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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

We bring together people and perspectives from all across the political spectrum to engage with the community, analyze current events, and discuss how public policy can ensure a brighter future for all.

Apr 1, 2024

Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration

Monday • 5:00pm–6:00pm PDT • Banatao Auditorium, 310 Sutardja Dai Hall Berkeley, CA 94720

Join the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Berkeley Criminal Law & Justice Center, and the Brennan Center for Justice during Second Chance Month for a thought-provoking discussion on the far-reaching effects of the American prison system and how we can move towards restoration rather than punishment.

Apr 5, 2024

2024 Wildavsky Lecture for Public Policy: Dean Karlan

Friday • 4:00pm–5:30pm PT • Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720

The 2024 Wildavsky Lecture will feature Dean Karlan, professor of Economics and Finance at Northwestern University and nonprofit director.

Apr 8, 2024

State Leaders Improving Health: California & North Carolina

Monday • 12:00pm–1:00pm • GSPP Room 250, 1893 LeRoy Avenue

State Leaders Improving Health: California & North Carolina

Apr 18, 2024

Clark Kerr Lecture with Ruth Simmons

Thursday • 3:00pm–4:00pm PT • Banatao Auditorium, 310 Sutardja Dai Hall Berkeley, CA 94720

Join this hybrid public lecture by Dr. Ruth Simmons, former President of Brown University, Smith College and Prairie View A&M University.

Apr 19, 2024

Natalie Foster: The Guarantee

Friday • 12:00pm–1:00pm PT • GSPP Room 250, 1893 LeRoy Ave Berkeley, CA 94720

Featured speaker Natalie Foster will discuss her new book, The Guarantee. GSPP instructor, Kiran Jain, will be in conversation with Ms. Foster.

May 19, 2024

2024 GSPP Commencement

Sunday • 9:00am–11:00am PT • Zellerbach Hall