general meeting (9.12.2013)
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Undergraduate Economics AssociationFirst Meeting(9/12/13)
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Announcements
Econ Talk Sunday, Sept. 15, 12:00pm in Kenmore Starbucks
UEA Journal The Second UEA Journal
Writing Committee + First STATA Workshop Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:00-3:00 pm in CAS 322
Undergraduate Economics Association
Platform for gaining insights into today’s economic issues
Platform for generating discussions on economic issues
Platform for showcasing your talent
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Our mission is to socially, academically, and professionally develop Boston University student's interest in the economics field.
Mission
Undergraduate Economics Association?
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Strategy
Strategy
General Meetings Guest Speakers
Core Website
Articles Blogging Journal
EventsCase Competition
Facebook Google+ LinkedIn
Professional Networking
Events
Inform Debate Socialize
Bridging the gap
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E-Board
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
President
2012 E-Board
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
President
E-Board
VP of Editorial Content
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VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
FacebookVP of
Editorial Content
VP of Operations
Meetings & EventsExecutive
Vice President
President
Student Writers Club Members Club Members
Writing Committee
Website
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
President
E-Board
VP of Editorial Content
Operations
STATA Workshop
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Core Activities
General Meetings & Events
Social Websites
Core Website
A platform for articles, events, gallery, journal, reviews and other information
Over 30,000 views We get hits and comments from people all over
the world A fantastic way to get your name out there
Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google + Post articles, news, comments, internship
opportunities A great way to keep up with what the UEA does
Core Website
Social Websites
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UEA Website
Student Writers Article Competition
UEA Journal
Database Events
Gallery Constitution
Presentations
Economics Calendar
Case Competition
BUUEA.com
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UEA Journal
Coin Currency – Spencer Petitti Haiti and Foreign Aid – Justin Bernado Preference Falsification and Turkish Revolutions – Daniel Currie The US Housing Bubble – Fadi Humaid The Volatility Playbook – Jeevan Parameswaran Understanding the Process of Innovation – Ben Shaffer Why Meritocracy? – Luke Rebecchi
And Many More…
Articles
A semester long journal of the best articles of the semester Published two journals that have gained acclaim from professors
BU UEA Journal
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Student Writers & Article Competition Twice every semester Winner chosen by pre-defined criteria Students are given certificate and an award
Article Competition Write Economics related articles Full discretion Articles are edited & proofread
Student Writers
Previous Winners:
Ben Denis Shaffer Spencer Petitti
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General Meetings and EventsGeneral Meetings & Events: 7:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesdays in CAS 211! Presentations Discussions
Guest Speakers Speaker Panels
Case Competition
Cyprus Case Competition Confessions of a Theorist: Why Reality is Overrated
Alumni Meeting
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General Meetings and Events
Students present their research and interests Passionate students presenting on a myriad of topics
Student Presentations
“North Korea”
“Economic Inequality”
“Economics of Bioethanol”
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What’s New?
‘Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics.’ – Stata.com
Used in all sorts of majors that require statistical tools to make certain conclusions
New econometrics course started: EC203 This package is in demand from employers in
many professions. A must for economics!
STATA Workshop
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STATA Workshop Spencer and Jeevan have made a STATA Course Guide Sunday, 14th Sept., 1-3 pm, CAS 322 Learn some econometrics and how to use STATA Cover the course in 7-8 meetings
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Alumni
Michael ClancyPrivate Equity
Analyst
Fadi HumaidComplex Valuations
Aleeza LuiBusiness Analyst
Sharjil HannanDevelopment
Planning
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Fall 2013 E-Board
Executive Vice President &
Vice President of Editorial ContentSpencer Petitti
Vice President of OperationsHoward Wei
Vice President of Editorial Content
Jeevan Parameswaran
PresidentDaniel Currie
Vice President of Information Technology
Massimiliano Hasan
Vice President of Marketing
Shivani Desai
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Student Writers Simply write an article and send it to [email protected] or [email protected],
[email protected] All articles are eligible for the BU UEA Article Competition & BU UEA Journal
Article Competition The BU Article Competition takes place twice a semester Winners are chosen by a formula: 0.28(quantity) + 0.14(quality) + 0.58(traffic)
UEA Journal All student-written articles are eligible for the BU UEA Journal Articles are chosen based on quality each semester The Journal is virtually distributed to members, professors, and alumni
Writing Committee Email via [email protected] or [email protected], [email protected] Not required to be Student Writers If you want to present then come to the meetings as well!
How You Can Get Involved
STATA Workshop Come to the Writing Committee meetings on Sunday 1-3 pm, CAS 322 No need of prior knowledge of STATA. Experienced users are welcomed as well!
Washington Programs
Why DC?
Four good reasons:
• Scandal• The West Wing• The Newsroom• House of Cards
More reasons:
• Pre-Professional Program• Opportunity to get the type of credit you need• Great faculty• Vibrant, young(ish) city• You’ll be really close to Boston. You can always
come back for a weekend.
Why DC?
Find yourself in Washington, DC• We have a program for everyone:
• Washington Journalism Program• Washington Internship Program• Washington Management Internship Program• Washington Event Management Internship Program
Fall 2012 students had the opportunity to go to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
Applying• Students apply to the program through BU Study Abroad
• The Spring application is already open. The deadline is October 15.
Summer 2013 students before the Scarlet Sendoff
A Summer 2012 student interned at the White House Office of Presidential Greetings, sending birthday cards and congratulations cards from President Obama.
Find yourself working for something you believe in• Washington, DC is the place to be for internships• Students have the opportunity to intern at a variety of
organizations from Congressional offices to think tanks and industry organizations
• Students intern for 32 to 40 hours per week
AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORMAMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTEBOSTON SCIENTIFICCENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESIDENCY AND CONGRESSCNN POLITICAL UNITCENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESSCENTER FOR EUROPEAN POLICY ANALYSISDEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISIONDEPARTMENT OF TREASURYDEPARTMENT OF STATEDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSFEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTSFOX NEWS- WASHINGTON, DCGEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRSHUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
INNOVATIONS IN CIVIC PARTICIPATIONINSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONINTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDRENJBS INTERNATIONALKAINE FOR VIRGINIA CAMPAIGNMEET THE PRESSNATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITYNATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERSNATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERYOFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN MIKE CAPUANO (D-MA)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN BILL FLORES (R-TX)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN SCOTT GARRETT (R-NJ)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN BLAINE LUETKEMEYER (R-MO)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN ED MARKEY (D-MA)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN MICA (R-FL)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN RICHARD NEAL (D-MA)OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN TIERNEY (D-MA)OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN NIKKI TSONGAS (D-MA)PEACE CORPSRABEN GROUPREPUBLICAN GOVERNORS’ ASSOCIATIONREPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEESENATE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITYTHE BOND BUYERTRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALLUS-QATAR BUSINESS COUNCILWASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNALWHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE WTOP
InterningA Spring 2012 student interned on the Hill and got to see the Stanley Cup.
Find yourself living here• Students live in a brand-new residence hall located in Woodley
Park, across the street from the Omni Shoreham and the Marriot Wardman Park
• The residence hall has spacious shared kitchens and a living area with cable and television
• Students live in double or single rooms in a four-story building.
Fall 2012 students watching the presidential debate in the residence hall.
Find yourself studying here• Students take four classes in the Fall (or three in the summer):
• Internship seminar (EC credit available, 4 credits)• American Institutions (SS credit, 4 credits)• Two electives: courses are offered in Political Science,
History, Communication and International Relations. Students have the option of taking one of their two electives at The George Washington University.
• Summer students take one electives and internship seminar.
Spring 2012 students with Professor Susan Milligan
Spring 2013 Internship Program students
Questions?
Getting in touch with us• We’re on facebook! www.facebook.com/BUWashington
• We’re on twitter! @BUWashington
• You can reach our program manager, Fabiana, via email at [email protected]
Spring 2012 Journalism Program student
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The Social Websites
Inform Discuss Debate
Network
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Announcements
Econ Talk Sunday, Sept. 15,12:00pm in Kenmore Starbucks
UEA Journal The Second UEA Journal
Writing Committee + First STATA Workshop Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:00-3:00 pm in CAS 322