SIPASA is SIPA's principal student government body. It is the liaison between the SIPA student body and the Columbia University administration.
It aims to improve the overall student experience at SIPA. It aims to improve the overall student experience at SIPA.
- Representing varied student interests to the administration
- Assisting in the formation of new student groups and budget allocation
- Ensuring access to internal school facilities and SIPA merchandise
- Mobilizing resources for organizing student orientation
- Planning and executing the annual SIPA social calendar
- Raising funds for the class gift and scholarships
04/17/2022
It’s here! SIPASA is excited to invite all of you to the Annual 2022 Gala event!! Come and celebrate the end of the semester with us on May 12 from 9pm-1am. You don’t want to miss it!! All students can register and purchase tickets on CampusGroups. More details to come.💖
04/15/2022
REMINDER: Come join us today as we welcome all J-Termers at our Spring Fling event. All students are welcome!
Meet the newest batch of SIPA students, play games, sing songs and eat fantastic food at Publique from 7-10pm. We can’t wait to see you there!🌼
04/14/2022
UPCOMING EVENT: SIPASA is holding a Town Hall meeting next week! Come visit with your student association on Tuesday, April 19 at 6pm as we discuss campus jobs and career opportunities! This is your chance to have your voice be heard! Please register on CampusGroups:
https://sipa.campusgroups.com/sipasa/rsvp_boot?id=1582705
02/24/2022
Dear SIPA Community,
SIPASA strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine!
We strive in our daily endeavors to promote and fight against the violation of democratic vaules, principles, and mechanisms. Therefore, we consider the Russian attacks on Ukraine to be a blatant infringement upon the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-determination of Ukraine.
In this context, we express our solidarity with any student negatively impacted by the recent events. We extend our humble and sincere support to all of those in need and we will do our best to foster an environment capable to alleviate the hardships of SIPA students.
Your 2022-2023 SIPASA Board Members
02/24/2022
Our 2022 SIPASA Board is now complete!
Recently we welcomed Academic Chair Joshua Taylor Fife, Communications Chairs Cinnamon Cornell and Aurelian Mohan, J-Term Representative Grace Cheong, and EMPA Representative Paul Zarfati. Welcome all, we are so happy to have you on the team!
Why are the SIPASA representatives important? Because they have weekly meetings with students, deans, and staff departments in order to fight for student interests. If you have feedback for us on how to make SIPA better, please reach out and become a part of the conversation! We can't do it without YOU!
Today's SIPASA Meeting has been postponed in solidarity with the Rally for Ukraine. Join us at Low Library at 1pm!
02/23/2022
*SIPASA 2022 mega event*
Cruise into 2022 with us by enjoying a 4 hour, top-shelf open bar and fine dining event from 9:00pm-1:00am ✨ Three story cruise ship, two amazing dance floors, and all the vistas you can take in as we travel down the Hudson! Sign up here: https://sipa.campusgroups.com/sipasa/rsvp_boot?id=1499046
P.S.: Do not worry about the weather! The ocean liner is completely enclosed. Join us for a great experience!
04/12/2021
SIPA Finals Study Sessions
Dates: April 15th, 16th, and 19th
Times: 2:00pm to 8:00pm ET
"Need a productivity boost? Get down to business studying for finals with your friends and SIPASA on Zoom! Pick any breakout room and have as many Seeples as you wish join along, or meet new study pals through us! Swap notes, share lists, and motivate your friends from the 15th to the 19th on our study room zoom link. Your SIPASA representatives will help you create new groups, answer any questions, and help new Seeples find study pals on April 15th, 16th, and 19th from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, but feel free to use the link to host your own Study Sessions in the meantime!"
04/12/2021
SIPA Course Evaluations are now available!
You can access your course evaluation(s) through CourseWorks under the "Student Course Evaluations" module.
We understand that completing course evaluations is not on the top of your priority list at the end of the semester but it is important that you complete them. For that reason we created the
FAQ: Why should we fill out the SIPA Course Evaluation?
to remind us how they add value to our community.
03/17/2021
We, SIPASA, write to acknowledge the horrible, violent event that took place last night (March 16th) in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past year, almost 3,800 incidences of violence against persons of Asian descent have been reported, more frequently by women of Asian descent, in part due to the increasing xenophobia related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These attacks have been further exacerbated due to the irresponsible and inaccurate rhetoric used by the media and persons in power. We grieve with our fellow Asian and AAPI students, faculty and staff who are hurting at this time and stand alongside you in your pain.
Unfortunately, anti-Asian bias and hate crimes are not new in this country and have only accelerated during these past months. As much as we can verbally stand in solidarity with our AAPI brothers and sisters, we encourage the SIPA community to take this time to evaluate our own shortcomings and ask ourselves if we have contributed to any forms of normalized racism against Asians and Asian-Americans. We encourage SIPA students to watch out for each other when walking home at night or to call out casual racism in conversations. If we truly wish to stop discrimination and violence against Asian and Pacific Islander communities, it starts with our own thoughts, words and actions.
We express our support for the Asian and Asian-American community and remind you of the resources and support groups that are available on campus and beyond:
On Campus Support:
Columbia Health Ongoing Support Groups
The Exploration of Asian Racial/Ethinic Identity During COVID-19 Support Group happens every Thursday @ 2:00 PM.
Please reach out to
[email protected] or [email protected] with "Asian Identity" in the subject line.
Schedule an appointment with a mental health professional at Counseling and Psychological Services by calling 212-854-2878
Visit the SIPA Wellness Program Website
Schedule a Wellness Chat with Dean Pagán
Accounts to Follow to Learn More:
Opportunities to Donate:
AAPI Community Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate
National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum Georgia Chapter - https://www.napawf.org/donate
Red Canary Song- https://www.redcanarysong.net/
Upcoming Events in NYC:
Black & Asian Solidarity by Running To Protest
Sunday 3/21, 10 AM at Union Square
5k socially distanced run at a casual pace
Show up in a white or black top. Wear a mask!
Rally Against Hate
Sunday 3/21, 1 PM at Columbus Park
Empowering the community with live music, guest speakers, and conscious conversations while supporting local businesses
02/23/2021
Fireside Chat with Dean Janow
Date: February 24 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM EST
Join Dean Merit Janow for a conversation among a small group of your peers. This event is limited to 15 students, selected by lottery from those who RSVP (this is one of several fireside chats offered this term at varying times of the day for the convenience of those in other time zones). If you are selected you will be notified Tuesday afternoon by email.
Click following link to RSVP
(deadline to sign up is February 23 at 2:00 PM EST)
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