Dear EPDers,

We hope your spring break is off to a great start and those traveling for their EPD Capstone Workshop projects are having productive trips so far. We look forward to hearing about your experiences and seeing your pictures when you return. Have fun and be safe!

This week's newsletter includes:

• EPD Virtual Career Series (3/20 and 3/25)
• Career Advancement Center Events
• Ignite Social Impact Summit 2024 on April 11 & 12
• EPD Office Hours

Economic and Political Development (EPD) Virtual Career Series: DAY 1
Panel topics:  Development Finance; and Gender and Development
When/Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Register here: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwscOiupjsvH9ykxYInkUhdmwiUIUALZa63

Want to learn more about working in development finance and gender and development? 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.

Economic and Political Development (EPD) Virtual Career Series: DAY 2
Panel topics: Tech and Innovation; and Sustainable Development
When/Time: Monday, March 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Register here: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdeyupzwpHNbLxh4Z96pT1lb80mqrS5SI

Want to learn more about working in tech and innovation and sustainable development? 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.

The virtual career series is organized by the Career Advancement Center in collaboration with EPD. Don't miss an opportunity to connect with great SIPA (EPD) alums!

Career Advancement Center Events

FGS Global Employer Briefing
When/Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 4:15 pm 
Where: Virtual
Dress Code: Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications firm, helping organizations navigate mission-critical situations across audiences in a fast-moving interconnected world. We deliver strategic advice, deep experience, a 360º perspective, real-time intelligence, and flawless execution across the disciplines of strategic communications, crisis management, and advocacy. We support our clients with unmatched expertise and tools, to seize opportunities and confront challenges — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the world. FGS Global ranks among the top 10 public relations agencies of the world.

To attend the meeting, CLICK HERE.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE - UNICC - Columbia University Thinkathon 2024
When/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Dress Code: Business Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

Link to more Info & Registration: https://www.unicc.org/unicc-thinkathon-3-0/

UNICC (United Nations International Computing Centre) is partnering with the Columbia University to bring students together for a 3-day live competition from April 5 to April 7, 2024, to tackle the great challenges of our time. We invite students from all over the world to participate in the UNICC-Columbia University Thinkathon 2024, jointly organized by UNICC and Columbia SPS. The goal is to work together on real-world solutions based on Digital Public Goods (DPGs). Registration is open until March 21 at Noon EST.

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Business & HR Virtual Career Fair
When/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Dress Code: Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

Who is invited?
Online recruiting event for Jobseekers pursuing Business & HR Career Opportunities
Candidates seeking Full-time, Intern, & Co-op jobs

Where do I have to go?
Nowhere, it all happens online!
Flexible Time Frame: Each organization chooses their own chat times during the event
Leverage the power of Recruiting Technology | Attend the Fair from Anywhere

More information here:  Business & HR Virtual Career Fair (careereco.com)
Register here:  Log In (careereco.com)

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Summer Stipend Info Sessions: Summer Internship Funding Search
When/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Room 420 CAC Conference Room
Dress Code: Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

Unlock funding for your summer internship with SIPA's Summer Stipend Info Sessions! Discover how to apply for competitive stipends to support unpaid or low-paying internships. Join us to learn about the application process, eligibility, and tips for securing funding. We're hosting multiple sessions to fit your schedule: March 21st, 11 AM (CAC Conference Room); April 1st, 1 PM (Zoom); April 4th, 11 AM (CAC Conference Room)

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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NYPD Intelligence Division Employer Information Session
When/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 413
Dress Code: Business Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: Permanent US Work Authorization Required

The NYPD Intelligence Division is one of the premier local law enforcement agencies working to deter and interdict terrorism or major crime operations in New York City. This Division is looking for talented civilian analysts to support the operational mission of the NYPD. Skills that the Intelligence Division desires for potential candidates include subject-matter expertise in counterterrorism studies, security studies, intelligence, and international affairs, superior yet succinct writing and briefing skills, knowledge of a critical non-English language, experience with computer programs dealing in large qualitative data sets including link chart analysis, and the ability to work in a fast-paced paramilitary organization with a wide variety of backgrounds.

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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NBR Japan Studies Research Fellowship Information Session 
When/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Virtual
Dress Code: Business Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

NBR is pleased to host a virtual information session about the Japan Studies Research Fellowship Program on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET. Join us and learn more about the fellowship and application requirements from NBR staff and program alumni and ask any questions you may have. RSVP to receive login information. The fellowship application deadline is April 14, 2024! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by March 20, 2024.

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Career Chat with Cecilia Pou, Meta Oversight Board
When/Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 413
Dress Code: Business Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted

Join Cecilia Pou, a Case Screening Assistant at Meta's Oversight Board, for a career chat and Q&A. Cecilia is from New York and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Southern California. In her work at the Oversight Board, she works to identify content that poses complex questions about freedom of expression and user safety. 

For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Mastering the Job Search for International Students in the U.S. 
When/Time: Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: IAB 413
Dress Code: Business Casual
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Required

The workshop offers invaluable insights and guidance from two SIPA alumni, Soffia Alarcon and Thierry Verheije, who have successfully navigated the journey from being international students to securing influential positions in their respective fields. Drawing from their rich experiences, Soffia and Thierry delve into the realities and challenges faced by international students seeking employment in the U.S. Their workshop provides a comprehensive narrative, detailing the hurdles they overcame, mistakes they made and the lessons learned along the way. It emphasizes the urgency of job pursuit in the U.S., providing practical dos and don'ts while fostering reflection and strategic planning. Through an interactive session, guidance is tailored to each student's unique circumstances, ensuring personalized support. With a focus on practicality, they offer actionable strategies to help students avoid common pitfalls and embark on their own career paths with confidence.

For more information, CLICK HERE.