Economics Society Elections

Ariel, the Economics Society's outgoing president, has announced upcoming elections for the club's new officers. As of yet, it's a mystery as to who might run........

I'd like to publicly announce that my vote could be easily swayed by any variety of bribes. Those interested could meet me for happy hour at the Phoenix Park bar. Paying for the beers consumed during that meeting would help.

All kidding aside, my experience has been that events like this can set the tone for the rest of the year. Many of us Hunter veterans have griped about the lack of support/organization that we've received as students. This is your chance to do something about it.

Here's how to get involved:

Elections are to take place this coming Thursday, September 22 at 4:30 in HW 1537 or 1538. You can make it - Prof. Deb just postponed the due date for Homework 2.

If you are interested in running, e-mail both Ariel (ariel_tal2010@hotmail.com) and Prof. Chernick (Howard.Chernick@hunter.cuny.edu). Officer positions include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, etc. Elected terms last for 1 year. Be prepared to make a short speech supporting your candidacy.

Also, for a primer on school campaigns see the movie election or napoleon dynamite.

Best of luck.

Study Group Malarkey

Many of you have asked about participating in Study Groups for your various classes. Midterms for most of the grad classes will take place from the middle to the end of October.

In anticipation of this mid-autumn downer, I am asking for those of you interested in attending several study group sessions (one for each class) to send me the following information:

My e-mail: fselck@hunter.cuny.edu

• E-mail address along with your name (I can probably guess who diggydrawers@hotmail.com is, but your real name would make it easier)
• Grad classes that you are currently enrolled in
• Highest level math course taken (this is in the interest of appointing a facilitator for each group, and in my experience, the math whiz was the best go-to person for everybody)
• Preferred location to meet (i.e., coffee shop in the immediate environs versus Hunter Library)

The first round of sessions will take place the first week of October. Also, I'll compile e-mail addresses by class - that way, members can exchange questions/answers when you're not able to make the group.

I'll see to it that a space is reserved, and notifications go out to everybody. Remember, this will only work as well as the number of people involved - the more the merrier.

Econ MA Scholarship Opportunity - Urgent response required

Please note that this is only relevant for MA students paying graduate tuition.

Profs. Filer and Honig send the following:

We are pleased to inform you that you may be eligible for scholarship aid made available by Hunter College and CUNY to defray some of the increases in graduate student tuition approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees for fall 2005.We all want to assist you in every way we can to stay in school and successfully complete your studies. As you may recall, President Raab wrote a memo to you in early July detailing the various financial assistance options open to you at Hunter College. Our aim in writing at this time is to reinforce her earlier note and to encourage you to apply for this worthwhile scholarship.To begin the process, log on to this link. Once you are on the financial aid page, click on Hunter College Scholarships Application.Simply fill out and submit the on-line scholarship application by October 14, 2005 and you will be notified of your eligibility at the earliest opportunity.We sincerely hope this source of financial support will help you succeed in your studies.

In other words - free money. Apply.