INSIDE SIPA

SIPA Dean John Coatsworth Named Provost of Columbia University
Professor Robert Lieberman to Serve as Interim Dean

Dean John H. Coatsworth, SIPA's dean for the past four years, has been appointed provost of Columbia University, effective immediately. Coatsworth has been serving as interim provost since this past summer.

Robert Lieberman, SIPA vice dean and professor of political science and public affairs, has been appointed to serve as interim dean of SIPA.

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Alumni Day 2012 to Feature First-Ever Alumni Reunions

SIPA's annual Alumni Day, on April 28th, will feature a new set of events, as the school's first-ever official reunions will take place that evening.

The reunions will focus on those who graduated from SIPA five and ten years ago, with the fifth-year reunion focusing on the classes of 2006 and 2007, while the tenth-year reunion is intended for the SIPA classes of 2001 and 2002.

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SIPA Alumni Mentoring Program Generates Strong Response

The SIPA Alumni Mentoring Program, developed by the SIPA Alumni Council, has received a strong response from both alumni and current students as the program expands. More than 100 alumni have volunteered to be mentors to younger alumni and students, helping them guide their careers. Mentees are currently being matched with mentors who best fit their professional needs, with a kick-off event planned for March 1st at the Columbia Club in Manhattan.

Arvind Panagariya Receives High Honor from Indian Government

Professor Arvind Panagariya, SIPA's Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India. This is India's third highest civilian award and was established in 1954 to recognize distinguished service of high order in any field.

Kempe Shortlisted for Lionel Gelber Prize

Frederick Kempe, IF '77 JRN '77 is among five authors shortlisted for this year's Lionel Gelber Prize, for his book, Berlin 1961: Kennedy, Krushchev, and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth. The award is given to the world's best non-fiction book in English in foreign affairs "that seeks to deepen public debate on significant international issues." Kempe is currently president and chief executive officer of the Atlantic Council.

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Alumni Database Soon to Be Open to Students

As noted in last month's newsletter, SIPA students will be given access to the alumni database, so that they can take advantage of the networking power of the alumni body. The Office of Alumni Affairs will set up guidlines for students to follow, so that the access is directed toward career networking. Alumni can adjust their contact settings to hear from students as much or as little as they like. Details about this program will be sent to alumni soon.

SIPA Prof Appointed to National Park Service Panel

Professor Rodolfo de la Garza has been appointed to the American Latino Scholars Expert Panel of the National Park System Advisory Board. The panel will advise the National Park System on a study that will investigate the stories, places, and people of Latino heritage that are worthy of preservation and interpretation.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

February 22, 2012

Alumni Pub Quiz and Happy Hour, Washington, DC

Join SIPA DC's young alumni as they take on alumni from Kennedy, SAIS, and other schools in testing their foreign policy knowledge.

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February 22, 2012

Alumni/Student Networking Reception, New York

The Office of Career Services (OCS) invites you to the Spring 2012 Alumni/Student Networking Reception, with a focus on alumni working in economic and political development, human rights and humanitarian affairs, urban and social policy, and development practice. The event will be held at the Scandinavian House from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm.

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March 8, 2012

Professor Gary Sick in Houston

SIPA and the Columbia Club of South Texas present Professor Gary Sick on "The Middle East: Is War with Iran Inevitable? 

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April 26, 2012

Global Leadership Awards Dinner

Mandarin Oriental, New York, NY

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April 27-28, 2012

PEPM 20th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate as we welcome back alumni from the Program in Economic Policy Management

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April 28, 2012

Alumni Day

Morningside Campus, New York, NY

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April 28, 2012

Reunion Receptions: Classes of 2006/2007 & 2001/2002

Morningside Campus, New York, NY

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CAREERS

SIPA's Lifelong Career Services

SIPA's Office of Career Services (OCS) is dedicated to providing lifelong services to our alumni. OCS offers resources for alumni that are specifically designed to meet your career development needs, including: job postings on SIPAlink, SIPA's online job database; career resources both online and in the office; individual career advising by appointment; the Alumni Career Development Webinar Program; the SIPA Alumni and Student Network on LinkedIn; and the comprehensive SIPA Global Connections Alumni Directory.

SIPAlink enables you to search for recently posted jobs and learn about OCS events that are open to alumni. To register, click here. Recently posted jobs include:

• South Africa Director, Human Rights Watch, Johannesburg, South Africa (Job ID: 38140)
• Finance Analyst, MDRC, New York, NY, United States (Job ID: 38242)
• Program Manager, The Eurasia Foundation, Tunisia (Job ID: 38223)
• Carbon Origination Manager, MicroEnergy Credits, Seattle, WA, United States (Job ID: 38250)

 In addition to over 3,700 jobs that OCS posts every year, OCS also pays for subscriptions to online publications to assist you with your full-time job search, including:

VAULT Online Career Library: (UNI authentication required) Vault is the world's leading source of career information.  It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient.

WetFeet: Since 1994, WetFeet has been a trusted third party for job seekers, helping students, MBAs, and young professionals make smarter career decisions. The WetFeet Career Resource Site gives you access to our complete Insider Guide library and the inside scoop on more than 1,000 companies, careers, and industries, along with videos and tips to help find and score your ideal job.

Going Global: (UNI authentication required) Packed with country-specific career information, this research tool provides expert advice and insider tips for finding employment opportunities at home and abroad. Listings are updated daily.  Resources include business and networking groups, job search resources, cost of living data and more. H-1B employer listings are included in each City Guide, as well as a state-by-state roster.  Access more than 400,000 country-specific company profiles. 

Have You Joined SIPA on LinkedIn Yet?

The Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni Affairs encourage you to network with fellow SIPA alumni through SIPA's official LinkedIn group: the SIPA Alumni and Student Network. With more than 3,700 members and growing fast, our LinkedIn group includes graduates from diverse career fields and is an excellent tool for networking and obtaining informational interview contacts.

Only SIPA alumni and current students are allowed to join the SIPA Alumni and Student Network on LinkedIn, and all applicants for the group are authenticated through SIPA. If you have a LinkedIn profile, please join us here.

The use of LinkedIn does not affect the SIPA Global Connections Alumni Directory, which lists more than 18,000 alumni around the world, and is available to all SIPA alumni.

MEDIA WATCH

Analysis and Commentary from Faculty, Students, and Alumni

Mitchell Silber (MIA '05): "The Iranian Threat to New York City," Wall Street Journal »

Rodolfo de la Garza says Honduras is on a road to nowhere, Reuters »

Sarika Bansal (MPA '12): "Soap Operas with a Social Message, New York Times »

Irene Finel Honigman on Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis, Greece, and their investment strategies, Bloomberg »

alumni notes

Have you logged onto SIPA's Global Connection Alumni Directory to update your class note? What are you waiting for? All you need is your UNI and password. (If you forgot them, you can access them here.) Post your note today and stay connected with your 18,000+ fellow alumni in 156 countries.
 

Pirojsha Godrej (MIA '04, MBA '08) has been named managing director and chief executive officer of Godrej Properties, effective April 1. He joined the company in 2004 and successfully spearheaded the IPO for the company in 2009.

Gary Pickholz (MIA '81) has been been appointed a visiting scholar at the Jerome Chazen Institute at the Columbia Businsess School.

Isabel Vadivu Govind (MPA '09) has set up a consultancy to enable a more joyful Singapore, joyworks.sg

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

We want you to continue to remain in touch with SIPA.

For the latest news about SIPA and discussion about international affairs and public policy, "like" the Columbia| SIPA Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @SIPA_Alumni (new!) and @ColumbiaSIPA.

If you haven't joined the SIPA Alumni and Student LinkedIn group, you're missing the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni from around the world and SIPA's spectacular student body. Share your ideas, post a question, or help mentor a current student. If you already have a LinkedIn profile, all you have to do is go here and ask to be let in. This group is run by the Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni Affairs.

Finally, we'll send you e-mails about SIPA and other Columbia events in your area, but we can't do that unless we know where you are and how to contact you. Please remember if you move or change your
e-mail to address, to let us know. It's easy—go to http://www.alumniconnections.com/SIPA and complete the information there.

GIVING TO SIPA

Make a Lasting Impact

The 2012 SIPA Annual Fund has reached its halfway point, and we are on pace to have another remarkable year. If you have not yet made your gift to the Annual Fund and would like to do so, you can donate online here, or call the SIPA Development Office at (212) 851-7448.

One hundred percent of the funds raised for the SIPA Annual Fund provide direct financial support for students. Please consider making a gift today--your support is integral to our mission of educating the next generation of global citizens and public policy leaders.