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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:10 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Learn more about the UC Berkeley Cybersecurity Clinic, a public-interest cybersecurity course that supports the capacity of politically-targeted organizations to defend themselves against online threats. 

Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Apply your data skills to defend human rights. Work on topics like police accountability, the rights of the incarcerated, and ending gender apartheid.

Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

School of Information Ph.D. students share their innovative research.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

For I School faculty and Ph.D. students: Nina Beguš presents her work on “Artificial Humanities” from her recent book.

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.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

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.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

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

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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.

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 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.

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Students, staff, faculty, and friends are invited to a festive holiday celebration in in South Hall.

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST