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Hello EPD-ers!
Earth Day is this week on Friday! We hope you're ready. For those of you still using disposable shopping bags come pick up your EPD tote in 1305! It's also tax day today for the procrastinators who haven't filed yet!
See below for the latest updates from the world of EPD and beyond, including the launch of the application for a brand new summer internship stiped available only to EPD students! We've secured funding to give four EPD-ers doing an internship on economic development this summer $2500 each.
This week’s newsletter includes:
- EPD Announcements
- Other Announcements
- Upcoming EPD and other events
- Upcoming CAC Events
- Jobs, Internships and Other Opportunities
- Pick of the Week
EPD End of Year Party - April 29
Check out the CampusGroups event page for the end of year party for EPD on April 29. Further details below in the events section!
EPD Summer Internship Stipend Application is Live!
All continuing EPD students are eligible to apply! We wil be able to offer foour students $2500 dollars each to help support them while they undertake an internship related to economic development. The application and further details are available HERE. We are the last on the list so scroll all the way down! The application is available until May 2.
Timekeepers Wanted!
In order to run the workshop presentations smoothly next week, we also need volunteers to serve as timekeepers for the presenting teams. You can sign up for a time slot of your choice here.
EPD Workshop Survey for First Years
EPD's three question workshop survey is now live! The goal of the survey is to get input from continuing EPD students who will be doing their workshop next year on what kinds of projects and/or clients you would like to work with. We can't wait to hear your feedback! Access the survey at tinyurl.com/EPDworkshopsurvey2022. The survey closes April 29th.
EPD Survey - Spring 2022
EPD has put together a survey to gauge your opinions and thoughts on EPD classes, activities, and other aspects of the EPD concentration. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to evolve and improve students' experience in our concentration. To access our survey, follow this link: https://sipacolumbia.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKkMfiId3uy4u0K. We'd appreciate your input by Monday, May 2nd. By completing our survey, you will have the option to be entered into a random drawing to win one of three $100 Columbia bookstore gift card.
Get your Tote Bags! Seriously. Come get a Tote Bag!
If you haven't already picked up your amazing EPD tote bag, they are waiting for you in the EPD office in Room 1305 in IAB. Feel free to stop by anytime Mon-Fri before 4:30 PM and pick yours up!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Journal of International Affairs´ podcast series “ABROADcast” takes you beyond the headlines into long-lasting issues that will shape the 21st century order with topics that balance issues of international affairs and political discourse. Join us in our weekly episodes to hear experts discussing their thoughts and analysis of the subject.
UPCOMING EPD AND OTHER EVENTS
 UN Joint SDG Fund Panel DiscussionOrganizer: Columbia Impact Investing Initiative (CI3)
Co-Sponsors: Economic and Political Development Concentration, International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
When: Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Time: 6:00 – 7 PM EDT
Where: Zoom
 EPD Workshop Briefing for First-Year EPD Students
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Food: Grab & Go Food will be Provided
Where: Room 324 and Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Vernacular Sovereignties: Kichwa Women Shaping World Politics
Organizer: Columbia's Idigenous Studies University Seminar
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Tuesday Talks: Myanmar and prospects for the future
Organizer: Student Organized Talks
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB 405
Food For Thought - Affordable Housing in Sub-Saharan Africa: How to Match Need With Delivery
Organizer: SIPA
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Book Talk- The Deoliwallahs: The True Story of the 1962 Chinese-Indian Internment
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
Co-Sponsors: MPA in Development Practice, Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy Concentration, South Asia Association (SAA)
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 801 and Zoom
Food: Food will be Provided!
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Women in the Digital World
Organizer: TMaC
When: Thursday, April 21, 2022 and Friday, April 22, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM on Thurs and 9:00 AM on Friday
Where: Room 1501
For more information CLICK HERE
 18th Annual Africa Economic Forum
Organizer: SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN) and African Business Club
Co-Hosts: Columbia Business School
When: Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 2022
Where: Columbia's Manhattanville Campus (Business School)
For more information CLICK HERE.
Tickets available HERE.
 Responding to the Invasion of Ukraine: The Impact of Feminist Foreign Policies
Organizer: GPWG
When: Friday, April 22, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Where: Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Earth Week Social Hour
Organizer: Environmental Coalition
When: Friday, April 22, 2022
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Arts and Crafts
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 DP Seminar: Sustainability Starts Here
Speaker: Daniel Katz, Co-founder of the Rainforest Alliance
Organizer: MPA-DP
When: Friday, April 22, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB 402
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
ACE Climate Migration Conference
What: (non-Columbia event) A virtual student led conference on climate related migration featuring guest speakers and testimonies from students. Each day focuses on a different region of the world.
When: April 26-28th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)
For More Information Click Here and to register click HERE
 Asia Development Bank's Outlook with ADB Chief Economist Albert Park
Organizer: Economic and Political Development
Co-Sponsors: CDEP and the Weatherhead Institute
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Where: Room 1512
To register, CLICK HERE
 EPD Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice: 2022 Final Presentations
Organizer: Economic and Political Development
When: Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 and Friday, Apr 29, 2022
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM EDT
Where: Room 1501 and Zoom
To register, click here Day 1 and Day 2
 EPD End of Year Party
Organizer: Economic and Political Development
When: Friday, Apr 29, 2022
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM EDT
Where: 15th Floor Lobby
To register, CLICK HERE
UPCOMING CAC EVENTS
McKinsey & Company - Women's Speaker Series: Intersectional Voices
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Virtual Info Session for Veterans: Explore GAO Career Opportunities
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Dress code: N/A.
A Chat With Alumni Working in Migration
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Room 413
For more information CLICK HERE.
Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Networking Cocktail & Clothing Swap
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where: Publique Cafe, SIPA.
Dress code: N/A.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
McKinsey & Company - GLAM at McKinsey: External Impact
When: Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Student Research Resources- if you're looking for some support and guidance on how to write better, check out the following Columbia resources
The Columbia Writing Center: CLICK HERE
Find a SIPA Writing Tutor: CLICK HERE
Abt Associates: Various Roles
1) Project Management Officer Ukraine
Abt Associates’ International Development Division (IDD) is seeking a Project Management Officer to support the management of Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) country activities, primarily in Ukraine. The LHSS project under the USAID Integrated Health Systems IDIQ helps low- and middle- income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems to support universal health coverage. The job description is attached with this email! To apply, please reach out to Lisa_Tarantino@abtassoc.com
2) Project Management Analyst positions
Abt Associates is seeking to hire a cohort (8 positions) of dedicated Project Management Analysts to support the International Development Division (IDD) on a number of projects, including the USAID-funded flagship Local Health Systems Sustainability project. The Project Management Analyst (PMA) supports the operational aspects of projects and serves as the liaison between support teams, technical teams, and line management. They are responsible for the day-to-day tactical duties for technical and non-technical programs. This position will support projects in Central Asia, Timor Leste, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic. Nigeria, Bangladesh, and West Africa. The PMA may also support core work for IDD's global projects. More information is available at https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/101709/?keyword=Analyst
We have also been made aware that many new positions will open up on their website in the coming days. French, Spanish, and Russian speakers preferred. So keep an eye out for these postings!
DAI Global Summer Internship Position
DAI is accepting applications for a paid internship starting in June 2022. The intern will work on several initiatives in support of the Private Sector Development and Skills (PSDS) practice, as well as strategic initiatives within the Economic Growth Sector at DAI more broadly. The position will provide an opportunity to gain insight and practical experience in the development sector in economic growth, private sector development and skills technical areas. The internship will include conducting and synthesizing secondary research in support of new business efforts; gathering and capturing information, best practices, and results from DAI’s work and development community at large; and contributing to knowledge generation efforts and DAI strategic initiatives. Work will be performed remotely with the option to work in
DAI’s Bethesda, MD office. Students can directly apply to daitalent@dai.com with their cover letter and resume
Research Assistant Position with Professor Ben Orlove
Professor Ben Orlove is seeking a research assistant to examine documents and interviews a mountain region in the Italian Alps affected by climate change. The research assistant would catalogue the documents, summarize each one, indicate the presence of key terms, and provide an overview. German language fluency is a basic requisite; some familiarity with environmental policy, sustainable development, social science or history is preferred. The work could start in late May or could begin earlier. Pay is at Graduate Research Assistant level, commensurate with experience and skill. Hours are flexible. Please contact the Professor directly at bso5@columbia.edu
Pick of the Week - Cool Restaurant Idea: La Barca Cantina
 We wanted to mix it up this week and not get too serious with our pick of the week, so here is a fun restaurant idea! This is also a not so subtle message from your PA's to stop studying and go have fun in NYC! Are fun restaurants that cruise up and down the Hudson in the grad student budget? Not really. Are we going to put a couple cocktails on a credit card anyway? Yeah, probably. Tickets have gone on sail (lol) today for the opening on May 5 of a floating restaurant/bar that sails up and down the Hudson a few times a day while you eat. I've never been but it seems like a fun thing to do as the weather warms up and we all try and cram some fun into the end of the semester! You can read more about restaurant HERE.
EPD OFFICE HOURS
José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/officehours-ocampo
Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/mcgill-oh
Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Manager
Sign up online: https://sipa.campusgroups.com/meetings/1060915/IlonaOH_Spring2022
Will Gifford, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at wg2363@columbia.edu
Pooja Singh, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at ps3192@columbia.edu
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