UC Student and Policy Center
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
The UC Student and Policy Center is a hub of engagement with California leaders in the heart of the Capitol community.
Join the UCLA Luskin School for Public Affairs for its 3rd Annual California Policy Briefing at the UC Student and Policy Center.
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
2026 UCLA Luskin California Policy Briefing
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs will present its third annual Briefing at the UC Student and Policy Center in February 2026.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Join the UCLA Luskin School for Public Affairs for its 3rd Annual California Policy Briefing at the UC Student and Policy Center.
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
Thank you to the legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff who joined us for a great conversation on accessing trusted, nonpartisan research to support evidence-informed policymaking.
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
January 26, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Thank you to the legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff who joined us for a great conversation on accessing trusted, nonpartisan research to support evidence-informed policymaking.
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
RSVPs are open for the Policy Research Resource Fair on Jan 23!
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
Legislative Research Fair
Join us for our first Research Fair to learn about helpful resources for legislative staff.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
RSVPs are open for the Policy Research Resource Fair on Jan 23!
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
Join us Jan 23 for the Policy Research Resource Fair — connecting #caleg staff with CA's leading policy research institutions for direct Q&A & practical tools.
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
January 15, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Join us Jan 23 for the Policy Research Resource Fair — connecting #caleg staff with CA's leading policy research institutions for direct Q&A & practical tools.
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
The Center is a space for research, dialogue, and action. We connect UC students, scholars, and policymakers to advance evidence-based solutions and drive CA forward.
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
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#Policy #Research #caleg
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
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#Policy #Research #caleg
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The Center is a space for research, dialogue, and action. We connect UC students, scholars, and policymakers to advance evidence-based solutions and drive CA forward.
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
www.eventbrite.com/o/uc-student...
#Policy #Research #caleg
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
www.eventbrite.com/o/uc-student...
#Policy #Research #caleg
Save the Date — Jan 23 📌
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
January 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Save the Date — Jan 23 📌
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
Save the date: Jan. 23 📅
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Save the date: Jan. 23 📅
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
As we close out the year, the UC Student & Policy Center sends our deepest thanks to the students, partners, and policymakers who moved important work forward in 2025.
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As we close out the year, the UC Student & Policy Center sends our deepest thanks to the students, partners, and policymakers who moved important work forward in 2025.
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
Merry Christmas from the UC Student & Policy Center!
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
December 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Merry Christmas from the UC Student & Policy Center!
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
Chag Sameach!
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Chag Sameach!
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
California’s future is on the agenda.
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
California’s future is on the agenda.
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
Reminder - two days left to RSVP for our UC Student and Policy Center Holiday Open House on 12/8!
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reminder - two days left to RSVP for our UC Student and Policy Center Holiday Open House on 12/8!
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys
Save the Date!
Join the us for our Holiday Open House on December 8 from 4PM – 6PM.
Celebrate the season with colleagues as we reflect on a year of dialogue, discovery, and impact.
Scan the QR code to RSVP - we can’t wait to welcome you!
#HolidayOpenHouse #Community
Join the us for our Holiday Open House on December 8 from 4PM – 6PM.
Celebrate the season with colleagues as we reflect on a year of dialogue, discovery, and impact.
Scan the QR code to RSVP - we can’t wait to welcome you!
#HolidayOpenHouse #Community
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Save the Date!
Join the us for our Holiday Open House on December 8 from 4PM – 6PM.
Celebrate the season with colleagues as we reflect on a year of dialogue, discovery, and impact.
Scan the QR code to RSVP - we can’t wait to welcome you!
#HolidayOpenHouse #Community
Join the us for our Holiday Open House on December 8 from 4PM – 6PM.
Celebrate the season with colleagues as we reflect on a year of dialogue, discovery, and impact.
Scan the QR code to RSVP - we can’t wait to welcome you!
#HolidayOpenHouse #Community
Sometimes the best conversations happen over dinner. UCSPC recently hosted a fall Social Hour, bringing staff together to connect, unwind, & celebrate community. Events like these remind us that collaboration and collegiality are at the heart of effective public service.
November 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Sometimes the best conversations happen over dinner. UCSPC recently hosted a fall Social Hour, bringing staff together to connect, unwind, & celebrate community. Events like these remind us that collaboration and collegiality are at the heart of effective public service.
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.
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
capitolweekly.net/proposition-...
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
capitolweekly.net/proposition-...
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...
capitolweekly.net
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.
www.eventbrite.com
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.