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Meetings:The club meets select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Econ 5.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 22, 2026 鈥 12:45-1:30 p.m. 鈥 Econ 5: A representative from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dr. Julie Percival, will be on campus to talk about how the 鈥済old standard of economic data鈥 informs your economic life both personally and professionally. BLS has the information you need for the career you seek.
Dr. Julie Percival is the Regional Economist for the Dallas Regional Office of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. She received her Master of Public Policy and PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Percival began working for BLS in 2016, and supervises the publication of over 200 regional news releases annually and speaks regularly to the public. Through her interactions with the press, researchers, business and labor organizations, and the general public, she promotes a better understanding of BLS data and its potential impact on day-to-day business and life decisions.
Students have also expressed enthusiasm for meeting faculty informally. If you鈥檇 be interested in dropping by for a 5鈥10 minute chat on Monday or Wednesday, 2鈥3 p.m. in Econ 5, let me know. Once I hear from interested faculty, I鈥檒l set up a simple signup sheet so we can slot visits on days without events or workshops.
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Past Events听
2025
Guest Speaker: Nicholas Sly, Vice President, Economist, and Denver Branch Executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Econ Club and Women in Economics are hosting Nicholas Sly.. Nick will be giving a conversational, no-slide-deck briefing. He鈥檒l walk students through the national and regional outlook and discuss key indicators shaping Colorado, New Mexico, and the broader Tenth District. Topics will include employment, inflation, housing, GDP, energy, agriculture, banking, and current monetary policy.听
Managing Principal, Steele Street Private Wealth Management
- Monday, Sept. 29 鈥 Econ 5 鈥 2:00 p.m.
Career Services will lead a session on building strong resumes. - Wednesday, Oct. 1 鈥 Econ 5 鈥 2:00 p.m.
Students should bring a printed copy of their resume for a hands-on workshop.
Faculty insights are always welcome鈥攑lease feel free to drop by on Wednesday if you鈥檇 like to join the conversation.
Kait Eschbach from McKinsey鈥檚 Denver office is hosting a women鈥檚 breakfast and looking to connect with econ majors. McKinsey hires many students with our background, and they鈥檙e eager to collaborate on events, workshops, and networking.听
Drop-In Meet & Greet with Dr. Diana Moss, Econ 5, Thursday, April 10, 2025, 12:30鈥1:30 p.m.
Dr. Moss is a CU 抖阴传媒在线 Econ-affiliated faculty member and an expert in the consulting space. She鈥檚 kindly offered to mentor students听interested in this path through the next year! This will be an informal meet-and-greet鈥攋ust stop by, say hi, and ask questions. We鈥檒l also have a quick check-in to chat graduation celebrations听and WiE leadership for next year.
Thursday, March 13, 12:30鈥1:30 p.m.听
Econ 5 (In-Person) & Zoom (Hybrid Option Available)
Map skills learned in economics classes to skills on your resume.
鈥 Identify how economics skills align with employer expectations.
鈥 Learn strategies for framing coursework on a resume.
鈥 Connect with Career Services for internship and job search support.
For those who can鈥檛 attend,听we鈥檒l provide an AI-generated summary听of key takeaways.听
Spring Speaker Event鈥擜 Conversation with Jillian Grennan:听
Monday, March 3,听at 6 p.m. on Zoom听
(5 p.m. Pacific, 7 p.m. Central, 听8 p.m. Eastern)
Professor Grennan is a financial economist whose research provides actionable insights for practitioners navigating corporate value creation and emerging technologies.听 Professor Grennan鈥檚 primary research focuses on how corporations create value, especially intangible (e.g., intellectual property).听 In her pioneering research, Professor Grennan employs innovative computational techniques to quantify aspects of sustainability, such as corporate culture and the efficacy of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. 听She utilizes machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) techniques to measure these often difficult-to-measure factors and empirically examines their impact on financial value.
Q&A with CU Econ Advisors:
Thursday, Feb 27, 12:30鈥1:30 p.m., Econ 5 or Zoom
Want to get into the classes you need, plan ahead, and make the most of your advising appointments? Join Women in Economics听for a Q&A with CU Econ Advisors Andrew Nelson, Will Hamilton, and Jason Hogstad!听
What We鈥檒l Cover:
鉁 How to prep for advising appointments鈥揥hat to ask and how to get the most from your session.
鉁 Registration & course strategies鈥揟ips to get into key courses and avoid last-minute stress.
鉁 When to plan for study abroad鈥揃est timing and academic considerations.
鉁 Q&A with Econ Advisors鈥揃ring your questions!
This is a group session鈥攏ot a formal advising appointment鈥攕o take advantage of this chance to get expert guidance!
Generative AI in Banking Governance and Bias Testing:
Thursday, February 13, 12:30鈥1:30 p.m. in Econ 5 or Zoom
Learn how AI is shaping the financial industry & what skills YOU need to succeed!听
Featuring: Don Morrow, PhD (CU 抖阴传媒在线)鈥擡xpert in AI/ML 2L Model Risk Governance, Morgan Stanley.
2024
Opportunities for Women in Economics Across the Nation Event:听
Monday,听October 28听 6 p.m. MT on Zoom
Explore various career paths and opportunities in Economics! This national event brings together alumni from 10 univetrsities nationwide. We will feature two 20-minute breakout sessions, where students can engage with alumni in grad school, law school, and working in sectors such as the Fed, FTC, IMF, financial services, consulting, sustainability, law, and more.听
What you can expect:听networking with alumni and professional, insight into听different sectors and opportunities in Economics, and tips on career paths and education.
Meet & Greet Social:听
Monday, October 14, 5:15鈥6:15 p.m. in Econ 5
Join us for an exciting Meet & Greet with 2 recent grads alumni who will share their experiences navigating the job market and career growth after earning their Economics degrees. A special guest speaker, a scholarship endower, will offer insights into thriving in the financial field and achieving long-term success.听
What you can expect:听practical career advice, direct conversations with alumni, and insights into career growth in Economics.
Federal Reserve Women in Economics Symposium Watch Party:
On Gender Diversity in Economics
Panels鈥揥hat can you do with an MA or BA in Economics? What can you do with a PhD in Economics?
Enriching Data and Analysis in Economics with Real Life Experiences
Panel鈥揇esigning Your Career: Finding Your First Job
"A Conversation with Dr. Chloe Gibbs,"听former senior economist for the President's Council of Economic Advisers, a Women in Economics听Across the Nation Event
2023
"Banking Crisis and Portfolio Management," Dan Katz, Managing Principle at Steele Street Private Wealth Management
Federal Reserve Women in Economics Symposium Watch Party:
Think Big! A Career in Macro!
Panels鈥揥hat to do with an Economics Degree
Game Theory Guide to Career Success
Women in Economics Panel Discussion
2022
"Professional Development and Job Searches with an Undergraduate Economics Degree," Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Associate Professor of Economics, Interim Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in Haile College of Business, Northern Kentucky University
