From: Economic and Political Development Concentration
Date: January 23, 2023
Subject: EPD Newsletter #17




Hello EPD-ers! 

Happy Year of the Rabbit! The Year of the Rabbit embodies a different energy, focusing on relaxation, quietness, and contemplation. We hope this year is a lot more relaxing for you than the previous year may have been.

On top of the new year, the first official, functioning Monday of the year 2023 is upon us. While the skies may be gray and gloomy today, events at SIPA and around the city are coming along at full speed. So make sure your calendars are not too busy already as we look at the week ahead!

This week’s newsletter includes:

  • EPD Events
  • Other Events
  • Career Advancement Center Events
  • NYC Beyond SIPA
  • EPD Office Hours
 

EPD EVENTS

EPD Welcome Back Reception
When:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: IAB 15th Floor Lobby

Happy new year to all EPD students, faculty, and staff! We are excited to invite you to our 2023 Welcome Back Reception. Please join us for some hors d'oeuvres and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages on January 25, 2023 in the 15th Floor lobby.

Register here.

 


OTHER EVENTS

All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Virtual Career Fair
When:
Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Virtual

Each year, the eight Ivy League schools come together to produce a unique and inspiring career fair that provides companies unparalleled access to students who have the skills and knowledge to address the complex sustainability and climate challenges of our global economy.

Areas of focus include but not limited to:

  • City, regional, and environmental planning, design and policy
  • Energy markets and renewable energy
  • Green building design and natural resource management
  • International and community development
  • Product design, consumer goods and supply chain management

Registration deadline is February 03, 2023. Register here.


CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS

DoubleVerify Employer Information Session
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB Room 413
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Join the DoubleVerify team, including SIPA alumni, to learn about current openings including Product Policy Manager. Double Verify is open to sponsorship. 

DoubleVerify is the recognized market innovator with the technology and tools that accurately authenticate the quality of digital media and drive ad performance for the world's largest brands. DV provides media transparency and accountability to deliver the highest level of impression quality for maximum advertising performance. Since 2008, DV has helped hundreds of Fortune 500 companies gain the most from their media spend by delivering best in class solutions across the digital ecosystem that help build a better industry. Learn more at doubleverify.com.

For more information CLICK HERE.

 

How to Get Noticed by an Executive Recruiter
When
: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

Learn from SIPA alumna Annie Pope what executive search professionals look for in prospective candidates. Only open to students/alumni with a minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience

For more information CLICK HERE.

 

Harvard Government Performance Lab Fellowship Information Session
When
: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB Room 413
Work Authorization Requirement:  The position is open to international applicants. For candidates who do not have U.S. work permission, the GPL has often been able to hire people with OPT or sponsor them for J1 visas.

The Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab is hiring for full time fellows who provide support to government agencies and collaborate closely with government innovators in leading impactful reform projects. GPL works across diverse policy areas such as – criminal justice, housing & homelessness, children and families, economic mobility, and procurement systems. We hire full-time graduates (not summer interns) and have a wide range of geographic locations where we work. The application deadline is 12th February. 

For more information CLICK HERE.


NYC BEYOND SIPA 


Broadway Week: 2-for-1 Ticket Deals 

Broadway Week typically happens twice a year, and it’s running through Sunday, February 12 (yes, it is actually longer than just one week). During Broadway Week, you get access to their signature deal: 2-for-1 tickets to some of the best musicals and plays currently on stage. Tickets are available to purchase now, and any time during this “week” is when you can see the show! There is a two ticket minimum, so make sure you plan with friends

Shows sell out quickly! Buy your tickets today here.

 


EPD OFFICE HOURS

Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
Sign-up online via https://sipa.campusgroups.com/click?linkid=e00d40fe-b618-4edf-ac9d-ecfedec56429 or
By appointment at em419@columbia.edu

Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Manager
Sign up online via https://sipa.campusgroups.com/meetings/1060915/IlonaOH_Spring2023 

Suhail Thandi, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at sst2151@columbia.edu

Zoya Dhakam, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at zsd2110@columbia.edu


Your favorite PAs,
Zoya and Suhail