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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

2025 I School Dia de los Muertos ofrenda
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer: Conchas and Community
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

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Q&A for I School Master’s Students & Alumni Interested in a Ph.D.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:00 am - 9:45 am PDT

A virtual Q&A session for current and former School of Information master’s students who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. 

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Fall Into Connections: An All–I School Speed Networking Event
Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Topgolf, Renton, Wash.
Seattle Alumni Chapter Topgolf Outing and Meetup
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Catch up with fellow I School alumni and enjoy food and drink and golf in dedicated heated hitting bays just for us.

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

All Season Brewing, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Holiday Meetup
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Los Angeles I School alumni chapter for our holiday meetup at All Season Brewing.

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Cybersecurity Fall 2026 Capstone Project Showcase
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 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.

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

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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

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I School Centennial & Birthday Celebration
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join alumni, faculty, students, and friends as we celebrate a defining milestone in the history of the UC Berkeley School of Information.

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Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

A festive picnic on the grass in front of South Hall
I School Community Picnic
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

A festive summer gathering for I School students, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends.

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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.

MICS graduates celebrate graduation (May 2025)
Maximizing MICS for Alumni
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

A webinar to help new MICS graduates stay connected, grow your professional network, and discover ways to stay involved with the MICS community.

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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.

I School 5K
Littlest Bear Virtual 5K Run/Walk 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026

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

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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.

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer
Monday, June 15, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

A group of MICS students with Oski in front of South Hall and the campanie
Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success
Monday, June 8, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Tim Pappa
How Cyber-Behavioral Analysis Can Inform Strategic Threat Characterization and Decision-making
Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Tim Pappa introduces a unique cyber-behavioral model developed at the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit for analyzing cybercriminal behaviors.

Seattle skyline, with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier
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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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.

Dean Eric Meyer chats with members of the I School community
Dean’s Mid-Monthly Mixer
Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

I School faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars are invited drop in for treat and conversation.

The GoBituary Rekindled team presents their project at the 2025 MIMS Final Project Showcase
MIMS 2026 Final Project Showcase
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 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.

Luisa Caldas
Designing Immersion: Four works from the Berkeley XR Lab
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The I School Research Exchange offers I School faculty and Ph.D. students opportunities to learn about, discuss, and contribute to research developing within the school, across the campus, and in the region.

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Data Science Spring 2026 Capstone Project Showcase
Thursday, April 23, 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.

MICS graduates celebrate graduation (May 2025)
Maximizing MICS for Alumni
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

A webinar to help new MICS graduates stay connected, grow your professional network, and discover ways to stay involved with the MICS community.

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.

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