Fall Fest

Tuesday, September 3 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Campus Quads

Fall Fest is the perfect opportunity to learn about Northeastern’s 500+ student organizations, campus departments, and sports and rec teams.

Look for the signs for the tables hosted by the Econ student orgs:

Economics Society NU Economics Society (@nueconsociety) • Instagram photos and videos

ECONPress NU ECONPress (@nueconpress) • Instagram photos and videos

Women in Economics Women in Economics (@wenortheastern) • Instagram photos and videos

Ice Cream Bar & Giant Games with the CSSH Peer Mentors

Thursday, September 5
310 Renaissance Park (across from International Village
Stop by anytime 3 - 4:30pm
Connect with your peer mentors & classmates over ice cream, enjoy games like cornhole & giant Jenga and pick up some CSSH swag - first come, first served.

Introducing the NUEcon Peer Mentors!

In addition to helping new students navigate opportunities on campus and in Boston, peer mentors also strive to build a CSSH community that spans across class levels (from first-years to seniors).

If you have any questions about the CSSH Peer Mentor program or application, please contact Kelliann Henry, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Engagement, at k.henry@northeastern.edu

Learn more about the Peer Mentor program h ere.

The Economics Lounge

Looking for a place to relax? Socialize? Or get work done? Or peruse the latest issue of Econ Press? Stop by the Econ department lounge at 310 Lake Hall!

Omicron Delta Epsilon

If you are interested, in applying to Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics please visit: https://cssh.northeastern.edu/economics/omicron-delta-epsilon/

Academic Curriculum Highlights & Updates

Remember that undergraduates can take 5000-level Econ electives!

If you’re taking Principles of Macro or Micro and the section has more than 100 students, then please sign up for a recitation section.

ECON 4997 Senior Thesis is available as an option to ECON 4692 Senior Seminar to satisfy the Econ capstone requirement.

The Minor is an option that various students can consider. It's not too many extra classes; please spread the word! Click this link to learn more.

Considering a Master's in Economics? Learn about our PlusOne program here.

Brand-new course offerings for Spring 2025:

ECON 3916: “Statistical and Machine Learning.” Taught by Phil Hanser

ECON 5200: “Applied Data Analytics in Econ” Taught by Richeng Piao

ECON 3916: “Monopolies, Mergers, and the Economics of Antitrust” Taught by John Kwoka who is the leading expert in antitrust matters.

There are a variety of undergraduate research opportunities available through the Department, as well as the College and University. These opportunities include the PEAK program and the Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) award. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

A combined major of ECON/Criminology likely forthcoming in Fall 2025.

Fall Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Centennial Commons (30 Leon St, Boston, MA 02115)

This annual event brings together students, staff, and faculty with local nonprofits for a day of engagement and community building. Whether you're looking to volunteer regularly or just want to learn more about the opportunities available, the Fall Volunteer Fair is the perfect place to start.

https://csce.northeastern.edu/

Connect with us on social media and visit our website!

We also encourage you to visit the Department at 301 Lake Hall anytime Monday through Friday 9-5, visit the Department website and refer to this CSSH Resource Chart.

The Department of Economics Administrative Team

Northeastern University

Department of Economics

301 Lake Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

617.373.2882

econ@neu.edu

https://cssh.northeastern.edu/economics/