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Hello EPD-ers,
As we wade through this week that makes us wonder if winter has indeed returned, we are here to remind you that the spring semester is booming and there are a lot of exciting events happening over the next few weeks, including the EPD SPRING SOCIAL this Thursday 7pm at Calaveras Corner! (more details below)
Here are the updates from the world of EPD and beyond!
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
 TODAY!! Community Solutions: Water & Energy Access in Venezuela and Indonesia
When: Monday, April 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: IAB Room 802
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries.
Mustika Wijaya of Indonesia is the Founder & Executive Director of Solar Chapter. Mustika is focused on promoting sustainable community development by increasing access to water, sanitation, and education in rural communities across Indonesia.
Jesús Armas of Venezuela is the President of Ciudadanía Sin Límites. Jesús is focused on promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela through grassroots mobilization, technology and increasing equitable access to water and energy.
Students who are unable to attend in-person are welcomed to join by Zoom: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/99179985255?pwd=UTlPdkp0Tk1LWHljL3JVenVUN0tvZz09
Register HERE.
 EPD's Spring Social!!
When: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Calaveras Corner
Come join EPD as we celebrate the oncoming of Spring and the last leg of this semester, with DRINKS, FOOD AND KARAOKE!
NOTE: Date change.
Register HERE.
 EPD Workshop Briefing Session for First-year Students
When: Monday, April 10, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAM Room 409 & Zoom
Join Jenny McGill and second-year EPD students who will discuss the EPD workshop program and share how you can help design a project for next year.
We also encourage you to complete a very short EPD workshop survey so we can gauge your interests in particular regions, topics, and organizations.
Register HERE
Small Loans, Big Dreams: Book Talk with Alex Counts
When: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAB Room 801 & Zoom
Microfinancing is considered one of the most effective strategies in the fight against global poverty. And now, in Small Loans, Big Changes, author Alex Counts reveals how Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus revolutionized global antipoverty efforts through the development of this approach. This book presents compelling stories of women benefiting from Yunus’ microcredit in rural Bangladesh and urban Chicago, and recounts the experiences of different borrowers in each country, interspersing them with stories of Yunus, his colleagues, and their counterparts in Chicago.
Alex Counts founded Grameen Foundation and became its President and CEO in 1997. A Cornell University graduate, Counts' commitment to poverty eradication deepened as a Fulbright scholar in Bangladesh, where he trained under Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, and co-recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.
Register HERE.
 Book Talk: The Blue Commons: Rescuing the Economy of the Sea
When: Friday, April 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: IAB Room 801 & Zoom
Guy Standing is an economist and Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London. Professor Standing is a founder and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), an international NGO promoting basic income as a right. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences. He has designed and conducted basic income pilots in India and elsewhere, and is currently advising the governments of Wales and Catalonia on ongoing basic income pilots.
His most recent book is The Blue Commons: Rescuing the Economy of the Sea (2022), which the Financial Times made one of its Books of the Year, peels back the veil of the boundless exploitation and inherent criminality in the ocean economy. Written by an economist responsible for much of our contemporary understanding of inequality and possible solutions, this book not only reveals the scale of the challenge but points to a transformative alternative: building a blue commons, dismantling rentier capitalism and prioritizing the world’s commoners and the health of our oceans.
Register HERE
OTHER EVENTS
 Reflections from Palestine: A Paltrek Talkback Event
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM EDT
Locatiom: IAB ROOM 411
This event will feature student speakers who visited Palestine this past January in the context of the SIPA 2023 Paltrek. It will be a chance for students to share their thoughts and experiences with the wider SIPA and Columbia Community. It is also an opportunity for those who have not had a chance to go to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussion with their fellow classmates.
Register HERE
DP Seminar: Shifting Power in Development
When: Wednesday, Apr 5, 2023
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM EDT
Location:
Join us for a talk with Gabriel Iguma on shifting power in development.
Gabriel Iguma is the Hub Director for Restless Development Uganda, a non-profit global agency that supports the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. He is an award-winning journalist, best known as the host of Uganda’s premium radio current affairs talk show Spectrum. He previously worked as a parliamentary journalist, forming strategic partnerships with politicians and journalists and gaining interest in policy analysis and advocacy. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (honors) and is a Master of Mass Communication candidate at Liverpool John Moore University.
Register 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
CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER EVENTS
Energy and Environment (EE) Career Panel Series (Day 1)
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
Want to learn more about working in EE industries? 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.
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U.S. Department of State Employer Information Session
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB, Room 413
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: Must be a US Citizen
You are invited to join the Diplomat in Residence for a presentation which will include:
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Overview of State Department Foreign Service career tracks (generalist and specialist) and our hiring process, including details about the written and oral assessment procedures.
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Information on full-time, career employment and additional information regarding internship and fellowship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Workshop on Internship Funding Search
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB, Room 413
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
The great majority of summer internships are unpaid, but there’s help. In addition to grants and fellowships offered by other Columbia departments and external organizations for summer internships, SIPA also provides a limited number of summer internship funding opportunities. Attend this information session for an overview of funding opportunities, how to research them, and what to expect during the application process.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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Networking Strategies
When: Monday, April 10, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: IAB room 413
Dress code: N/A
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A
Networking: How does it work, and how do you succeed at it? In this session, an experienced social impact leader and SIPA alumna breaks down the dos and don’ts of effective networking and outlines the strategies and techniques that work. You’ll learn what are appropriate expectations, and how to cultivate strong relationships with alumni and established professionals.
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!)
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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
Grab your baskets—Easter is hopping closer and there are so many fun ways to celebrate in NYC! The spring holiday offers a chance to celebrate rebirth, renewal and some amazing fashion at the Easter Bonnet Parade.
On Saturday, April 8 between 10am and 4pm, the Trust for Governors Island and the Friends of Governors Island are hosting the first giant egg hunt of its kind, where participants will look for the 10,000 wooden painted eggs hidden all around the island. Completely free to attend, the all-day event will include an Island-wide scavenger hunt that anyone can join, several smaller egg hunts tailored to specific age groups, plus a magic show, arts and crafts activities, a puppet program and food and drink offerings.
When you're not hunting for Easter eggs or promenading down Fifth Avenue in your bonnet on Easter Sunday, you'll have to take advantage of the city's Easter brunches or head over to see one of the city’s best New York attractions, the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden.
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