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Hello current, former, and incoming EPD students!
This Newsletter Includes:
- Message from José Antonio and Jenny
- Wellness at SIPA
- EPD Student Summer Spotlight
- Incoming EPD Concentrators - Meet and Greet Session on June 24, 2020
- OCS Job Strategy Discussion Groups - Upcoming Session on June 18, 2020
- Summer OCS Resources
- ISSO Information
- Job openings with MarketShare Associates (application deadline: 6/22)
- Paid Internship with Global Cities, Inc - A Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies
- Upcoming Job and Internship Deadlines
- Upcoming Free EPD-Related and Other Webinars
- Faculty Spotlight: Maria Victoria Murillo
- EPD Summer Office Hours
Message from José Antonio and Jenny
Like all of you, we were horrified, saddened and angered by the cruel and senseless killing of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis in late May – the latest death of an unarmed African American from brutal police tactics and systemic racism in the US. Over the past two weeks, we’ve also been inspired to see the outpouring of protests, solidarity and calls for change, not only in the US but across the globe. This week, concrete proposals for police reforms and other changes began to emerge in New York and elsewhere, which will hopefully be pushed forward in the months ahead. But undoing centuries of institutional racism in the US will be a longer and more difficult process.
We know that the last few months have been tumultuous for all of you, and that the recent events in the US have been difficult to witness – especially for those of you who have experienced racism, discrimination or violence in your own lives. As mentioned below, there are a range of wellness resources available through OSA and through University Life that we hope you’ll check out and take advantage of. Your wellbeing is extremely important to us.
Although the main focus of the EPD concentration is on issues, debates and policy options affecting developing countries, there are clear parallels between issues of racial inequality and injustice in the US and the social and economic inequalities in many other countries – often rooted in similar colonial histories of oppression. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these injustices, disproportionately impacting communities of color, low-income neighborhoods, women and other marginalized groups in the US and other countries. In the coming school year, we look forward to organizing and co-sponsoring events that will explore these themes and constructive policy responses. In our own courses, we will also be reflecting more on these issues, and inviting other EPD faculty to do the same. We welcome your suggestions for other steps we can take to make our concentration more inclusive, and to challenge racism, inequality and injustice in any form.
For more background on systemic racism in the US, the award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay recently made her 2016 documentary, 13TH (about the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution), available for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8&t=2083s Among others, it features an interview with SIPA Professor (and former NYC Mayor) David Dinkins.
Thinking of you all and wishing you well,
José Antonio and Jenny
Wellness at SIPA
As we navigate through these challenging times, we want to remind you of the wellness resources available at SIPA.
The SIPA Wellness Program is designed to address the health and wellness needs of the student population through peer support initiatives, on-site mental health counseling, fitness classes, meditation spaces, wellness workshops, community care training, and more.
We encourage you to visit the Wellness at SIPA site on CampusGroups to learn more. Below is a selection of their current and upcoming programs for you to explore:
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Resources for Race-Based Stress & Trauma: Various resources both at the University and outside are available for students dealing with race-based stress and trauma. Resources include CPS support groups for students of color, the list of CPS therapists of color, Wellness Chats with Dean Pagán, restorative healing sessions, yoga sessions, meditation and apps, and recommended books and podcasts. Click here to view the complete list of resources.
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Summer Yoga with Asha (MPA '20): Practicing yoga provides a number of benefits including increased flexibility and muscle strength, decreasing stress and anxiety, and improving sleep. SIPA offers free yoga sessions weekly. Check out the Virtual Yoga Schedule and sign up here.
A Virtual Support Space for Black Students: Black students are invited to this online community space to speak openly, check-in with each other, and share their own experiences about how they are impacted by the events in their communities and the world. This virtual support space meets Thursdays, 4-5PM EST from 6/11 to 8/13. Click here to learn more and for contact information.
Summer Virtual Support Groups: Columbia's Counseling & Psychological Services offers a wide variety of virtual Life Skills Support Groups, Community Forums and Workshops (see below). Click here to learn more and sign up. Below are a selection of the support groups offered: |
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- Coping with Trauma: Understand the impact of trauma and learn tools to cope with the symptoms you might be experiencing. This virtual workshop meets Tuesdays, 3-4 PM EST from 6/9 to 7/21. Click here to learn more and for contact information.
- Trans And Queer Community Care Support Space: Queer and trans (transgender and/or nonbinary) graduate and undergraduate students can share how they are caring for themselves with attention to identity, gender, and queerness during this uncertain time. This drop-in online support space meets Thursdays, 4-5PM EST from 6/5 to 8/5. Click here to learn more and for contact information.
- Mourning and Mindfulness: Get help dealing with various losses that you might be feeling or experiencing with suggestions, strategies, and mindfulness-based practices to manage grief during this time. This virtual workshop meets Fridays, 2-2:30PM EST from 6/5 to 6/19. Learn more here.
EPD Student Summer Spotlight
To all continuing EPD students! The EPD concentration wants to know what you're up to this summer and how you're doing. Please use the link below to let us know where you are and what you're working on. We also encourage you to share any fun pictures. We'd love to include some of these in our upcoming summer newsletters.
Find the link here: EPD Student Summer Spotlight |
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Incoming EPD Concentrators - Next Zoom Session on June 24, 2020
Thanks to everyone who completed our brief poll. Based on the feedback we received, we will be organizing two additional sessions this summer. Our next EPD Zoom Session will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 9AM (ET). This session will focus on giving our incoming students the opportunity to get to know each other through fun and engaging activities. Don't miss an opportunity to start making friends now! Zoom link will be provided closer to the date.
OCS Job Strategy Discussion Groups - Upcoming Session on June 18, 2020
Over the summer, OCS will be holding Job Strategy Discussion Groups for current students and recent graduates. These sessions will be led by OCS’s Meg Heenehan and Pat Macken and will be concentration-specific. We hope you will join and share job searching tips with your fellow classmates. More information on these sessions can be found on SIPALink.
The next EPD session will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 11AM (ET).
Zoom Meeting Details:
HTTPS://COLUMBIAUNIVERSITY.ZOOM.US/J/92880456005?PWD=ZZBBVFY3CMPBMFDIWEHNCNBLKYS0ZZ09
Meeting ID: 928 8045 6005
Password: 280585
Summer OCS Resources
OCS is working diligently this summer to provide resources to all students. Please see below for more information on important OCS resources that you can take advantage of to accelerate your internship or job search or to help with interviews, networking, and finding alumni contacts.
OCS Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10-11am EST
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 990 6200 1305
Password: 195025
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm EST
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 922 1262 1970
Password: 960599
OCS Quick Links:
Big Interview - Virtual interview practice
Online Subscriptions and Databases
SIPA Alumni and Student Network on LinkedIn
VMock - AI resume review tool
"Look Who's Hiring" - Interactive job posting report
Recordings of Previous OCS events:
Career Workshops and Webinars
Employer Information Sessions
ISSO Information
For our international students, the Columbia International Students and Scholars Office provides information and assistance about relevant visa and travel information. The ISSO’s website is https://isso.columbia.edu/.
Among others, ISSO offers the following help and services:
ISSO’s Covid Hub can be found here: https://isso.columbia.edu/content/covid-19-hub.
Immigration Alerts and Resources: https://isso.columbia.edu/content/immigration-alerts-and-resources
Job Openings with MarketShare Associates
A SIPA EPD alumna shared with us two full time openings with MarketShare Associates, a socially driven global consulting firm. They are looking to hire a Senior Specialist with a focus on Market Systems Development (MSD) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), and a Research Associate with a focus on MSD, MEL, or Gender.
Application Deadline: June 22nd
Check out the full job postings and details on how to apply here:
https://lnkd.in/dNDjCtT
https://lnkd.in/dupTWaK
Paid Internship with Global Cities, Inc. - A Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies
Graduate Student Internship
August 2020 – end of August 2021
Global Cities is seeking graduate student interns to assist with program management of Global Scholars, a digital exchange program for middle school students worldwide. Responsibilities include the monitoring, review, and analysis of student work, maintenance of the learning management system, and providing support on program implementation.
Read full description and details on how to apply here.
Upcoming Job and Internship Deadlines
Search job/internship postings on SIPAlink using the Job ID indicated below.
- June 12 - The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) | Intern, Middle East History and Geopolitics (26629837)
- June 12 - The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) | Intern, Korea Studies (26629840)
- June 12 - SATTVA Consulting | Consultant (26629877)
- June 13 - New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault | Policy Intern (26630471)
- June 13 - Green America | Innovation Network Manager, Climate Safe Lending (26630572)
- June 14 - UNICEF Switzerland | Programme Manager (Business for Results) (26630873)
- June 14 - National League of Cities | Program Manager, Center for City Solution (26630886)
- June 14 - Freedom House | Program Associate (26630891)
- June 15 - Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) | Results Reporting Analyst (RRA) PSC - DPE, Monitoring and Evaluation (26633209)
- June 15 - World Wildlife Fund - WWF | Communications Manager - Paraguay (26630884)
- June 16 - International Institute for Justice and Development | Fund Development and Grant Writing Intern (26630970)
- June 16 - International Institute for Justice and Development | Justice Program Support Intern (26630971)
- June 16 - Michael and Susan Dell Foundation | Program Associate (26630973)
- June 16 - Precision Agriculture for Development | Research and Operations Associate (26630980)
- June 16 - National Democratic Institute For International Affairs (NDI) | Program Officer, Governance (26630984)
Upcoming Free EPD-Related and Other Webinars
Looking for some webinars to stay engaged with the latest on Economic and Political Development? Below are some interesting (and free!) webinars that you can sign up for to learn the latest on EPD-related matters around the world.
June 16: Brazil's Environmental Technologies Industry
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a free webinar highlighting opportunities in Brazil's water and wastewater management sectors. Register here: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QKK
June 25: CGEP Student Open House
Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy for a student-only virtual open house. An introduction to the Center will be provided and you’ll have the opportunity to speak with our scholars about their backgrounds and their current work and research. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceuurzsoG9R5BuwY6s4aR8Vr8YPfxyFM
Faculty Spotlight: Maria Victoria Murillo
Over the summer, we will highlight some of SIPA and EPD’s core faculty members! Feel free to explore faculty profiles and the classes that they teach at SIPA.
Professor Murillo is a Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs. She serves as Director of the Columbia Institute of Latin American Studies.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, she will be teaching the State and Society in the Developing World (INAF U6412) course, which is one of the core political development classes in the EPD curriculum and is open to both first and second year students. This course seeks to make students think about what development means and its implications for the actors involved, who are the winners and losers of policies associated to diverse understandings of development. The emphasis is on the political economy of policymaking and on thinking out-of-the-box about policymaking that is not ‘one size fits all’, trying to consider everyone that is affected and their perspectives. The course does not discuss policy solutions but social science theories that help us understand policy effects and coalitions.
Professor Murillo’s research interests lie in institutional weakness in Latin America. Recently she has explored voting behavior in Latin America and the non-ideological determinants of the vote from economic performance to clientelism and how that shapes parties ability to shift their policy offers. Her other work explores the impact of the commodities boom on political and contentious dynamics and the distributive politics of conservation.
See below for links to Professor Murillo’s published books and works:
The Politics of Institutional Weakness in Latin America
Understanding Institutional Weakness: Power and Design in Latin American Institutions
Non-Policy Politics: Richer Voters, Poorer Voters and the Diversification of Electoral Strategies
Protest of Abundance: Distributive Conflict Over Agricultural Rents During the Commodities Boom in Argentina
Finally, a fun fact: Professor Murillo is a potter! Below are some pictures of her beautiful pottery.
Summer EPD Office Hours
The EPD team will continue to be available to chat with students throughout the summer. Please email us to schedule an appointment and we'll set up a call for you.
José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
jao2128@columbia.edu
Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
em419@columbia.edu
Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Concentration Manager
iv2105@columbia.edu
That's all for now! Enjoy the warm weather!
Best wishes,
The EPD Team
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