Columbia University School of Professional Studies

Announcing: Frame Your Future Event Series, March 8th - 26th Details: http://bit.ly/3ptwwv4 This March, SPS hosts a series of multi-disciplinary conversations where faculty, practitioners, and alumni in seventeen fields of study and professional practice probe some pivotal questions shaping business and commerce, science and technology, governance, culture, and society today. Current faculty, alumni, and guest speakers share current experiences from the field and insights fr...om deep academic inquiry, offering audience members a window on theory and practice in key professional and employment arenas. These conversations are essential for anyone wishing to advance or change the course of their careers. The series culminates with a school-wide Open House designed for attendees and prospective students to learn more about course content and application procedures for M.S. and M.P.S. programs, as well as summer offerings, certificates, postbaccalaureate studies, and more academic options offered by the School of Professional Studies. See more

The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures is open to students, alumni, and faculty:

Join together and let's all redouble our efforts to keep our community healthy in 2021. It's the compact we made to one another. Need a test or have questions? covid19.columbia.edu #StayHealthy #KeeptheCompact

Former student Xiaolin talked to us recently about his experiences learning English at the ALP. Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/2YfajVC and visit us at sps.columbia.edu/alp to find out more about our courses. It's the perfect time to apply for summer!

RSVP to Nonprofit Policy and Advocacy in Action: The Path Ahead on 2/11: http://bit.ly/3sXRep0 The turbulence and unrest of the 2020 election cycle will continue to impact our country, communities, and nonprofit sector well into the future, with towering challenges in this time of COVID, racial equity at the fore, and political polarization. How should the nonprofit sector forge ahead with new state and federal legislative agendas, with newly retooled policy priorities, an...d with eyes on the prize of meeting their missions? Join the Nonprofit Management program for the final workshop in the 2020 Election Series as policy experts from the nonprofit and philanthropic communities analyze strategic goals, next steps, and lessons learned, even as the 2022 and 2024 election cycles already are underway. Moderator Cindy M. Lott, Esq. Associate Professor of Professional Practice Academic Director, M.S. Nonprofit Management Program Guest Speakers Sue Santa Part-time Lecturer, M.S. Nonprofit Management, Columbia University Vice President Public Policy & Advocacy at Girl Scouts of the USA Co-Developer, Nonprofits & Election 2020 Series Sandra G. Swirski Partner & Co-founder, Urban Swirski & Associates Co-Developer, Nonprofits & Election 2020 Series Janine Lee President & CEO, Southeastern Council of Foundations Jan Masaoka Chief Executive Officer, California Association of Nonprofits Neal Denton Senior V.P./Chief Government Affairs Officer, YMCA-USA

Career Design Lab’s first Global Career Week is Tuesday, January 26th through Friday, January 29th. Held each day to spotlight employers based in specific world regions, the virtual event will allow for recruiters to showcase their companies, discuss their needs and the kinds of people they value, and for SPS students and alumni across programs to network with them. Nearly 30 employers based in Latin America, China, India, and Canada will participate, including Bloomberg, BNP... Paribas, Doctors without Borders in Canada, PwC, and Santander Chile. RSVPs are still being accepted (for SPS students and alumni only). Latin America - January 26, 2021, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Chilean Time) China - January 27, 2021, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (NYC); 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (BEIJING) India - January 28, 2021, 8:00-10:00 a.m. (NYC), 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (MUMBAI) Canada - January 29, 2021, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. ET http://bit.ly/2MpRX1e

To the SPS community and beyond, thank you for participating in the SPS Gets Out the Vote 2020 campaign! With the election coming to an end, the Office of Student Life is so thankful to everyone that took part in our efforts to get out the vote and learn more about the American electoral process. We’d like to extend a special thank you to our SPS Election 2020 Speakers and everyone who attended their lectures. Thank you!!

11/12: Join us for Election Hindsight is 20/20: Initial Review of 2020 Elections and the Start of 2024, part of both the Leading Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series and the Nonprofits and Election 2020 series. https://bit.ly/2JultBI The 2020 national and state election cycle will deeply impact the U.S. nonprofit sector, with intended and unintended consequences for years to come. As communities continue to endure challenges brought on by the pandemic, rebuild af...ter multiple devastating natural disasters, and address impassioned demands for racial justice and equity, nonprofit organizations will play a critical role in short- and long-term support, rebuilding, advocacy, opportunity, and growth. Did the 2020 election serve our nonprofit sector and our communities well? After the final ballot is counted, what does this election mean to our sector, the people it serves and the issues they promote? Join us for an evening with nonprofit leaders and political experts who will provide their rapid-fire first impressions of how the election season at both the state and federal levels played out as our sector looks ahead to 2021 and starts planning anew for the 2024 races.

Today is Election Day in the United States! If you are registered to vote and have yet to cast your ballot, make a plan to vote now! Some states even offer same-day registration. Head to columbia.turbovote.org to find your polling place and learn more!

Today’s the day, it’s Election Day in America! Head to sps.columbia.edu/vote to be connected with voter resources! Additionally, send us your I Voted! selfie for a chance to be highlighted on our IG Story!

Marissa Cuevas Flores, ’17SPS, Sustainability Management, created the company microTERRA to aid the move toward more sustainable water usage in farming and animal husbandry. After winning first place in the Greater Good Challenge, she plans to use the money to fund a pilot program in Mexico: https://bit.ly/3oHFkxh

Starting at 6pm EDT: #DEI Through the Leadership Lens: A Conversation with Chief Diversity Officers. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3iTVKyE

Grace P. Hewitt, '12SPS: the world is going through a major disruption and conflict resolution skills are needed more than ever. #CUPeace #CUNECR #ConflictResolution

Writing Stories of Climate Change Inside and Outside the Academy with Professor Marco Tedesco RSVP: https://bit.ly/341vfmF In the 21st century, scholars must write for a wider range of purposes and publics than ever before. They write to share their work with researchers in their fields and across disciplines. Many scholars also write to reach readers in the public sphere.... This fall, join Dr. Nicole B. Wallack, the Director of Columbia’s Undergraduate Writing Program in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, for five conversations with scholars who bridge worlds inside and outside of the academy through their writing: Prof. Brian Greene, Prof. Mignon Moore, Prof. Denise Cruz, Prof. Cindy Lott and Prof. Marco Tedesco. We will explore the diverse roles writing plays for these scholars in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and professions. They will offer us glimpses into their writing habits and practices. They will share what they find creative in their writing projects and processes. They will consider the challenges of writing for their disciplines and for general readers. Attendees will have an opportunity to pose questions to our guests during the Q&A portion of the event. Writing can feel daunting at the best of times. We hope you will join us to explore how we can reach new readers in these especially challenging times. We look forward to seeing you!

POLLS ARE OPEN in NY State! Early voting has begun. If you plan on casting your ballot in person, early voting starts today in NY State and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. Your polling location may differ so check with your county and make a plan to vote! Learn more, including early voting info for other states, at sps.columbia.edu/vote

Mark your calendar! Columbia Giving Day is Wednesday, October 28. During this critical moment, make a positive difference for the world by supporting our students, faculty, and researchers who are turning their knowledge into action. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SPSFB20

Join us for the first event on 10/29, 6pm EDT, for Leadership in a Time of Global Crises: Passion, Practice and Resilience. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3ofSUaT Climate Careers Symposium: A Series Exploring How Climate Change and the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Impact Careers The School of Professional Studies is convening a series of talks and panels offering diverse perspectives on the ways in which the careers of the future will be influenced by global-scale challenges. The first se...ssion will explore the impact of a changing climate on the shifting landscape for careers in urban planning, public health and social equity. Introduction: Steven Cohen, Ph.D. (Senior Vice Dean, School of Professional Studies; Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs) Keynote Speaker: Sir Alex Halliday, Ph.D. (Director, Earth Institute) Panel Discussion moderated by Arthur Lerner-Lam, Ph.D. (Academic Director, M.S. in Sustainability Science Program, School of Professional Studies; Deputy Director, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), The Earth Institute) Panel Discussions and Guest Speakers Planetary Health: Radley Horton, Ph.D. (Lamont Research Professor, Lamont- Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), The Earth Institute) Sustainable Urbanization: Patrick Askew, M.B.A. (Lecturer M.S in Construction Administration Program, School of Professional Studies; Executive Vice President, McKissack & McKissack; Deputy Director, New JFK Terminal One Project) Health and Well-Being: Robert Klitzman, M.D. (Academic Director, M.S. in Bioethics Program, School of Professional Studies; Professor of Psychiatry (in Sociomedical Sciences), Columbia University Medical Center) Access, Justice & Equality: Cindy Lott, Esq. (Academic Director, M.S. Nonprofit Management, School of Professional Studies) Q&A moderated by Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D. (Academic Director, M.S. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Vice Chair of Faculty, School of Professional Studies) Summary Discussion: Arthur Lerner-Lam, Ph.D.

TONIGHT: Part three of our SPS Election 2020 Speaker Series welcomes Michelle Nickerson of Loyola University, Chicago who will present "Our Problem with 'Truthiness'". All members of the SPS and Columbia communities are welcome. RSVP on SPS Engage or at http://ow.ly/MJ2V50BEq7D

REQUEST your absentee ballot now! State deadlines are quickly approaching, including Oct. 23 for NJ residents and Oct. 27 for New Yorkers! Learn more and make a plan to vote at sps.columbia.edu/vote

Writing for a Mission-based Audience: Policy, Law and Nonprofits, Inside and Outside the Academy with Professor Cindy M. Lott RSVP: https://bit.ly/2FvoTlU In the 21st century, scholars must write for a wider range of purposes and publics than ever before. They write to share their work with researchers in their fields and across disciplines. Many scholars also write to reach readers in the public sphere.... This fall, join Dr. Nicole B. Wallack, the Director of Columbia’s Undergraduate Writing Program in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, for five conversations with scholars who bridge worlds inside and outside of the academy through their writing: Prof. Brian Greene, Prof. Mignon Moore, Prof. Denise Cruz, Prof. Cindy Lott and Prof. Marco Tedesco. We will explore the diverse roles writing plays for these scholars in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and professions. They will offer us glimpses into their writing habits and practices. They will share what they find creative in their writing projects and processes. They will consider the challenges of writing for their disciplines and for general readers. Attendees will have an opportunity to pose questions to our guests during the Q&A portion of the event. Writing can feel daunting at the best of times. We hope you will join us to explore how we can reach new readers in these especially challenging times. We look forward to seeing you!