2024

The Economics Alumni Advisory Council is thrilled to share the 2024 End of Year Report (click here), which highlights our incredible journey for 2024! 

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

 Calling all UNT Economics Alumni!

TONIGHT!

It's time to shape the future of our department and community by electing new leaders to the University of North Texas Department of Economics' Alumni Advisory Council (Econ AAC). Elections occur every two years, ensuring fresh perspectives and continued growth within our organization. We're seeking passionate individuals who are committed to fostering alumni engagement and supporting our department's growth and success.

 

Available Positions, 3 out of 4 current Board Members:

• Chair: Oversee all Econ AAC operations, ensuring alignment with UNT's Alumni Association and the department's core mission. Serve as a liaison to the Department of Economics, addressing concerns and furthering our goals.
• Marketing and Communications Chair: Manage alumni engagement and distribute promotional material about upcoming events. Keep the Econ AAC website updated and vibrant.
• Treasurer: Assist with cash management, fundraising, and financial projections. Responsibilities include handling payments, budgeting, receipt collection, and financial reporting.

Please join us for the voting and networking! Applications are now closed.

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

Join us tonight at 6:30 CST for the Panel Discussion! It's the 2nd Annual Panel Discussion with UNT Economics Alumni: "What a UNT Economics Degree Can Do for You."

You can learn about different career paths using economics from experts in their fields!

We hope to see you there in our virtual meeting!

Join us to hear an interesting conversation with our Alumni Panel:

• Shane Brewer, Compliance Associate, IQ-EQ
• Erik Case, Machine Learning Data Scientist, MongoDB
• Jessica Kelton, Director of Marketing Analytics, Newrez, LLC
• Jason Mitchell, Senior Manager Operations Analytics, Orthofix

Wednesday, June 12th, 6:30PM to 7:30PM CST

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

We are happy to announce that we have reached 310 active alumni members in the Economics Alumni Network on LinkedIn!

We thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing to expand our network!

Calling all UNT Economics Alumni! Save the date!

The Annual UNT Economics Department's Spring Banquet is just around the corner!

The Banquet:

• When: Friday, April 26th, 2024, 6PM to 10PM
• Where: UNT Union Ballroom 314

After Hours Gathering with the UNT Economics AAC:

• When: Approximately 10:30PM to
• Where: Vinyl Lounge, Denton, 314 E Hickory St, Suite 121

UNT Alumni will be able to purchase tickets for the Spring Banquet with the following link: https://lnkd.in/eGNf9nXE

We hope to see you there! It was a blast last year!

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

Calling all Economics students!

If you're looking to enhance your data analysis skills join us this Saturday for an exciting applied SQL workshop tailored specifically for Economics enthusiasts!

In this workshop, you'll learn how to harness the power of SQL to analyze relevant data, extract valuable insights, and make informed decisions. Whether you're a beginner or have some SQL experience, this workshop will equip you with practical skills that are highly sought after in today's data-driven world.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your analytical toolkit and stand out in the job market.

• Date: February 10th, 2024
• Time: 10AM to 12PM CST

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

Calling all Economics students!

If you're looking to enhance your data analysis skills join us this Saturday for an exciting applied SQL workshop tailored specifically for Economics enthusiasts!

In this workshop, you'll learn how to harness the power of SQL to analyze relevant data, extract valuable insights, and make informed decisions. Whether you're a beginner or have some SQL experience, this workshop will equip you with practical skills that are highly sought after in today's data-driven world.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your analytical toolkit and stand out in the job market.

• Date: February 10th, 2024
• Time: 10AM to 12PM CST

2023

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

The Festive Holiday Hour is almost here on Thursday December 14th at 7PM CST!

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for a virtual festive holiday hour to reconnect, engage, and embrace the spirit of the season with your fellow alumni members. Let's come together for an evening of fun, laughter, and shared memories as we celebrate the accomplishments of 2023.

This virtual gathering is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and reminisce about the experiences that shaped our time in the UNT Economics Department. Whether you graduated recently or several years ago, your presence will add to the warmth of the occasion.

If you haven't already and you are planning on attending be sure to comment below confirming your attendance or DM'ing us directly so we can send you GrubHub gift card on us.

• Topic: AAC Festive Holiday Hour
• Time: Dec 14, 2023, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Graphic Credit: Vicki Oppenheim

We are excited to announce that we have 200 members in our alumni network! Thank you for joining us and making this a great year!

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for a virtual festive holiday hour to reconnect, engage, and embrace the spirit of the season with your fellow alumni members. Let's come together for an evening of fun, laughter, and shared memories as we celebrate the accomplishments of 2023.

This virtual gathering is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and reminisce about the experiences that shaped our time in the UNT Economics Department. Whether you graduated recently or several years ago, your presence will add to the warmth of the occasion.

If you haven't already and you are planning on attending be sure to comment below confirming your attendance or DM'ing us directly so we can send you GrubHub gift card on us.

The Zoom link is:
Topic: AAC Festive Holiday Hour
Time: Dec 14, 2023, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Calling All UNT Economics Alumni!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Economics Alumni Appreciation Day Event!
It's UNT Homecoming Weekend and it is also a time to mingle with fellow alumni and faculty. We had a blast last year with food and fun!

We hope to see you there! We have an even bigger room this time. Please purchase tickets in advance ($10) at the web link below:

https://lnkd.in/d8DtiamR
Financial assistance is available.

Saturday, October 28th
11AM to 2PM
UNT University Union
Room 382

#alumnirelations #fun #alumniengagement #networking #friends #economics #unt

Sponsored by the UNT Department of Economics and the Economics Alumni Advisory Council

Vote on Election Night and play a game of charades with fellow alumni!
We have 7 candidates for the Community & Alumni Outreach Board Member!
All Alumni, Students, and Faculty are welcome to attend!
Alumni will be voting.

Candidates:
Zachary Mullins
Rumian Reza
Kevin Hill
Erik Case
Leslie L. Davis, MBA
Jessica Kelton
Eva Schaffer

When: Thursday, August 31st, 7PM CST
Where: Virtual

Topic: Election Night
Time: Aug 31, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

We hope to see you there! Stay tuned for online survey for those who cannot make it in person!

May is mental health month and we'd love for you all to attend our next Workforce Development Series seminar on Wednesday May 31st at 7pm CST, where Claude King, LCPC, Clinical Therapist and EAP Consultant will be providing useful strategies and tools for maintaining, managing, and improving mental health both in and outside of the workplace.

About Claude King
Claude supports the mental health and overall well-being of corporate employees by providing onsite and virtual counseling and trainings focused on mental health and wellness.

Claude's Social Media:
Website: https://www.ckpsych.com/
LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gEqJ9qwh
TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gfdh6NkN

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #alumniengagement #alumni #stress

As a part of our Workforce Development Series the UNT Economics Alumni Advisory Council is hosting the second virtual seminar on "What a UNT economics degree can do for you" featuring some of UNT's Economic all-star graduates featuring:
Zoom Link: https://unt.zoom.us/j/83138427998

• Leslie Davis - Insights Analyst, CROSSMARK
• Erik Case - Senior Data Scientist, REI
• Austin Milner - Associate Manager, Global Media & Consumer Data, PepsiCo
• Harrison Crain - Regional Director, Service Support Group. Fidelity Investments
• Gokcen Hasgul - AVP Data Science, GM Financial

UNT Economics Spring Banquet

Calling all UNT Economics Alums!

• The UNT Economics Department Annual Spring Banquet is on
• Friday, April 21st from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the
• UNT Union Ballroom 314!

You can purchase tickets online for $25 until April 10th! https://lnkd.in/gKzSmZWs

We hope to see you there! It will be a great chance to mingle and network with other alumni, see UNT Economics Professors, and meet current students! The AAC Board will be there to greet you! You can hear about the AAC activities and achievements so far with our 1-Year Anniversary since the initial founding!

Workforce Development Series 1:
Professional Public Identity: What is it and why should you care?

We have exciting news!!!! Mark your calendars!!!!

Over the past year, we've spoken and worked with many UNT economic alumni members and found that entering the workforce post-graduation was a little rocky. Questions such as,

• I have the skills, but now what?
• What types of jobs should I apply for?
• What can I actually do?
• Ok, I meet these qualifications, but not those, should I still apply?
• etc...

left many alumni members feeling lost and tbh, a little discouraged. That's why we've decided to launch our first ever Workforce Development Series, where we will be discussing ways of navigating the workforce and how to maximize job success and career pathways. So whether you're well into your career or just getting started, come join us as we learn, celebrate and uplift one another!

Our first session will be February 23rd at 7pm CST via Zoom on "Professional Public Identity: What is it and Why Should You Care?", where we will be discussing how to improve your professional portfolio and public profile to enhance your core skillset, expand your network and boost your confidence!

Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event

2022

UNT Economics Alumni Appreciation Day

LET'S GO EAGLES, LET'S GO!!!!!! The Alumni Appreciation Day sign up link is now live (see below)!!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone this year at UNT's first Alumni Appreciation Day for the Department of Economics. We're super excited to see and celebrate everyone that can make it! Free food and free drinks! Bring your friends and family! See you there.

There's also a free admission option for those in need of financial assistance and an option to sponsor an alumni even if you cannot make it!

UNT Economics Alumni Advisory Council:
SQL Workshop: Essentials in Application

ALUMNI MEMBERS HAVE SPOKEN AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Thanks to everyone that completed the Workshop Development Survey. After reviewing the results, we are excited to announce our first upcoming workshop in SQL, that will take place via Zoom on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00am to 12:30pm CST.

Come network with your fellow alumni members while gaining some marketable skills that can be added to your resume/CV! Additionally, we will be providing certificates through UNT for all participants. But wait, there's more! The first 10 participants that comment below confirming that they can attend will receive a GrubHub gift card!

So come munch, network and learn! Zoom link will be sent out the day before the workshop. See you there! :)