Institute of Politics

  • Events
  • Pritzker Fellows Seminars
  • Upcoming

Upcoming Seminars

Each year, the IOP hosts dozens of public Pritzker Fellows seminars, providing students direct contact with elected officials, activists, authors, journalists and other key practitioners in politics and public service.

Browse Events

View Pritzker Fellows Seminars Events

Poster image for Caldwell | On the Frontlines of American Foreign Policy From Iraq to DC: Toward Realism & Restraint

Caldwell | On the Frontlines of American Foreign Policy From Iraq to DC: Toward Realism & Restraint

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 08, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Dan Caldwell on "On the Frontlines of American Foreign Policy From Iraq to DC: Toward Realism & Restraint" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, October 8 12:30-1:45pm As a result of post-9/11 patriotism (and admittedly some[...]
Poster image for Wagner | People Are Policy: Who’s Really Making National Security Decisions?

Wagner | People Are Policy: Who’s Really Making National Security Decisions?

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 09, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Alex Wagner on "People Are Policy: Who’s Really Making National Security Decisions?" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, October 9 12:30-1:45pm Ever wonder who actually decides whether America goes to war or makes peace? It's not just[...]
Poster image for Pressman | The Transnational Reach of Authoritarianism

Pressman | The Transnational Reach of Authoritarianism

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 27, 2025 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow David Pressman on "The Transnational Reach of Authoritarianism" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, October 27 3:30-4:45pm Authoritarians are increasingly reaching across international borders to attack dissidents or silence them. As a[...]
Poster image for Warren | The Storytellers: National Security As Policy Imperative & Political Theater

Warren | The Storytellers: National Security As Policy Imperative & Political Theater

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 28, 2025 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Vince Warren on "The Storytellers: National Security As Policy Imperative & Political Theater" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Tuesday, October 28 3:30-4:45pm Let’s explore the use of terrorism framing and criminalization narratives as[...]
Poster image for Caldwell | Divided We Stand: A View From the Other Side - Why America Must Lead the World

Caldwell | Divided We Stand: A View From the Other Side - Why America Must Lead the World

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 29, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Dan Caldwell on "Divided We Stand: A View From the Other Side - Why America Must Lead the World" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, October 29 12:30-1:45pm Most of those who support American global primacy aren’t doing so as part of[...]
Poster image for Wagner | “Thank You for Your Service” (But What Does That Really Mean?)

Wagner | “Thank You for Your Service” (But What Does That Really Mean?)

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Oct 30, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Alex Wagner on "“Thank You for Your Service” (But What Does That Really Mean?) THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, October 30 12:30-1:45pm Less than 1% of Americans serve in the military today, and most who do come from military[...]
Poster image for Pressman | Peace Without Justice: Is Accountability Really A Prerequisite for Peace

Pressman | Peace Without Justice: Is Accountability Really A Prerequisite for Peace

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 03, 2025 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow David Pressman on "Peace Without Justice: Is Accountability Really A Prerequisite for Peace" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, November 3 3:30-4:45pm Advocates of international justice often emphasize that peace is never sustainable[...]

Cheng | When Scientists Cross the Pacific

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 03, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Yangyang Cheng on "When Scientists Cross the Pacific" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, November 3 12:30-1:45pm They are celebrated as the best and brightest who contribute to America’s scientific and economic superpower. They are[...]
Poster image for Warren | The Lawyers: First They Came for the Immigrants…

Warren | The Lawyers: First They Came for the Immigrants…

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 04, 2025 3:30pm – 4:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Vince Warren on "The Lawyers: First They Came for the Immigrants…" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Tuesday, November 4 3:30-4:45pm Why and how has the current administration has targeted particular groups, institutions and ideas. We explore[...]
Poster image for Caldwell | Prioritizers, Restrainers & Primacists: The Three Factions Vying to Define the GOP

Caldwell | Prioritizers, Restrainers & Primacists: The Three Factions Vying to Define the GOP

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 05, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Dan Caldwell on "Prioritizers, Restrainers & Primacists: The Three Factions Vying to Define the GOP" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Wednesday, November 5 12:30-1:45pm With the election of Donald Trump in 2016, the Republican foreign[...]
Poster image for Wagner | Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Transgender Troops

Wagner | Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Transgender Troops

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 06, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Alex Wagner on "Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Transgender Troops" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Thursday, November 16 12:30-1:45pm Shortly after taking office for the second time, President Trump issued an executive order declaring[...]

Cheng | Who Is Afraid of Huawei?

5707 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, 60637

Nov 10, 2025 12:30pm – 1:45pm CST

IOP Pritzker Fellow Yangyang Cheng on "Who Is Afraid of Huawei?" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Monday, November 10 12:30-1:45pm Depending on where one stands, Huawei is either an exemplar of Chinese ingenuity and pride or part of Beijing’s sinister plot for[...]

Have Questions?

Name
Newsletter Form

Stay Informed

Our emails are the best way to keep up-to-date on all of our events and programming.

Subscribe