Past News and Events

CU Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop   Professor Nicholas Flores is featured in the Inside CU's faculty profile series. For more information, click here. Chuck Howe is among those honored by Governor Ritter. For more information, click here. Chuck Howe becomes an AERE Fellow. For more information, click here.

Congratulations! Professor Frank Hsiao! In May 2007, Professor Frank Hsiao was unanimously voted Professor Emeritus Hsiao by the CU Boulder Economics Department Faculty. Although Professor Hsiao is officially retired, he has over a dozen research projects underway and continues to advise graduate students. This year we celebrate over four decades of Professor Hsiao's outstanding scholarship, teaching and service, and look forward to his continuing contributions as professor emeritus.

50th Anniversary Celebration Photo Gallery: Click here

October 27 & 28, 2006
50th Anniversary Celebration

- Celebration Activities-

Friday, October 27      
Reception from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Koenig Alumni Center                                                                     

Saturday, October 28        
Discussion Panels from 9:00a.m. – 12 noon in the Economics Building, Room 117. 

Panel 1 – How Has Economics Changed in the Last 50 Years?
Panelists from our faculty emeritus including Charles Howe, Wyn Own, Jack Powelson, Larry Singell, and Bernard Udis.

Panel 2 – Economics Education: Is the Tassel Worth the Hassle?
Panelists from our CU Undergraduate Economics Club.

Panel 3 – Why Is Economics So Darned Sexy?
Panelists from our distinguished CU economics faculty including Murat Iyigun, James Markusen, Terra McKinnish, and Nicholas Flores.

Cocktails and Dinner at the Hotel Boulderado
6:30pm-7:30pm, Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the ballroom foyer. Cash bar.
7:30pm, Buffet dinner in the ballroom (wine included with dinner).
Master of Ceremonies: Professor Keith Maskus
Special Guest Speaker and Entertainment:  CU Alumnus Don Grusin

Registration
Registration is required and costs $50.00 (which includes sales tax).
Registration covers all of the celebration activities and is separate from hotel reservations.
Event registration and payment must be received no later than October 20, 2006, at 5pm(MST).

Registration Form
Campus Map
Hotel Boulderado Information

For additional information on Boulder, including travel, recreational resources, and other accommodations check the following web site http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com

October 17, 2006
"What can I do with an Economics Major",
a panel of professionals
4:00pm in UMC 247, (pdf)

September 22 & 23, 2006
CU Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop
Annual workshop hosted by Professor of Economics and IBS Faculty Research Associate Nicholas Flores.

September 21-24, 2006
International Society for New Institutional Economics
10th Annual Conference, chaired by president-elect Lee Alston
Institutions: Economic, Political and Social Behavior

Congratulations to Professor James Markusen who has been designated a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor.

This prestigious title is extended to recognize his outstanding contributions to economics and high degree of international visibility. Professor Markusen has demonstrated accomplishments in exemplary teaching, distinguished scholarship and exceptional service. He joins a select group of faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields as attested to by national or international recognition and significant public service achievements. Article in the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper Article in the Silver Gold Record Inside CU - News Release

Professor Keith Maskus calls for U.S. patent reforms to spur innovations and global competition. Click here for more information

Past Department of Economics Commencement Ceremonies