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December 2012
Brazil's Energy Sector Is Most Dynamic in Latin America, Speaker Says
Troyjo: For Brazil, the Sweet Dream Is Over, Financial Times
Columbia University Inaugurates Experimental Laboratory for the Social Sciences
Brokaw Speaks to Executive Education Class About U.S. Election, Foreign Policy
BRIClab Conference Examines Quest for Global Economic Growth
MPA-DP Program Links Executive Training and Institutional Innovation in Jordan
IEA’s Maria van der Hoeven Discusses World Energy Outlook 2012
SIPA Hosts President-CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of New York (photos)
The Martian's Daughter: Marina von Neumann Whitman Discusses Memoir (video)
November 2012
Senior Associate Dean Troy Eggers Reflects on Time at SIPA
Guéhenno Discusses Challenges of Syria Crisis
Professor Steven Cohen Will Again Serve on NASPAA Executive Council
Czech Foundation Recognizes Svejnar for Lifelong Achievement
Ben Orlove Discusses Climate Change with WNYC's Brian Lehrer (audio)
Professor Andrew Nathan Shares Insights on China's Foreign Policy (video)
SIPASA General Election Is November 17 and 19
Professional Development Class Remains Beneficial for Students
Students to Present Key Findings from CICR Practicum Series
Urban Farming in Newark: Alumnus, Professor Look Back on Capstone Project (video)
Fuchs: "The Web Can Inform Voters and Speed Them Up," nytimes.com
Specialists on Emerging Markets Convene at SIPA, Discuss Impact of European Crisis
SIPA Faculty Experts Share Post-Election Insights with Columbia News
Students Volunteer for Post-Sandy Relief, Cleanup Efforts
Svejnar Discusses 2013 World Bank Development Report (video)
October 2012
Douglas Almond Gives TEDx Talk on the Fetal Origins of Success (video)
France's Representative to UN Discusses Challenges of Syria Crisis
Jesse Cottrell MIA '13 Interviews Former WPI Director Stephen Schlesinger
Kofi Annan Speaks on "Interventions: A Life and War and Peace" (with video)
Warren Offers Insights on 2012 Presidential Campaigns, Election
CGEG Will Host Discussion of 2013 World Development Report
O'Halloran Grades Presidential Debate for New York Daily News
Global Mayors Forum: Ron C. Littlefield on "Gig City: The Reinvention of Chattanooga" (video)
Fuchs's Ballot-Focused Website Is a Resource for NYC Voters
Gelb Discusses "Why the U.S. Often Screws Up Its National Security Policy" (with video)
Student Organization Spotlight: New Media Task Force
SIPA Holds Inaugural Finance Boot Camp for Students (video)
Calvo Gives Ohlin Lectures in Stockholm, Discusses Financial Crises
Alumnus Siv's Remarkable Journey From Refugee to UN Ambassador
Students Draw a Crowd for Discussion of Research Trip to North Korea
Asia Society's Vishakha Desai Will Join SIPA Faculty
Jackson, Pinho Will Discuss "The Next Asia" as Energy Series Continues
September 2012
Student Organization Spotlight: Humanitarian Affairs Working Group
Scholars and Officials Discuss Effect of India Demographics on Economy
SIPA Offers World's #4 Program in Int'l Affairs: Monitor Highlights Recent Survey
UNSP Retreat Focuses on UN's Role in National Transitions
SIPA's Friedman Will Discuss How America Stacks Up in September 24 Talk
2012 Conference on Indian Economy Begins With "Politics of Change"
Energy Lecture Series Will Continue with Discussion of "Resource Revolution"
Study by SIPA's Fuchs Demonstrates Effective Job-Training Model for Low-Skilled Workers in Health Care Industry (full report)
Ester Fuchs Discusses Chicago Teacher Strike on Brian Lehrer Show (audio)
Leaders in Global Energy Lectures Return; Atkinson, Advisor to Obama, Is First Speaker
Kermit Jones MPA ’12 Selected as White House Fellow for 2012-13
Richard Robb on Gaming LIBOR, The American Banker
Stephanopoulos Will Speak at SIPA Graduation Ceremony
August 2012
Behar Xharra MIA '12 Continues Efforts to Promote Kosovo, His Homeland
Spotlight on MPA Program in Environmental Science and Policy (with video)
July 2012
Business Standard (India): Lunch with Arvind Panagariya
New Faculty: Martin Varsavsky MIA ’83
New Faculty: Dipali Mukhopadhyay
New Faculty: Chris Blattman
Guéhenno to Leave Syria Post; Will Chair Committee for Hollande, Return to SIPA
Student Perspectives on Research Trip to North Korea
SIPA Welcomes 57 New Students to PEPM Program
World Bank Internships Bring PEPM Students Closer to MPA Degree
"Why We Should Expect More Weather Disasters," CNN.com
"Stop Blaming Fukushima on Japan’s Culture," Financial Times (registration required)
New Leader of American Red Cross in Greater New York Remembers SIPA Lessons
June 2012
A Conversation with Ellen Morris, New Director of Energy and Environment Concentration
Ben Orlove Discusses SIPA's Specialization in Applied Science
"The Internet Can Inform and Motivate Voters," New York Times
ASR: "Social Movements, Risk Perceptions, and Economic Outcomes"
Miguel Urquiola Appointed Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
SIPA's Ocampo and Co-Author Bértola Win Book Prize for Latin American History
Students Return from Singular Research Trip to North Korea
Bhutan, “A Country Like No Other,” Welcomes SIPA Visitors
SIPA Remembers Enzo Rodriguez, Longtime Employee
Former Dean Lisa Anderson Honored at Sarah Lawrence College
"The Waiting Game": Greece and the EU, Huffington Post
Welcoming New MPA Students in Environmental Science and Policy
May 2012
Making a Costly Drug Affordable for Poor, Economic Times (India)
Three Students Receive Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowships
Recent Honors for SIPA Faculty
"A Note of Caution" on Greece and the Euro, Huffington Post
SIPA Congratulates the Class of 2012
David B. Ottaway Will Be Honored as a Columbia Alumni Medalist
Stepan Will Receive Karl Deutsch Award in Comparative Politics
Doyle, Jervis Inducted into American Association of Political and Social Sciences
Global Economic Governance Center Launches with Alan Krueger Keynote on Jobs, Higher Ed
April 2012
SIPA Student Named United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellow
Ugandan Legislature Considers Oil Regulations Recommended by SIPA Capstone Team
Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine to Speak at 2012 SIPA Graduation
Jose Antonio Ocampo Nominated to World Bank Presidency
March 2012
"Why Ocampo Should Be Next World Bank President," Financial Times
Ian Solomon, U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank, Speaks at SIPA
Jean-Marie Guéhenno to go to Syria with United Nations as Deputy Joint Special Envoy
February 2012
Scott Barrett Appointed Vice Dean
Consultants for a Day: Students Compete in Annual Case Competition
Promoting a Political Voice in Georgia
President Bollinger's Message to the University on the Appointment of John Coatsworth as Provost
John H. Coatsworth: A Vision of Excellence
Interim Dean Robert C. Lieberman: At the Forefront of Global Public Policy Education
The Role of Diaspora in Public Diplomacy: Kosovo
SIPA Expert Says Leaner Pentagon Better Targets 21st Century Threats
Arvind Panagariya: High Honors from the Government of India
January 2012
José Antonio Ocampo: The Oxford Handbook of Latin American Economics
Frédéric Bolduc Named OAS Special Representative in Haiti
Glenn Denning: "NEPAD Adds Value to Africa's Farming Sector"
First Study to Calculate Money Laundered Between Mexico and the U.S.
Rodolfo de la Garza Appointed to National Park Service Panel
Guillermo Calvo to Chair Panel for BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
SIPA Alumna Leads New Columbia Global Center in Turkey