Dear MPA-GL Leaders,
Happy Mid-Semester! We've officially made it past the half-way mark of Fall '25- and what better way to celebrate it than Halloween! Whether you are donning a costume, grabbing candy or simply catching your breath after a busy first half, we hope you take a moment to appreciate how far you have come.
As we head into a short break for Election Day, take the time to recharge, reflect and reconnect- with friends, by yourself, or with your civic side.
💙 Mark your calendars: SIPA Spirit Week is just around the corner! From November 10 to 15, join the fun in IAB and online as we celebrate what makes SIPA truly unique. This year’s theme, “Changemakers with a Heart”, invites everyone to embrace connection, creativity, and compassion through daily themes like Eco-Chic Day, Diplomatic Chic Day, and Jerseys From Around the World. Stop by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to snap photos, post your #MYSIPAStory, and you might even win the title of Most Spirited SIPA Student!
(More details on the flyer above!)
Lastly, stay curious, stay kind, and remember: you’ve got this!
Warm regards,
Sarah Holloway
Co-Program Director
MPA in Global Leadership
Jason Bordoff
Co-Program Director
MPA in Global Leadership
Priscilla Yuen
Assistant Dean, Specialized Degree Programs
MPA in Economic Policy Management
MPA in Global Leadership
Deepak Padmakumar
Program Assistant
MPA in Global Leadership
A Curated List of Upcoming Events
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Thursday, November 06
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Understanding Crisis Communications with Mandiant
Brought to you by the Digital and Cyber Group at SIPA
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Details and Registration here
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12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
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Dog Therapy with Alice!
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Northwest Corner Building, Science & Engineering Library
(Details here)
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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The State of American Business
A conversation with Matt Anestis, Former Managing Director of BlackRock
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Jerome Greene Hall, Room 101
(Register here)
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9:00 pm
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9:30 pm
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Boston Trek Info Session
Join to learn more about Columbia Energy Association’s annual Energy Trek to Boston
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Online
(Register here)
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Monday, November 10
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5:00 pm
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9:30 pm
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'A Chip Odyssey': Panel Discussion and Film Screening
Trace Taiwan’s transformation into a global semiconductor leader—a journey that began half a century ago. Brought to you by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute.
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Lenfest Center for the Arts, Katharina Otto-Bernstein Screening Room (Second Floor)
(Learn more)
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
A high-profile public discussion hosted by Columbia SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.
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Details and Registration here
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Tuesday, November 11
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7:10 PM
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9:00 PM
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Recovering Territory: The Thick Geopolitics of Demining in Postwar Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wartime Ukraine
A lecture by Emina Muzaferija, brought to you by the Harriman Institute.
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IAB 1219
(Register here)
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Wednesday, November 12
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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A Conversation about Sanctuary Cities
Vojislava Cordes in conversation with Prof. Ester Fuchs
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IAB 407
(Register here)
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Tuesday, November 18
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Pop-Up Concerts: Quince Ensemble
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Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Details here
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Wednesday, November 19
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1:30 pm
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5:40 pm
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Making Missing Markets: Connecting Communities And Capital
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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Hybrid Event
(Register here by November 14)
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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Grad Hangout: Friendsgiving
Enjoy a cozy evening of delicious food, laughter, and connection.
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Earl Hall
(Register here)
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Thursday, November 20
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Migration, Forced Displacement, and Refugee Empowerment
A conversation with Obama Scholars at Columbia.
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Register here
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
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Movie Screening: Souleymane’s Story
Follow a young Guinean immigrant as he frantically bicycles from one food delivery to another, all while preparing for a pivotal asylum interview.
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Buell Hall
(Register here)
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Friday, November 21
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7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
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Music at the Bollinger Forum
Featuring: Award winning Jazz Saxophonist and Director of the Louis Armstrong Jaxx Program, Ole Mathisen
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The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St.,
Register here
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