Tyler Barron

Check out all the events we're attending to kick off October! Thanks to our Team Harris Senior Ambassador, Tyler Barron (MPP'18) for this post! 

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
 

Get To Know Harris! A General Information Webinar

Details:

What: Please join our admissions team including current UChicago student workers to gain tips for improving your application. 

When: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Where: A link will be sent to all registrants.

 

Get to Know Harris! D.C. Career Panel

Details: 

What: Please join us for a Career Panel in D.C. followed by a reception and networking opportunity.

When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Schedule: 6:00 pm-6:15 pm: Check-in
6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Admissions Presentation
6:30 pm-7:30 pm: Career panel
7:30 pm-8:00 pm: Networking and Reception 

Where: The University of Chicago Office of Federal Relations
1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 275
Washington, DC 20006

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Get To Know Harris! An Information Session for Working Professionals

Details: 

What: Please join us for an information session with Harris staff to learn about the new Harris Public Policy Evening Master's Program at 1871. Interested students can stop by our convenient 1871 location anytime from 8:00AM - 9:30AM to learn more about any of our programs at Harris. We look forward to an opportunity to learn about your interest in public policy and answer questions you may have. Breakfast will be provided.

When: 8:00am – 9:30am

Where: 1871

222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1212
Chicago, IL 60654 

Subscribe to receive updates on Evening Master's Program events and application deadlines here!

 


Taxes and Inequality

Details: 

What: Join the Center for Economic Policy and Byline Bank for a conversation with Steven Durlauf, Greg Kaplan and David Weisbach, and moderated by Yana Gallen, about taxes and income inequality. Focusing on evidence-based research (and working hard to sidestep the partisan politics), they will discuss the current state of income inequality and the response of families and firms to changes in taxes and the effects this may have on income inequality.

The evening will conclude with a reception where attendees can continue the conversation.

Please RSVP by October 2nd.

When: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Schedule: 5:30pm: Doors Open
6pm – 7 pm: Program
7pm – 7:30 pm: Reception

Where: River Roast
315 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60654

Panelists: Steven Durlauf – Professor - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Greg Kaplan – Professor - Department of Economics and the College, University of Chicago

David Weisbach - Walter J. Blum Professor of Law - University of Chicago Law School

Moderator: Yana Gallen - Assistant Professor - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

 

Thursday, October 4, 2017

Idealist Grad Fair (Chicago)

Details:

What: Please stop by the Harris Public Policy booth at the Idealist Grad Fair in Chicago. Representatives from admissions will be available to answer any questions you may have about our programs and applying to Harris. We look forward to meeting with you and learning about your interest in public policy! Stay tuned for events in each city following the Idealist fair. 

When: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: University of Illinois at Chicago
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608

About: Idealist Grad Fairs connect thousands of prospective students with hundreds of admissions representatives from public interest and policy graduate programs across the country. Come learn about admissions requirements, application deadlines, and the details behind the program of your dreams. They are free to attend, but you may RSVP beforehand. 

 

 

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