Members of the Economics Student Association are graduate students in the Department of Economics seeking a Masters or Doctorate degree. The ESA is organized by the ESA Officers (see current list below), all of whom are graduate students. The officers are elected by fellow graduates to perform unique duties for the organization. Any graduate student may join, FREE. There is no cost to join and no exclusivity.
Graduate Student Teaching Manual
ESA Website:
esa.rso.siuc.edu
The ESA provides many services for graduate students. To name a few:
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Special Events—Guest Speakers, Department Picnics, Entertainment Events
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Newsletter—we produce a Department newsletter, The Marginalist. The newsletter provides information on the activities of the ESA and the Department.
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Mentor Program—older graduate students provide mentoring services and helpful advice to incoming students. The Program has been in effect for over a semester and has been very well received by all participants
Membership is FREE, and you can find a place to belong and to have fun! You can discuss concerns and have questions answered by other students, fellow graduates who have “been there before.” Participation is a great way to meet people and make new friends.