Category Archives: Student Organizations

October is Co-op Month! Here is why you should care.

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Happy Co-op Month! Now go out and hug a co-op near you.  Better yet, join one!!

What exactly is a co-op, you ask? The word ‘co-op’ is short for ‘cooperative’ and generally refers to a cooperative enterprise (aka ‘business’). Co-ops can be vegetable farms, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, bicycle repair shops, coffee growers, or just about any worker-owned business. Co-ops come in all shapes and sizes, but what’s most important is that they represent cooperative efforts of human beings and affiliated (usually not-for-profit) organizations. Whether you know it or not, you are most likely a consumer of goods and services from any number of co-ops on campus and at home

Why should co-ops be important to me? According to Erbin Crowell, in Green Living magazine, “Recent research has made the case that the success of humans as a species is rooted in our ability to collaborate, to recognize our interdependence and work together for mutual benefit. And co-operative enterprise – businesses that are owned and democratically governed by the people who use them to meet their shared needs and goals – has been part of the fabric of American society since its beginnings, reflecting ideals of democracy, self-help, and mutual aid.” ‘Nuff said.

How can I find out more or get involved? Use your google machine and check out all the stuff that’s out there on the interwebs. Or, if you don’t have the energy to type words, click on one of the links below:

More to come during Co-op Month!

Join the International Economics Honor Society!

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Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is one of the world’s largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist; and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.

The minimum requirements for admission for undergraduates are:

  • completion of 12 credit hours of economics courses; and
  • attainment of a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better in economics courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • Students should be making the study of economics one of their major interests.

For information on how to apply for membership, contact the UMass Amherst ODE Advisor, J. Kevin Crocker at jcrocker@econs.umass.edu.

MUJE on over, baby; there’s a whole lotta MUJE-in goin’ on!

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Volume 4 of the Massachusetts Undergraduate Journal of Economics (MUJE) has hit the airwaves, and the reaction is phenominal!  The Massachusetts Undergraduate Journal of Economics (MUJE) provides a forum for undergraduate students to publish high-quality research and essays in economics.

The MUJE is published by the UMass Amherst Undergraduate Economics Club and the Department of Economics . Preparation and publication of the MUJE is organized and run entirely by undergraduate students, with technical assistance and financial support provided by the Department of Economics and its wonderful alumni.

Click here to find out how YOU can submit a research article for consideration.

UMass Association for Women in Science

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Are you a woman in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field?
(Yes, Economics is a science.)

Do you want more networking, outreach, mentoring, or internship opportunities?
(Who doesn’t?)

Would you like to meet other women in STEM?
(Of course you do!)

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Association for Women in Science is for you! Open to all science majors (YES, ECONOMICS IS A SCIENCE!), the first meeting is in the Campus Center 162-75 (lower level) on September 14 at 6:30. Come meet other women in the sciences, eat great food, and engage in fabulous activities!

Minutemen Equity Fund seeks Junior Analysts for Fall 2016

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The Minutemen Equity Fund is a student-managed, long-only equity fund with $200,000 in assets under management. Since its inception in 2007, the organization has grown to over 25 members. The Fund has a 3-to-5 year investing horizon and is benchmarked against the S&P 500. Members of the Fund have gone on to accept jobs in investment banking, equity research, asset management, sales & trading, consulting, and many other competitive industries.

The Fund is currently recruiting for junior analysts for Fall 2016. The application is open from April 1st to April 8th at midnight and consists of a resume and cover letter. If you are interested in the markets and/or pursuing a career in finance, we encourage you to apply!

Please feel free to email Hannah Kim at  or Yazan Malas if you have questions.

Call for Undergrad Papers for Journal of Politics & International Affairs

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The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified student submissions to be published in the Spring 2016 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Sociology, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative, with well-developed theses and strong mechanics.

The Journal typically publishes original research, theses, and essays written for upper-level courses although all majors and class ranks are invited. Students interested in this opportunity are highly encouraged to submit a paper for publication at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/. The deadline is March 1st, 2016, and submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please review the recently updated submission guidelines, which can be found at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/, before submitting papers.

Participate in the Great Debate!

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Registration for the 7th Annual Undergraduate Economics Debate is open! Each year the Department of Economics and the Undergraduate Economics Club (UEC) sponsor an undergraduate debate about an important and timely economic issue. Teams consist of four students on each side and the debate is judged by department alumni or faculty.

This is a 2 credit independent study opportunity and the debate will take place on Friday, April 8, 2016. The topic will be finalized before the end of the semester and we are currently looking for people to participate. Please fill out this Google form if you are interested!

For more information, contact uec@econs.umass.edu.

SNAP PAC Organizing Fellowship

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Students for a New American Politics (SNAP) PAC is looking for students who want to help change the face of American politics.

SNAP is the nation’s largest and most impactful student run PAC. We work to open the doors to the world of electoral campaigns for passionate, young Americans — regardless of background — and ensure that our politics are as diverse as our nation.

When we endorse a candidate, we don’t simply cut them a $5,000 check that disappears as fast as a 30-second television ad. Instead, we provide each endorsed candidate with at least two full-time, funded field organizers (SNAP Organizing Fellows) for June through August of the election year. A typical team of two SNAP organizers represents an in-kind donation of $5,000 to the endorsed campaign. SNAP provides all Fellows with need-based stipends and thorough training before they are placed on campaigns (we require campaigns to provide the Fellows with supporter housing).

The SNAP Organizing Fellowship thus is an investment in the progressive movement today and tomorrow: we help elect congressional candidates around the country while providing training and experience to young activists who will be leaders of the next generation of progressives

Our endorsements are non-partisan and based on candidates’ positions on a number of issues: economics and tax policy, energy and the environment, choice and reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, labor issues, and foreign policy. We only endorse in competitive races.

Got questions? Contact SNAP staff.

Join Clinton Global Initiative University and change the world!

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Are you going to be among the next generation of leaders to change the world?

Do you have an idea or an initiative to address a pressing global issue related to Education, Environment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation or Public Health?

Do you want to be part of a community of young leaders who don’t just discuss global challenges, but act on them?!

If you answered YES to any of the above, you should join…

The first UMASS Clinton Global Initiative University Orientation Meeting will take place this Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm in the Dukes Room of the Student Union.

At this meeting we will:

  • Introduce the CGIU program
  • Explain the two-tiered application process
  • Discuss the parameters of the Commitments to Action

Clinton Global Initiative University
The Clinton Global Initiative University brings together student leaders from across the country to “discuss and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Throughout the year, and as a prerequisite of attending the CGIU meeting, students develop their own Commitments to Action: new, specific, and measurable initiatives that address pressing challenges on campus, in local communities, or around the world.”

Successful proposals receive financial support, mentorship for project development, and are eligible to apply to attend the CGIU annual meeting (in Berkeley, CA!).

To receive more information and be on the list for the orientation meetings, fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sl-K-VlqmWgMR9ZkJhew8G3uemYzLL2dSA0Zu4HSrVk/viewform