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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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We aim to better utilize CampusGroups to enhance the SIPA student experience.

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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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Providing students and alumni with the necessary tools to successfully manage their professional development throughout their careers.

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The purpose of CCI is to provide members with education on Asian financial markets and stocks along with a discussion and practice platform to improve their investing acumen. As part of the SIPA community, we bring more insights, practical skills, and job opportunities to members who desire to work in the Asian area and other emerging markets. Our mission is to connect SIPA students with top Chinese and Asian financial institutions, market regulation agencies, and legendary investors.

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Club members have the priority and privilege to connect with HRs and company professionals for job and internship opportunities. The members shall actively participate in the weekly meetings and professional workshops to gain necessary knowledge and skills in the field of Chinese stock investing.

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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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The Civic and Voter Engagement Coalition aims to equip and empower an international student body with the tools of democracy, an understanding of participatory government, and a pathway to political engagement.

We believe that voting and civic engagement are the foundation to meaningful policy and political change, and seek to support our community at SIPA and beyond to mobilize and make their voices heard.

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Columbia Energy Association (CEA) is a student-run organization at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs dedicated to developing professional relationships between students and the energy sector.

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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 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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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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Develop a community of practice for SIPA students interested in environmental policy and sustainability.
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 mission of the First-Generation Student Union is to:
1. Create a welcoming space for individuals who identify as first-generation, low-income, and/or undocumented.
2. Promote academic excellence by providing tutoring, study groups, and academic workshops.
3. Facilitate personal development through mentorship programs, workshops, and discussions on relevant topics.
4. Offer career guidance and networking opportunities to enhance post-graduation prospects.
5. Advocate for the needs and concerns of first-generation, low-income and/or undocumented students within the larger university community.

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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 Global Health Association (GHA) is a student body organization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. GHA is devoted to promoting the understanding of public health, healthcare, and health policy, serving as an inclusive platform for students, alumni, and practitioners to exchange ideas, engage with different intersections of healthcare, and grow professionally within the field. This promotion will be carried out through education initiatives, academic and skills-based projects, and international forums that contribute to a better understanding of the health sector as a whole.

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The Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) is an international group of top public policy schools from around the world. GPPN is a platform for institutional partnership, research collaboration, and student exchange.

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SIPA students enrolled full-time through the academic year, can apply to participate in the annual conference. Further instructions and eligibility requirements are specified in the form.

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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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Increasingly, human rights are viewed as an essential component of most major international policies, including economic development, peace-building, conflict resolution, business development, and gender issues. Grappling with these issues requires human rights knowledge, as well as expertise in multiple substantive realms. Students in the Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy concentration combine interdisciplinary research and academic training with skills and technical knowledge from across SIPA and Columbia, preparing them for productive and ethical careers.

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The Human Rights Working Group (HRWG)'s mission is to promote, educate, and mobilize students in support of international human rights and the study of human rights. It is run out of Columbia University's graduate School of International and Public Affairs.

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Two focus areas—International Organization (IO) and United Nations Studies (UNS)—provide students with a roadmap of the international organizations that inform public policy and global action across borders.

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TRAVELING FOR SIPA: THE RIGHT KIND OF GLOBAL IMPACT

SIPA's mission, to empower leaders to serve the global public interest, means offering our students the opportunities for international study and fieldwork that will provide you with both global perspective and sensitivity to local circumstances.

From financial crises and sustainability concerns, to threats to our security and environment, today's policymakers increasingly confront challenges that transcend national borders. At the same time, these challenges often present themselves in highly localized contexts. The best prepared policy professionals will both understand the common issues confronting society and appreciate the different contexts in which they can appear.

As SIPA students leave campus to undertake the work on the ground that is critical to developing this sophisticated approach, these materials are meant to provide you with necessary resources to ensure your safety, well-being, and the integrity of your "SIPA footprint" during your travels.

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JASSA (Japan Study Student Association) provides opportunities for the SIPA community and the greater Columbia University community including undergraduate and graduate students. JASSA's main events involve panel discussions and seminars held by Japanese politicians, economists, academics and professionals. We also host cultural and social events each month during the academic year and occasionally co-sponsor a number of activities with other student organizations. Events will be held in both English and Japanese and are open to the Columbia University community, Columbia affiliates and others who are interested in Japan.

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Founded in 1947, the Journal of International Affairs is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. It is the premier university-affiliated periodical in the field and has earned worldwide recognition for framing the heated debates that define global events and foreign policy.

In the aftermath of World War II, the founders of the journal saw a need for a publication that would serve as a forum for exploring issues and offering innovative solutions to problems of global concern. The journal has featured leading minds in the field of international affairs since its inception.

Contributors are drawn from a diverse group of academics and practitioners. Notable authors have included Hannah Arendt, J. Brian Atwood, Jagdish Bhagwati, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jimmy Carter, Noam Chomsky, Francis Deng, Francis Fukuyama, W. Averell Harriman, John Kerry, Robert S. McNamara, Margaret Mead, Hans Morgenthau, Luis Moreno Ocampo, Giandomenico Picco, Condoleezza Rice, Rajiv Shah, Paul Volcker, Kenneth Waltz, and Muhammad Yunus.

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The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University has launched the Kent Global Leadership Program on Conflict Resolution with the ambition to help prepare the next generation of global practitioners for the complexities of contemporary conflict. Conflicts are increasingly multi-layered, impacted by geopolitical, regional and local dynamics that challenge traditional strategies of conflict resolution. Global trends such as climate change and resource competition create additional stress. Multiple actors, public and private, are involved, generating opportunities as well as obstacles for conflict resolution.

That evolution of conflict calls for new thinking. The Kent Program will explore innovative responses, among them how to harness the power of public institutions, civil society and business so that they form a "Golden Triangle" that contributes effectively to conflict resolution and peaceful societies. The program will combine the knowledge and academic rigor of the faculty of Columbia University with the experience of practitioners who can share the real-life situations they are confronting.

The program's flagship event is an intensive week-long Summer Training for professionals from governments and inter-governmental institutions held annually in New York City. With its emphasis on case studies and simulations, and the active participation of government, civil society and business leaders, it will help the peacemakers of tomorrow build the broad array of practical skills they need to address contemporary conflict. Over the coming years, the Kent Global Leadership Program will develop a global network of alumni, instructors, scholars, and practitioners devoted to advancing our understanding of ways to enhance conflict resolution.

In addition to the summer training for mid-career diplomats, the program also sponsors on-campus events and workshops during the academic year, a visiting professorship, fellowships for outstanding SIPA graduate students, and original research in conflict and peacebuilding.

The Kent program is the brainchild of the late Ed Luck; Merit Janow, the former dean of SIPA; and our generous donor Muhtar Kent. The program is now directed by Jean-Marie Gu├®henno.

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Korea Focus serves the entire Columbia University community including undergraduate and graduate students. Korea Focus's main events involve seminars held by Korean professionals and academics. We also organize cultural exchange and social events, distribute information, and occasionally coordinate joint events with other student organizations. Events are open to the entire Columbia University community, Columbia affiliates, and others who are interested in Korea.

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Provide a platform for discussion and collaboration regarding national, regional and international public affairs issues of Latin American, and share the broad and diverse various cultural expressions that represent the region, taking advantage of the opportunities and resources provided by SIPA at Columbia University.

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MENA Forum is a student-run organization that provides a forum for engaging the SIPA
community on the political, social, and cultural realities of the Middle East and North Africa. We
welcome anyone who shares an interest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
We are committed to promoting, understanding and discussing the region's complex politics,
history, and culture. We stimulate discussions through short films, articles, and op-eds about past
and current events. We organize activities such as guest speakers, panels and more.

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Students who elect the Middle East Regional Specialization are integrated into the life and functioning of the Middle East Institute. Specialization students receive invitations to key Institute programs, events, and student-faculty functions and are enabled to participate in the broader Middle East studies community on campus.

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The Migration Working Group (MWG) is a student organization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. The Migration Working Group (MWG) provides a platform for future policymakers at SIPA, Columbia University and the greater NYC community to engage with issues facing people on the move. We aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and raise awareness through events and collaborations with the ultimate goal of creating a world where everywhere feels like home

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Through the working group process, PSWG fosters a community that considers and promotes different approaches to security in all its aspects.

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Increase awareness of political risk matters in the SIPA community

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To facilitate private MPA-EPM networking events, strengthen connections among students, and encourage their active participation. This MPA-EPM campus group is committed to broadening EPM students network and increasing access through gatherings.

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The membership group serves as a hub for staff, students, and MPA-EPM alumni to connect. Through this platform, we'll share exclusive event updates that all group members can access and register for.

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Expose the SIPA community to the importance and need of understanding the alliance between government and business, as a development strategy in professional practice, by creating leadership, promoting innovation, and consolidating partnerships where these two sectors intersect.

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Students in the Master of International Affairs (MIA) program may choose either Regional Specializations, which require completion of three approved regional courses, or the Foreign Language Specialization, which requires completion of two Intermediate-level language courses and one approved regional course in a matching region – e.g., Foreign Language Specialization in Latin American Studies could be fulfilled by completing Intermediate I & II Spanish and one course approved by Latin American Specialization (this is just an example, other possibilities for Latin America include Portuguese). Students must earn minimum grades required by the specific foreign language program in order to receive credit for each course. For further information about which languages fulfill each Specialization's foreign language requirement, please consult the relevant regional Specialization curriculum director. Students are required to register for the Foreign Language Specialization before proceeding with coursework. In addition, all MIA students are required to submit a foreign language proficiency plan during their first semester – for more information, consult the Office of Student Affairs.

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To create a safe environment for students to work towards solutions to social and economic inequalities, surrounding issues of race, gender, poverty, and income inequality.

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The Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies was founded as The Institute of War and Peace Studies (IWPS) in 1951, under the sponsorship of Dwight D. Eisenhower, during his tenure as president of Columbia University, in an effort to promote an understanding of "the disastrous consequences of war upon man's spiritual, intellectual, and material progress." In March, 2003, the Institute was renamed the Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (SIWPS), in honor of the late Arnold A. Saltzman. Under its first director, William T.R. Fox, the Institute became one of the foremost research centers on international relations in the country. From the beginning, the Institute has interpreted its role broadly. Over the years researchers have probed the political, military, historical, legal, economic, moral, psychological and philosophical dimensions of international relations. Although the Institute does not take an official position on any public policy issue, individual members of SIWPS contribute to the general discourse on such topics by authoring articles in journals such as Foreign Affairs, discussing current issues with officials and journalists, serving as consultants to government departments and agencies, and testifying before Congressional committees. The Institute itself has no formal teaching program; rather, its members conduct a wide variety of instructional activities through the Department of Political Science and the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. Members of the Institute offer courses on American foreign policy, national security, cybersecurity, international politics, political economy, environmental policy, conflict resolution, and international organizations. We at Saltzman believe in a just, equitable, and inclusive future for those working in security policy and intelligence.

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The purpose of the BSU is to promote an understanding of the past, present, and future
problems and needs of Black graduate students as well as of the wider Black community at
SIPA. Additionally, the BSU will provide a safe space for Black students at SIPA to find
community amongst each other and with allies.

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We seek to explore introductory and intermediate features in CampusGroups.

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Developing a better understanding of features available to build community.

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Columbia SIPAs Cyber Program continues the institute's ambition to be the interdisciplinary hub for research and engagement across tech and cyber issues. By convening scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists of varied expertise, SIPAs Cyber Program works to examine complex questions related to cybersecurity, trust and safety, internet governance, and tech policy, among other issues and reach effective, innovative solutions.
Follow us on Twitter @SIPAcyber, on LinkedIn (SIPAcyber), and join the SIPA Cyber Community on LinkedIn.

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Members gain access to a wide range of events hosted at SIPA, including panel discussions, VIP keynotes, and the Cyber 9/12 competition. By signing up, you will be among the first to learn of new job opportunities and career development opportunities.

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To enrich diversity of thoughts by encouraging our member to explore the pressing issue in global affairs by researching the topics and debating the solution with each other to enrich the civility and enhance the leadership.

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Improve SIPA students understanding of the financial world and provide them the necessary tools to join the industry.

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Serving the largest and most diverse student population of International and Public Affairs schools, the Office of Student Affairs at SIPA provides programs and services that enhance the student experience in and out of the classroom. We do this through our orientation of new students, academic advising and registration services, student life programming, and degree certification and graduation exercises. From admission through graduation, we are committed to guiding our students through any academic or personal challenges relating to their tenure at SIPA.

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TRAVELING FOR SIPA: THE RIGHT KIND OF GLOBAL IMPACT

SIPA's mission, to empower leaders to serve the global public interest, means offering our students the opportunities for international study and fieldwork that will provide you with both global perspective and sensitivity to local circumstances.

From financial crises and sustainability concerns, to threats to our security and environment, today's policymakers increasingly confront challenges that transcend national borders. At the same time, these challenges often present themselves in highly localized contexts. The best prepared policy professionals will both understand the common issues confronting society and appreciate the different contexts in which they can appear.

As SIPA students leave campus to undertake the work on the ground that is critical to developing this sophisticated approach, these materials are meant to provide you with necessary resources to ensure your safety, well-being, and the integrity of your "SIPA footprint" during your travels.

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Our group represents a new effort to raise awareness, increase understanding, and promote engagement among the SIPA and Columbia student body on Palestine. We meet, organize, and advocate in order to encourage a more holistic understanding of Palestine, with specific attention devoted to the political, social, economic, cultural, historical, and legal circumstances that have influenced the past and shape the future. Our goal is to serve as a source of information and a means of education on an issue that is often absent from academic and social life at SIPA.

To reach these goals, we seek to provide SIPA students, and all who participate in our events, with exposure to Palestinian perspectives. Our events include speaking engagements by leading political and intellectual figures in Palestine and related issues, the hosting and co-sponsoring of cultural activities, and potential opportunities for tourism and travel in Palestine. Through these events and others, we address the topics of human and civil rights in contemporary Palestine, the nature and characteristics of historical and contemporary Palestinian identity, and the role of policy and a SIPA education in present-day circumstances, particularly the Occupation and struggle for liberation.

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SPAN's mission is to create a vibrant community at SIPA showcasing the development and diverse cultures of Africa and its Diaspora. SPAN is also an avenue to advocate for more representation from Africa and its Diaspora in SIPA's student body.

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To be incredible student leaders

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Providing outstanding support to great departments at the best public policy university in the world.

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Learning how to manage events and newsletters among other useful skills. Improving the services provided to future changemakers.

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The purpose and objectives of SIPASA shall be to address the interests and concerns of
SIPA students by direct student representation in the creation of policy and programming to further
those interests and execute such operations, as enumerated under this Constitution. SIPASA shall
strive to improve the overall student experience and partner with the administration to support the
management and development of the School by:
I. Representing the student body to the SIPA administration, SIPA faculty, SIPA alumni,
Columbia-wide community and other stakeholders as necessary;
II. Promoting student opinion and interests in the formulation of SIPA's strategy and goals;
III. Formulating SIPASA's objectives in the areas of academic affairs, communication and external
relations, career and alumni affairs, social affairs and student life; and
IV. Achieving the aforementioned objectives through programming, advocacy, and policy
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1. Prepare its members for success and leadership in all sectors and professional endeavors.
2. Bring awareness and dialogue about the barriers women in all their diversity face as leaders today
3. Demonstrate the importance of having diverse women serve in decision-­making positions, with the overall goal of achieving gender equality. 
4. Engage with people as part of the wider SIPA community as agents of change towards gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion

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Our members are able to access to a wide variety of events from panels to hands-on workshops to networking and social events that seek to build skills, create a community of support and inspire agents of change.

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Create a deeper and inclusive understanding of the South Asia region by actively facilitating the exchange of ideas, opinions, knowledge and culture among the student community at Columbia

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Spectrum is a student body organization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. Its mission is to bring together the talent of SIPA students who wish to make a difference in favor of equality and non-discrimination, particularly with regard to sexual orientation, gender expression, or identity.
Spectrum aims to use advocacy and information to advance local, national, and international transformations, in favor of LGBTQIA rights. The organization remains committed to providing safe spaces for all students and take anonymity seriously.

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The Sustainable Business Working Group (SBWG) coalesces students at Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) across concentrations around a shared interest in sustainable and responsible business practices. Rather than defining business sustainability, the SBWG seeks to explore the various trends and topics of sustainability and impact within the private sector.

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The Sustainable Development Doctoral Society (SDDS) exists to support the research enterprise in sustainable development and to address the interests and concerns of students in SIPA's PhD in Sustainable Development.

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Taiwan Focus aims to foster understanding and awareness of this island country, and to
encourage dialogue and research on Taiwan-related issues in the Columbia University
community. Taiwan Focus also serves as a platform to provide resources for those who are
interested in studying and/or traveling in Taiwan. We organize and promote events
including movie nights, brown bag talks, cultural events, and art exhibitions both on- and
off-campus, on a variety of topics including Taiwanese society, culture, politics, economy,
and history.

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Established in 2004, TMP features fresh and forward-thinking perspectives from rising global leaders on the world's most pressing issues. TMP articles have caught the attention of The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Foreign Relations, Radio Free Europe, Voice of America, and Global Voices Online.

Our mission is to elevate firsthand perspectives and stories from the Columbia SIPA community and beyond.

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The United Nations Association (UNA) is a student body organization working in close relation with the United Nations Studies (UNS) specialization at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. It aims to connect the SIPA community to issues on the United Nations (UN) agenda and to build a better understanding about the functioning of the organization itself, based on the pillars of International Security, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, Development and Environmental change, as well as other areas relevant to the work of the UN and the UN system as a whole.

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An interdisciplinary program providing students with the content knowledge, critical thinking, and analytic skills needed for a successful career in urban policy and/or social policy.

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The interdisciplinary Urban and Social Policy concentration prepares students for a successful career in urban and/or social policy, with two distinct focus areas to fit their own unique academic and professional interests:

The Urban Policy focus area provides students with an understanding of the policy challenges and opportunities that are particular to cities in both the developed and developing world. Students learn to design, implement and evaluate policies in fields like city management, civic engagement, community development, land use, housing, urban education, and transit, along with recent urban policy innovations in environmental sustainability, smart cities, technological integration, and business development.

The Social Policy focus area prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate social policies that increase access to economic opportunity for women and minority populations, as well as those that manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, crime, recidivism, homelessness, sickness, disability, and old age.

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The mission of WIS is to come together and build a sense of community among the women of SIPA interested in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and work towards integrating these areas for sustainability. The organization aims to empower and inspire women by providing spaces to form professional networks and share knowledge.

WIS facilitates conversations on increased representation of women in STEM positions of leadership, achieving equity in pay and benefits, facilitating women friendly workplace environments etc. Combined with integrating scientific research and creating collaborative learning environments using STEM techniques, WIS focuses on building a stronger knowledge base to leverage resources and solve development problems.

Moreover WIS seeks to engage with women in the industry, enthusiasts in SIPA and the larger Columbia Community through different means including career panels, speaker series, workshops, and networking events with STEM professionals to help foster professional advancement and long term STEM careers and incorporate innovation in our work environments.

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