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The Asia Pacific Affairs Council (APAC) is a forum for all Columbia University students interested in East and Southeast Asian affairs. APAC serves the entire university community by organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating East Asia-related activities while building a community for students interested in East Asia. APAC is run by students and serves as the student-outreach arm of Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute.

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SIPA Capstone Workshops apply the practical skills and analytical knowledge learned at SIPA to a real-world issue. Students from the Masters of International Affairs and Masters of Public Administration degree programs are organized into small consulting teams (between 4 to 8 students per team) and assigned a substantive, policy-oriented project with an external client. Clients include public agencies (from the local to national level), international NGOs and multinational organizations, and major firms in the private sector—recent examples include Barclays, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Human Rights Watch, Mercy Corps, New York City Mayor’s Office, United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office, and the World Bank Group. Student teams, working under the supervision of a faculty expert, answer a carefully defined problem posed by the client. Each team produces an actionable report and an oral briefing of their findings at the close of the workshop that is designed to translate into real change on the ground.

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Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy is Where the World Connects for Energy Policy. Our mission is to enable public and private sector leaders to make more informed choices about the world’s most pressing energy issues by providing an independent and interdisciplinary platform for insights and data-driven analysis, convening and information-sharing, education and training, and actionable recommendations on the current and future global energy system.

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CEUSA aims to provide a platform for discussion, connection and collaboration among students regarding European Union public affairs such as economy, security, trade, agriculture, human rights, cooperation, culture, education, welfare, citizenship, energy, justice, health, transportation and international affairs, among others.

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Columbia Impact Investing Initiative aims to inspire and prepare Columbia University graduate students for leadership positions in impact investing and social ventures.

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The Columbia Public Policy Review is the School of International and Public Affairs’s nonpartisan student run publication that features critical and evidence-based policy analysis on today’s most pressing global and domestic policy challenges. We promote the development of key policy analysis, research, and writing skills across our student community through frequent publications, workshops, and events and bring together students, faculty, policy experts and practitioners across the globe.

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The Columbia SIPA Veterans Association (CSVA) is a student body organization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The CSVA provides a platform for veterans of US and international militaries to build relationships with each other and the larger student body at SIPA. With a primary focus on connecting people, CSVA will help develop civilian-military relations in the greater NYC area while also serving as a platform to assist veterans as they enter, attend, and then graduate from SIPA.

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The Conflict Resolution Collective (CRC) is a student body organization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. CRC is devoted to promoting the understanding of conflict resolution studies, serving as an inclusive platform for students, alumni, and practitioners to exchange ideas, engage with different intersections of conflict resolution, and grow professionally within the field. This promotion will be carried out through education initiatives, academic and skills-based training, community service, and international forums that contribute to a better understanding of the conflict resolution field as a whole.

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To raise the knowledge and awareness of Digital and Cyber issues amongst the SIPA Student Body by providing a central platform for resources, a curated series of events, and connections to the wider Columbia community.

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Education Collaborative is a community of students and professors united by a common
belief that education is fundamental to international and public affairs. We aim to highlight
the importance of education for human development and develop a platform for
collaboration with domestic and international communities representing the public and
private sectors in New York City and beyond to build upon our diversity of experiences and
interests in education.

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The purpose of EAW is to encourage further dialogue on the topic of diversity and inclusion by fostering leadership development of Asian female students and professionals at SIPA and Columbia University at large.

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The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Environmental Coalition (ECO) is a graduate student and alumni organization dedicated to elevating the most pressing global and local environmental policy challenges of our time. ECO raises awareness by offering skills-based trainings, hosting educational and social activities, and providing opportunities for advocacy through collaboration. Our goal is to spur action and engage the Columbia community in dialogues that highlight the linkages among our fields.

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ECO strives to:
Develop a community of practice for SIPA students interested in environmental policy
Foster a better understanding of and relationships with organizations that employ environmental policy students in NYC and beyond.
Enhance members’ skills and expertise in environmental policy through practical workshops
Engage in environmental activism and advocacy on campus

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The purpose of SIPA’s Ethical Fashion Working Group is to raise awareness of the fashion industry’s impact on the environment, workers, and animals, and to advance well-informed consumer behavior. The Working Group will explore all levels of the fashion industrial complex from farm to consumer closet in an effort to better understand how the industry can transition to more ethical and sustainable processes, and the ways in which policy can support the path to an ethical fashion future.

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Eurasia Group is a student-run organization with a mission to provide a forum for Columbia community members interested in the post-Soviet Union to explore and learn about the diverse cultures and languages of the region and its current-day social, economic, and political issues.

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SIPA’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) degree prepares you for executive jobs that aim to develop free market economies, create better global security, and strengthen political bonds. The EMPA helps graduates forge careers in government, nonprofits, international organizations, and the private sector. As an effective leader, you will learn how to affect policy, influence the course of an organization, manage employees, understand the complexities of government, organize budgets, and advocate for public services.

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The EMPA program is designed for the experienced and ambitious professional who is looking for a top-quality and practical graduate program, but cannot take the time off to pursue full-time study. The curriculum is designed to help graduates advance their careers without sacrificing their current work and life commitments.

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The purpose of FPC is to educate students on how visual media and storytelling can address social impact and policy topics. Students will gain exposure to filmmaking practices and industry professionals. Members will also be able to create collaborative film documentaries and promotional videos on other organizations, student life and SIPA events as desired.

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The mission of the SIPA Food Systems Group is to provide a forum for students to
explore issues of food security, nutrition, agriculture, and ecological sustainability of
food systems. By hosting a series of lectures, panel discussions, and cultural events, SIPA
Food Systems Group aims to promote educational and professional opportunities for
students by engaging with leading policymakers, practitioners, and academics in the
field as well as a network of fellow students in the greater NYC community. Additionally,
the group brings students together around a shared appreciation of food culture and
encourages inquiry into interactions of food and society.

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The Gender Policy Working Group (GPWG) is a student body organization working in close relation with the Gender and Public Policy Specialization (GPPS) at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The GPWG is devoted to the awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of global issues related to gender diversity and equality. The group works to build knowledge around the social, political, and economic structures that affect people of all gender identities and sexual orientations in intersecting ways. GPWG actively seeks the equal participation of all gender and sexual identities in its discussions.

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The GHS is a community of students and professors who believe that health policy is critical to international and public affairs. The group aims to initiate dialogue on global health, challenges and opportunities for global health policy across the world, and to develop a platform for collaboration between School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York City and other domestic and international partners to build on our diversity of experiences and interests in global health policies.

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As one of the biggest Chinese student communities at Columbia University, we aim to promote interaction and discussion among students, scholars and faculties who are interested in the multifaceted aspects of the Greater China region.

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For SIPA students interested in Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. The Harriman Institute administers the Russia and Post-Soviet States Regional Specialization as well as the East Central Europe Regional Specialization

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