - THE WAY FORWARD
UC Berkeley Meet-up at Grace Hopper Conference
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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MICS CyberConnect: Fall 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Fall 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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Data Science Summer 2023 Capstone Project Showcase
Thursday, August 17, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:30 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.

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Cybersecurity Summer 2023 Capstone Project Showcase
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 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.

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I School Seattle Meet-Up
Sunday, June 25, 2023, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

I School students and alumni are invited to a meet-up and happy hour to meet new friends and mingle with old.

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A Celebration of Mentorship at the I School
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

Celebrate our student and alumni mentors.

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MICS CyberConnect: Summer 2023
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Summer 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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School of Information May 2023 Commencement
Monday, May 15, 2023, 2:00 pm

Honor the class of 2023 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

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MIMS 2023 Final Project Showcase
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Graduating master’s 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.

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Data Science Spring 2023 Capstone Project Showcase
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:30 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.

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Cybersecurity Spring 2023 Capstone Project Showcase
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 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.

25 Years of MIMS
MIMS 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program with fun and informative activities, networking, a dinner event, and more.

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MICS Meet & Greet: Spring 2023
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PST

Welcome the Spring 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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Data Science Fall 2022 Capstone Project Showcase
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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.

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Cybersecurity Fall 2022 Capstone Project Showcase
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:00 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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Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 am, – Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 10:52 pm

Your gifts to the I School and the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity will support diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) in tech.

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104th Birthday Celebration
Friday, October 28, 2022, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

In 1918, UC Berkeley began a full-time program in library science. Join us to celebrate the 104th birthday and history of the I School, SIMS, SLIS, and School of Librarianship.

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MICS Meet & Greet: Fall 2022
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Open to all MICS students and alumni.  

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