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Scholarship November 6, 2009

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HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP

$ 30,000

 

For outstanding UCLA Juniors interested in careers in government or public service

 

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation will award 75 merit-based educational

scholarships to college juniors throughout the United States.  A Truman Scholarship provides up to

$30,000 for graduate or professional school.

 

You cannot apply directly for a Truman Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

 

  • Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree during the 2009-10 academic year (junior means a student who plans to

continue full-time undergraduate study and who  expects to receive a Bachelor’s Degree between December 2010 and August, 2011.)

 

  • Have demonstrated leadership ability, be committed to a career in government or public service, and plan to

attend graduate school to prepare for a public service career.

 

  • Have a minimum 3.7 overall GPA

 

  • Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national

 

  • Complete and submit nomination materials, following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors — click on National Scholarships then click on Truman.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:  Wednesday, December 2, 2009

 

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

 

 

 

 

Open House November 6, 2009

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IR/PS Open House
November 18, 2009
UC San Diego, IR/PS Robinson Building Complex

Take advantage of this event to learn how you can advance your career
and pursue your international passion in our unique and challenging program.?

Register for the Open House and Pre-Open House Activities at http://tinyurl.com/irpsopenhouse2009

Pre-Open House Activities

2:00-3:20 p.m.
Attend one of the following classes:
IRGN 486 Economic and Social Development of China  with Professor Barry Naughton
IRGN 408 Korean Security with Professor Stephan Haggard
IRGN 454 US-Latin America Relations with Professor Richard Feinberg

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tour the IR/PS campus with current MPIA students??

4:00- 5:30 p.m.
IR/PS Policy Discussion on President Obama’s visit to China and Japan with IR/PS Acting Dean Peter Gourevitch and IR/PS Professors Barry Naughton, Ellis Krauss, and Stephan Haggard.

OPEN HOUSE
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Room RBC 3202)
Refreshments, presentations, and time to meet with alumni, current and prospective students, career management personnel, student affairs staff, and admissions staff.

We look forward to seeing you!

Nathalie (Morales) Lim

Assistant Director of Admissions

School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS)

University of California, San Diego

P: (858) 822- 2861

nathalie@ucsd.edu

http://irps.ucsd.edu

http://twitter.com/irps

 

 

Global MBA November 6, 2009

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Considering an MBA? Interested in global business?

 

Consider a Global MBA from Webster University. Nothing compares to being there.

 

My name is Mike Douglas, and I graduated last year from Webster University’s Global MBA program. I went straight into the program after graduating from UCLA in 2008 with degrees in Economics and Global Studies. Webster University has a unique, truly one-of-a-kind program.

 

Students finish their MBA in 11 months in the Global MBA program, completing five 9-week terms, entirely abroad, in 5 different countries. It is the only program I have found that allows for complete immersion in five different countries and their cultures. The tuition includes books and an apartment in each country.

 

Students study alongside local MBA students who come from all over the world, and learn from leading professionals in their respective fields. Webster University has been established for decades in each of these countries, so the curriculum is completely streamlined.

 

The curriculum also includes a professional development component, corporate visits to multinational corporations located in each of these countries, and various other networking opportunities.

 

I really feel that the Global MBA program has provided me with a competitive advantage for my future, and having this on my résumé has set me apart from other candidates, especially in this tough economy. It has made me more well-rounded, not only by honing my business acumen and professional skills, but by developing me as a more complete global citizen. It has broadened my perspectives and has provided me with a truly global network of friends and colleagues. I earned my MBA while studying in some of the world’s most influential cities, immersing myself in five different countries and cultures, and developing myself personally and professionally for the future. It only took 11 months. Fellow Bruins, consider this opportunity.

 

www.webster.edu/globalmba or contact the Global MBA Director of Admissions: Denise Harrell, harreldm@webster.edu

 

 

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity November 6, 2009

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No plans yet for Spring Break 2010? UCLA Habitat for Humanity is participating in Collegiate Challenge and volunteering in New Orleans! Come join us!

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, parts of New Orleans still has yet to be rebuilt and families have yet to return to their homes. We will be rebuilding damaged homes or helping build new homes for displaced families near Slidell, Louisiana (about 30 miles outside of New Orleans).

We will be holding an information session on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 pm in Bunche 3178. Come and find out more information about trip itinerary, costs, and logistics and hear from experiences of students who went on the trip last year. Due to a limited number of spaces, there will be a short application for those who apply.

If you can’t make it to the info session, feel free to contact uclacollegiatechallenge@gmail.com to receive information and updates about applying.

Thank you and see you on Tuesday!

 

Renaissance Award November 6, 2009

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RENAISSANCE AWARD

Award Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

 

 

This $1,000 undergraduate award rewards the renewed academic aspirations among women whose college careers were interrupted or delayed.  The student must be a UCLA undergraduate woman who returned or is returning to college after a period of years.  Community college junior transfers and continuing UCLA undergraduates are encouraged to apply.  Must be eligible for financial aid or student loans.

 

Deadline:  Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 pm

 

For additional information, please visit our website at www.csw.ucla.edu and click the “Funding Opportunities” link.  To apply, follow the detailed guidelines and complete the required application materials as listed on the website.

 

 

Internet Brands seeks Web Research Intern November 6, 2009

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Internet Brands (NASDAQ: INET), located in El Segundo, is currently seeking a Web Research Intern for approximately 30 hours per week.  Our paid-intern will use innovative methods to gather research online for our corporate development team and will aid in the research phase of future acquisitions. The student or recent graduate that we hire will be extremely WEB SAVVY and will have personally developed a website or a created/managed a blog. This intern’s keen analytic, quantitative and problem solving ability will play a significant role in targeting acquisitions for our growing portfolio of websites. This is a wonderful opportunity for a rising star to showcase their abilities within a high growth web environment. To apply, please email your resumes to colm.oboyle@internetbrands.com.

 

 

Intern at Senator Feinstein’s Office November 6, 2009

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Senator Feinstein’s Los Angeles office is looking for highly motivated college students for internship positions for the winter, spring, and summer sessions.  I have included information on the internship below and attached.  Please feel free to forward and post at your convenience.

 

About the internship position:

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:  Interns support our Field Representatives and Staff Assistants in drafting memos to the Senator, scheduling or attending meetings with staff, constituent letters, conducting background research, phone calls, document requests, morning press clippings, research projects, and attending events with the Senator when she is in the area.

 

Criteria:  For many citizens, contact with Senator Feinstein’s office is their only experience with an elected representative. Therefore, we need polite and friendly students with some familiarity with the American political system and current events. Additionally, strong writing and editing skills are a plus.

 

Hours:  Flexible hours (a minimum of 12 hours/wk) during the school year. We are very conducive to working with students’ class schedules.

 

Application Process:  Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, 3 academic/professional references (contact information), and one page writing sample to Angeline_Macaspac@feinstein.senate.gov.

 

 

 

Bruin Internship and Summer Job Fair November 6, 2009

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Bruin Internship & Summer Job Fair

Tuesday, November 10, 11 am-3 pm Ackerman, 2nd Floor Lounge

http://career.ucla.edu/Students/CareerFairs/Fall09_InternSummerJob_TuesNov10.aspx

Meet Recruiters

* Dress to Impress

* Bring Questions

Are you looking for exciting career experience that will give you the edge in this challenging job market?

Consider an internship or summer job in a corporate, non-profit, or government environment!

It’s a great way to connect with those in the workforce before graduating.

Business Casual attire is preferred.

Questions?

Email us at BruinView@career.ucla.edu.

Fair admittance open only to current UCLA students.

Alumni who are subscribers to BruinView™ for Alumni (http://career.ucla.edu/Alumni/BruinViewForAlumni.aspx) or Bruin Alumlink™ (http://career.ucla.edu/Alumni/BruinAlumLink.aspx) may also attend. UCLA Bruincard required for admission.

 

Prereqs and Restrictions for Econ and MGMT courses– Winter 2009 November 3, 2009

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Prerequisites and Enrollment Restrictions for Economics and Management Courses in Winter Quarter 2010

 

ECONOMICS COURSES

No Prerequisite

Econ 1, 2, 41

 

Prerequisite: Econ 1

Econ 107

 

Prerequisites: Econ 1, 2, Math 31A, 31B

Econ 11

 

Prerequisite: Econ 11

Econ 101, 171

 

Prerequisite: Econ 11 and 41

Econ 103

 

Prerequisite: Econ 11 and a lower div. Pol Sci course

Econ M135/Pol Sci M105

 

Prerequisite: Econ 101

Econ 102, 121, 145, 150

 

Prerequisite: Econ 101, Math 33B

Econ 148

 

Prerequisite: Econ 102

Econ 113, 122, 167A

 

Prerequisite: Econ 102 + Officially in Bus. Econ.

Econ 106F

 

Prerequisite: Econ 141A

Econ 141B

 

 

MANAGEMENT COURSES

No Prerequisite (other than Sophomore Standing or higher)

Mgmt. 108

Prerequisite: Management 1A

Mgmt 1B

 

Prerequisite: Mgmt 1B

Mgmt 120A, 122, 127A, 130A

 

Prerequisite: Mgmt 120A

Mgmt 120B

 

Prerequisite: Mgmt 120B

Mgmt 123, 124, 126

 

Prerequisite: Mgmt 127A recommended

Mgmt. 127B

 

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH RESEARCH ASSISTANTS November 3, 2009

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

The Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC) in Washington, D.C. is seeking Health Research Assistants to

participate in research on how the health system is changing and the effects of these changes on cost, quality,

access, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Health Research Assistants participate in all phases of the research process. General duties include performing

literature searches and reviews; gathering a wide variety of health-related information by telephone, Internet

searches and other means; participating in the writing of analysis plans; and preparing the results of research for

presentation and publication. Other duties may include project management and proposal writing.

 

Research Assistants will be assigned primarily to qualitative research projects. They will participate in planning,

scheduling, and conducting site visits and telephone interviews, and will contribute to qualitative data analysis and

the writing of reports and journal articles.

 

Some Research Assistants with quantitative backgrounds will spend part of their time working on quantitative

projects, where they will use a variety of quantitative data sets, will work with programmers to generate data for

analysis, and will assist senior research staff in analyzing the data results and writing reports and journal articles.

They also may do some programming using SPSS, SAS or STATA, and assist in managing quantitative data sets.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic record

· Coursework in economics, public policy, health policy, or social sciences

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work well independently and with others

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong computer skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

· Coursework in econometrics or statistics and experience using statistical software packages (SPSS,

SAS or STATA) desired for Research Assistants working on quantitative projects

 

About the Center for Studying Health System Change

Founded in 1995, the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC) is a nationally renowned nonpartisan health

policy research organization focused on the cost, quality and accessibility of health care in the United States. HSC

conducts quantitative research using large national data sets, including surveys of households and physicians, and

qualitative research using information gathered in telephone and in-person interviews of public- and private-sector

decision makers. We focus on objective, timely and policy-relevant research and disseminate our findings to policy

makers, the news media, employers, health care providers, insurers and the public. HSC is funded from diverse

sources, including major health care foundations and agencies in the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services. HSC is affiliated with Mathematica Policy Research, a leader in evaluating the effectiveness of local, state

and federal health, human services and educational programs. For more information about HSC, please visit our

 

Web site: http:///www.hschange.org.

 

The Center for Studying Health System Change offers a supportive and collegial working environment, a competitive

salary commensurate with your qualifications and comprehensive benefits. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume,

transcript, writing sample and contact information for three references via our employment web-site:

https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51217

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

INDUSTRY NIGHT: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES! November 3, 2009

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INDUSTRY NIGHT: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES!

The firms attending are KPMG and NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL.

*KPMG will be speaking about accounting, the different service lines
(audit, tax, and advisory), the Summer Leadership program, and
internship opportunities.

*NWM will be speaking about personalized financial services
(investing, financial planning, and insurance) and internship
opportunities.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Location: Haines A76
Attire: Business Casual
Time: 7-8 pm Northwestern Mutual Presentation
8-9 pm KPMG Presentation

*Come early. Space is limited*

 

Sharpe Fellows Deadline Extended November 3, 2009

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2010 Sharpe Fellows Internship Program

 

**Application deadline extended to November 9, 2009 (by 11:59 pm)**

Did you know that summer internships are key in setting you above the competition?  As a top UCLA student, you have the opportunity to gain an advantage during a particularly competitive year.  Apply to the Sharpe Fellows Internship Program and allow our experienced alumni volunteers to provide you with direct coaching to help you to reach your career goals.  This is your last chance to be considered for this unique program.  Apply now on BruinViewTM!

 

The UCLA Department of Economics and our Alumni Board of Visitors are proud to announce the third year of our Sharpe Fellows Internship Program.  This program, named in honor of our Nobel Prize winning UCLA Economics alumnus William Sharpe, is designed to bring together top employers with our brightest undergraduate students.  Successful candidates will benefit from alumni mentorship and help matching you with a paid summer internship in an industry of your interest.

 

Internships are available in a variety of fields.  Past Sharpe Fellows have interned for top consulting, financial, and accounting firms, including: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Bank of America, Oliver Wyman-Financial Services Strategy Consulting, Jefferies & Company, Union Bank-Foreign Exchange Trading, Signature Estate and Investment Advisors (SEIA), Resolution Economics, DaVita,  Moelis & Co.-Investment Banking, PricewaterhouseCoopers-Advisory and Risk Unit and Transaction Services,  Walt Disney- Enterprise Financial and The Capital Group.
Program Qualifications:

  • Ambitious and well-rounded Department of Economics (and Math-Econ) majors with a demonstrated interest in finance, consulting, accounting, commercial real estate, and other business areas
  • A 3.0 minimum cumulative UCLA GPA
  • Available for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2010

Program Benefits:

  • A competitive advantage when applying to internships as a result of the direct advising and coaching of a distinguished alumni volunteer
  • Sharpe Fellows internships provide a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience and guidance from an industry professional
  • Increased marketability and value to employers for future internships or full-time positions
  • Past participants have gained full-time job offers from their internship employers

Application Requirements and Process:

Eligibility: This program is open to 3rd and 4th year students who will be returning to UCLA for at least one-quarter after their summer internship and expect to graduate on or before June 10, 2011.  Students should be enrolled in one of the Economics department majors (Economics, Economics-International Area Studies, Business Economics, or Mathematics-Economics).  Students must also have a 3.0 minimum cumulative UCLA GPA.
Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit the Sharpe Fellows application form available online at: https://share.acrobat.com/adc/document.do?docid=96f88a32-0a64-40ed-a8af-b08e0caacf2b
  2. Upload your 1-page Resume on BruinView ™
  3. Upload a copy of your Degree Progress Report on BruinView ™
  4. Upload Cover Letter addressed to the Sharpe Fellows Selection Committee specifying your background, qualifications, and interest in the Sharpe Fellows program.
  5. Complete a one-page, single-spaced personal essay describing your outside interests and any life experiences that set you apart as one of UCLA’s best
  6. Complete a one-page, single-spaced essay describing your professional/career goals
  7. Interview Coaching Session (details will be sent once your application is submitted)

For questions or further information, please contact:
Katrina Davy, Economics Career Specialist at 310.206.1931 or kdavy@career.ucla.edu

 

 

Career Counseling for Econ Dept students November 3, 2009

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Are you Interested in a Career in Business?

 

Majoring in Economics, Business Economics, Economics/International Area Studies, or Math-Econ?

 

Stop by the Career Center for a specialized 15-minute drop-in* appointment with the Economics Career Specialist:

 

Monday thru Friday: 10 am-12 pm

Mondays and Thursdays: 2 pm-4 pm

 

*Students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.  All drop-ins will take place at the Career Center, 2nd floor of the Strathmore Building (next to Parking Structure 8).

 

One-Year Master of Arts in Latin American Studies at Stanford University November 3, 2009

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One-Year Master of Arts in Latin American Studies at Stanford University

 

Discover Latin American Studies through Stanford’s interdisciplinary curriculum. Specialize in Political Economy,

Culture & Society, or Environment & Ecology with a wide variety of elective courses

 

Applicants must be proficient in Spanish or Portuguese and have experience in Latin America or Iberia prior to

Admission.

 

Application deadline for the 2010-2011 school year: January 5, 2010

 

To apply: http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu

 

For information, including application requirements: http://las.stanford.edu

 

Financial assistance available for U.S. and international applicants

 

Optional joint degree programs in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), or Business (MBA)

 

Work with distinguished faculty representing 23 departments, schools, and research centers on campus

Take classes from Tinker Visiting Professors and collaborate with Visiting Scholars from Latin America

 

Further questions: latinamerica@stanford.edu

 

 

Week 6– Events November 3, 2009

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A Week in Events

Exhibition: Asian American Studies at UCLA

11/2-11/6, M-F, 7:30 am, Powell Building – Rotunda

Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches Bone Marrow Drive

11/3 & 11/4, Tues & Wed, 10:00 am, Court of Sciences

Human Rights Advocacy in Burma Lecture

11/4, Wed, 12:00 pm, Law Building – Classroom

Jack Healey, former director of Amnesty International

Men’s Basketball Home Game

11/4, Wed, 7:30 pm, Pauley Pavilion – Arena

vs. Concordia (Calif.)

Center for Student Programming Leadership Workshop

11/6, Fri, 3:00 pm, Ackerman Union 2412

Student group workshop: “Insurance and Liability”

“Star Trek” Screening

7 & 10pm, Ackerman Union – Grand Ballroom

Campus Events Commission $2 Movie

 

Workshop Schedules- Week Six November 3, 2009

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Academics in the Commons Workshops and Services

Week 6 To sign up for Workshops: Logon to my.ucla, click on “Workshops” on the left, and select the desired workshop.

 

Memorization Techniques 5 p: 11/2

Business 101: Investment Banking 5 p: 11/2

Dealing with Academic Stress 6.30 p: 11/2

Studying Abroad 6.30 p: 11/2

 

Study Skills 5 p: 11/3

Improving your Academic Self-Esteem 5 p: 11/3

How to Get Into a Great MBA Program – 5 p: 11/3

Speed Reading 6.30 p: 11/3

How to Get an “A” at UCLA 6.30 p: 11/3

Alternatives to Medical School 5 p: 11/4

 

Choosing a Major 5 p: 11/4

MCAT and Medical School Apps 6:30 p: 11/4

 

Preparing for Medical School 6:30 p: 11/4

Note-Taking 6.30 p: 11/4

Obtaining the Right Research Opportunity 5 p: 11/5

Finding Your Motivation to Succeed 5 p: 11/5

Writing a Research Paper 6.30 p: 11/5

How to Succeed in Math/Science Courses 6.30 p: 11/5

Medical School Interviews 6.30 p: 11/5

 

Drop-In Peer Learning Monday to Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm in Rieber 115  for Select Math/Science Intro Courses

 

 

Week Six Info November 3, 2009

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UCLA CONFIDENTIAL

 

Fall Quarter, Week 6

Nov. 2nd – Nov. 6th, 2009

 

ASK Schedule

Royce Quad Monday – Friday 10 am to 2 pm

Court of Sciences (b/t Young Hall and Boelter Hall) Monday – Friday 10 am to 2 pm

Web Lab Murphy Hall A316, (in front of College Academic Counseling) Monday – Friday 10 am to 3 pm

Registrar’s Office Murphy Hall, 1st floor Monday – Friday 10 am to 4 pm

Ackerman Student Union A-Level (across from Student Union information) Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm

ASK E-mail Email us questions and we will reply ASAP — ask@college.ucla.edu

 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

- Pass or No Pass

- Week in Events

- Academics in the Commons

 

 

Pass / No Pass

Thinking of changing a class from pass to no pass or vice versa? This is the last week to do it without petitioning. Here are some things you may want to consider:

 

What are the Pros and Cons of Pass/No Pass?

Pros: Explore other academic fields Bad grades don’t count into GPA

Cons: Good grades don’t count into GPA P/NP can’t be applied to major reqs. Pre-Law students may have NP counted as Fail when GPA is recalculated

 

Requirements for Taking a Class Pass/No Pass — You must be in good academic standing (2.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 GPA in the previous quarter, not on Probation or Subject to Dismissal.)

Number of Pass / No Pass Units Allowed per Quarter — Providing you meet the conditions listed above, you may take up to 5 units of Pass/No Pass each quarter. — If you chose not to take any courses Pass/No Pass during a quarter in which you were eligible to do so, you make take up to 10 units Pass/No Pass during the subsequent quarter.

 

Pass/No Pass and Equivalent Letter Grades — In order to receive a Pass, you must achieve a grade of C or better. Work done at the level of C- or below will be given a No Pass and you will earn no units toward graduation.

 

Limits on Pass/No Pass — Preparation for the major and major courses may not be taken Pass/No Pass. (Check the General Catalog for exceptions under department listings.) — Courses taken to satisfy Subject A and Writing I or Writing II may not be taken Pass/No Pass. — Courses applying toward a minor may not be taken Pass/No Pass.

 

Friday of Week 6 (Nov. 6)

- Last day to change grading basis (graded or P/NP), $5 fee

Friday of Week 7 (Nov. 13) – Week 5-7, Non-Impacted Late Drop through URSA, with notation $20 fee

Friday of Week 10 (Dec. 4) – Week 8-10, Non-Impacted Restricted Late Drop, Maximum of 3 in career, verifying no final taken, $35 fee

 

 

Westside Tutoring Agency November 3, 2009

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Westside Tutoring Agency is currently looking to hire two individuals with backgrounds in economics to do part-time tutoring for our high school students.  The days/hours are very flexible and the starting salary is $28 per hour.  Please post/distribute this email to your undergrads as you see fit. They can contact me directly or our human resources coordinator, Kathryn Richards, via email. Her email address is krichards@westsideagency.org.

 

Research Analyst Position at the Federal Bank of St. Louis November 3, 2009

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From: http://careers.stlouisfed.org/openings.cfm

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking several Research Analysts to start their employment during the summer of 2010.

This position will give you an opportunity to learn about economics in the United States through the perspective of the Federal Reserve System.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

As a Research Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting our economists with various duties that will include:

• Performing advanced econometric, computational and analytical research intended for publication in leading academic journals

• Programming in statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, Gauss, RATS, Matlab, R, Mathematica, and Eviews

• Reviewing and organizing economic and financial data

• Compiling, reviewing and assessing information from academic journals, market sources, and government reports

• Assisting in developing memos and presentations on current economic and financial conditions and policy issues

• Developing spreadsheet macros and programs to facilitate and improve data manipulation and analysis Research Analysts frequently continue their academic education after spending two to three years working with the division’s Ph.D. Economists.

Qualifications and Skills: QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics required

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA

• Econometrics course required

• Background in mathematics and statistics including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and statistics

• Experience with computer programming or computational software packages

• Ability to coordinate multiple research projects

• Detail-oriented, strong oral and written communication skills required

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States on a multi-year basis for other than practical training purposes (authorization under a student visa to engage in practical training does not satisfy this requirement).

 

Winter 2010 Social Science electives for Econ/Int’l major November 2, 2009

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The following is a list of the social science courses being offered in Winter Quarter 2010 which count toward the Economics/International Area Studies major (some courses require you to submit a syllabus for review):

 

East Asia Concentration

Anthro 175S

Hist 191G, Sems. 1, 2**

Korea 178**

Pol Sci 159B

 

 

Europe Concentration

Euro St 101

French 139

Hist 121F, 122A, M122E/Art Hist M110D**, 124B, 125B, 132**, 135A, 136A, 136B, 183A, 191C, Sems. 1, 3

Latin America Concentration

Geog 182B

Hist 160B

Pol Sci 154B

Span 144C**

Middle East Concentration

Anthro M171P/Hist M108C

Hist 109B, 111C**, 191F**

Jewish 177

Pol Sci 157

Former Soviet Union Concentration
Hist 107C, 191C, Sem. 2**

Pol Sci 128A, 128B, 156A

Individual Concentration

Africa: Hist 167C, 191J

Southeast Asia: Hist 176C

 

South Asia: Hist 174C, 175C, 191N**

 

 

 

**Need to submit syllabus to Department of Economics counselor for pre-approval