2011-2012 Vincent R. McDonald
SENIOR RECOGNITION AWARD

Award Amount: $300

Deadline: November 15, 2011

Selection Criteria:

• Grade Point Average– major
• Accomplishments (academic, athletic, other)
• Leadership experience
• Community service
• Membership in honor societies/professional organizations
• Essay indicating why individual should receive the award

How to Apply

Application form

Apply by e-mail to HUEDAA@hotmail.com or mail to HUEDAA, P.O. Box 23705, Washington, DC 20026-3705.

Contact

If you have questions, contact the HUEDAA Awards Committee:
Ms. Doris Newton, Chairperson (202) 288-3262
Dr. Gwenell Bass (301) 577-3062
Dr. Sandra Cooke-Hull (301) 843-7522

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2011-2012 GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL STIPEND AWARD

Award covers travel expenses to the 2012 American Economic
Association/National Economic Association Meetings
in Chicago, IL on January 6-8, 2012

Deadline: November 15, 2011

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduate student
• Enrolled in HU Department of Economics

Selection Criteria:

• Grade Point Average
• Accomplishments (academic, athletic, other)
• Leadership experience
• Community service
• Membership in honor societies/professional organizations
• Essay indicating why individual should receive the award

How to Apply

Application form

Apply by e-mail to HUEDAA@hotmail.com or mail to HUEDAA, P.O. Box 23705, Washington, DC 20026-3705.

Contact

If you have questions, contact the HUEDAA Awards Committee:
Ms. Doris Newton, Chairperson (202) 288-3262
Dr. Gwenell Bass (301) 577-3062
Dr. Sandra Cooke-Hull (301) 843-7522

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SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS DECIDE ON ECONOMICS AS A MAJOR: JUNE 12 - 17, 2011

Application Deadline: April 29, 2011

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PRESENTATION:
THE STATE OF BLACKS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

October 6, 2010
1:40 PM to 2:40 PM
Locke Hall, Room 105

The community is invited to the “The State of Blacks in Higher Education” event.

Omari H. Swinton, Ph.D., of the Department of Economics will present. The presentation will show an overview of blacks in higher education and focus on changes in degree attainment from 1986-1995 and 1996-2005 and the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In addition, issues of faculty diversity and outcomes on the tenure track will be examined.

For more information, contact Dr. Omari H. Swinton at oswinton@howard.edu.

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CONFERENCE:
JOBS AND THE FUTURE OF THE US ECONOMY: POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITS

October 1, 2010
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Hilltop Terrace

The US economy is in the midst of the greatest jobs crisis since the Great Depression. But this crisis is more than a short run phenomenon. For many decades we have experienced a long-term failure to generate jobs for all. A fundamental restructuring of the US economy is essential to overcome both the crisis and reverse the long term failure to generate jobs.

A number of proposals have been offered to make jobs a central priority of US economic policy. Our purpose in calling this conference is to bring together the proponents of these various programs, to discuss their similarities and differences, and develop a strategic perspective on how to proceed.

We invite all who wish to contribute and further this effort to participate.

Current sponsors include: the Howard University Economics Department, the Chicago Political Economy Group, the National Jobs for All Coalition, the Center for Full Employment and Price Stability, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, and the U.S. Solidarity Economics Network.

At registration a donation of $20 will be requested to cover expenses and lunch.  Fee is waived for Howard students.

More information >>

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HUEDAA HONORS STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
AT THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENT

On December 17, 2009, HUEDAA hosted its Annual Holiday Party at the Moon Bay Restaurant located in the National Harbor’s Gaylord Resort and Conference Center, Ft. Washington, Maryland. More than 20 economics department alumni, faculty, students and guests attended the event. Special guests included Professor Emeritus, Dr. Vincent R. McDonald, Acting Department Chairman, Dr. Rodney Green, and award recipients, Ms. Chioma Osueke and Mr. Kirk Adair.

HUEDAA honored Ms. Chioma Osueke with the Dr. Vincent R. McDonald 2010 Senior Recognition Award (SRA). The SRA is given annually to an undergraduate economics major who has demonstrated high academic achievement and leadership abilities. Dr. McDonald acknowledged Chioma’s many accomplishments and presented her with the monetary gift. Chioma will graduate in May 2010 and her accomplishments include being a Legacy Scholarship recipient; and, member of both, the College of Arts & Science Honors Program and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She was inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society. In addition to remaining on the Dean’s List since her first semester at Howard, Chioma won the 2007 – 2008 Most Outstanding Student of the Economics Department award. Her future dream is to “contribute to the educational development of the underprivileged, and someday…to establish an economics research institute in a Sub-Saharan African country.”

Mr. Kirk Adair received the Graduate Student Travel Stipend to participate in the American Economics Association Meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan. 2-5, 2010. Kirk is the current President of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Urban Economics. Kirk completed the Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at HU in 1998 and received the Juris Doctorate degree from David Clark School of Law in 2005. His career plans include teaching at the University level and practicing patent law.

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FORMER CHAIR, DR. WILLIAM E. SPRIGGS APPOINTED ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY WITH THE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ADMINISTRATION

William Spriggs was nominated by President Barack Obama as Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP). He was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 2009.

Dr. Spriggs is a recognized expert in labor policy and research. For over 25 years, he has worked as an educator, researcher and advocate for working families and low-income communities.

Read complete article at www.dol.gov

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OPENINGS FOR TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

CO      Econometrics, Mathematical Economics
DO      Microeconomics
EO      Macroeconomics

Subject to final budgetary approval, the Department of Economics has three openings at the rank of assistant professor. Ideal candidates should expect to have the Ph.D. completed by August 1, 2010.

For one position, a strong preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in microeconomic theory and game theory and in empirical microeconomics including health economics and urban economics. Those with other research interests in applied microeconomics will also be considered. Candidates must be able to teach advanced graduate level microeconomic theory and industrial organization courses.

For one position, a strong preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in macroeconomic theory and monetary economics. Candidates must be able to teach the advanced graduate level macroeconomic theory, monetary economics and international economics courses.

For one position, a strong preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in econometrics, mathematical economics and game theory. Candidates must be able to teach econometrics, mathematical economics and game theory at the advanced graduate level and the ability to guide doctoral research using applied macro-econometrics and applied micro-econometrics.

For all positions, the department seeks applicants with an active research agenda and an ability to develop a strong publication record. Applicants must have the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provide evidence of strong teaching skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a sample research paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and letters from three references.

Contact

Search Committee
Department of Economics, Howard University
Academic Support Building B Room 302
2400 Sixth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20059.

For information about Faculty at the Economics Department at Howard University, see http://www.coas.howard.edu/economics/faculty.html

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009. Applications must be complete by December 11, 2009. We will be attending the ASSA meetings in Atlanta.

Howard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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SUMMER PROGRAM TO HELP STUDENTS DECIDE ON ECONOMICS AS A MAJOR: JUNE 13 - 18, 2010

Application Deadline: April 23, 2010

Click here to see photos from last year's program!

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