Happy third week of classes!
Hello EPD-ers!
The add/drop period has officially ended, and now we’re excited to dive into the rest of the fall semester! We're especially looking forward to seeing you all at the upcoming retreat—a perfect chance to soak in the autumn vibes with fellow EPDers and enjoy a well-deserved break from assignments and exams.
Speaking of the retreat, while registration is closed, we’ve reserved a few extra spots for those who missed the deadline. If you're still interested in attending, please email/ text Semon or Talia to secure a spot on a first-come, first-served basis—so act fast! We already have some exciting games and activities planned, and a link will be sent out soon for you to choose your snack preferences.
We’re thrilled for the new semester and academic year, and we’ll be sharing updates on events and opportunities to help us all connect and make the most of our time together!
This week’s newsletter includes:
This newsletter isn't just about sharing information with you—it's about building connections. We want you to get to know your peers and have opportunities to network. That's why we’re continuing with the EPD Student Spotlight as part of our newsletter.
Please use this link to share your story and upload a picture of yourself. This is a great way for us to celebrate and learn about the inspiring individuals in the EPD community.
As you know, EPD is incredibly diverse, with students interested in a wide range of sectors. This diversity is one of our program’s greatest strengths, making us stand out in the job market!
Africa’s Future Pathways:
Charting a Course for Sustainable Development and Financial Innovation
Moderated by Professor Daniel Naujoks, director of SIPA's IO/UN specialization
Tuesday, Sept 17, 1-2pm ET
In-person & online (a light lunch will be provided)
RSVP HERE
In her talk, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) elaborates on the evolving landscape of Africa’s development and the role of Agenda 2063 in shaping a robust financial architecture. She will discuss how NEPAD’s new "Two Agendas - One Plan" framework integrates Africa’s ambitions and operationalizes these goals over the coming decade and beyond.
From Menstruation to Menopause:
Public Policy, Gender Equality and Women's Right to Health inthe 21st Century
Panel co-moderated by Milena Arancibia, Visiting Scholar, ILAS and Sol Prieto, CONICET-CEIL
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1-2:30 pm ET
Online on Zoom
RSVP HERE
Join GPWG and WIL this Wednesday, September 25th at 1 PM ET for an insightful panel discussion on menstruation and menopause policies in the Global North and South. This timely event is part of an ongoing series, "Gender, Inequalities, and Politics: A Regional Dialogue," exploring pressing issues in gender equality and the rights of women and LGTBI communities in the 21st century.
General Interest - NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program
- When: Monday, September 16, 2024
- Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Where: Online event
- For more information, CLICK HERE
U.S. EPA Region 8, 9, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop
- When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Where: Online event
- For more information, CLICK HERE
A Career in the U.S. Foreign Service: a Conversation with Ambassador Victoria Nuland and Davis Fellow Michael Shulman
- When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Where: Room 411 IAB
- For more information, CLICK HERE
Interviewing Skills for International Students: How to Talk Persuasively About Yourself and Your Talents
- When: Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Where: Online event
- For more information, CLICK HERE
Management Consulting Information Session
- When: Friday, September 20, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Where: Room 413 IAB
- For more information, CLICK HERE
SNEAKER CON NEW YORK CITY 2024
Date: September 21 · 12pm - September 22 · 7pm EDT
Location: Maimonides Park | 1904 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224
For more information, CLICK HERE
"Jazz Around the World" at Room 623, Harlem's Speakeasy Jazz Club!
Date: Thursday, September 19 · 8 - 9pm EDT
Location: Room 623 | 271 West 119th Street New York, NY 10026
For more information, CLICK HERE
 How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way.
Recommended Episode:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge on embracing rejection and failure. Phoebe talks about how embracing her creative failures led to the eventual success of "Fleabag." Listen here.
José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
jao2128@columbia.edu
Office hours: https://tinyurl.com/ocampo-officehours
Eugenia (Jenny) McGill, EPD Co-Director & EPD Workshop Director
em419@columbia.edu
Office hours: https://tinyurl.com/mcgill-oh
Vida Huimin Herling, EPD Concentration Manager
hh2655@columbia.edu
Office hours: https://calendar.app.google/HxfRugCoHHu4bq5C7
Semon Makar Zekry (MIA/EPD), Program Assistant
sam2481@columbia.edu
Email for appointment
Talia Rosenberg (MIA/EPD), Program Assistant
tcr2135@columbia.edu
Email for appointment
Your PAs,
Semon and Talia |
