Economics Graduate Student Association at GSU

03/10/2020

Very last minute, but attend tomorrow's event if you are interested in human trafficking and how to stop it. Dinner will be provided.

: The Realities of Human Trafficking
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
5 – 7 p.m.
Student Center East Ballroom

Special thanks to our panelists:

Monica Khant, Executive Director of the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network
Deborah Richardson, Executive Director of the International Human Trafficking Institute

Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-the-realities-of-human-trafficking-tickets-97200325791

Did you know you might be an unwilling accomplice to human trafficking? Oftentimes, human trafficking is hidden in plain sight. Join us for Georgia State's sixth TEDxGeorgiaStateUSalon as we uncover truths about human trafficking. Participants will hear from expert panelists with years of experience addressing human trafficking issues. Through an evening of learning, sharing, and engaging, you will leave with greater awareness of this timely and important topic and a better understanding of how you can be a part of the solution to end human trafficking.

Join us for TEDxGeorgiaStateUSalon as we uncover truths about human trafficking - what it is, what's being done, and what can you do?

12/11/2019

As the semester ends and the holidays approach, EconGSA would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season! We also would like to share our 6th annual newsletter. Be sure to check out all of the department's hard work and stay in touch!

02/10/2019

Hope everyone’s Spring semester has started off well.
We have a few exciting events coming up the next few months!

1. Tues, Feb 19 - spotlight event: Money Talks: How Business and Government Intersect to shape Georgia’s economy. Join us at this career panel in AYS 749/750 12-1:30!

2. Fri, March 8 - Mental Wellness Day. We are thrilled that the counseling services have agreed to host this event for us. There will be bagels, muffins, and coffee. AYS policy hub 11-12:30.

Hope to see everyone at these events! :)

11/16/2018

As the Holiday season is approaching, Econ GSA has a gift for all. Check out our 5th Annual Newsletter!

08/20/2018

Alright, Econ Nerds. Let’s gets ready to do some dismal science: it’s the first day of classes!!! What’s everyone taking this semester?

08/02/2018

In just a few short days, a new group of economics PhD students will meet for orientation and math camp here at AYS. If you see doe-eyed people that look lost (or who look like their souls haven’t yet been crushed under the weight of the dismal science), introduce yourself and give them some encouragement! Under no circumstances are you to clue them in on the horrors they are about to endure. (Finding out for yourself is half the fun!)

11/08/2017

Some students have addressed concerns with the current proposed tax plan, and its affect on graduate school education. The following response has been put together by concerned graduate students, and may not reflect the opinions of the University as a whole:

The bill is called H.R. 1 (hr1). It has been introduced to into the House of Representatives. Its committee is the Ways and Means. The section that is most vital to graduate students is the repeal of section 117(d). If this is repealed our tuition waiver is counted as INCOME taxable income. This would be catastrophic for us. Some of us could see 200%+ increases in our FEDERAL tax bill in 2019 (in the economics department at GSU some students have already projected the increase in taxes to be up to 600%). Here are the steps we are taking to try to get this struck from the current bill: (1) Call the state's US senator at their STATES office (2) Tell them that you are a concerned citizen (tax-paying graduate student, relative, friend, coworker) who implores them to keep section 117(d) in the current tax code. (3) Call the senators DC office and asked to speak to the legislative director/assistant and repeat the same thing.

Please take a few minutes out of your day to help out with issue. If section 117(d) gets repealed many graduate students will no longer be able to pursue their current education. Don't let taxes stop us from having scientists and doctors.

09/10/2017

Classes and campus events are canceled on the GSU campus tomorrow, September 11th, due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma. The university will make decisions on Tuesday's schedule as the weather system moves closer to the Atlanta area.

08/21/2017

Happy First Day of Fall 2017! For everyone on campus today, here are a list of options for viewing the eclipse:

1. There is eclipse viewing at the Student Rec Center, here is a link for that event http://calendar.gsu.edu/event/eclipse #.WZsSHj6GOUl Eclipse glasses are provided.
2. 25 Park Place Plaza: Telescopes will offer close-up views of the Sun before, during, and after eclipse from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3. 25 Park Place, Room 223 (2nd floor) Live video streams from NASA and Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will show the total eclipse at various locations from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (regardless of Atlanta weather).
4. Langdale Plaza (between Langdale and Library): Telescopes will offer close-up views of the Sun before, during, and after the eclipse from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

12/05/2016

Good luck on finals to all of our Economics GSA members!

08/22/2016

Hope everyone has a wonderful first day of the Fall 2016 semester! Remember the Economics Graduate Student Association is here to help with any idea big or small from intramural sports to conference travel reimbursements. Lets make this the best semester yet! Welcome back Georgia State University students.

08/08/2016

Hey Everyone, you will probably be noticing a few changes to the Economics Graduate Student Association at GSU page over the next few days as we revamp it for the 2016-2017 school year.

For all our all returning students, as well as our new students to the programs, we hope you had a wonderful summer and are excited for the Fall Semester!

If you have any questions regarding the Economics Graduate Student Association, travel funding, or ideas for new projects or events this year please contact me at the information below:

Alicia Plemmons
[email protected]