Democracy Camp: 4 Days, 3 Cities, A World of Possibilities

4 Days, 3 Cities, A World of Possibilities. Watch as Cal students share how Democracy Camp helped them discover the many unique paths to public service. Help us keep Democracy Camp free; give by October 31st. 

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Applications for the Matsui Center's Spring 2027 student programs are OPEN!

PLEASE NOTE: The area around Philosophy Hall is undergoing major construction through January 2029

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Breaking Down the Latino Gender Gap

Read the new report examining California Latino voter views on immigration, Trump, and democracy.

REI Colloquium: 10/15 - Vanessa Cruz Nichols

"Mobilizing Action: The Role of Hope and Fear in Immigration Activism"

IGS Poll Release (Sep 2026)

Click to read the latest IGS Poll Releases ahead of the November 2026 general elections.

LoCALDig Blog: A Bicentennial snapshot of California!

Revisit the Bicentennial through California local government publications digitized by the LoCALDig Project.

Public Service Career Resources

Check out our list of career opportunities, internships, and tools for job preparedness!

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

IGS in the News

September 21, 2026

Sep 21
KQED covers IGS Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Colloquium featuring historian Marla Ramirez on parallels between Trump's immigration enforcement and 1920s Mexican Repatriation

September 17, 2026

Sep 17
Los Angeles Times covers UCLA LPPI and Berkeley IGS Poll findings on the political divide between young California Latinas and Latino men

September 13, 2026

Sep 13
The Modesto Bee covers UCLA LPPI and Berkeley IGS Poll findings on the political divide between California's Latina and Latino voters
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IGS News

October 15, 2026

Oct 15
UCDC Spring 2026: “Till Next Time, D.C.”: Reflections on Community, Culture, and Capitol Hill
Oct 15
UCDC Spring 2026: “A Dream Turned Real”: From the Alexander Hamilton Society to Capitol Hill
Oct 15
UCDC Spring 2026: “Greetings (Still) From DC”: Staying On After the Cohort Goes Home
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