Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs addressed SIPA's newly admitted students on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Sachs is the director of The Earth Institute; Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development; co-director of the sustainable development PhD program; and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University.

More than 350 newly admitted students visited SIPA for an open house. The day-long event gives admitted students the opportunity to interact with current students, alumni, faculty and administration on issues such as concentrations, financial aid, housing, courses, career services, and student life.