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Institute for Innovative Governance

Spring 2026 IIG Event Series: Ideas in Action

This spring, SDSU’s Institute for Innovative Governance (IIG) presents a dynamic event series exploring pressing public issues through art, scholarship, and policy dialogue. From a Screening Circle on homelessness and media, to expert talks on political corruption, civic legibility, and continuity case management, the series brings scholars, practitioners, and community members together for timely, solutions-focused conversations.
Screening Circle event titled “Expanding the Circle of Solidarity: Policy Failures and Crimes Against the Poor – And How To Do Better,” featuring David Stoesz and Marie Bouassi, Monday, March 9, 5–7 p.m., Montezuma Hall, hosted by SDSU Institute for Innovative Governance and School of Journalism and Media Studies.
Monday, March 9, 2026

Screening Circle: Expanding the Circle of Solidarity: Exploring the Power of Art and Media To Understand Policy Failures and Crimes Against the Poor - and How to Do Better

Encampment sweeps are frequently justified as necessary for public order or safety, yet growing evidence shows that these actions disrupt survival networks, destroy essential belongings, interrupt medical care, and increase vulnerability for those already at greatest risk. This JMS - IIG Screening Circle will explore the power of art and media to look beyond policy rhetoric and confront the real-world impacts of criminalizing poverty.
Lunch and Learn Series presentation, “Political Corruption & Governance,” by Dr. David Jancsics, Wednesday, March 25, 12–1:30 p.m., AH 4131 and Zoom, hosted by SDSU Institute for Innovative Governance.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

IIG Lunch + Learn: Political Corruption & Governance

This Lunch + Learn event, hosted by the Institute for Innovative Governance, will feature Dr David Jancsics, SDSU Professor of Public Administration, discussing Political Corruption & Governance
Lunch and Learn Series presentation, “Civic Legibility: How We Build Governance Systems and Why it Matters for Democracy,” by Dr. Brad Johnson, Monday, April 6, 12–1:30 p.m., AH 4131 and Zoom, hosted by SDSU Institute for Innovative Governance.
Monday, April 6, 2026

IIG Lunch + Learn: Civic Legibility: How We Build Governance Systems and Why it Matters for Democracy

This Lunch + Learn event, hosted by the Institute for Innovative Governance, will feature Dr Brad Johnson discussing Civic Legibility: How We Build Governance Systems and Why it Matters for Democracy
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