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.

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

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Melissa Barnes Associate Director, Media and Advertising, School of Professional Studies
  • Emma Vittori Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

NECR Webinar: Project Restore: Pathways to Peace and Community Safety

NECR Webinar: Project Restore: Pathways to Peace and Community Safety Play
What
SPS Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D. Professor of Practice, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Wesley Jeffreys Project Restore Graduate; Community Justice Advocate; Transformational Coach, We Build the Block; Facilitator, Center for Justice at Columbia University; Student in Business & Psychology, Kingsborough Community College
  • Titus Smith Project Restore Graduate; Community Justice Advocate; Facilitator and Mentor, Center for Justice at Columbia University; Student in Mental Health and Human Services, Kingsborough Community College
  • Gabriel Feldman Assistant Program Manager & Research Staff Assistant

September 2025

M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Information Session - Demonstration Class

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