Fall Semester 2007 in Review

Here's a list of our accomplishments and activities for the Fall 2007 semester:

September

• Collection and dissemination of PhD “Survival Tips” for new students

October

• “Field Trip” to attend "Deportation Nation" lecture, sponsored by the The Myron Weiner Seminar Series on International Migration.
• Appointments of student representatives to the Academic Affairs and Faculty Search Committees
• Student representative at the UMB Open House

November

• Promotion of Political Economy & Public Policy Lecture Series, organized by Prof. Borges-Mendez-- Dr. Chris Tilly ("WalMart in the World")
• "No More Bowling Alone" social event
• Student representative at the Graduate Studies Showcase
• Formation of Social Inequalities Conference Planning Committee
• Creation of this website!

December

• Promotion of Political Economy & Public Policy Lecture Series, organized by Prof. Borges-Mendez-- Dr. Alnoor Ebrahim ("The World Bank and Accountability")