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Hello EPD-ers,
NYC decided to skip spring and dive right into the heat of the summer last week! With the change in weather, the time for spring allergies is here too...but so are the Cherry Blossoms! Take a breather this week and go treat yourself to a walk in Central Park, a cupcake or two (or as many as you want), and soak in the beauty of the blossoms while they last.
We hope you got a chance to decompress and enjoy the lovely (albeit sweaty) weather, and are geared for the last 2 weeks of school. Where has the time gone?  Here are updates from the world of EPD and beyond!
This week’s newsletter includes:
- Upcoming EPD Events
- Previous 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
 Asian Development Bank's Outlook for Developing Asia
When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAB 407 and Zoom
Please join ADB's Chief Economist Albert Park for a discussion about the latest Asian Development Outlook publication. Mr. Park is the chief spokesperson for ADB on economic issues. He leads the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD), which publishes key knowledge products such as the Asian Development Outlook, Asian Economic Integration Report, Asia Bond Monitor, and Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific.
Mr. Park's discussion will include:
- The outlook for economic growth and inflation in developing Asia in 2023-24, including the effects of the PRC’s exit from its zero-COVID policy
- Risks to the outlook, from the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine to monetary tightening
- The need for greener trade and investment to tackle climate change and ensure sustainable growth in Asia and the Pacific (AEIR)
RSVP here.
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!
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Those who missed our events last week may find the recordings below.
Book talk: Small Loans, Big Dream with Alex Counts, Founder of Grameen Foundation (Thursday, 4/13)
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/rec/share/NTwrhiGScuITgGdUlvpWCveYhbJCx0cYNCRfWRuTWLIKExBDfeAtZ9WI7C7oVbyC.hKT82N6wsBAi5FDg
The Blue Commons: Rescuing the Economy of the Sea with Guy Standing (Friday, 4/14)
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/rec/share/-Fee_E1MSGhrUjrOfhmd5FaWTNo00NGzvphf-Z5J6jOYytRmhaN4Iic8ceBWTEjB.6IrKZ7IOomg7hpha
OTHER EVENTS
 Book Talk: 'Locked Out of Development: Insider and Outsiders in Arab Capitalism'
When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: IAB 410
The Middle East and North Africa Forum is holding a book talk on Arab Capitalism with Dr. Steffen Hertog (Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics) and Dr. Lisa Anderson (Special Lecturer and James T. Shotwell Professor Emerita of International Relations at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs). Both will be discussing Dr. Hertog's new book called "Locked Out of Development: Insiders and Outsiders in Arab Capitalism." Professor Anderson will moderate a conversation on the topic, where students can take part in this discussion.
RSVP here.
 SIPA Speaks! North Korea, Human Rights, and the Pursuit of International Peace and Security
When: Thu, Apr 20, 2023
Time: 1PM – 2PM EDT
Location: IAB 1512
Seohyun Lee (MIA ’24) shares her personal opinions as a North Korean defector from an elite family, offering a unique perspective on the hermit kingdom. Drawing from her background and experiences, Seohyun explores the complex dynamics of privilege, oppression, and the challenges faced by those living under the Kim Jong Un regime. As an advocate for change, Seohyun shares her views on human rights in North Korea and highlights the importance of addressing these issues. Through her YouTube channel "Pyonghattan" and public speaking engagements, she passionately argues for the prioritization of human rights in the pursuit of international peace and security.
Register HERE
 Politics as Poetry: Caste, Identity, and Solidarity
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 3PM – 5PM EDT
Location: IAB Room 1512
In honor of Dalit History Month, join the panel to learn more about this pressing issue and learn how to be an ally. This panel is part of a a two-day Conference on Caste with 3 excellent panels. Join us in-person or online to learn more about how caste plays out in the US context and how caste-based hierarchies continue to be perpetuated in institutions of higher education (including SIPA). Chai and samosas will be served.
Register HERE
 DP Seminar: What Can Development Learn from Grassroots Innovations
When: Friday, Apr 21, 2023
Time: 1PM – 2PM EDT
Location: IAB 1102
Join MPA-DP for a talk with Gina Lucarelli on the work done by UNDP Accelerator Labs, grassroots innovations and decolonising development. Gina will also talk about the documentary titled "for Tomorrow: the Documentary"
Gina stewards the world's largest learning network on sustainable development through the Accelerator Labs, 91 social innovation labs embedded in the United Nations Development Programme. She's been working on human rights and development work for over 20 years, but is just getting started! A systems thinker, designer and fixer, she leads, learns from, and creates space for experiments that tackle complex development problems and the new categories and opportunities they create. She has focused her development work on Asia, Eastern Europe and most recently Africa. She writes, talks about and is always looking for ways to tap into collective intelligence, learn from grassroots knowledge, and drive continuous R&D to transform the systems that will determine whether future generations will be able to meet their development needs. Her work has been acknowledged in Apolitical’s Public Service Team of the Year in 2019 ,covered in the MIT Sloan Review (Summer 2020) analyzed as a Harvard Business School Case Study (Fall 2022) and depicted in For Tomorrow, a documentary on grassroots innovation available on Amazon Prime (Release date September 16th, 2022).
Register HERE
 "Roof over our heads can research science and markets help poor women in their quest for a resilient home?" - A talk by Sheela Patel
When: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Location: Interchurch Building Conference Room 1040
Sheela Patel is the founder director of the Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC), an NGO that has been working since 1984 to support community organisations of the urban poor in their efforts to access secure housing and basic amenities and seek their right to the city.
Patel is widely recognised – nationally and internationally – for seeking urgent attention to the issues of urban poverty, housing and infrastructure onto the radar of governments, bilateral and international agencies, foundations and other organizations. She is a founder, among many, of Slum Dwellers International, a transnational social movement of the urban poor, whose board she previously chaired.
Please bring an ID and rsvp to jk2002@columbia.edu.
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Join the World Press Freedom Day's 30th anniversary event at the UN Headquarters in New York City on 2 May, 2023!
This year’s World Press Freedom Day global celebration is organized at the UN Headquarters in New York, marking the 30 years since the UN General Assembly’s decision to proclaim May 3rd as the international day for press freedom. World Press Freedom Day 2023 theme is “Shaping a Future of Rights. Freedom of Expression as a driver for all other human rights.” A full day of high-level plenary sessions will take place on 2 May at the UN General Assembly Hall. The plenaries will feature prominent human rights advocates, press freedom activists, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, media leaders and renowned journalists from all over the world. The full programme will be released shortly and will be available in the website.
You can now register to attend this special event by clicking on the following link . You will receive a confirmation email indicating that your application has been accepted. Members of Permanent Missions are invited to register to the event, even if they have a UN Ground pass.
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS
Bridgespan Employer Information Session
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: Must be eligible to work in the US
Are you passionate about solving society’s toughest problems? Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting? Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for social impact?
If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, we invite you to join us for an informational session with The Bridgespan Group. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about a career in social sector consulting from SIPA alumni at Bridgespan.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Exploring the Relationship of Technology and Geopolitics within the Financial Sector - featuring SIPA alums from Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Faculty House
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
Drexel Hamilton and SIPA's Career Advancement Center are hosting a panel discussion on “Exploring the Relationship of Technology and Geopolitics within the Financial Sector”, located at the Faculty House the evening of April 19th. Students will hear from SIPA alumni at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, and others working in the space, including a discussion on various career paths open to SIPA graduates. A Q&A will follow the panel discussion. Beverages and snacks provided.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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McKinsey APD Employer Information Session
When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
This informal session is designed to help interested applicants, coming directly from campus, learn more about the Global Energy & Materials (GEM) practice within North America. If you are an undergraduate or graduate (non-MBA) student, interested in Chemicals, Agriculture, Basic Materials, Oil & Gas, or Electric Power & Natural Gas, come learn more! GEM work makes up over 18% of our Firm’s work, and we are excited to answer your questions about GEM.
This event is geared toward applicants wishing to join a North American office.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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McKinsey Employer Information Session
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
The representatives will be talking about Full Time & Internship opportunities. The Business Analyst Role is geared for those who will be graduating their undergrad or have less than 4 years since their undergraduate graduation. The Associate level role is for those graduating from an advanced degree (including MBA) and have at least 4 years since their graduation. Summer & Full Time roles will be hiring to begin Summer 2024 (we are not looking for any new joiners for Summer 2023 as our class is set). Our Business Analysts & Associates work in teams of typically 3 - 5 consultants to identify, and oftentimes implement, potential solutions for a specific client problem or challenge.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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KPMG Employer Information Session
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: International students are not eligible to apply for Fall internships.
KPMG Advisory (consulting) representatives will discuss Fall internships and Full-time positions. The recruiting cycle begins in August; don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the firm and upcoming opportunities. Both first and second year students are encouraged to attend. KPMG Advisory is focused on improving business performance, turning risk and compliance into opportunities, and developing strategies to enhance value. There are many different career options for students who have the right skills and educational background. In Health and Government, we support healthcare organizations and government agency clients as they address challenges encountered throughout multiple domains, including health and human services, transportation and infrastructure, technology and IT transformation, and fiscal responsibility. Please join us as we share more about our practice, including a panel of three spotlight engagements.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Pursuing a PhD Program
When: Friday, April 21, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
Considering doctoral studies? A panel of distinguished PhD educators will discuss the details and nuances of the application process, and answer questions. Topics of focus:
- Differences among PhD programs, particularly in the U.S.
- Selecting the programs best suited to your goals
- What you can do while at SIPA (or as a recent grad)
- Understanding real-world criteria for getting in and getting funding
For more information CLICK HERE.
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
If you are passionate about serving your community and country, consider interning with the Federal government.
To find open positions, visit intern.usajobs.gov.
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Program Officer: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Practice
Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm, is actively recruiting a full-time Program Officer to support its growing MEL practice. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within four practice areas: health; gender, youth, economic growth, and MEL. They are looking for a self-starting mid-career professional with 5-7 years of experience in international development and experience in performance monitoring, evaluation, assessments, learning, and adaptive management, who is interested in helping them manage and grow their MEL practice. This position is based in Washington, DC with travel abroad and requires authorization to work in the US.
EPD has an alumn refernece at Banyan Global, so please reach out to your EPD-PAs if you would like to get in contact with them.
For more information and to apply for the position, please visit: https://social.icims.com/viewjob/po168052694155515d23
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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!)
Full academic regalia is required to participate in both University Commencement and the SIPA Class Day Graduation Ceremony. All academic attire, including the cap and gown, is ordered through the Columbia University Bookstore. Orders may also be placed online by visiting columbia.shopoakhalli.com. The deadlines to order regalia are March 29, 2023 for PhD students and April 12, 2022 for Masters students.
For more information visit https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/graduates or contact the Columbia University Bookstore directly at 212-854-4132.
NYC BEYOND SIPA
For all the Bridgerton fans: Regency era London is taking over Manhattan this month during a Bridgerton-themed immersive extravaganza. You're invited to "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience," a multifaceted event narrated by the one and only Lady Whistledown.
You'll get to interact with characters, explore immersive vignettes, sip themed cocktails, buy some exclusive merch, revel in a dance and acrobatics show and take a whole lot of photos.
The experience, which lasts about 90 minutes, kicks off on April 27 and runs through the summer at Mediapro Manhattan Studio at 508 West 37th Street by 10th Avenue in Hudson Yards. Tickets, which start at $49 per person, aren't available yet but you can join the waitlist for the event right here.
 NASA Immersive Experience
For anyone who ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, this new exhibit in Lower Manhattan is the next best thing. This immersive experience blasts off into an exploration of our galaxy and beyond with stunning visuals and real-life videos courtesy of NASA.
Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience is now open at the historic Hall des Lumières through June 4. Tickets for “Destination Cosmos” start at $25 for adults.
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