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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

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Data Science Fall 2025 Capstone Project Showcase
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.

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MICS CyberConnect: Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Welcome the Spring 2026 cohort to the MICS community.

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Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

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

Alison Gopnik
I School Research Exchange: Alison Gopnik
Wednesday, January 28, 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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Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

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

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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.

Nina Beguš
I School Research Exchange: Nina Beguš
Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Big Give
Big Give 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026

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

Diag Davenport
I School Research Exchange: Diag Davenport
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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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.

Previous events

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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Women in MIDS Coffee Meetup: Ask an Alumna
Friday, September 22, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT
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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.

Jameeka Green Aaron
Cybersecurity and Representation: Diversity, Equity, and Innovation
Monday, September 11, 2023, 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Jameeka Green Aaron is the chief information security officer for Okta’s Customer Identity Cloud.

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I School Welcome Reception
Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A casual welcome reception on the first day of classes.

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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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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.

Marc Rogers
I Fight for the Users: Cybersecurity for the Greater Good
Monday, April 17, 2023, 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Marc Rogers discusses his volunteer work in cybersecurity, with three case studies of activities he has recently been involved in.

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Ph.D. Research Reception
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 3:40 pm - 7:00 pm PST

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

Hakeem Oseni
CyberMētis Speaker Series: Hakeem Oseni
Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Hakeem Oseni shares strategies for using diplomacy and personality to achieve good security outcomes.

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.

Davis Hake
CyberMetis Speaker Series: Davis Hake
Monday, January 30, 2023, 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Davis Hake discusses the evolving role of digital risk in companies and what the security community needs to pay more attention to.

Anne Jonas
Blank Slate: Freedom, Connection, and Accountability in U.S. Virtual Schools
Monday, January 23, 2023, 4:10 pm - 6:00 pm

Anne Jonas’s dissertation research explores the promises of online schools even before the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing how virtual schools are fueled by social inequality, precarity, and destruction of public infrastructure.

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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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