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MPA in Environmental Science and Policy Information Session

Earlier this week I mentioned that SIPA has seven different degree programs.  One of the programs we offer is a one-year MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.  A great way to learn about this program is to attend an information session.  Details of an upcoming session can be found below.  If you have any questions about this program, feel free to contact Audrey Lapiner at [email protected].

MPA in Environmental Science and Policy Information Session

Date:  Tuesday, November 10th

Speaker: Steve Cohen, Director, MPA Director, MPA Environmental Science and Policy; Executive Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Columbia University, Morningside Campus, International Affairs Building, Room 1501

Contact: Audrey Lapiner, [email protected] or call (212) 851-0261

To Register click here.

Web Site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mpaenvironment

North Carolina/Virginia Recruiting Trip

Next week a representative of SIPA will be traveling to colleges and universities throughout North Carolina and Virginia to speak with students about our programs.  Four other schools will also be at these information sessions.  You can register for one of these events by visiting our registration page.  We hope to see you there!

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MPA in Development Practice Information Session

SIPA offers seven different degree programs and as a reminder, this blog focuses mainly on our two-year, full-time MIA and MPA degree programs that have been in place for decades.  However, SIPA also started a new two-year, full-time degree program this year – the MPA in Development Practice.

While the skills developed in the MPA-DP are similar to our other two-year programs, it also has a unique focus on development issues in Africa and the entering class is much smaller.  You can learn more about the MPA-DP program through attending an information session and by utilizing the contact information below.

MPA-DP Information Session

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:  Columbia University, Morningside Campus, International Affairs Building, Picker Center Conference Room

Contact:  Catherine Q. Aldrich, [email protected] or call 212-854-9610

RSVP:  Register Here

Event Description:

Speaker:   Glenn Denning, Director, MPA in Development Practice; Professor of Professional Practice, Faculty of International and Public Affairs; Associate Director, Center for Globalization and Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute, Columbia University.

The Columbia University Master’s of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA DP) presents an information session for prospective students with Glenn Denning, Director, MPA in Development Practice; Professor of Professional Practice, Faculty of International and Public Affairs; Associate Director, Center for Globalization and Sustainable Development, The Earth Institute, Columbia University.  Open to the public.

For more information on the MPA in Development Practice click here.

Web Site:  http://sipa.columbia.edu/mdp

Application Deadline for Fall 2010: January 5, 2009

Office Communication Top Ten List – Entry #9

This is the ninth entry in our “Top 10″ list for you to consider when communicating with our office and applying.

Number 9 – Attend an information session or recruitment event.

While I realize not everyone can make it to New York, if you can the best way to obtain information is to attend an information session.  If you live nearby or are visiting New York this is probably the best way to learn about our programs and how to put together a competitive application.  Due to the large number of visitors and our small staff we are unable to arrange walk in appointments.  You are always welcome to visit and someone will assist you, however we are rarely able to provide extensive individual counseling appointments.

If you would like to schedule an information session, which are held every Monday at 6pm and every Friday at 12pm excluding holidays, it is best to send an email to [email protected] and then we can confirm the session with you.

We also attend recruitment events across the country and internationally as I mentioned in this blog post here. However, you are always welcome to come to the office during business hours and ask a few questions or obtain information.

New York State Recruiting

Next week I will be traveling to colleges and universities throughout New York State to speak with students about our programs.  Four other schools will also be at these information sessions.  You can register for one of these events by visiting our registration page.

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"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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