UC Student and Policy Center
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The UC Student and Policy Center is a hub of engagement with California leaders in the heart of the Capitol community.
This week at the Center, the @calasiancc will host a policy panel on harm reduction topics shaping public health & safety.
Join policymakers & health professionals for a thoughtful discussion.
11/13 | 2PM – 4PM
Scan the QR code to register!
#PublicHealth #HarmReduction #Policy
Join policymakers & health professionals for a thoughtful discussion.
11/13 | 2PM – 4PM
Scan the QR code to register!
#PublicHealth #HarmReduction #Policy
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This week at the Center, the @calasiancc will host a policy panel on harm reduction topics shaping public health & safety.
Join policymakers & health professionals for a thoughtful discussion.
11/13 | 2PM – 4PM
Scan the QR code to register!
#PublicHealth #HarmReduction #Policy
Join policymakers & health professionals for a thoughtful discussion.
11/13 | 2PM – 4PM
Scan the QR code to register!
#PublicHealth #HarmReduction #Policy
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series: Former Congresswoman @katieporteroc shared insights on education, AI, public safety & economic equality, in conversation with @kqednews.kqed.org's @mlagos, Porter took questions directly from UC students.
Watch the full recap: youtu.be/A1gLNAZWY6c?...
Watch the full recap: youtu.be/A1gLNAZWY6c?...
California Leaders Speaker Series with Congresswoman Katie Porter
YouTube video by University of California
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October 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series: Former Congresswoman @katieporteroc shared insights on education, AI, public safety & economic equality, in conversation with @kqednews.kqed.org's @mlagos, Porter took questions directly from UC students.
Watch the full recap: youtu.be/A1gLNAZWY6c?...
Watch the full recap: youtu.be/A1gLNAZWY6c?...
Prop. 50 Debate: Understanding the Ballot
Informed voters make informed decisions. The UCSPC, @capitolweekly.bsky.social, & @calmatters.org hosted an engaging debate on #Prop50, featuring Patricia Sinay & @rustyhicks.
Watch the discussion and inform your vote.
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
Informed voters make informed decisions. The UCSPC, @capitolweekly.bsky.social, & @calmatters.org hosted an engaging debate on #Prop50, featuring Patricia Sinay & @rustyhicks.
Watch the discussion and inform your vote.
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
California Votes: Proposition 50 - October 14, 2025 - Capitol Weekly
DEBATE: Proponents from each of the campaigns offered their arguments in a debate on the merits of Prop. 50. Rusty Hicks, Chair of the California Democratic Party represented the Yes side. Patricia Si...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Prop. 50 Debate: Understanding the Ballot
Informed voters make informed decisions. The UCSPC, @capitolweekly.bsky.social, & @calmatters.org hosted an engaging debate on #Prop50, featuring Patricia Sinay & @rustyhicks.
Watch the discussion and inform your vote.
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
Informed voters make informed decisions. The UCSPC, @capitolweekly.bsky.social, & @calmatters.org hosted an engaging debate on #Prop50, featuring Patricia Sinay & @rustyhicks.
Watch the discussion and inform your vote.
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series with Former Secretary Xavier Becerra. California’s health, equity, and innovation future—hot topics for discussion.
Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/mzweaeEg2Ds?...
Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/mzweaeEg2Ds?...
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series with Former Secretary Xavier Becerra. California’s health, equity, and innovation future—hot topics for discussion.
Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/mzweaeEg2Ds?...
Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/mzweaeEg2Ds?...
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Prop. 50 Debate: @rustyhicks.bsky.social Chair of @CA Democratic party clashed with Patricia Sinay of the CA Redistricting Commission over the merits of the "Election Rigging Response Act" and answered questions from a live audience.
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Proposition 50: The debate recap - Capitol Weekly
As California voters gear up for a statewide special election on Nov. 4 over the closely watched Proposition 50, Capitol Weekly, CalMatters and the University of California Student and Policy Center h...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Prop. 50 Debate: @rustyhicks.bsky.social Chair of @CA Democratic party clashed with Patricia Sinay of the CA Redistricting Commission over the merits of the "Election Rigging Response Act" and answered questions from a live audience.
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
capitolweekly.net/proposition-...
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
capitolweekly.net/proposition-...
Tomorrow's California Leaders Speaker Series with former Congresswoman Katie Porter is sold out. We will be recording this program and sharing it on our social media, so stay-tuned. #UCPolicyCenter #CaliforniaLeaders #KatiePorter #CivicEngagement #PolicyInAction
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
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California Leaders Speaker Series: Katie Porter
A Q&A with former Congresswoman Katie Porter about her leadership priorities, policy insights, and approach to California's pressing issues.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Tomorrow's California Leaders Speaker Series with former Congresswoman Katie Porter is sold out. We will be recording this program and sharing it on our social media, so stay-tuned. #UCPolicyCenter #CaliforniaLeaders #KatiePorter #CivicEngagement #PolicyInAction
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
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Join CalMatters.org, Capitol Weekly, and the UC Student and Policy Center tomorrow for an engaging, nonpartisan debate on Proposition 50, exploring whether California should adopt mid-decade redistricting.
10/14/25
11:30 AM – 1:20
Lunch provided if you RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
10/14/25
11:30 AM – 1:20
Lunch provided if you RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
CalMatters
CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom committed to explaining California policy and politics.
CalMatters.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Join CalMatters.org, Capitol Weekly, and the UC Student and Policy Center tomorrow for an engaging, nonpartisan debate on Proposition 50, exploring whether California should adopt mid-decade redistricting.
10/14/25
11:30 AM – 1:20
Lunch provided if you RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
10/14/25
11:30 AM – 1:20
Lunch provided if you RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
Earlier this week, the Center hosted Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services and former California Attorney General, as our featured guest in our California Leaders Speaker Series.
October 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Earlier this week, the Center hosted Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services and former California Attorney General, as our featured guest in our California Leaders Speaker Series.
Thank you to everyone who joined our End of Session Look-Ahead this week! This was our biggest event EVER at the Center!
We’re grateful to our panelists and @calmatters.org moderator @akoseff.bsky.social for a powerful discussion on the road ahead in #CAleg.
We’re grateful to our panelists and @calmatters.org moderator @akoseff.bsky.social for a powerful discussion on the road ahead in #CAleg.
CalMatters
CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom committed to explaining California policy and politics.
CalMatters.org
August 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined our End of Session Look-Ahead this week! This was our biggest event EVER at the Center!
We’re grateful to our panelists and @calmatters.org moderator @akoseff.bsky.social for a powerful discussion on the road ahead in #CAleg.
We’re grateful to our panelists and @calmatters.org moderator @akoseff.bsky.social for a powerful discussion on the road ahead in #CAleg.
Get ready for sharp insights at our End of Session Look-Ahead on Aug 20! These voices are shaping California policy — don’t miss out!
Register here: tinyurl.com/3nxw54wj
#CAleg #PolicyRoundtable #EndOfSession #PolicyTalk
Register here: tinyurl.com/3nxw54wj
#CAleg #PolicyRoundtable #EndOfSession #PolicyTalk
August 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Get ready for sharp insights at our End of Session Look-Ahead on Aug 20! These voices are shaping California policy — don’t miss out!
Register here: tinyurl.com/3nxw54wj
#CAleg #PolicyRoundtable #EndOfSession #PolicyTalk
Register here: tinyurl.com/3nxw54wj
#CAleg #PolicyRoundtable #EndOfSession #PolicyTalk
Join California State Association of Counties + Counties R.I.S.E, an Agile Government Initiative at UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy on Aug. 19. for an afternoon discussing Medicaid policy changes, the impact on CA counties, & Agile Government applications in a changing policy landscape.
August 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join California State Association of Counties + Counties R.I.S.E, an Agile Government Initiative at UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy on Aug. 19. for an afternoon discussing Medicaid policy changes, the impact on CA counties, & Agile Government applications in a changing policy landscape.
We are excited the Center is now the home of the California Policy Lab in the Capital. What is the California Policy Lab? It’s an amazing research team at UC with a focus on research that assists government decision-making. Learn more here: capolicylab.org
California Policy Lab
As an institute at the University of California, we generate research insights for government impact.
capolicylab.org
August 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We are excited the Center is now the home of the California Policy Lab in the Capital. What is the California Policy Lab? It’s an amazing research team at UC with a focus on research that assists government decision-making. Learn more here: capolicylab.org
Save the Date!
Join the UC Student and Policy Center for our End of Session Look-Ahead — a timely lunchtime program diving into the final days of California’s 2025 legislative session.
August 20 | 11:30AM–1:15PM
UC Student and Policy Center
Lunch Provided
Join the UC Student and Policy Center for our End of Session Look-Ahead — a timely lunchtime program diving into the final days of California’s 2025 legislative session.
August 20 | 11:30AM–1:15PM
UC Student and Policy Center
Lunch Provided
August 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Save the Date!
Join the UC Student and Policy Center for our End of Session Look-Ahead — a timely lunchtime program diving into the final days of California’s 2025 legislative session.
August 20 | 11:30AM–1:15PM
UC Student and Policy Center
Lunch Provided
Join the UC Student and Policy Center for our End of Session Look-Ahead — a timely lunchtime program diving into the final days of California’s 2025 legislative session.
August 20 | 11:30AM–1:15PM
UC Student and Policy Center
Lunch Provided
From inflation to infrastructure, Panel 1 at the California Economic Futures Forum tackled what’s shaping California’s economy right now. With an all-start line up including @calchamber.bsky.social, @cacounties.bsky.social, and more, moderated by @politico.com.
July 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
From inflation to infrastructure, Panel 1 at the California Economic Futures Forum tackled what’s shaping California’s economy right now. With an all-start line up including @calchamber.bsky.social, @cacounties.bsky.social, and more, moderated by @politico.com.
What happens when #AI meets democracy?
We gathered thought leaders from Meta, @innovationhub.bsky.social, UCLA, and more for a bold conversation on the future of AI policy, moderated by Robin Epley of @sacbee.com
🎥 Watch the panel: youtu.be/8xohBd-YoUM
#AIpolicy #CivicTech #UCPolicyCenter
We gathered thought leaders from Meta, @innovationhub.bsky.social, UCLA, and more for a bold conversation on the future of AI policy, moderated by Robin Epley of @sacbee.com
🎥 Watch the panel: youtu.be/8xohBd-YoUM
#AIpolicy #CivicTech #UCPolicyCenter
The Here and Now: A Levelset
YouTube video by University of California
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July 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What happens when #AI meets democracy?
We gathered thought leaders from Meta, @innovationhub.bsky.social, UCLA, and more for a bold conversation on the future of AI policy, moderated by Robin Epley of @sacbee.com
🎥 Watch the panel: youtu.be/8xohBd-YoUM
#AIpolicy #CivicTech #UCPolicyCenter
We gathered thought leaders from Meta, @innovationhub.bsky.social, UCLA, and more for a bold conversation on the future of AI policy, moderated by Robin Epley of @sacbee.com
🎥 Watch the panel: youtu.be/8xohBd-YoUM
#AIpolicy #CivicTech #UCPolicyCenter
What’s driving California’s economic challenges? Watch Jerry Nickelsburg of @uclaanderson.bsky.social present his outlook during the opening session of the California Economic Futures Forum.
Full video: youtu.be/E8Izmky3Uwg
#UCSPC #AndersonForecast
Full video: youtu.be/E8Izmky3Uwg
#UCSPC #AndersonForecast
A detailed briefing on the national and state economy – California Economic Futures Forum
YouTube video by University of California
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What’s driving California’s economic challenges? Watch Jerry Nickelsburg of @uclaanderson.bsky.social present his outlook during the opening session of the California Economic Futures Forum.
Full video: youtu.be/E8Izmky3Uwg
#UCSPC #AndersonForecast
Full video: youtu.be/E8Izmky3Uwg
#UCSPC #AndersonForecast
We’re excited to welcome LPA’s 12th Annual Capitol Connections event to the UC Student and Policy Center on July 24. A great space for emerging Capitol leaders to connect, learn, and grow. Please RSVP by July 21 www.eventbrite.com/e/lpa-capito.... #CapitolCareers #Leadership
July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re excited to welcome LPA’s 12th Annual Capitol Connections event to the UC Student and Policy Center on July 24. A great space for emerging Capitol leaders to connect, learn, and grow. Please RSVP by July 21 www.eventbrite.com/e/lpa-capito.... #CapitolCareers #Leadership
On July 9, the Sac Press Club will host "Finding Common Ground" at the UC Student and Policy Center, featuring members of the new Problem Solvers Caucus. Also proud to welcome the Legislative Women’s Caucus to the Center this month. #CAleg #PressClub
Bipartisanship at the State Capitol? Join @CAProblemSolvers members @UCCenterSac panel moderated by Spectrum's Daniela Pardo on 7/9 from 12 pm to 1 pm. Panelists include @senatorashby.bsky.social + 4 Assemblymembers. Open to all. Tickets on sale now! sacpressclub.org/events/upcom...
July 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
On July 9, the Sac Press Club will host "Finding Common Ground" at the UC Student and Policy Center, featuring members of the new Problem Solvers Caucus. Also proud to welcome the Legislative Women’s Caucus to the Center this month. #CAleg #PressClub
Join @Capitol_Weekly + the UC Student and Policy Center for California and AI – a critical conversation on the future of artificial intelligence and regulation in CA.
July 8 | Sacramento or Zoom
Register: capitolweekly.net/events/cal-ai/
#AIpolicy #CalLeg #CaliforniaAndAI
July 8 | Sacramento or Zoom
Register: capitolweekly.net/events/cal-ai/
#AIpolicy #CalLeg #CaliforniaAndAI
California and AI: July 8, 2025 - Capitol Weekly
Join Capitol Weekly and the University of California Student and Policy Center for: California and AI, a conference on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Sacramento. California is a global leader in AI technolo...
capitolweekly.net
June 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Join @Capitol_Weekly + the UC Student and Policy Center for California and AI – a critical conversation on the future of artificial intelligence and regulation in CA.
July 8 | Sacramento or Zoom
Register: capitolweekly.net/events/cal-ai/
#AIpolicy #CalLeg #CaliforniaAndAI
July 8 | Sacramento or Zoom
Register: capitolweekly.net/events/cal-ai/
#AIpolicy #CalLeg #CaliforniaAndAI
Welcome to the UC Student and Policy Center—your home for engagement, collaboration, and shaping bold policy solutions for California’s biggest challenges. Follow for updates, events, and how you can help shape the future!
#UCStudentPolicyCenter #PolicyChange
#UCStudentPolicyCenter #PolicyChange
June 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Welcome to the UC Student and Policy Center—your home for engagement, collaboration, and shaping bold policy solutions for California’s biggest challenges. Follow for updates, events, and how you can help shape the future!
#UCStudentPolicyCenter #PolicyChange
#UCStudentPolicyCenter #PolicyChange