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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.

February 2026

Understanding Pathways of Violence: Lessons from Rwanda

February 5. Public Event. Online.

NECR
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What
Public Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • Marc Gwamaka Chief of Staff Aegis Trust & Kigali Genocide Memorial

January 2026

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

January 26. Admissions Event. Online.

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • H.S. Bob Kostakopoulos Deputy Program Director and 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
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • Charlene Perilla-Iqbal Deputy Program Director, Strategic Communication
  • Lonni Ryan Deputy Program Director, Lecturer & Alumna, Nonprofit Management
  • Viorel Popescu Lecturer in the Discipline of Biodiversity Data Analytics
  • Michael Karbowiak Associate Director of Administration, Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS)
  • Christoph Meinrenken Professor of Professional Practice; IKNS Program Director; PI, Climate School; Affiliate, Data Science Institute
  • Kjerstin Pugh Deputy Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Katherine Mendis Deputy Program Director, Bioethics

December 2025

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

December 17. Online Info Session. Online.

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

December 8. Admissions Event. Online.

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • H.S. Bob Kostakopoulos Deputy Program Director and 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

December 6. Public Event. New York City.

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

December 4. SPS Event. Online.

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

November 19. Online Info Session. Online.

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

November 17. Admissions Event. Online.

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

November 12. Admissions Event. New York City.

What
Admissions Event
Where
New York City

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

November 6. SPS Event. Online.

NECR
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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