Students are also encouraged to regularly check the ISHR Events Calendar. Information about additional events will also be emailed students on a regular basis.
Graduate Student Job Search Basics: Document Preparation and Interviews
January 23, 2012 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Center for Career Education Conference Room, Lower Level, East Campus
A critical part of the job search process - This workshop focuses on developing the materials that Masters and PhD students will use to apply for jobs, with a focus on how to write effective Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters. The second part of this workshop (2/6/12) is aimed at helping students develop effective interviewing skills. For more information, visit the CCE website.
Career Workshop for International Students with ISSO
January 25, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Center for Career Education Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level
(Enter off 116th Street, east of Amsterdam, through Wien Courtyard)
International students are invited to this introductory career workshop on job-search skills and immigration issues. A staff member of the Center for Career Education (CCE) will provide a general overview of different aspects of the job-search for the international student population. We will go through challenges that may arise for international students as well as business etiquette. Although all international students may avail themselves of this workshop, note that on an ongoing basis the CCE serves students and alumni of Columbia College, SEAS, School of General Studies, GSAS, Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation & Planning, and the School of the Arts. For more information visit the CCE website.
Film series: Escape Valve with Q&A with producer Jocelyn Courtney
January 31st - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Jocelyn Courtney was a Fullbright scholar in El Salvador. As a result of her research, she co-created the documentary Escape Valve which aims to portray the causes, realities and consequence of child gangs in this small Central American country. Ms. Courtney is currently a lawyer, with experience in criminal and human rights law. She will conduct a discussion after the documentary and will be available to answer any questions.
Film series: A Promise to the Dead: the Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman
February 7th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Directed by Peter Raymont, 2007. 96 minutes. World-renowned playwright Ariel Dorfman led a fascinating life as an artist and cultural advisor to President Salvador Allende. But when the Chilean government fell during a military coup in 1973, he managed to survive and fled his homeland. Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman is an exploration of exile, memory, longing, and democracy as seen through the eyes of one of America’s literary treasures.
M.A. Thesis Info Session
February 13, 2012 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
IAB 801
This information session will discuss thesis guidelines, deadlines and other important aspects of the thesis-writing process. A representative from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) will also explain what human subject research is, and the basic requirements and general timelines for IRB approval.
Iraq, the Arab Spring, and Prospects for Reform in the Arab World
February 15, 2012, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
IAB 801
Presentation with David Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights. Mr. Phillips is a former Foreign Affairs Expert and Senior Adviser to the Near Eastern Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Department of State. He is author of many articles and books on political developments in the Middle East, including Losing Iraq: Inside the Postwar Reconstruction Fiasco and from Bullets to Ballots: Violent Muslim Movements in Transition.
Graduate Student Resume Reviews for Spring Career Fair
February 20, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Center for Career Education Conference Room
Graduate Student Career Development counselors will meet with graduate students preparing for the Spring Career Fair to review resumes. Please bring a copy of your resume and/or your career fair related questions.
http://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/get.php?vt=detail&id=55835&con=embedded&br=cce_default
Film series: Backyard
February 21st - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Film by Carlos Carrera. 2009, 122 min. An idealistic policewoman arrives in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to investigate the murder of a young woman found in the desert. The film incorporates the reality of the massive number of unsolved crimes against women, including kidnapping, rape and murder, in the border town located in the backyard of the United States.
2012 Spring Career Fair
February 24, 2012 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Alfred Lerner Hall
Info: http://specialevents.cce.columbia.edu/spring-career-fair-2012
The Spring Career Fair will include organizations from many industries including finance, consulting, consumer packaged goods, media, marketing, advertising, and more and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. We welcome students who are interested in internship as well as full time opportunities. It is a unique and productive way to meet Employers looking to hire students and alumni from Columbia University. For further information regarding this event, please contact Center for Career Education by sending email to careereducation@columbia.edu .
Job Offers and Negotiations Workshop for Graduate Students
February 27, 2012 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Center for Career Education Conference Room, East Campus, Lower Level
Info: http://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/
Job Offers and Negotiations for Graduate Students - a workshop that addresses job offer types, timing issues, and considerations - as well as a review of offer negotiation approaches and perspectives. Be prepared when you offer comes in!
Film: Las Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity Children of Argentine Dirty War in collaboration with UNC and Columbia Journalism
Tuesday, February 28th - 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Stabile Student Center
UNC documentary about the 35 year crusade of the Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo. Las Abuelas banded together in September 1977 to find their missing grandchildren, most born between 1975 and 1980. Cabandie is one of an estimated 500 children given for adoption after their mothers were abducted during the seven years of state-sponsored violence in Argentina in the late 1970s and early 80s. Cabandie is one of 104 "children" who have been found and whose story is the central theme of the film.
Demystifying the Informational Interview: How to Utilize this Dynamic Process to Advance your Job Search
February 29, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Informational Interviewing is a powerful tool to enhance and further your job search, allowing you to gain information, expand your contacts and grow valuable relationships. Yet many job-seekers are hesitant to engage in this process simply because they don't understand the goals don't know what questions to ask, and fear they will be turned down. This workshop examines the informational interview in more detail and provides you with actionable takeaways to motivate you and to yield positive outcomes throughout this process.
Speaker: Katie Volz, Career Counselor and Higher Education Professional
Formerly the Director of Career Counseling and Operations for NYU's Stern School of Business, Katie Rayhawk Volz works with individuals to assess their career interests and prepare them for the job market. She works with students and alumni pursuing careers in the area of finance, consulting, government and social enterprise, among others. Katie has developed and led numerous career-related workshops and programs on topics such as networking, resume writing, interviewing, and self assessment.
Prior to joining Stern, Ms. Volz was an Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch, where she led the campus recruiting efforts at more than 20 undergraduate and graduate business schools across the country, including Columbia University, MIT, University of Michigan and Stanford. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she assisted with Partner Development Programs and recruited for PwC's Management Consulting Services. Ms. Volz received a BA in Psychology from the University of Dayton and an MA in Counseling from New York University.
Make LinkedIN Work for You
February 29, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Columbia University, Morningside Campus, Center for Career Education, Conference Room
Info: http://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/
Film series: Shouting in the Dark
March 6th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Bahrain: An island kingdom in the Arabian Gulf where the Shia Muslim majority are ruled by a family from the Sunni minority. Where people fighting for democratic rights broke the barriers of fear, only to find themselves alone and crushed. This is their story and Al Jazeera is their witness - the only TV journalists who remained to follow their journey of hope to the carnage that followed.This is the Arab revolution that was abandoned by the Arabs, forsaken by the West and forgotten by the world. This documentary recently won the Foreign Press Association Documentary of the Year award in London.
Film series: No One Knows About Persian Cats
March 20th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Film by Bahman Ghobadi. 2009, 106 min. Follows a pair of young musicians, recently released from prison, on a mission to take their rock band to Europe. Forbidden by the authorities to play in Iran, they plan their escape abroad with a fast-talking music promoter. Vowing to play one last show before leaving Tehran, their dangerous mission takes them on a free-wheeling journey through the city's vibrant and diverse underground scene, home to an estimated 2,000 illegal independent bands.
Stand Out from the Crowd: A Strong Resume in a Weak Economy
March 22, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
For further information regarding this event, please contact Emily Seamone by sending email to
Info: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/alumni/careerdev/seminarseries
“What Can You Be With A Ph.D.?” Job Search Workshop and Employer Panel
March 22, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Location TBD
Info: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar
The first part of this event will be a workshop focused on career pathways for Ph.D. students. GSCD will discuss how to identify potential careers, how to articulate your skills and experience, and resources for the job search.
The second part of this event will be an employer panel representing companies that recruit Columbia Ph.D.s. Hear first-hand, what these employers look for in Ph.D. candidates and how you should present yourself in your job search process.
Human Rights Essay Contest Colloquium
March 23, 12:00-2:00 pm
IAB 1219
Please join us for the Human Rights Essay Colloquium to hear the finalists present their papers. Topics will include - land grabs, R2P, the Catholic Church and human rights, and indigenous rights and foreign aid. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the work of your fellow students, provide them feedback, and participate in a lively discussion with students and ISHR faculty. A light lunch will also be served.
ISHR Brownbag: Current Developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Work of AMICC, ISHR's New ICC Program
March 26th, 12:00-1:00 pm
IAB 270B
Brownbag discussion with Convener John Washburn and Deputy Convener Matthew Heaphy of the American Non-Governmental Organizations Coalition for the International Criminal Court (AMICC).
The International Criminal Court delivered its first verdict on March 14th. John Washburn and Matthew Heaphy will discuss The Prosecutor vs. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo and other current ICC developments, including the Kony 2012 campaign and its relationship to the ICC.
Speaker Oren Ipp - Afghanistan and Democracy Promotion
March 27th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IAB 707
Oren Ipp is an international development professional with more than ten years’ experience in democratic governance. His expertise is in fragile and post-conflict governance, with a regional focus on Afghanistan and South Asia. Oren has worked in the areas of security sector reform, political party development, election support, legislative strengthening, and civil society capacity building. Within these functional areas, Oren’s primary focus has been on programme design, management and monitoring and evaluation.
Oren is currently an adjunct assistant professor at New York University (NYU) as well as a consultant for a number of organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Geneva Center for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, and the consulting firm Development Transformations. Recent projects have concentrated on international support for post-conflict political settlements, the role of development assistance in counterinsurgency efforts and political party development. During 2006-2008, Oren was based in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he directed the national and sub-national legislative programs of the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Women for Hire New York Career Expo
March 28, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
Info: http://womenforhire.com/career_expos/spring-2012/new-york-career-expo-march-28-2012/
Included in this free four-hour event:
- Power Seminars: Top tips and tricks on acing a challenging job search
- Mentor Match: Candid advice from another professional in the trenches
- Perfect Pitch: Nail your quick intro to wow everyone you meet
- Resume Reviews: Instant feedback on this all-important document
- The Interview: Experts will evaluate job seeker’s interview skills
- Engaging Employers: Access to the people who’ll get you in the door
- Exceptional Connections: Phenomenal talent to trade ideas and leads
*This is not a CCE-sponsored event. For more information, contact the event organizers.
Disability & Employment Video Contest - Deadline
March 30, 2012
Info: https://www.disability.gov/employment/news_%26_events
Contest Seeks Creative Videos That Challenge Perceptions about Disability & Employment
Into the Current: Burma's Political Prisoners - Discussion with human rights advocate Bo Kyi and film screening
April 4, 2012, 8:10pm - 10:00pm
IAB 407
Bo Kyi founded the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), which works to defend the rights of those imprisoned for their expressions of dissent. He has also received such prestigious awards as the Human Rights Watch Defenders Award, the Alison des Forges Award and the Swiss Government Human Rights Award.
Academic Job Search Workshop and Recent Alumni Panel
April 05, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
East Campus, Lower Level, Center for Career Education Conference Room
Info: Click Here to Visit Website.
The first part of this event will be a workshop focused on the academic job search. This workshop will focus on the job-search timeline, the documents for academic applications, how to succeed in the on-campus interview, and how to manage negotiations.
The second part of this event will be a panel of students and alumni that have recently gone on the job market. Hear from the panelists their experiences on the academic job market and how to best prepare for this search.
Eligibility: Graduate students attending School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Continuing Education, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of the Arts, and Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
A Conversation with Walter Fullemann, Head of Delegation Permanent Observer Mission of the ICRC to the United Nations
April 10, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
IAB 707
Join us in this interactive event to learn about the current state of the humanitarian field, the most pressing challenges faced by humanitarian actors in the context of multilateral diplomacy, as well as in field operations, and the specific role of the ICRC in relation to International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions. Mr Füllemann will share his experiences as an ICRC Delegate in zones of conflict across the globe, and will establish an interactive discussion with the audience in order to address the issues of greatest interest and concern among the participants.
The Execution of Troy Davis: A photo documentary and Discussion
April 11, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Broadway Room second floor Lerner Hall
An exhibit of the photo documentary work of death penalty activist Scott Langley, followed by a discussion.
On Wednesday, September 21, Troy Davis was executed by the State of Georgia for a crime he did not commit. Scott Langley was there to photograph the events around this tragic injustice. Like this journey to save Troy Davis, these photos are intense, emotional and the story is long.
Growing Your Green Career: Building a Sustainable Future for You and the Planet
April 18, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Emily Seamone by sending email to es2756@columbia.edu .
Info: Click Here to Visit Website.
Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012
Saturday, April 21 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Presented by Unite For Sight, 9th Annual Conference
Info: Click Here to Visit Website.
http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference
Human Rights Career Panel
Tuesday, April 17, 6:15-8:00
IAB 707
The ISHR is busy preparing another Human Rights Career Panel for our Graduate and Undergraduate students for the Spring Semester. Panelists working in various human rights related fields will discuss career paths and potential opportunities in New York City.
Check here again soon for more information!
Human Rights Studies M.A. End of Year Reception
Tuesday, May 1, 6:00-8:00
IAB 707
The Human Rights MA congratulates all 2011-2012 graduates and celebrates the end of another academic year at this popular annual event. This year will feature a showcase of graduate student research and a keynote address from an alumna of the program, Tanya L. Domi, Adjunct Assistant Professor at SIPA.
Join students, faculty and staff for an interesting bill of presentations, and of course fine food and company! Family and friends are welcome.
