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Undergraduate Economics Association(3/26/13)
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Announcements
Guest Speaker: Professor Bart Lipman
Abstract: Economic theory is often criticized for being overly mathematical and detached from reality. Bart Lipman, Professor of Economics, BU Economics Department Chairman, and expert in game theory and decision theory, argues that the math is necessary and tat being “detached from reality” is a good thing.
Date: Thursday, March 28thTime: 6pm - 7pmLocation: GCB 209
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OECD official: Patrick LoveDate: Tuesday, April 9th Time: 5pm – 6:30pmLocation: CAS 211
Stay tuned for more information!
Announcements
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Announcements
Department al Expo at Open House Looking for Volunteers Marketing for the Club 1-2 students per date
Time: 1pm – 2pm Location: Ziskind Lounge at the GSUDates:
Friday, April 5 Monday, April 8 Friday, April 12 Friday, April 19 Friday, April 26
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Application Process
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
President
E-Board
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
Old President
New President
New President
New E-Board Members
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Application Process
ApplicationsResume
Cover letter Three positions you would like to fill, arranged from top to bottom
preference Why you want to be on the E-Board What policies, projects, and events will you organize if chosen No longer than one page
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March 26th April 9th April 18th
Time Table
Applications Accepted
New President Elected
Application Deadline
Open Positions
VP of Editorial Content
VP of Information Technology
Executive Vice
President
VP of Marketing
VP of Operations
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Application Process
President
Presentation skills are a must Project management and development of ad-hoc assignments High level of commitment Ability to work under pressure and time constraints Leadership & teamwork are a constant requirement Communication and ability to manage multiple relationships Ability to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders is a constant challenge Improvisation and creativity are and everyday phenomenon
Qualifications
Responsibilities General meeting presentations Management and leadership of Club Setting goals, organizing events, working on ad-hoc projects Setting, building, and evaluating Club strategy and objectives Monitor Club overall progress Amending constitution when necessary
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Application Process
Executive VP
Creativity, problem solving skills, and unyielding attention to details Project management and completion of ad-hoc requests High level of commitment Ability to work under pressure and time constraints Ability to reach out to numerous institutions and individuals Communication & networking skills Collaboration & teamwork
Qualifications
Responsibilities Second in command Coordinate the activities of other VPs Report to the President Plan and execute academic and professional events Treasurer Constitution & annual reports
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VP of Editorial Content
Responsibilities Preside over the content of the BU UEA website Head of the Writing/Presentation Committee Publication of the UEA Journal Helps set up events and presentations for the club. Must present on at least once per semester on a specific economic topic Recommended to write numerous articles
Qualifications Writing & presentation skills are a must Strong project management skills High level of commitment Ability to work under pressure and time constraints Collaboration & team work are a constant requirement Communication and ability to manage multiple relationships Passion for Economics is a must Avid reader of “The Economist” is preferable
Application Process
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VP ofOperations
Responsibilities Ensures clear communication between members, E-Board members,
faculty members, and fellow organizations Manage social media posts at least once per day Glorified note taker during weekly E-Board meetings Organizes the club data, including participation and member information Maintain UEA calendar & to-do-list
Qualifications Ability to clearly and humbly communicate with others High level of commitment Ability to work under pressure and time constraints Collaboration & team work Ability to multi-task effectively is a must Ability to respond to emails in an effective and efficient manner Prior experience in Google docs is expected
Application Process
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VP of Information Technology
Responsibilities Oversees structure, design, and organization of website In charge of media as well—video, photography, etc Maintenance of friendly UI and updates Formatting, standardizing, and editing new content
Qualifications Knowledge of HTML and CSS Organized and orderly qualities are key Ability to work under time constraints Design skills—Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Photography/video skills Eye for detail
Application Process
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VP of Marketing
Responsibilities Design event posters Markets and promotes BU UEA activities and events around BU campus Plans marketing campaigns Maintains and builds club’s network with econ department, professors, and
alumni
Qualifications Design skills—Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. preferred Connection with the econ department and professors Ability to work under time constraints Teamwork & Collaboration Eye for detail and creativity Ability to network and communicate confidently
Application Process
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How A Resume Should Look Like
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