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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!
Here are the updates from the world of EPD and beyond!
This week’s newsletter includes:
- EPD Announcements
- Other Announcements
- Upcoming EPD and other events
- Upcoming Climate School Events
- Upcoming CAC Events
- Jobs, Internships and Other Opportunities
- Pick of the Week
EPD ANNOUNCEMENTS
FYI: Upcoming EPD Workshop Survey - Preferences for Next Year
Some of you may have seen a recent survey targeted at first year's regarding capstone preferences for next year. Feedback from these forms is used to help inform the capstone projects that SIPA puts together for students for next year. We just wanted to keep you up to speed that EPD, which puts together its own separate list of workshops specifically for EPD students, will also be sending out a survey at the end of the month to get input from continuing EPD students who will be doing their workshop next year on what kinds of projects and/or clients you would like to work with. We can't wait to hear your feedback!
Get your Tote Bags! Seriously. Come get a Tote Bag!
If you haven't already picked up your amazing EPD tote bag, they are waiting for you in the EPD office in Room 1305 in IAB. Feel free to stop by anytime Mon-Fri before 4:30 PM and pick yours up!
Save the Date - EPD End of Year Celebration on April 29th!
Please save Friday, April 29th post 5pm in your calendars for the EPD End of Year Celebration! We will also be including alumni from the Class of 2020 and 2021. Details to follow!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Migration Working Group Call for Mini Grants
 The MWG is accepting submissions for this semester's Migration Mini-Grants. Individual or group submissions are accepted for any current research or project related to migration. The application must specify what the project is, the relevance to migration, the benefit that you would receive from the award, and any other pertinent information. Submissions can be made until April 4, 2022 by email to Julia at jdj2138@columbia.edu.
Tune in to ABROADcast!
 Journal of International Affairs´ podcast series “ABROADcast” takes you beyond the headlines into long-lasting issues that will shape the 21st century order with topics that balance issues of international affairs and political discourse. Join us in our weekly episodes to hear experts discussing their thoughts and analysis of the subject.
Join the SIPASA Academic Affairs Committee!
SIPASA's academic affairs committee is looking for students to join the Student Advisory Committee, aimed at working with SIPASA and SIPA’s deans to advance student interests.
Ideal candidates are dependable, open minded, and able to work well with a team. As a committee member, you'll be collaborating with motivated students who are passionate about improving the academic experience at SIPA.
We are looking for representatives that can capture all student perspectives, and we welcome applications from all students, from every degree program, concentration, and class. For any questions or to express interest, please contact one of the SIPASA Academic Committee members:
Christian König - konig.christian@columbia.edu; Fife - jmf2273@columbia.edu; Dakshesh Thacker - dpt2118@columbia.edu; Zaynab Abdi - zaa2125@columbia.edu
UPCOMING EPD AND OTHER EVENTS
 Gender, Politics and Development Speaker Series: Bringing Feminist Values into Humanitarian Practice
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration & Gender and Public Policy Specialization
Co-Sponsors: Gender Policy Working Group, Women in Leadership
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Time: 2:10 - 3:00 PM EDT (a change from original 1-2pm)
Where: Online spots remaining only!
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Tuesday Talks - The Political Situation in Chile
What: Discussion with Alejandrina, Ignacia and Juan Carlos about the evolving political situation in Chile
Organizer: Theo Pouget-Abadie and Abel Bagdy (EPD Students!)
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Where: Room 1501
 Towards Transparency, Accountability & Justice: The Role of the UN’s Victims' Rights Advocate
Organizer: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Co-Sponsors: United Nations Association, MPA in Development Practice, Economic and Political Development Concentration, International Conflict Resolution Specialization
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 The Colombian Peace Process and its Lessons with Former President Juan Manuel Santos
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Room 1501
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
CRC x SSOC Racial Healing Circle
Organizer: Conflict Resolution Collective and SIPA Students of Color
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT
Where: Publique
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Global Trans Leadership Panel
Organizer: Gender Policy Working Group and SPECTRUM
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 PM EDT
Where: 1510, IAB
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Journalism in the Age of Autocracy
Organizer: Technology, Media and Communication Specialization (TMaC)
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT
Where: Online
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Panel Discussion: Corporate Sustainability in Professional Services
Organizer: Sustainable Business Working Group (SBWG)
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
Where: Online
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Economic and Political Development (EPD) Career Series - Day 1
Panels: Development Finance and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
When: Monday, April 4, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
For more information CLICK HERE.
 Economic and Political Development (EPD) Career Series - Day 2
Panels: Financial Inclusion / Microfinance and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
For more information CLICK HERE.
Securing multilateralism for future generations
Organizer: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Co-Sponsors: United Nations Association, MPA in Development Practice, Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy Concentration, Economic and Political Development Concentration, International Conflict Resolution Specialization
When: Monday, April 4, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Where: Room 1501 & Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Gender, Politics and Development Speaker Series: Gender and Climate Change
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration & Gender and Public Policy Specialization
Co-Sponsors: Gender Policy Working Group, Women in Leadership and Environmental Coalition
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Time: 2:10 - 3:00 PM
Where: Online spots remaining only!
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 SpeakUp: Developing Anti-Racist Places and Spaces
Organizer:
When: Friday April 8, 2022 & Friday April 15, 2022
Time: 12:00 -2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
For more information and to register visit Day 1 and Day 2
 IO/UNS Career Series: Chris Lu, U.S. Ambassador to the UN for Management and Reform
Organizer: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Co- Sponsors: Career Advancement Center, MPA in Development Practice, Economic and Political Development Concentration, International Conflict Resolution Specialization
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Where: Hybrid
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Grassroots Activism and the Power of Storytelling: Perspectives from Columbia Obama Foundation Scholars
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
When: Monday, April 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 324
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 EPD Workshop Briefing for First-Year EPD Students
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 324
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
SIPA Class Photo Day
Organizer: Office of Student Affairs
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM EDT
Where: Low Library Steps
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
UPCOMING CLIMATE SCHOOL EVENTS (SYNERGY!)
Columbia's brand new climate school is really ramping up the events they are hosting and we think that a lot of them will be of interest to EPD students! A full list of events is available HERE.
A few of the upcoming events that look like they might be of interest include:
Student Roundtable with Chile's former Minister of Energy, Juan Carlos Jobet
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more information CLICK HERE.
UPCOMING CAC EVENTS
Alpha Square Group - Employer Information Session
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: IAB Room 1512.
Work Authorization Requirement: Open to visa sponsorship.
For more information CLICK HERE.
International Rescue Committee Alumni Panel
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Room 413.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Business and Human Rights Career Panel
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: IAB Room 405.
For more information CLICK HERE.
McKinsey & Company: Meet GLAM (LGBTQ+) at McKinsey
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
McKinsey & Company - Women's Speaker Series: Inside the McKinsey Team Room
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Summer Internship Funding Information Session
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: IAB Room 405.
For more information CLICK HERE.
McKinsey & Company - Women's Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship Panel
When: Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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
UN Department of Peace Operations: Intern Position with DDR team (Deadline 4/16)
The UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) has just opened a position for a summer internship in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI). This was shared with us by an EPD alum and there is a long history of SIPA students working in DPO, so any applicants would have a good chance of getting the position! Further details and how to apply available at https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=177321
A Career Tool for the Altruistic: 80,000 Hours
80,000 hours is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people think through how to make a positive global impact in their careers (we will all work roughly 80,000 hours in our lifetimes!) They offer some very interesting guides and advice on how to think about what career paths might be most effective, and also have a job board frequently updated with new job postings that is really intuitive and easy to use. We're not being paid by these guys, we just stumbled upon this recently and thought it was a really cool tool other EPD-ers might want to use too! Check out their website at https://80000hours.org/
Pick of the Week -
 In 2016, a young Afghan driver and translator named Omar makes the heart-wrenching choice to flee his war-torn country, saying goodbye to Laila, the love of his life, without knowing when they might be reunited again. He is one of millions of refugees who leave their homes that year.
Matthieu Aikins, a journalist living in Kabul, decides to follow his friend. In order to do so, he must leave his own passport and identity behind to go underground on the refugee trail with Omar. Their odyssey across land and sea from Afghanistan to Europe brings them face to face with the people at heart of the migration crisis: smugglers, cops, activists, and the men, women and children fleeing war in search of a better life. As setbacks and dangers mount for the two friends, Matthieu is also drawn into the escape plans of Omar's entire family, including Maryam, the matriarch who has fought ferociously for her children's survival.
Harrowing yet hopeful, this exceptional work brings into sharp focus one of the most contentious issues of our times. The Naked Don't Fear the Water is a tale of love and friendship across borders, and an inquiry into our shared journey in a divided world.
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_Spring2022
Will Gifford, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at wg2363@columbia.edu
Pooja Singh, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at ps3192@columbia.edu
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