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  • The Society of International
    Business and Development (SIBD) is a student-led organization affiliated with
    NYU’s Center for Global Affairs,
    oriented around the Private Sector:
    International Business, Economics and Development concentration.

    The organization builds and supports relationships
    among students, alumni and private sector practitioners, and promotes social advocacy and innovation in the private sector.

    SIBD engages its members by hosting seminars, panel discussions, skill workshops, and networking events with a comprehensive group of industry leaders. Additionally, SIBD supports the interests of its student base through field-specific sub-committees and sponsorship of
    student projects.

2/23 – NYU Development Research Institute Presents: Steve Forbes and Bill Easterly In Defense of the Free Market at its Moment of Crisis

When: Thursday, February 23 | 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. Where: Kimmel Center, Rm 914, Silver Board Room, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY FREE with RSVP. Space is limited. RSVP and more info: http://conta.cc/zEd394 What do the publisher of Forbes Magazine and NYU Professor and author of The White Man’s Burden have to talk about? Come and … Read more

2/22 Women in Foreign Policy Group Mentoring Fair in NYC

When: Wednesday, February 22 | 6:30p.m. – 9p.m. Where: Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY FREE for NYU students with RSVP. Space is limited. RSVP and more info: http://www.wfpg.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=122940&orgId=wfpg Network informally in round table discussions with senior-level experts. Featuring International Development, NGOs, United Nations, Human Rights, Foreign Service, Communications and International Law, … Read more

2/21-Somalia: A Discussion on the Humanitarian, Political and Developmental Crisis

When: Tuesday, February 21| 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Where: 12 Waverly Place (Silver Building) Room G08 Panelists include: John Hirsch: Columbia Adjunct Professor of International and Current Affairs Gerald Martone: Director of Humanitarian Affairs at the International Rescue Committee Erin A. Weir: Senior Advocate for Protection and Security at Refugees International Moderator: Elizabeth Omondi: Founder of … Read more

2/13 – A Conversation with Ursula Burns, CEO of XEROX

When: Monday, February 13 | 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Where: 1 Washington Place (corner of Broadway) Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts at NYU Gallatin Free and open to the public. RSVP required. RSVP: http://gallatinbusiness.com/xerox/ Join Gallatin Business Club President, Jon Chan, in a conversation with Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation. … Read more

2/13 China’s Global Rise: Implications for Latin America and the U.S.

When: Monday February 13, 2012 | 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. (Reception 7:30p.m.-8:30p.m.) Where: Americas Society/ Council of the Americas, 680 Park Avenue, New York, NY Registration is free for members; $10 for non-members RSVP and more info: https://online.as-coa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=529 A panel of experts will explore what the growing economic and diplomatic ties between China and Latin America … Read more

Ximena on Winter Break

Winter Wrap-Up: Ximena Benavente, Marketing Chair

Ximena escaped New York winter to Florida. After Christmas, she spent two weeks in the fabulous beaches of Puerto Rico and Curacao. There she spent quality time with her family as they celebrated her parent’s 25th year wedding anniversary. She then jetted back home to Ecuador for 10 days and indulged in great food and … Read more

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Winter Wrap-Up: Xenia Roman Korobochkina, Vice-President

How did you spend  your winter break? Through the break, Xenia defended her Capstone project and went home to Mexico for a few days to celebrate with her family! She received the New Year back in the Northeast, where she since spent most of her days indulging in reading, winter jogging, sleeping and sightseeing as … Read more

ashley

Winter Wrap-Up: Ashley Grimes, President

How did you spend your winter break? Ashley spent her winter break exploring the streets of Madrid. She took it upon herself to test every type of tapa available. In between site seeing and street noshing, she started working on her thesis for graduation this spring. In the picture, Ashley after a delicious bite and … Read more

Chloe

Winter Wrap-Up: Chloe Demrovsky, External Relations Co-Chair

How did you spend your winter break? Chloe was traveling through India with the Two Worlds of India Global Field Intensive. The course focused on the impact of the economic liberalization enacted in 1991. We met to discuss governance issues with a variety of prestigious actors ranging from Ms. Meenakshi Natarajan M.P. to Ms. Meera … Read more

Molly

Winter Wrap-Up: Molly Fearn, Secretary

How did you spend your winter break? Molly chose to spend her winter vacation in a place much warmer than NYC. She visited family and friends in Mexico City, exploring the cultural attractions of el Distrito Federal and studying the art of tequila drinking. In the photo Molly and her mother pose as Frida Kahlo … Read more

  • If you’re interested in joining us, becoming a sponsor, or just want to know more about SIBD, email us at cga.sibd@gmail.com

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