Hello EPD-ers,

Welcome back from what we hope was a relaxing SPRING BREAK! 
And for those who have arrived from their capstone travels, We hope you had a very fulfulling and exciting experience. The last leg of the semester starts today, and so does the countdown towards graduation! 
We have planned a number of fun events for you to enjoy the changing weather and remainder of the academic year. 

This week’s newsletter includes:

• Upcoming EPD Events
• Other Events
• Career Advancement Center Events
• Jobs, Internships and Other Opportunities
• NYC Beyond SIPA
• EPD Office Hours  

UPCOMING EPD EVENTS
 

Innovating in International Organizations: Insights from the OECD and UN 
When: Monday, March 27, 2023
Time: 1PM - 2PM 
Where: IAB Room 1512

Join us for an invigorating panel on innovation in the development sector from esteemed professionals at OECD and the UN.

Register HERE.

Speakers:

• Salem Avan, Director, Policy, Strategy & Governance Division at the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)
• Benjamin Kumpf, Head of Innovation for Development Facility, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
• Radha Kulkarni, Investment Manager at the Innovative Finance Hub, UNICEF's Office of Innovation

EPD's Spring Social 
When: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Where: Calaveras Corner 

Come Join EPD as we celebrate the oncoming of Spring and the last leg of this semester, with DRINKS, FOOD AND KARAOKE! 

Register HERE. 

EPD Workshop Briefing Session for First-year Students
When: Monday, April, 10, 2023  
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:  IAM Room 409 & Zoom

Join Jenny McGill and second-year EPD students who will discuss the EPD workshop program and share how you can help design a project for next year.
We also encourage you to complete a very short EPD workshop survey so we can gauge your interests in particular regions, topics, and organizations.  

Register HERE


Small Loans, Big Dreams: Book Talk with Alex Counts 

When: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAB Room 801 & Zoom

Microfinancing is considered one of the most effective strategies in the fight against global poverty. And now, in Small Loans, Big Changes, author Alex Counts reveals how Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus revolutionized global antipoverty efforts through the development of this approach. This book presents compelling stories of women benefiting from Yunus’ microcredit in rural Bangladesh and urban Chicago, and recounts the experiences of different borrowers in each country, interspersing them with stories of Yunus, his colleagues, and their counterparts in Chicago.

Alex Counts founded Grameen Foundation and became its President and CEO in 1997. A Cornell University graduate, Counts' commitment to poverty eradication deepened as a Fulbright scholar in Bangladesh, where he trained under Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, and co-recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

Register HERE. 

Book Talk: The Blue Commons: Rescuing the Economy of the Sea
When: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAB Room 801 & Zoom

Guy Standing is an economist and Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London. Professor Standing is a founder and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), an international NGO promoting basic income as a right. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences. He has designed and conducted basic income pilots in India and elsewhere, and is currently advising the governments of Wales and Catalonia on ongoing basic income pilots.

His most recent book is The Blue Commons: Rescuing the Economy of the Sea (2022), which the Financial Times made one of its Books of the Year, peels back the veil of the boundless exploitation and inherent criminality in the ocean economy. Written by an economist responsible for much of our contemporary understanding of inequality and possible solutions, this book not only reveals the scale of the challenge but points to a transformative alternative: building a blue commons, dismantling rentier capitalism and prioritizing the world’s commoners and the health of our oceans.

Register HERE 

OTHER EVENTS

M.S. Nonprofit Management, SIPA & the Columbia Climate School Invite you to Join in celebrating World Water Day with Gary White, co-author of The Worth of Water and co-founder and CEO of Water.org  

Seating is limited. RSVP today!

Aid Without Rights 
When: Monday, March 27th, 2023
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Where: IAB Room 1512

Please Join the Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy (HRHP) Concentration a round panel discussion on “Aid Without Rights”. As the need for humanitarian aid across the world rises, so do the questions concerning the ethics and potential unforeseen impact of humanitarian assistance.

In this panel, we bring together practitioners from several prominent organizations and different humanitarian and human rights backgrounds to discuss and question the relationship between aid and rights.

Our panelists include:

• Jamie McGoldrick - Former UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator (Yemen, Palestine and others); Distinguished Fellow, Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, Fordham University
• Kate Phillips Barrasso - Vice President for Global Policy and Advocacy, Mercy Corps
• Sarah Holewinsky Yager - Director, Human Rights Watch Washington DC office
• Ruth Mukwana - Section Chief, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia Pacific, UN OCHA
• Joshua Craze- Writer and Conflict Analyst, South Sudan Specialist

CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS

Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy (HRHP) Career Panel Series (Day 1)

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Want to learn more about working in HRHP industries? Meet with SIPA alumni to ask questions, discuss career paths, and grow your professional network.

ALL SIPA STUDENTS WELCOME! This event is via ZOOM.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Workshop on Internship Funding Search

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB, Room 413

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

The great majority of summer internships are unpaid, but there’s help. In addition to grants and fellowships offered by other Columbia departments and external organizations for summer internships, SIPA also provides a limited number of summer internship funding opportunities. Attend this information session for an overview of funding opportunities, how to research them, and what to expect during the application process.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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APSIA CAREER WEBINAR - Skills for Careers in International Trade

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Join APSIA and the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) for a look at ways into - and important skills for - a career in international trade.

This conversation will also include information on WIIT's scholarships, which support and encourage women studying all aspects of International Trade including commercial relations, trade policy and negotiations, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Employer Information Session

When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

Earth Day is every day at EPA! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mission is to protect the human health and environment of all Americans, and you will discover that EPA is one great place to work! We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, plus our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment every day. Come learn how to apply to our internships/entry-level jobs and receive some tips on navigating www.usajobs.gov.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Persuasive Interviewing Skills for International Students

When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB Room 413

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

In this workshop, led by an experienced career coach and entrepreneur, you’ll learn strategies and techniques that will elevate your comfort and confidence in one-on-one interview situations. Topics include: articulating your value proposition; compelling storytelling; and formulating on-point answers to tough interview questions.

Sadaf Sajwani (MIA 2011) is a career coach; and Co-Founder of Games and Learning, an edtech startup.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy (HRHP) Career Panel Series (Day 2)

When: Thursday, March 23, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Want to learn more about working in HRHP industries? Meet with SIPA alumni to ask questions, discuss career paths, and grow your professional network.

ALL SIPA STUDENTS WELCOME! This event is via ZOOM.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Workshop on Internship Funding Search

When: Thursday, March 23, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

The great majority of summer internships are unpaid, but there’s help. In addition to grants and fellowships offered by other Columbia departments and external organizations for summer internships, SIPA also provides a limited number of summer internship funding opportunities. Attend this information session for an overview of funding opportunities, how to research them, and what to expect during the application process.

For more information CLICK HERE.

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Congressional Research Service Employer Information Session

When: Friday, March 24, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

Jim Werner and Rick Lattanzio will give an informational session to share the work by the Congressional Research Service and opportunities for both summer internships and full-time permanent roles.

This is a valuable opportunity for students to understand the unique role of CRS in providing directly to Congress confidential, authoritative, and objective and nonpartisan analyses to help inform the legislative process. There will be discussions on various career opportunities that may arise, as well as an overview of the type of work, including reports, CRS has done on climate change policy analyses. The “Graduate Recruit” program is one of a number of mechanisms used at CRS to bring on board new staff and this session will allow students to learn how to navigate the page in order to be applicants for the various opportunities that become available for the future.

For more information CLICK HERE.

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

Internship, UNESCO Liaison Office in New York
Deadline: March 20, 2023
The incumbent works under the overall authority of the Director and the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer. The portfolio covers Human Rights, Freedom of Expression, Security Council, Information, Media, and Culture.

Learn more here. 

Raphael Smith Memorial Prize for Travel Writing
2023 Prize Guidelines 
Award: Two $1,625 prizes; publication in SIPA Magazine
Criteria: 800–1,000-word essays that exemplify the adventure and spirit of SIPA
Eligibility: For SIPA students graduating in October 2022, February 2023, or May 2023

Deadline: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:59pm ET
For more information, click here. 

For the latest OCS New Job and Internship Opportunities CLICK HERE and Upcoming Deadlines for Jobs and Internship Application CLICK HERE. (Double check to make sure you are signed into your SIPA emails for the links to open!)

NYC BEYOND SIPA 
















ARTECHOUSE’s “Magentaverse” is an immersive exhibit to draw out the passion and sanguinity of your dearest, amorous person. Whether you want to take your sweet over the moon or into nature, this may do it in a low-velocity way.
Click here to learn more. 


Fotografiska New York is an interactive photography museum in Gramercy that houses NY’s most lively images any given week. From now until May 20, 2023, they’re hosting “Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious,” a collaboration between the museum and Mass Appeal that they’re billing as the “definitive destination to celebrate hip-hop’s global impact on visual expression.”

Click here to learn more. 


 

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