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Dedicated hall honors department history and achievements

[Posted May 04, 2011]
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The recent installation of the Department of Economics “Hall of Honor” is designed to celebrate the history and accomplishments of department faculty.

The hall displays two series of portraits which include faculty honored as Distinguished and University Professors, considered Iowa State University’s highest honors.

Dakota Hoben (Ag Bus/Econ) selected for international leadership program

[Posted Apr 28, 2011]
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Dakota Hoben, a senior in agricultural business and economics, is one of 12 agriculture students nationwide selected for the 2011 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership Program. The will travel to Panama and Columbia May 15-27 to study international grain marketing and trade and global agriculture.

Ag Business major wins Kappa Alpha Theta's High Flyer Award

[Posted Apr 28, 2011]
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Amy Peyton, senior in agricultural business, is the first recipient of the $10,000 Kappa Alpha Theta High Flyer Award from the ISU Division of Student Affairs. Peyton has served as co-chair of the Veishea entertainment committee, vice president of administration for Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, president of the Mortar Board National Honor Society, fundraising chair of the Agricultural Business Club, a member of the CALS academic affairs committee, and a community volunteer.

Weekly media connections for the Department of Economics

[Posted Apr 28, 2011]
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Information courtesy of Jackie King, ISU News Service.

Student seminars this week

[Posted Apr 28, 2011]
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  • Subhra K. Bhattacharya will preset a Financial Economics Workshop/Econ 693 Presentation entitled: "Stock Loans Subject to Bankruptcy." Friday, April 6, 11:30 - 1pm, 368A Heady Hall.

Monday's Department Seminar: "The Effects of Environmental Regulation on the Competitiveness of US Maufacturing," with Chad Syverson, University of Chicago

[Posted Apr 28, 2011]
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Chad Syverson's research spans several topics, with a particular focus on the interactions of firm structure, market structure, and productivity. His work has been published in several top journals and has earned several National Science Foundation Awards, Olin Foundation Grants, and a Brookings Dissertation Fellowship.

Underwood honored for role in ISU philanthropy

[Posted Apr 21, 2011]
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Alumnus Roger Underwood, BS'80 Agricultural Business, was recently honored for his work to support philanthropy at ISU. Read the full ISU Alumni Association article here.  

Student seminars this week

[Posted Apr 21, 2011]
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  • Tong Wang will present an Agricultural Economics Workshop/Econ 693 Presentation: "Where are the Veterinarian Shortage Areas Anyway?" Monday, April 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 368A Heady Hall.
  • Fanzheng Yang will present a Behavioral/Experimental Workshop:"Behavioral Incentives in an Experimental Labor Market: Individual Performance and Self-Selection." Thursday, April 28,

Senior Ag Business majors honored at Learning Communities Peer Mentor Recognition Ceremony

[Posted Apr 21, 2011]
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CALS Learning Community peer mentors were recently honored at the 10th annual Learning Communities Peer Mentor Recognition Ceremony held on April 6. Seniors Carly Cummings and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson were two ag business majors recognized for their work as exemplary mentors.

Weekly media connections for the Department of Economics

[Posted Apr 21, 2011]
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Information courtesy of Jackie King, ISU News Service.

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