Upcoming Events
Announcements about department events, and/or other College of Business and Public
Management events, will be posted periodically on this page. Check back frequently
or call 610-436-3331 to obtain information about dates, venue, etc.
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Student Groups
The Economics and Finance Society (EFS) at West Chester University is a student organization
whose members consist of students interested in economics and finance matters. In
addition to providing campus networking opportunities for students with similar interests
in the economics and finance fields, EFS has also engendered closer relationships
between students and faculty. The organization also serves as a forum for discussing
the role of economics in public policy.
It is not mandatory that EFS members be economics or finance majors, however, it would
be useful if interested students have an interest in either economics or finance.
Each year, the EFS members plan one field trip, usually either to the financial district
in New York City or to a site in Washington, D.C. Students interested in making a
career on Wall Street may find such trips helpful in developing useful networking
contacts early in their academic careers. The Society participates in WCU's Adopt-A-Block
program, spending two mornings each year cleaning one square city block close to campus.
The organization typically hosts an annual career night and invites recruiters from
regional businesses to visit with students.
The purpose of this organization is to provide a valuable educational experience to
its members by allowing them to manage an investment portfolio. Through mutual interests,
members will learn first-hand about financial markets and investing philosophies,
while developing strong teamwork, public speaking, and analytical skills. This experience
is facilitated through the fund’s periodic meetings, workshops, and guest speakers.
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This is the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor
Society in Economics (ODE). The primary objective of the Honors program is to recognize
and honor scholastic achievement in economics.
Professional Groups
As part of efforts to push the frontier of knowledge in economics and finance, Economics
and Finance Department faculty members actively participates in the Pennsylvania Economics
Association (PEA). Accordingly, WCU Economics and Finance Department faculty members
submit, present and peer-review papers for PEA conferences.
These conferences take place at annual meetings of the PEA, and have attracted economists
from not only Pennsylvania and the surrounding states of Maryland, New York, New Jersey,
Ohio and West Virginia, but also from other countries including Japan, Austria, Canada,
Germany, Belgium, Mexico, India, France, and Taiwan.
West Chester University hosted the last PEA during the late spring of 2003. Research
papers were presented and critiqued at this conference.
