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 Hello EPD-ers!
We hope you had a great first week of classes on Zoom University amidst these frigid temperatures! Stay warm and safe and remember to fulfill the Gateway testing requirements to have a smooth transition back to Campus! Note the first day of in-person learning will be Monday, January 31 (not February 1, as originally communicated). We look forward to seeing you at SIPA and hosting great events in the coming weeks making this a semester that we'll all remember fondly in the future!
This week’s newsletter includes:
- EPD Announcements
- EPD Course Availability Update
- Upcoming EPD and other events
- Upcoming CAC Events
- Jobs, Internships and other opportunities
- Pick of the week
EPD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tote Bags!
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. However, we ask that you wait until February when we are back in the building for classes before you go up to the office to claim your bag. We'll keep them safe for you until then!
EPD COURSE AVAILABILITY UPDATE
As everyone continues with registration in the add/drop period, the following EPD courses still have availability:
EPD Political Core Courses
INAF U6538 State Building in the Developing World
Instructor: Daniel Corstange
Thursday, 11:00 - 12:50 PM
Call #: 10598
EPD Econ Core Courses
If you haven't registered already, the Regular Economic Development Core Course (U6602) is being offered this spring and there is space available in Section 2 (Thursday 2:10-4pm)
Other EPD Courses
INAF U6085 Economic Development in Latin America
Instructor: José Antonio Ocampo
Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:50 AM
Call # 10548
INAF U6163 African Development Strategies: Policies, Institutions and Governance
Instructor: Akbar Noman
Wednesday, 2:10 – 4:00 PM
Call # 10559
INAF U6658 Politics and Policies in South Asia
Instructor: Rumela Sen
Monday, 2:10 - 4:00 PM
Call # 10606
INAF U6914 Policies and Practices in Human-Centered Digital Development
Instructors: Savita Bailur and Revi Sterling
Monday, 11:00 – 2:00 PM
Call #: 10620
Other courses that might be of interest
Mailman School of Public Health is offering a new course this semester that might interest some of you who are interested in global health:
POPF P8625: Outbreak Preparedness and Response in Resource-Limited Settings
Instructors: Dr. Rachel Moresky & Dr. Megan Coffee
Thursday, 5:30 - 7:20pm EST
Location: Zoom only
Call #: 16867
Note: Interested students may reach out to Dr. Rachel Moresky at rachel.moresky@columbia.edu and Dr. Megan Coffee at mc4774@cumc.columbia.edu. Please copy Chelsea Kolff for cross-registration permission (cak2190@cumc.columbia.edu) with our TA Serena Tohme (sgt2123@columbia.edu).
UPCOMING EPD AND OTHER EVENTS
The Future of the UN’s Gender Agenda
Sima Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Online & in-person
RSVP here
United Nations Association - New York (UNA-NYC) UN Careers Talks
While not a SIPA event, we figured this could be of interest to EPD-ers as the local UN Association is hosting an upcoming four-part series Careers at the United Nations, starting on January 26. In this expansion on UNA's regular UN Careers briefings, we will give attendees exclusive access to information and insider tips on how to navigate and apply for jobs within the UN system and associated NGOs. You’ll learn about competencies and skills needed, cover letters, the selection process and much more across these four sessions:
January 26 | The United Nations Job Landscape
February 2 | Interviewing to Impress
February 9 | Navigating the NGO Ecosystem
February 16 | Young Professionals Panel
Register now and learn more about each session here. All registrations need to be made by January 25.
UPCOMING CAC EVENTS
New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship Information Session
When: Tuesday, January 25, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
When: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: U.S. citizens.
For more information CLICK HERE.
G2U Virtual Career Fair: Opportunities in Federal Government
When: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: U.S. citizens.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Guidehouse LLP (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Monday, January 31, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: Does not provide visa sponsorship.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Booz Allen Hamilton (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: BAH Hires U.S. Citizens Only
For more information CLICK HERE.
World Bank Group (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
Event information: Join a Human Resources representative from the World Bank Group and several SIPA alumni.
For more information CLICK HERE.
United States Agency of International Development (USAID) Panel (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: U.S. citizens, some foreign service national and contractor positions open to international candidates.
Event information: Join a varied panel of SIPA alumni to learn about their roles (and locations).
For more information CLICK HERE.
Organization of American States (OAS) (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
Event information: Join several SIPA alumni for an overview of OAS and their roles.
For more information CLICK HERE.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Albright Stonebridge Group (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
Event information: Join SIPA alum and newly named Principal Tony Cina.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Capitol Hill Alumni Session (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Friday, February 4, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: Hires U.S. citizens only, but all are welcome to attend.
Event information: Join SIPA alumni for a discussion on work and life on Capitol Hill. Panelists include Emily Ross (Sen. Warren), Brian Greer (Sen. Schumer, House Armed Services) and Michelle Meza (Rep. Barragan).
For more information CLICK HERE.
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Friday, February 4, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: U.S. citizens and citizens from the other 47 member countries of the IDB.
Event information: Join a representative from Visitors Services and a panel of SIPA alumni who will share their career paths from SIPA to IDB.
For more information CLICK HERE.
U.S. Department of State Alumni Panel (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: U.S. Citizens.
Event information: Join a panel of SIPA alumni who will share their insights on working at State.
For more information CLICK HERE.
World Resources Institute (WRI) (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
Event information: Join SIPA alumni including JP Leous.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Deloitte (DC Career Weeks Event)
When: Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
Work Authorization Requirement: N/A.
Event information: Join SIPA alum Nes Parker, Principal in Deloitte’s Federal Strategy and Social Impact Practice, as she discusses her path from SIPA to Deloitte, her current role and team, and opportunities for SIPA graduates at Deloitte.
For more information CLICK HERE.
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
US Dept. of Health and Human Services Internship Opportunity at the Office of Evaluation and Inspections: Application Closes 1/25
The Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI) in New York City is currently seeking candidates for the role of Social Science Research Analyst. This is a paid, full-time summer internship position.
The job announcement is currently live on USAjobs.gov and will be open until January 25th at 11:59 PM EST or when 150 applications have been received. Please find attached a document with more details on the position.
This position is only open to students enrolled in the spring of 2022 with continued enrollment in the fall of 2022 and US citizens.
Interested students are welcome to contact nycoeijobs@oig.hhs.gov with any questions.
Development Innovation Team Intern (6 months in the period March – September 2022) at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Application Closes 1/27
The intern will work as a member of the Innovation for Development Facility, situated within the Development Co-operation Directorate (DCD), on supporting the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) to carry out its mandate to help increase financing for development and to improve the quality and effectiveness of development co-operation. The Innovation for Development Facility (INDEF) is located within the Reviews, Results, Evaluation, and Development Innovation (RREDI) Division in DCD.
Requirements: The candidate must be enrolled in a full-time degree programme for the duration of the internship. Internships are primarily open to OECD member country nationals.
A memorandum of agreement for the internship will be signed between the candidate, OECD and the candidate’s university.
Compensation: A contribution to living expenses of around 700 euros per full month worked will be granted to interns by the OECD. Application Send your CV, contact information for two references and a maxone-page letter of motivation along with a sample of writing in English to dominique.pierre-louis@oecd.org by 27 January 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and asked to submit their application.
PICK OF THE WEEK
This week's featured book: To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
 Yanagihara, the editor of T Magazine and the author of “A Little Life,” imagines alternate Americas, the first in 1893, when the country consists, post-Civil War, of separate territories; another in 1993, when a Hawaiian man living in New York reckons with his past as the city confronts H.I.V.; and the third in 2093, when America is beset by pandemics and authoritarian rule.
In an alternate version of 1893 America, New York is part of the Free States, where people may live and love whomever they please (or so it seems). The fragile young scion of a distinguished family resists betrothal to a worthy suitor, drawn to a charming music teacher of no means. In a 1993 Manhattan besieged by the AIDS epidemic, a young Hawaiian man lives with his much older, wealthier partner, hiding his troubled childhood and the fate of his father. And in 2093, in a world riven by plagues and governed by totalitarian rule, a powerful scientist’s damaged granddaughter tries to navigate life without him—and solve the mystery of her husband’s disappearances.
EPD OFFICE HOURS
José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
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Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
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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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