Happy fifth week of classes!
Hello EPD-ers!
We hope you're all getting a chance to relax now that the first microeconomics midterm is behind you! As we embrace the autumn season, we encourage you to reconnect with the peers you bonded with during the retreat—perhaps by inviting them for coffee or enjoying a walk together in Central Park! If you missed us at the retreat, don’t worry—you have another opportunity to spend time with your peers at the EPD Fall Social at Baylander. This location offers the perfect setting to enjoy delicious (and free!) food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, all while taking in the sunset over the Hudson River and networking with your peers and EPD faculty. Space is limited, and we only have a few spots left, so be sure to sign up here.
We also have some exciting professional events coming up, including internships and alumni panels. Get ready for a great fall semester filled with educational and fun events at your fingertips!
This week’s newsletter includes:
Camila Balcazar Núñez is a first year student at SIPA, starting her MPA with an EPD concentration and a IO/UNS specialization. Before coming to SIPA, she provided gender consultancy services for non-profits and companies in Mexico. She’s currently leading the Gender Policy and Strategy Team for “Hola Soy Violetta”, a Mexican non-profit that develops and offers AI-solutions to promote healthy relationships and prevent gender violence. “Hola Soy Violetta” (Hello I am Violetta) was recently recognized as Runner-Up of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award by the International Telecommunication Union and the United Nations Development Programme, and Camila Balcazar had the opportunity to receive the award during the official award ceremony in the United Nations Headquarters in NYC this September 20th, 2024.
Please use this link to share your story and upload a picture of yourself. We also welcome you to nominate your peers. This is a great way for us to celebrate and learn about the inspiring individuals in the EPD community.
UN-Habitat: Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future
 Lecture by Dr. Michal Mlynar, UN Assistant Secretary-General & Deputy Executive Director of UN-Habitat and moderate by Professor Daniel Naujoks, director of SIPA's International Organization and UN Studies specialization.
Monday, October 7, 2024
1 PM – 2 PM EST
407 IAB & Zoom option
Register here (A light lunch will be offered)
EPD Fall Social
Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching the sunset on the Hudson River and mingling with fellow EPD students and faculty!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 PM – 7 PM EST
The Baylander (Hudson River Greenway, New York City 10027)
Register here (registration required)
SIPA State of the World Conference: Implementing the Pact for the Future (Recording)
If you missed the insightful discussions at SIPA's inaugural State of the World Conference last week, the event featured in-depth conversations with leading experts on the reform of global governance (panel 1) and the reform of the international financial architecture (panel 2). The link to the sessions is available.
Targeting Your Resume and Cover Letter to the Job Description
When: Monday, September 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 413
For more information, CLICK HERE
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Finding a Job at the UN
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 411
For more information, CLICK HERE
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DC Virtual Trek 2024: Finding Federal Internships & Jobs with the Partnership for Public Service
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Online
For more information, CLICK HERE
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World Economic Forum/SIPA Employer Information Session
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 411
For more information, CLICK HERE
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CareerEco: Government & Nonprofit Virtual Fair
When: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Online
For more information, CLICK HERE
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CPT Info Session
When: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Online
For more information, CLICK HERE
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CAC Career Fact Sheets & Current List of Subscriptions
We have Career Development, Career Overview, and Sector Specific fact sheets filled with valuable resources to support your career preparation journey. Additionally, we have a Current List of Subscriptions to assist you with internship and job searches.
Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting tens of thousands of people to locations across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Los Angeles and Miami each weekend to eat from hundreds of local vendors representing food and drink from across the globe.
 
Date: Varied (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays)
Location: Various locations (World Trade Center, Williamsburg, & Prospect Park)
For more information, CLICK HERE
The High Line Free Guided Tours
Free public tours are available year round. These tours are first come, first served. No reservations are available.
Date: September - October
Tuesdays, 5 – 6:30pm| Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30am | Saturdays, 10 – 11:30am
Location: On the High Line at Gansevoort Street, at the top of the Gansevoort Street stairs
For more information regarding the events, CLICK HERE
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José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
jao2128@columbia.edu
Eugenia (Jenny) McGill, EPD Co-Director & EPD Workshop Director
em419@columbia.edu
Vida Huimin Herling, EPD Concentration Manager
hh2655@columbia.edu
Semon Makar Zekry (MIA/EPD), Program Assistant
sam2481@columbia.edu
Office hours: Tuesdays, 12-2 pm (email for appointment)
Talia Rosenberg (MIA/EPD), Program Assistant
tcr2135@columbia.edu
Office hours: Mondays, 3-5 pm (email for appointment)
Your PAs,
Semon and Talia
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