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Spring 2007
Friday, April 27
Paolo Giordano, Senior Trade Economist at the Inter-American Development Bank, spoke with IEP students about regional trade agreements in Latin America and their impact on poverty alleviation and economic growth.
Wednesday, April 18
IEP Bowling Night
The IEP social committee arranged for IEPers to take a break from
the finals rush to bowl off some steam at Port Authority's
Leisure
Time Bowl.
Thursday, April 19th
Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of C.V. Starr & Co.,
former Chairman and CEO of AIG, and Vice-Chairman of the Council
on
Foreign Relations, spoke with students about "Integrating China
into
the Global Economy."
Monday, March 26
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, Spring 2007 Distinguished Speaker in International Economic Policy
Congressman Rangel's speech to SIPA addressed "Congressional Priorities in a New Political Era". He was joined by Harold McGraw III, Chairman, President and CEO of The McGraw Hill Companies, and University Professor Jagdish Bhagwati. Professor Merit Janow--Director of the IEP concentration--moderated the event, which was organized by the IEP Speaker Series Committee. 
Wednesday, March 7
IEP Midterm Coffee Hour
IEPers came together to enjoy a caffeine boost during midterms week.
Wednesday, February 28
IEP "State of the Concentration" Meeting
Students gathered to provide their thoughts and suggestions on IEP's curriculum and events.
Friday, February 23
Dr. Harry Broadman, Acting Chief Economist, Africa Region discussed his new book: "Africa's Silk Road" with IEP students and the Columbia community. See, "Presentation"
Fall 2006
Wednesday, December 13
IEP Finals Coffee Hour
Students took a break from studying for exams to get together for a final coffee-and-munchkins event before the break.
Friday, December 8
Workshop Meetings
Professor Monty Graham and representatives from the InterAmerican Development Bank came to discuss the first-ever Spring IEP Workshop. See," IADB Presentation"
December 1
Curriculum Panel
A number of first and second year students came to hear a panel of 2nd-year IEP students share their opinions on a number of classes they've taken at SIPA and beyond.
November 29
IEP Social
A group of IEPers met for a night of drinks and live music at Prohibition, on Columbus Avenue.
October 31
Pascal Lamy, Gabriel Silver Memorial Lecture
IEP students assisted the distinguished lecture series event, which featured the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr. Lamy called for bilateral and regional trading arrangements that complement, rather than inhibit, the growth of a multilateral trading system.
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October 24
IEP Midterm Coffee Hour
Students took a short break from midterm studying to share some coffee and munchkins.
September 22
IEP Welcome Lunch
Professor Merit Janow, Director of the IEP concentration, joined nearly thirty students for an informal luncheon at SIPA.
September 28 and 29
IEP Summer Internship Panels
Second-year IEP students discussed their experiences working with theUN, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Citigroup and the OECD, among other organizations. Twosummer internship panels were held for first-year students.
September 28
IEP/OCS Concentration Hour
A representative from the SIPA Office of Career Services (OCS) and an IEP Program Assistant fielded career-related questions specific to the concentration. Students also reviewed OCS job resources and fact sheets.
September 8 and 9
IEP Retreat
About 50 IEP students trekked upstate for a weekend in the woods at Camp McAlister, in Huguenot, New York. The event offered students a great opportunity to meet one another and get involved in the concentration. Students relaxed, swam, and enjoyed sports and icebreakers during the day. In the evening, everyone took part in “Economics Charades” – an IEP tradition – and then joined in the bonfire revelry.
August 30
Concentration Dinner
Dozens of prospective first-year IEP students dined with second-year students at two local restaurants to learn more about the concentration.
Spring 2006
May 11
End of Year/Welcome the Summer Event
A group of IEPers gathered at Henry’s on Broadway to say their farewells and celebrate the end of the academic year.
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April 25
IEP Curriculum Panel
First year students got together to hear second years talk about their different tracks within the IEP curriculum.
April 17
Speaker Event: “Development Issues in 2006”, Kemal Dervis, UNDP Administrator.
April 10
Speaker event: “Coping with Globalization” Panel
Professors Bhagwati, Solow and Krugman talked about the challenges and opportunities linked to globalization. An audience of more than four hundred people gathered at Low Library to listen to their insight and opinions.
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April 6-7
Speaker event: “WTO at 10” Conference
World experts on the World Trade Organization gathered at Columbia University to celebrate the organization’s tenth anniversary. During the two-day conference they discussed the progress made since the Uruguay Round and the future challenges for the WTO.
March 31
IEP/IFP Joint Social
IEP held its first ever joint social with IFP in the Amsterdam Café cellar, just round the corner from SIPA.
March 31
Speaker Event: “Argentina and IMF: Lessons Learned”, Mr. Hector Torres, IMF Executive Director for Argentina and Professor Charles Calomiris.
March 24
IEP Alum Dinner: KPMG, Moody's.
March 22
IEP Career Panel
Current employees at the New York Fed, Moody’s and the Global Economics Research Institute came to speak to IEPers.
February 24
Speaker Event: “IMF and Financial Crises in Emerging Economies”, Brad Setser, Co-author of Bailouts or Bail-ins?
February 17
IEP Bowling Night
IEP took over five bowling lanes and our students came together for a heart-felt night of bowling, neon lights, drinks and music in Times Square. View Pictures
February 17
Speaker Event: “Reform of the international financial architecture: where do things stand?", Anthony Elson, former Senior Advisor at the IMF.
February 14
Meet the Professor Lunch: with Professor Bubula
Ten students came together to share lunch with Professor Bubula who takes SIPA’s core year long Economics for International Affairs course.
February 9
Alum Dinner: Bank Supervision Group, Federal Bank of New York.
February 8
Alum Dinner: UNDP
In an effort to build up networks with alumni, the inaugural alumni dinner took place. Alum dinners enable IEP students to freely meet with alumni and share information among fellow students with similar interests.
February 7
OCS IEP Concentration Hour
SIPA students visited OCS’ stand to examine IEP-related career resources and get insights from OCS staff and the IEP PAs.
January 27
IEP Townhall
Approximately 25 IEPers came together to discuss the state of the concentration. Committee chairs started the meeting with a review of their previous semester’s activities and the goals for this semester. Thereafter the floor was opened to general discussion; topics included alumni relations, career opportunities and fostering a concentration identity.
Fall 2005
December 13
IEP Coffee Hour
IAB 918, 3:30-5pm
It's reading week, finals are looming. Take a break from cramming with the IEP Coffee Hour. It'll do you good! Hot beverages, brownies and muffins will be served.
November 22
Meet the Professor Lunch: with Professor Janow
Faculty House, 1-2pm
Ten students came together to share lunch with Professor Janow, IEP Program Director. Conversation focused on the WTO, international trade and the upcoming Hong Kong Ministerial meeting.
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November 21
Speaker Event: "Assessing the Stakes in the Doha Round"
Professors: Bagwhati, Panagariya, Mavroidis and Janow
Columbia Law School
An impressive gathering of Columbia faculty specializing in international trade came together for a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
November 2
Meet the Professor Lunch: with Professor Pinto
Faculty House, 1-2pm
A small group of IEPers dined with Professor Pinto who is taking this semester's IEP core course Theory of International Political Economy. Conversation revolved around current affairs, career paths and Professor Pinto's background.
October 28
IEP Social
Lion's Head Tavern, 7-9pm
Corner of 109th and Amsterdam Ave. What would be the best way to celebrate the end of midterms? More than 60 IEPers enjoyed food, drinks, talks and laughter at this social.
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October 18
IEP Concentration Hour
IAB 4th Floor, 1-2pm
In a new initiative this year, the Office of Career Services (OCS) organized an IEP concentration hour. SIPA students took advantage of the opportunity to peruse IEP-related career resources and get insights from OCS staff and IEP PAs.
October 11
IEP Internship Panel
IAB R.420, 1-2pm
A packed room of IEPers, enticed by free pizza, came to listen to 2nd years talk about their summer internship experiences at the US Treasury, Merrill Lynch, the World Bank and OECD.
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September 16
Policy Forum: "Economic Reform and the Liberalization Drive in Korea,"
Hyun Chong Kim, Minister of Trade, Republic of Korea.
IAB
Minister Kim, a Columbia graduate, talked to a group of 70 students and faculty members about Korea's trade policy and reform effort. He touched upon various trade issues, including beef imports and screen quotas. During the Q&A, there was a particular interest in economic reform taking place in Korea.
September 9-10
IEP Retreat, Fall 2005
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August 31
IEP, EPD, and IFP Orientation Panel
In this Orientation Week lunchtime event, the program assistants for each of the IEP, IFP and EPD concentrations fielded questions from a group of approximately 50 new students. They spoke primarily about the differences and similarities between the concentrations.