SIPA Events
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
1st Annual SIPA Net Impact Bowling Night
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Harlem Lanes, 2116 7th Ave #3 (at W. 126 St.), New York, NY 10027This is not another happy hour. It's time for a social event that allows like-minded Columbia students to truly mingle and exchange. Participants will be randomly assigned to teams. Each team will consist of a representative from each of the various student groups. What better way to network and make new friends than on a bowling lane?
Who: Members of Social Enterprise Clubs at Columbia: SIPA Net Impact, Social Enterprise Club, Microlumbia, Green Business Club, International Development Club, Microfinance Working Group, CUPID
Cost: $20 / person for shoe rental & 2 hours of bowling. Free appetizers!
*You must pre-purchase your ticket. SIPA Students can purchase tickets on Wed 4/8 or Thurs 4/9 from 1-4pm on the 4th floor of IAB or email netimpact@columbia.edu. CBS students should contact Erin Ewart at eewart09@gsb.columbia.edu to purchase tickets. See attached invitation for more information.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur’s Odyssey to Educate the World’s Children: A Discussion with Author John Wood, former Microsoft Executive, founder of Room to Read
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Uris 301
At age 35, John Wood did the unthinkable. A well-paid senior executive with Microsoft with his feet planted firmly on the corporate ladder, he gave it all up to pursue a dream. Room to Read, an award-winning global non-profit organization, was built upon John’s idea of delivering books to children in a handful of schools in Nepal. In nine years, Room to Read has established over 7,000 libraries and 765 schools in developing countries. In addition, it has provided long-term scholarships for over 6,800 young girls, published more than 3 million local language children’s books.
RSVP to netimpact@columbia.edu or online at http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/events/view/?main.id=57288.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tony Meloto, Social Enterprise and Development in the Philippines, Southeast Asia and Africa
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Warren, Room 207SIPA Net Impact, the Columbia Business School's International Development Club (IDC) and the Asia Pacific Affairs Council (APAC) are co-sponsoring a presentation given by Tony Meloto of the Philippines. The efforts of Tony Meloto and his organization, Gawad Kalinga (GK), have lifted more than 200,000 families above the poverty line, have eradicated gangs and petty crime, and have triggered economic growth in over 2000 green communities in the Philippines. Come hear Tony Meloto, GK Executive Director Luis Oquinana and Former Philippine Minister of Agriculture Cito Lorenzo discuss GK's holistic and social enterprising approaches to effectively addressing poverty and development in the Philippines and other regions. Also learn about potential volunteer / employment opportunities with GK. If you are a student of international development or social enterprise, this event is for you. Please spread the word!
For more information, contact: JP JYorro11@gsb.columbia.edu or Gaby aga2111@columbia.edu or Luke ldavenport09@gsb.columbia.edu or Lisa ljh2134@columbia.edu.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
SIPA Global Public Policy Case Competition Information Session
Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM
Location: IAB 405
Contact: sipacasecompetition@gmail.com
The Global Public Policy Case Competition, sponsored by Deloitte, is a great opportunity for SIPA students to compete in teams to showcase their skills and provide recommendations for a real public sector challenge. Students will have five hours to develop recommendations and give a presentation to a high-calibre panel of judges from leading private and international development consulting firms that will select the winning team. The winning team will receive a cash prize.
The purpose of the case competition is three-fold:
- It gives SIPA students an opportunity to develop their analytical and consulting skills under time constraints.
- It is a unique networking opportunity to showcase your skills to employers.
- It is about time that case competitions reach beyond the private sector. SIPA should be leading the way for students to grapple with public sector and international development case studies.
If you are interested in participating, please attend the info session on Wednesday, February 18th at 1pm in IAB 405. Please email sipacasecompetition@gmail.com if you have questions
Wednesday, February 16, 2009
Discussion with Social Entrepreneur Ravi Gulati, founder of Manzil in India
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: IAB 501BSocial entrepreneur, Ravi Gulati will be talking about his experiences creating his NGO, Manzil in India. Ravi Gulati brings over a decade of experience and active interest in the fields of Education, Environment, Social Entrepreneurship, and Alternative Economics.
As the founder of Manzil, he has built an NGO operating out of his own home that motivates and nurtures the drive to think and learn creatively and critically for New Delhi local youth of low-income backgrounds; over 3000 children and youth have benefited from the Manzil community over the last ten years.
Having worked with Trees for Life (later HIMCON), an NGO working with rural Himalayan communities, and currently on the board of Jansamarth, an NGO bringing electricity and self-empowerment to Himalayan villages through building and operating micro-hydro power plants, Gulati has tangible upcoming plans to further his environmental interests in the area of organic farming. Gulati is also a member and mentor for Commutiy - The Youth Collective, an India-wide group focused on youth development, active citizenship, and participation in civic affairs.
A graduate of India's most prestigious MBA programme from India Institute of Management (IIM) –Ahmedabad, he has been asked to speak to various audiences on issues such as consumption, corporate culture, and business responsibility.
Visit http://manzil.in/ for more information about Manzil. Please email netimpact@columbia.edu for more information about the event.Wednesday, February 11, 2009
SIPA Net Impact General Assembly Meeting & Kick-Off Happy Hour
Interested in Social Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Role of the Private Sector in Development? On Wednesday February 11th, SIPA Net Impact will be hosting two informational events, a lunchtime general assembly meeting and a happy hour. Come meet the new board, hear our plans for semester, share your ideas, and GET INVOLVED. We need you! All are welcome at one or both events.
SIPA Net Impact General Assembly Meeting
Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: IAB 405
*Lunch will be served*SIPA Net Impact Kick-Off Happy Hour
Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Village Pourhouse (982 Amsterdam Ave. at 109th St.)
*Enjoy Drink Specials*
