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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Honor the class of 2026 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A casual welcome reception on the first day of classes.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

Celebrate our student and alumni mentors.

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

Welcome the Summer 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 3:40 pm - 7:00 pm PST

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

Monday, February 27, 2023, 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

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

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PST

Welcome the Spring 2023 cohort to the MICS community.

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.

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.

Friday, December 2, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

An “ask me anything” conversation with Rebecca Andersen, Senior Director of Student & Alumni Career Development at the I School.