ALUMNI
Welcome to the Alumni page! We hope this page will keep you up to date about the Department and the University, and help you stay in touch with your fellow alumni. The Department of Economics strives to build and foster lifelong relationships with its alumni and friends which honor the liberal arts spirit and advance the department through philanthropic support.
We would also like to know what is new with our alumni. Please take a minute and fill out our online form.
Do you have news or photographs for the College of Economics Alumni Newsletter? Please e-mail your stories or comments to the Chair - Steven Shulman
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Increasing the number of scholarship awards is a major priority to the College of Liberal Arts because the challenge of meeting the cost of University tuition and fees limits the ability of many high-potential students to enroll or continue their academic studies.
You can contribute to the following Department of Economics Scholarships and Fellowships or establish one in your name.
- Economics Alumni Scholarship
Established in 1998, the Economics Alumni Scholarship is made possible by contributions from alumni, faculty, and staff members.
Criteria: The selection is made from all admitted freshmen as of April 1st preceding the start of the academic year, who declare an interest in economics and is based on the academic qualifications stated in the CSU admission application. This scholarship is renewable, with application, for up to 3 additional years, conditional on performance. - Ed A. Hewett Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1993, this scholarship honors the memory of Ed A. Hewett, a distinguished 1964 alumnus who served as Special Assistant to President George H. Bush and Senior Director of Soviet Affairs at the National Security Council from 1991 to 1993. It is made possible by contributions from friends, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Hewett family.
Criteria: Applicant must be a junior majoring in Economics with a 3.0 GPA and must submit a 1000-word essay on applications of economic Principals to “real world” issues. Preference given to students with a demonstrated interest in global affairs, especially in the economic transformation of the centrally planned economies. - Outstanding Economics Undergraduate Award
The award is given annually to a senior majoring in Economics.
Criteria: Recipient must possess a record of outstanding academic achievement plus evidence of high personal accomplishment and aspirations. - Terry Ozawa Economics Fellowship
The Department of Economics recently established the Terry Ozawa Graduate Economics Fellowship in honor of faculty member Dr. Terry Ozawa. The fellowship will benefit graduate students who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Economics and was established with gifts from Professor Ozawa’s former students, colleagues, and many friends in the profession.
"Six faculty members have won university-wide awards and three have received awards of recognition by national professional organizations."
"The faculty feels that the Department has one of the top undergraduate teaching programs in economics of any Ph.D. granting department in the U.S.A."
17 October, 2007
