The Urban Institute hosts two monthly panel discussions from October through June, as well as intermittent forums and roundtables on news and policy events throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
Stepping Stones Research Briefing (May 16, 2008)
Value-Added Measures: Implications for Policy & Practice (May 23, 2008)
Recent Events Children and Family Issues on the Campaign Trail: Polling, Politics, and Policy (May 8, 2008)
The Impact of Reentry from Local Jails (May 7, 2008)
Dollars for Defense: War, Taxes, and Sacrifice (May 6, 2008)
Audio recordings of most UI events are available as
podcasts or individual audio files.
First Tuesdays is a series of public policy events on a wide variety of current topics. Drawing from Institute researchers and area experts, these lunchtime discussions offer authoritative analysis and audience interaction on topics ranging from social services and politics to faith well-being.
Thursday's Child spotlights the daunting pathways through childhood, along with the public programs and policies meant to ease the journey. The series is co-sponsored by the Urban Institute and the University of Chicago's Chapin Hall Center for Children.
Other Events
The Institute hosts various events during the year to showcase new research, launch UI Press books, or respond to the news of the day.
