Previous Events

The Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. Program frequently hosts guest speakers, commemorative events and talks, and networking receptions. Information about previous events are available below.

December 2025

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Ali Speede, MBA Senior Admissions Counselor
  • Emma Vittori Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • H.S. Bob Kostakopoulos Part-Time Lecturer, Enterprise Risk Management
  • Shahryar  Shaghaghi Program Director, M.S. Technology Management; Professor of Professional Practice, Enterprise Risk Management; Technology, Risk Management and Cybersecurity Executive

NECR Fall 2025 Capstone Presentations

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What
Public Event
Where
New York City
Who
  • Courtney Chicvak Lecturer
  • Amy Sereday Lecturer, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • Mark Whitlock Lecturer, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

NECR Webinar: Innovations in Community Engagement

NECR Webinar: Innovations in Community Engagement Play
What
SPS Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice

November 2025

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Melissa Barnes Associate Director, Media and Advertising, School of Professional Studies
  • Ali Speede, MBA Senior Admissions Counselor

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • Charlene Perilla-Iqbal Deputy Program Director, Strategic Communication
  • Katja Schroeder Associate Program Director, M.S. Technology Management; Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Technology Management

SPS Fall Open House

What
Admissions Event
Where
New York City

NECR Webinar: Moving to “Yes” When You Don’t Hold the Power

NECR
Play
What
SPS Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Reese Fayde Executive Coach and Leadership Advisor
  • Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D. Professor of Practice, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

October 2025

M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Information Session

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • David Taylor-Tumilty Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Leveraging Global Lessons to Advance Local Repair: Reparations, Truth, Healing & Reconciliation in NYC

What
Public Event
Where
New York City
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • Linda Tigani Chair and Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE)
  • Eduardo González UN Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Mali
  • Sideya Sherman NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice
  • Tyrik Washington Founder NDMG Films & 4TE Capitol Solutions