From: Economic and Political Development Concentration
Date: December 6, 2021
Subject: EPD Newsletter #14


Hello EPD-ers!

It's the last full week of classes, and we hope you're gearing up for the wave of submissions and assignments over the next few weeks. Following the tragic events from last Thursday, we would like to remind you to remember to take care of yourselves and others in our community, and encourage you to utilize the many resources available at the university (see more on this below).  

Here are the latest updates from the world of EPD and beyond!

This week’s newsletter includes:

  • Columbia resources 
  • Upcoming EPD and Other Events
  • Upcoming CAC Events
  • Jobs, Internships, and Other Opportunities
  • Pick of the Week
  • EPD Office Hours 
Columbia resources 

Counselling & Mental Health Support:

Counseling and Psychological Services (Morningside) at 212-854-2878 (24/7 support)
Counseling Services (CUIMC) at 212-305-3400 (24/7 support)
Religious Life
Virtual support spaces and workshops from Columbia Health and Student Health on Haven
Coping guides from Columbia Health 

CU Safety Resources:

Columbia has partnered with VIA Rideshare to provide free and safe alternatives to walking alone at night. Learn more about how this service works, the coverage area, service hours, and how to download the app and get a unique promo code to get started. Also consider downloading the LionSafe app that makes all of Public Safety’s services available at the tap of your finger.

UPCOMING EPD & OTHER EVENTS

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World
Organizer: IO/ UNS
Co-Sponsors: EPD, MPA in Development Practice, The Center for Korean Research
When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Online & in person
 To find out more and register CLICK HERE

Creating Resilient Futures: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Adaptation Agendas - Virtual Book Talk
Organizer: IO/ UNS
Co-Sponsors: EPD, MPA in Development Practice
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2021|
1:00 - 2.30 PM
To register and find out more CLICK HERE

EPD Holiday Party 
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration 
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Amity Hall 
To register and find out more CLICK HERE







 



Commercial Determinants of Health: What are they? Why do they matter? What can we do?
Organizer: World Health Organization
When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM (CET) 
Where: Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Impact Investing Career Panel - U.S. Market: How to Leverage Private Funds to Create Environmental and Social Impact?
Organizer: Columbia Impact Investing Initiative
When: Friday, December 10, 2021 | 
9:00 - 10:00 AM (EST)
Where: Zoom
To find out more and register CLICK HERE

 







 

UPCOMING CAC EVENTS

Below is a selection of Career Advancement Center events occurring during the upcoming week. In this newsletter we'll highlight events we think are particularly relevant to EPD-ers, but a full list of upcoming events is available on campusgroups HERE. Remember to login to campusgroups to ensure links work.

 

Education Pioneers' Summer Fellowship

When: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where: Zoom

For more information CLICK HERE.

 

Montgomery County Council Summer Internship Program

When: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Where: Zoom

For more information CLICK HERE.


JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES


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 campusgroups for the links to download!)


Student Research Resources- if you're looking for some support and guidance on how to write better, check out the following Columbia resources 
The Columbia Writing Center: CLICK HERE   
Find a SIPA Writing Tutor: CLICK HERE

Upcoming Opportunities: 
The Inter-American Dialogue has two new entry-level jobs open:

  • The Latin America Advisor seeks a Reporter to assist in the editorial production and dissemination of the Dialogue’s daily publication, as well as the weekly Energy Advisor and biweekly Financial Services Advisor. This is a part-time and temporary position.
  • The Education Program is recruiting a new Program Assistant to assist the team as it seeks to shape and influence the regional education policy agenda. The ideal candidate will have initiative, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.
PICK OF THE WEEK

This week's featured book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 

The Midnight Library is about Nora, a thirty-something woman who is regretful about her life and feels alienated and unneeded in this world. In the depths of her wallowing, she comes across the Midnight Library. In it, each book represents a portal into another variation of what her life could have been.







 



(We would love to hear your recommendations! Let us know what you have watched/read/listened to recently so we can feature them in the next newsletter!)

EPD OFFICE HOURS

José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/officehours-ocampo

Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/mcgill-oh

Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Manager
Sign up online: https://sipa.campusgroups.com/meetings/1060915/IlonaOH_Fall2021 

Will Gifford, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at wg2363@columbia.edu

Pooja Singh, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at ps3192@columbia.edu
Your friendly PAs,
Will & Pooja