Past Events

Past Events

We welcome you to watch previous recorded lectures and events at our UCTV Public Policy channel.

Dec 13, 2023

USAID & AI: Harnessing Trustworthy AI to Benefit the World

Wednesday • 10:30am–12:00pm • Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, UC Berkeley

The Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI tasked USAID with identifying ways it can harness AI in its services. Hear from top leaders from USAID, academia, civil society, and industry on how the agency can harness this powerful technology while mitigating its risks.

Dec 6, 2023

Book Talk: Student Identity and Political Agency

Wednesday • 10:00am–11:00am PST

Examining the intersections of education, sociology, and politics, Student Identity and Political Agency provides a unique, research-informed account of the student experience in a contemporary higher education setting. By drawing on current societal context, this book has a two-fold aim: to unpack and discuss student identity in higher education, and to identify opportunities to influence positive educational and social change.

Dec 5, 2023

Virtual Coffee Chat with GSPP Dean of Students

Tuesday • 8:00am–9:00am PST

Virtual Coffee Chat with GSPP Dean of Students

Nov 30, 2023

The Future of SNAP & the US Social Safety Net

Thursday • 4:00pm–5:30pm • Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, 2594 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Hear from Hilary Hoynes and Adam Leive on the long-term benefits of nutritional and cash support to families, as well as the impact of work requirements on economic and nutritional security, labor supply, and participation in public safety net programming.

Nov 15, 2023

Fiscal Policy in Turbulent Times: Experience and Lesson Learnt with Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia

Wednesday • 9:00am–10:30am • Banatao Auditorium (310 Sutardja Dai Hall)

Join us for an enlightening lecture by the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia on how fiscal policy has become a crucial tool in addressing economic challenges, from the aftermath of the 2008/2009 Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 14, 2023

Pathways to Public Policy - Virtual Event

Tuesday • 5:00pm–6:30pm 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

Join alumni from five of the nation's top policy and public affairs programs for a virtual panel discussion about the pathways to careers in public policy and diversity in the field. 

Nov 8, 2023

2023 Washington DC Networking Reception

Wednesday • 6:00pm–8:00pm EST •

Career Networking Event for Prospective Employers and Alumni based in the Washington DC and surrounding areas who are interested in hiring Goldman students.

Nov 8, 2023

Washington, DC MPA Admissions Information Session

Wednesday • 4:30pm–5:30pm EST • The Westin Georgetown Hotel • Washington, DC

Come meet us in Washington, DC!! Learn about the academic strength of the program and key admissions detail. The MPA Team, current MPA students and MPA alums will be on-hand to answer your questions!

Nov 6, 2023

Philanthropy and Development: A Conversation with Degan Ali

Monday • 11:00am–12:30pm PST • Wellman 311

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking talk with Degan Ali, the Executive Director of Adeso and co-founder of the Network for Empowered Aid Response (NEAR). In this engaging event, Degan will share her remarkable journey and insights as a dynamic leader in the humanitarian and development sector.

Nov 1, 2023

Pathways to Public Policy - Washington, D.C.

Wednesday • 6:00pm–7:30pm EST • Hall of States Building • Washington, DC 20001-1512

Join alumni from five of the nation's top policy and public affairs programs for an in-person moderated panel discussion about the pathways to careers in public policy and diversity in the field.