Hello EPD-ers,

Where have the weeks gone? Is it spring yet, or will the weather of New York continue to flirt with us for a while? What is Season 4 of Succession ramping up to? These are the questions that keep your PAs up at night. Well, these questions, and the fear of the onset of allergies every morning. We hope that you are not being kept up at night with inane thoughts and are focusing hard on those final papers and exams, getting adequate sleep, and fighting off those allergies.

This is our penultimate newsletter (!!), which is a shocking revelation for your PAs. As we alternate writing these, it means this is the last time one of us will be signing off as "Your Favorite PAs." We hope you had a lovely semester -- for it was great being your PA! In less sad news, here's your weekly roundup for the many events happening this week.

This week’s newsletter includes:

• Upcoming EPD Events
• Other Events
• Career Advancement Center Events
• Jobs, Internships and Other Opportunities
• Important Graduation Regalia Ordering Details
• NYC Beyond SIPA
• EPD Office Hours  

UPCOMING EPD EVENTS


EPD Workshop Final Presentations 

When: Thurday, April 27- Friday, April 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00PM 
Location: IAB 1501 and Zoom

EPD is excited to announce the dates of the Workshop 2022-23 Final Presentations. The workshop presentations will run from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28, followed by a reception (more details below). Come support your second-years and learn about the amazing development work they have done in the past 6 months! 

NOTE: We are still seeking first-year volunteers to serve as timekeepers for the final presentations: please use this link to sign up for a time slot of your choice. 

EPD End of Year Reception 

When: Friday, April 28, 2023
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30 PM
Location: IAB 15th Floor 

After a rigorous semester and two back-to-back days of workshop presentations, EPD invites its students to come join us in celebrating an amazing Spring semester and end of the academic year. With food, drinks (non-alcoholic) and mingling with your peers, before final exams creep up.

If you are graduating this May, you are requested to pick up your EPD gift during the reception!
 

OTHER EVENTS
GPPS Coffee & Cookies Chat

When: Monday, April 24, 2023 
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM 
Location: IAB 801

Come grab cookies and coffee/tea with your fellow GPPS community! We'll just catch up about the semester and talk about summer plans. Feel free to come learn and ask Professor Ergas any questions you have.

RSVP here.

LATAM CONVERSA: Diversity and Unity

When: Monday, April 24, 2023 
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM 
Location: IAB 407

Come grab cookies and coffee/tea with your fellow GPPS community! We'll just catch up about the semester and talk about summer plans. Feel free to come learn and ask Professor Ergas any questions you have.

RSVP here.



A Discussion on Economic Policy-Making in Africa

When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM 
Location: IAB 410

Join the SIPA Pan-African Network to discuss economic policy-making in Africa with Alieu Fuad Nyei - an economist from Liberia and MPA-EPM 23' student at SIPA. It will be an opportunity for students to engage in an open dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of the continent's economy.

RSVP here.

African Cultural Day

When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM 
Location: Publique Cafe

An African cultural day event with a keynote speaker and a fashion show where students get to represent their countries! Food will be provided. If you would like to showcase your culture in the fashion show please sign up at this link.

RSVP here.



Central Park Conservancy Field Trip with PPC

When: Thursdasy, April 27, 2023 
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM 
Location: Central Park Conservancy, 717 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York 10022

Central Park Conservancy is responsible for the day-to-day care of the iconic Central Park, including the park’s maintenance, restoration, and architectural needs.

This tour entails a discussion on the conservancy's partnership with New York City led by Central Park Conservancy leaders Steve Spinelli, Chief Financial Officer, and Maura Lout, Executive Director. The conversation will be followed by a 45-60 minute tour of the park led by Mike Gonzales, Director of Program Administration for the Institute for Urban Parks. At the conclusion of the tour, the club will provide a picnic in the park.

We will meet at the Conservancy’s office located at 717 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor at 2:45pm (conversation to start at 3pm sharp) on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

RSVP here.

Gender Groups EOY Picnic!

When: Friday, April 28, 2023 
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM 
Location: Riverside Park

Are you seeking a break from your studies? Join the Gender organizations for a picnic filled with good food, fun, and the chance to meet new people. This event is an excellent opportunity to bid farewell to graduating students! We will meet on-campus (4th floor) at 1 PM and walk together to Riverside.

Organized by GPWG and WIL. RSVP here.

DAQA End of Semester Social

When: Friday, April 28, 2023 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM 
Location: The Baylander, 125th Street West Harlem Piers, New York 10027

Open to all DAQA students! On Friday, April 28th we will be hosting our pre-finals social at The Baylander. Come mingle with your fellow DAQA specializers and enjoy drinks and food on us before the stress of exams! To register for the event, you need to join the DAQA group on CampusGroups. Please remember to bring your government issued ID.

RSVP here.

SPECTRUM Chillout in Central Park

When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM 
Location: North Meadow, Central Park

Come join us the 29th of April from 2-4PM at Central Park, where we will have the possibility to hangout, share stories about ourselves, or just eat bagels in the sun.

RSVP here.
 

CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS

Mindr/SIPA Employer Information Session

When: Monday, April 24, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB Room 413

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A 

Founded by a SIPA alum, Mindr is the first enterprise ecosystem for building belonging in the workplace. Through our powerful combination of SaaS infrastructure and original expert content, Mindr helps the world's leading workplaces foster strong employee communities, impactful mentorship networks and a deep enterprise-wide understanding of the daily actions that drive diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at work. We are hiring for a full time Program Associate to work on developing impactful content and events and provide hands-on operational support during this exciting stage of growth for this social enterprise.   

For more information CLICK HERE.

Salary Negotiation Workshop

When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Jed D. Satow Room in the Lerner Building

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A 

Join us for an engaging workshop. Participate in role-playing exercises. Key Takeaways:

• Understand gender pay disparities and the impact on earnings over time
• Strategies for salary negotiation
• Steps involved in the negotiation process  
• Practice salary negotiation to increase preparedness and confidence

For more information CLICK HERE.

GemmaQ/SIPA Employer Information Session - Using the Power of Data to Close the Gender Leadership Gap in Global Markets

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB Room 413

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A 

GemmaQ is providing the opportunity for users to invest directly in companies promoting gender equality. GemmaQ is a mission driven tech startup - using the power of data to close the gender leadership gap in global markets. We are a diverse team of passionate entrepreneurs based in Seattle, Iceland and Prague.

GemmaQ was founded by Columbia SIPA alumni Freyja Thorarinsdottir (PEPM class 2016) in 2019. The Nordic VC fund, Crowberry Capital led the pre-seed investment in GemmaQ in 2022. GemmaQ has received multiple awards and recognitions and landed on multiple global startup lists. Freyja is a recipient of the Nordic Women in Tech awards, has been featured in Vogue and participates regularly in panels in the space. Prior to launching GEMMAQ, Freyja built a career in financial services and was a Director at the Central Bank of Iceland and with Merrill Lynch in the Seattle area.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Employer Information Session

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB Room 407

Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

DIA has 16,000+ employees worldwide. As one of the few all-source intelligence agencies, our global mission requires a diverse workforce with unique skills and expertise. We're hiring for a wide range of positions and are looking for candidates from all backgrounds.

During this event, we will provide an overview of the defense intelligence agency and its unique mission, the critical role that analysts play at the forefront of our agency’s critical mission, all the different opportunities that exist for analysts at locations around the world. And of course, we will walk participants through the application process, providing tips and tricks to ensure their success and answering any questions.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can turn your degree into a career with DIA! This info session is open to all students and recent graduates!

For more information CLICK HERE.

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Recruiter Hours

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: CAC Room 420

Dress code: N/A

Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a US Citizen

After the information session , a representative will be available to speak with students one on one from 2pm to 4pm in IAB Room 420.

For more information CLICK HERE.

APSIA Spring Fellowship Fair

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A 

Representatives will share opportunities that fund language learning, research, skills development, study abroad, and more.  

Attendees visit with program representatives in small break-out rooms to get their questions answered. Expected fellowship programs, include:

• Critical Language Scholarship
• Fulbright Student Fellowships
• Luce Foundation Scholars
• National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship Program
• Pallas Fellowship
• Princeton in Africa
• Princeton in Asia

For more information CLICK HERE.

McKinsey Exploration: Meet McKinsey NYC Office

When: Friday, April 28, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A 

We’re excited to invite you to join us for McKinsey Exploration Week. This series of virtual events aim to help you explore our North American offices and engage with our incredible people from across the Firm, and learn more about the impactful work you can take part in at McKinsey!

For more information CLICK HERE.

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

Paid SIPA Fellowship with UNHCR: Refugees, IDPs & Development

Apply by April 28. Please apply for the SIPA fellowship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). From June 1st through November 30, 2023, the SIPA Fellow will support UNHCR's engagement and cooperation with development agencies in forced displacement contexts. The fellow will receive a modest stipend. 

During the summer months (June-August), the fellowship will be fulltime and in-person at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, while it will continue remotely and part-time during the fall semester.  Due to funding requirements, the fellowship is limited to SIPA students enrolled in the summer and fall of 2023.
 
The envisioned starting day is June 1st. However, there is some flexibility to accommodate candidates' constraints. For more information and the application form see: https://forms.gle/pzTf1Mvx1KDUqMph6


Communications Intern at Filha do Sol, Brazil

Filha do Sol is searching for a communications intern to help manage all internal and external communication of the organization. The specialist will co-design a communication strategy, manage social media, draft media statements, answer media inquiries, compile publications, and plan events and press conferences. 

The internship would be remote, with the possibility to be in person, if the candidate is willing to stay for a period in Brazil. The internship has a duration of 3 months, starting on June 1st and ending on August 31. The intern is expected to dedicate 25 hours per week. There is no compensation for this position.

Find more details here. Deadline is May 1, 2023.

The Federal Government is Hiring 2023 Interns!  

Learn new skills and make an impact! Check out the new Federal Internship Portal (intern.usajobs.gov) and apply for an internship today.  

The Federal government works in every industry and every sector. We are the largest and most diverse employer in the United States, with four million public servants working every day to strengthen our communities. Internships are a great opportunity to work alongside these experts, learn valuable skills, drive change, and make a positive impact. 

New opportunities are frequently available on the Federal Internship Portal, so please check the site every week. 

From supporting scientists combating climate change and engineers rebuilding America, to data analysts helping small businesses and health care workers fighting diseases — the Federal government does big things every day. If there’s an issue you care about or an industry you want to work in, chances are the Federal government works on that issue.  

To find open positions, visit intern.usajobs.gov. 


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 

Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum is the only floating museum in NYC. You will find a wide array of historically significant military and maritime vehicles as well as a collection of museum ships on this aircraft carrier which is docked on the Hudson River. This is great for kids and adults alike as it discusses and shows a wide variety of artifacts regarding the US military and maritime history.

FREE FRIDAYS are back! During the months of April-September, you’ll get into the museum for free from 5pm-9pm! The first Free Friday is April 28, 2023. The next Free Friday isn't until June 30, 2023, followed by July 28, 2023.

EPD OFFICE HOURS