Alumni Events

Upcoming events

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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, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

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Hot Days, Cool Connections: I School Speed Networking

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 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.

Cybersecurity Summer 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 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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Data Science Summer 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 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.

Cybersecurity Fall 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 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.

Data Science Fall 2026 Capstone Project Showcase

Thursday, December 17, 2026, 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.

Previous events

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.

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

MICS CyberConnect: Fall 2023

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Fall 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MICS CyberConnect: Summer 2023

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

Welcome the Summer 2023 cohort to the MICS community.