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Events for the I School Community

Upcoming events

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 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.

Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us in person in Berkeley for a casual get-together before commencement.

Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Honor the class of 2025 with keynote speaker, student speakers, and student awards.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm PDT

Welcome the Summer 2025 cohort to the MICS community.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm PDT

Celebrate our student and alumni mentors.

Previous events

Friday, October 8, 2021, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm PDT

In 1918, UC Berkeley began a full-time program in library science. Join us to celebrate the 103rd birthday and history of the I School, SIMS, SLIS, and School of Librarianship.

Friday, October 1, 2021, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT
Friday, September 17, 2021, 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT
Friday, September 3, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm PDT

Join us as we welcome the MICS Summer and Fall 2021 cohorts. Open to all MICS students and alumni.  

Friday, August 13, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

A discussion with four Ph.D. alumni as they share advice and answer questions about their career paths.

Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Graduating 5th Year MIDS students present their data science projects.

Friday, August 6, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 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.

Monday, July 26, 2021, 12:01 am, – Sunday, August 8, 2021, 11:30 pm

A fun run/walk/roll for the I School Community! Proceeds benefit Diversity & Inclusion Fellowships.

Friday, July 23, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Friday, July 9, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

Introduction to algorithmic biases to learn further and build responsible systems.

Friday, June 25, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

An interactive session to hone our public speaking skills

Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 12:00 am, – Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 12:00 am

Celebrate Pride and the life of I School alumnus Paul Fasana (M.L.S. ’60) with a gift to the Paul Fasana LGBTQ Studies Fellowship Fund.

Friday, June 11, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Celebrate our student and alumni mentors.

Friday, May 28, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
Sunday, May 16, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Honor the classes of 2020 and 2021 with keynote speaker Brad Smith, president of Microsoft; faculty tributes; and presentation of capstone awards.

Friday, May 14, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT