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Crisis in the Financial Markets: SIPA Experts Speak Out

The faculty at SIPA includes some of the world’s leading scholars on international relations, democratization, elections, demography, and social policy, among many other subjects. A former mayor of New York City, a judge on the World Trade Organization appellate body, and the former director of the U.S. Census are among the senior practitioners who help shape the research agendas and curriculum of SIPA.

SIPA and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) recently presented a panel discussion: “The Crisis in Financial Markets: Impacts on Emerging Markets and Future Consequences.” Panelists included faculty member Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Prize in Economics), faculty member Richard Robb (PhD University of Chicago), and Christian Deseglise (SIPA Graduate). The panel was moderated by faculty member José Antonio Ocampo (Former United Nations Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs).

To view the full panel discussion, please click here.

Speakers at SIPA

One of the great things about SIPA is the constant stream of speakers who come to campus to share about their passion for international and public affairs. Here are three examples of policy makers on campus this week.

First, the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) will host the first lecture in the SIPA Mayors’ Speaker Series with Marcelo Ebrard, Mayor of Mexico City, speaking on “Transforming Mexico City: Creating a City for the 21st Century.” The session is co-sponsored by the Institute of Latin American Studies and the Urban Policy Concentration.

Second, H.E. Father Miquel d’Escoto Brockmann, President, United Nations General Assembly will speak at a session on the Politics of Food.

Third, Evo Morales Ayma, President of Bolivia will also be on campus as part of the Columbia University World Leaders Forum.

Admissions Forums in the Northeast

Each fall representatives of SIPA spend time traveling to colleges and universities to speak to those interested in graduate degrees and career opportunities related to international and public affairs. From November 17-20 SIPA, along with representatives of four other schools, will be visiting several schools in the Northeast. The other schools traveling with SIPA are:

  • Georgetown University: The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
  • Johns Hopkins University: The School of Advanced International Studies
  • Princeton University: The Woodrow Wilson School
  • Tufts University: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Below is the schedule. No registration for the events is required. We look forward to seeing those who can join.

APSIA Graduate School Fairs in Asia

SIPA will be sending alumni representatives to three upcoming graduate school fairs in Tokyo, Seoul, and Beijing. The fairs are sponsored by the Association of Graduate Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). Those who wish to attend can pre-register by clicking here. Pre-registration is free and there is no cost to attend the fairs.

Alumni will hand out promotional materials and answer questions about their experiences at SIPA and how their education has helped to influence their careers. For specific questions regarding admission or finanical aid opportunities, the alumni will recommend that interested prospects contact our office directly by sending an email to [email protected]. The details of the events are:

Admissions Forums in Oklahoma and Texas

Each fall representatives of SIPA spend time traveling to colleges and universities to speak to those interested in graduate degrees and career opportunities related to international and public affairs. From November 10-14 SIPA, along with representatives of three other schools, will be visiting several schools in Texas and Oklahoma. The other schools traveling with SIPA are:

  • Georgetown University: The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
  • Princeton University: The Woodrow Wilson School
  • Tufts University: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Below is the schedule. No registration for the events is required. We look forward to seeing those who can join.

"The most global public policy school, where an international community of students and faculty address world challenges."

—Merit E. Janow, Dean, SIPA, Professor of Practice, International and Economic Law and International Affairs

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