Hello EPD-ers! 

After a frigid weekend, the above-freezing temperatures of the coming week almost seem balmy. However, don't shed those winter coats just yet! Stay warm, make sure you utilize the free campus shuttle or Via ride-share if these services are able to drop you closer to your home and reduce your time out in the cold. And definitely don't do what one of our EPD PAs did and bike 20 blocks in sub-zero temperatures (only to have to take the subway eventually because their fingers may have lost feeling rather quickly). 

We also wanted to give you all a head's up about four EPD career panels (on Financial Inclusion & FinTech, M&E, ESG & Sustainable Investment, and Gender) that will take place in 3 weeks' time. We are looking for two students to moderate the panel on M&E (Tuesday, February 28, 2023) and ESG & Sustainable Investment (Thursday, March 2, 2023). Both panels will take place from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM over Zoom. If you are interested and want more details, please email Ilona Vinklerova. This is a great opportunity to network with the moderators and learn more about these career tracks. 

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

Ha-Joon Chang Book Talk
When: Monday, February 20, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: IAB 1512

Ha-Joon Chang will talk about his new book, Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World. According a Guardian review, he uses brief meditations on the history of trade or flavour of different foodstuffs to illustrate economic truths. If there is a single message in the book, it is that you should run a mile from any politician preaching a single narrow economic faith. Chang looks at economic theory as a buffet rather than a set menu; and believes fusion always creates better flavour than monoculture.

RSVP here.
 

Career Chat with Zaki Raheem (MPA EPD '08)
When: Friday, February 24, 2023
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: IAB 409

Join a career chat with Zaki Raheem (MPA EPD '08) who will share his extensive experience working in international development consulting and provide valuable tips on how to write an effective resume for development consultancies and how to approach networking.

RSVP here.


 

OTHER EVENTS
 

Peace Corps Employer Information Session
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Hammer Health Sciences Building, 701 W. 168th Street, Room LL210

On February 7th from 11:30 -12:30, former Peace Corps Volunteer and current Peace Corps Recruiter Dorie Hagler will be doing an in-person information session about upcoming job openings in the Health Sector. Peace Corps Volunteers who serve in the Health sector work with clinics or develop education strategies to change the way host communities approach maternal, child, and adolescent health, nutrition, hygiene, water, sanitation, or HIV/AIDS.

 The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, environment, and youth development. Through their Peace Corps experience, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today’s global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 235,000 Americans of all ages have served in 141 countries worldwide.

RSVP here.

Student Roundtable and Lunch with Mark Podlasly and Angel Ransom
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location:  Center on Global Energy Policy, 1255 Amsterdam Avenue

Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs for a student-only lunch and roundtable discussion with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), a 130+ Indigenous Nation collective. The student roundtable will explore how many Indigenous nations from Canada are exploring equity-based partnerships concerning renewable energy and critical minerals projects using the principles of Free Prior and Informed Consent. The roundtable will focus on the model being used to make informed decisions and whether such best-practices can advance the needs of Indigenous groups in the US as well as ESG-focused investors and project developers.

Speaker bios and RSVP here.
 

Universal Food Security: How to End Hunger While Protecting the Planet
When: Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid: IAB 1501/ virtual

The Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), in partnership with the Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems Network of the Columbia Climate School, is pleased to host an event to explore the prospects and challenges for achieving Universal Food Security. Refreshments will be served at the reception after the event. 

RSVP here.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS

Peace Corps Employer Information Session

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where: CUIMC Campus-Hammer Health Sciences Building, 701 W. 168th Street, Room LL210

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

On February 7th from 11:30 -12:30, former Peace Corps Volunteer and current Peace Corps Recruiter Dorie Hagler will be doing an in-person information session about upcoming job openings in the Health Sector.

Peace Corps Volunteers who serve in the Health sector work with clinics or develop education strategies to change the way host communities approach maternal, child, and adolescent health, nutrition, hygiene, water, sanitation, or HIV/AIDS.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Dalberg Global Development Advisors Employer Information Session

When: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement: N/A

Dalberg consulting staff will be hosting an informational session on February 9, 2023. 

Please check here for more details https://dalberg.com/informational-sessions/

For more information CLICK HERE.

The Advocacy Project Employer Information Session

When: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

The Advocacy Project supports community-based partners in the Global South and has recruited 332 students to volunteer as Peace Fellows with our partners since 2003. Over 30 were studying at SIPA. We are now seeking applications for 2023 fellowships, which will be remote and in-person. Please consult our website for more information: www.advocacynet.org

For more information CLICK HERE.

Asian Development Bank Employer Information Session

When: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is the leading international development finance institution dedicated to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. To meet evolving business needs, ADB’s HR is always on the lookout for dynamic talent to deliver our work and address Strategy 2030’s priority areas.

For more information CLICK HERE.

20th Annual All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Virtual Career Fair

When: Friday, February 10, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

The week of the Fair will feature panel talks, graduate program info sessions and of course, the All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair.

In the days leading up to the Fair, you will have a chance to attend two panel discussions, one on Environmental Justice and one on Careers in Renewable Energy, as well as participate in info sessions for graduate academic programs across the Ivy League.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Grameen Foundation Briefing

When: Friday, February 10, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

Presenters:  

Cesar Duron, Senior Global Human Resources Director and Amelia Kuklewicz,  VP Programs

Grameen Foundation's mission is to empower the poor, especially women, to create a world without poverty and hunger. We connect these communities with access to the tools they need to grow and thrive: digital financial services, climate-smart agriculture plans, and women's empowerment training. We work with a wide network of local partners, from banks and microfinance institutions to mobile operators to agribusinesses.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Inclusion Economics at Yale University Briefing

When: Friday, February 10, 2023

Time: 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

Presenter: Charity Moore, Scientific Director (Inclusion Economics) and Director for South Asia Economics Research

The researchers of the Inclusion Economics network work in the US, India, Nepal, asking how policy can promote inclusive and accountable states, markets, and societies; and how citizens – including the vulnerable and marginalized – can make political and economic systems more responsive to their needs, both now and in the future. Our core research focuses on gender as it relates to labor economics and broader economic empowerment; political economy and governance; and environmental economics. We also aim to build a culture of evidence and increase data literacy in the public sector, strengthening leaders’ ability to identify and implement evidence-informed policies. Throughout the research life cycle, we engage closely with policy counterparts to ensure we address questions of immediate relevance, and we regularly communicate data-driven insights with policy counterparts and the general public.

For more information CLICK HERE.

MilliporeSigma Employer Information Session

When: Friday, February 10, 2023

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

This session will be facilitated by Tiffany Hou (Associate, Global Graduate Program), and will provide an overview of the Inhouse Associate Consultant - Global Graduate Program.

Ideal candidates for the Global Graduate Program are recent MBA/PhD/Masters graduates who enjoy working on teams and have a global mindset. During the 24-month leadership development program (LDP), Associates will experience a mix of strategic management consulting projects as well as functional rotations in the pharmaceutical, life science and electronics industries.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Networking Through Improv

When: Saturday, February 11, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Where: SIPA

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

Students are invited to strengthen their networking skills at a fun workshop. Registration Required. Both Monica and Maren have theatrical experiences and are thrilled to help students excel in networking through a hands-on experiential workshop.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Karbone & Captona Employer Information Session - Private Equity Dedicated to Energy Transition

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: IAB Room 413

Work Authorization Requirement:  N/A

Join Davide Rosso, Managing Director at Karbone and Captona, for an info session to learn about internship and full-time opportunities at the two firms. Both firms are open to sponsorship for certain roles. 

For more information CLICK HERE.

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

UNDP Hiring - Full Time Gender Specialist (Deadline 2/9)
UNDP is looking for a gender specialist with the Gender Team. Deadline for application is Febuary 9. For more details 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 

25th Annual New York City Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
The year of the rabbit is coming! For Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year), NYC is once again going all out with a huge parade in Chinatown, festive events featuring traditional dancing and performances and dinners. 

The Chinese New Year Parade and Festival is Sunday, February 12, 2023. The parade kicks off at 1pm. This year will be the parade's 25th anniversary.

Head to the neighborhood shindig for the Lunar New Year Parade, which heads down Mott and Canal Streets to Chatham Square to East Broadway toward the Manhattan Bridge, completing on Eldridge and Forsyth Streets towards Grand Street next to Sara D. Roosevelt Park. For more information, visit betterchinatown.com.

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