Democracy Camp is designed for Cal undergrads who are interested in enhancing our democracy through public service, and who are still discerning their unique pathway. Students participate in either Democracy Camp in Berkeley, the Matsui Center's alternative spring break program, or...
Our Matsui Center undergraduate fellows share their unique and transformative experiences in public service, research, and public policy opportunities.
IGS Co-Director and Sociology Professor Cristina Mora was interviewed for K Onda KQED, KQED's monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community. In the article, "The UC Berkeley Professor Centering the Latino Experience on Campus", writer Blanca Torres highlights the ways that Mora has drawn upon her experience as a Latina alumna of UC Berkeley to celebrate the Latino experience in higher education. To read the full article, click here.
Student Assistant II (This is a work-study position) Start Date: ASAPPay: $18.25/hour, approximately 8 hours per weekJob Description:
The Institute of Governmental Studies is searching for a detail-oriented and technically-proficient student assistant to support the audio-visual elements of our events and programs. The Events and AV Assistant reports to the IGS Event and Communications Coordinator. This position provides event support for our classes, lectures, major events, seminars, socials, and...
IGS is proud to congratulate one of our 2024 Percy Fellows, Alina Zarate! Alina will be presenting her research on UFW Political Advocacy and Farmworker Justice in the 21st century alongside Dr. Christian Paiz! We are extremely proud of the work you are doing, and can't wait to see what you do next. Congratulations Alina!
The FMURF program supports faculty research and mentorship by pairing outstanding undergraduates with leading scholars working on Latinx topics in disciplines like Social Welfare, Sociology, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, Linguistics, Nutritional Science, and...
We are committed to establishing IGS as the place to go for informed analyses and discussions of the important policy and political challenges facing both California and the nation.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies & Dean of the Graduate Division
Dr. Garcia Bedolla’s background and knowledge about career paths for public service were incredibly inspiring. Garcia Bedolla grew up in Los Angeles, as the daughter of Cuban immigrants. Even though her dad wanted her to be a lawyer, she decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Latin American History from Yale University. She was especially motivated to pursue a Ph.D. because there were very few people of Latin American descent teaching Latin American History. Garcia Bedolla has...
Cal Undergrads Chart a Path to Public Service in Year 2 of the Democracy Camp in DC pilot program “Flying over the lush greenery and tiny monuments, I was starting to get jittery with excitement about what the week had in store for me. I never thought I would have the opportunity to be in D.C. and somehow, I managed my way there. I could not wait for what was to come.” – Fiza Mehmood (Political Science, minor in Public Policy, ’23)
The Institute of Governmental Studies wishes to extend its congratulations to Christian Dieguez, for recently being chosen as a receipient of this years Chancellor's Awards for Public Service!
About the Chancellor's Awards for Public Service:
Each year, the Chancellor recognizes students, staff, faculty, and community partnerships that embody UC Berkeley’s proud tradition of public service and commitment to improving our local and global community. Faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, and campus-community partnerships...
The Institute of Governmental Studies wishes to extend its congratulations to Sofia Greenwald, for recently being chosen as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year! Sofia will be taking international business courses at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, one of Mexico’s most esteemed universities, and simultaneously completing a Mexican or multinational corporate internship in Mexico City.