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Ag Econ-O-Gram
April 14, 2006
FACULTY MEETINGS
Faculty meetings for 2006 Spring semester will be held Fridays, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon, Room 75 Ag Hall on the following dates:
April 14 and 28
May 12
REMINDER!!
A. Allan Schmid, University Distinguished Professor, will present "The Exit Lecture: The Institutional Economics Way of Thinking," 3:30 pm, Friday, April 14, 2006, Kellogg Center, Lincoln Room. A reception will follow at 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
CANR GOLFING for Scholarships
Please note that this year's CANR Golfing for Scholarships outing will be held June 6, 2006. Details are available at
http://www.canr.msu.edu/canrhome/anraa_golf.htm
1ST ANNUAL LYNN R. HARVEY LECTURE
“Intergovernmental Cooperation and Consolidation in Michigan: Lessons from Home and Abroad,” 1st Annual Lynn R. Harvey Local Government Affairs Seminar Series: Wednesday May 17th, 2006, 1 to 4 p.m.,
Room 103, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI.
1-2:15 " Do Economies of Scale Exist in Local Government Services: A Fact Finding Tour" presentation by State and Local Government Program and Land Policy program.
2:30- 4 "Lessons from Municipal Consolidation in
Ontario, Canada," Dr. Harry Kitchen, Professor of Economics, University of Trent, Peterborough, ON. Dr. Harry Kitchen will be presenting as the first speaker in the Lynn R. Harvey Local Government Affairs Seminar Series. Dr. Kitchen has served as a Commissioner & Chair for the Municipal Restructuring of Victoria County, Ontario in 1999-2000, served as Chair of the Niagara Region Review Commission and Halton Regional Review Committee and has conducted extensive research on the issues of local government affairs and municipal consolidation.
The lecture is free and open to all.
CONDOLENCES
The Department extends condolences to Linda Beck and her mother on the death of Linda's father who passed away Tuesday, April 11.
NEW STAFF MEMBER
On behalf of the Food Security group, I am pleased to announce that Xiao Zhen Li has accepted an APA position in the department. Xiao Zhen will begin her full-time position with the Food Security Project on Monday, April 10th. She is located in 206 Ag Hall; Phone: 432-2248, Intercom: 149. Email: not yet assigned. Please join us in welcoming Xiao Zhen to the Ag Econ family.Rosie Kelly
CAR FOR SALE
For sale: Kia Rio 2001, 34,200 mi, 4 door, Manual shift, 4 door and one owner. $4,500 or BO. I have just reduced the price of my car and I would like to request you can pass it to your friends, student organization's mailing lists. I just finish my degree and going away in a few days. Contact me at 517-355-6180 or by e-mail: balsevic@msu.edu . Thanks a lot!!!!. Cheers, Fernando Balsevich
18th ANNUAL SPRING SHOW & PLANT SALE
The MSU Horticulture Club is hosting its 18th Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale April 22 & 23! The funds raised from the Spring Show allow the Hort Club students to attend many conferences, career fairs, and competitions around the country. A portion of the proceeds are also placed in an endowment so the club can award two scholarships each year to outstanding club members. It will be at the MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building Conservatory, April 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & April 23, 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
MSU BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT
MSU Benefits Open Enrollment begins April 17th and concludes May 8th. You are invited to visit a Benefits Open Enrollment Fair on one of the following dates:
April 25, MSU Union Parlors B & C, 8 to 4 pm;
April 26, International Center, Spartan Rooms B & C 8 to 4 pm.
April 27, Nisbet Building, Room 125, 8 to 4 pm.
The Source which describes key changes in benefits options for the 2006-07 year is now available online. It can be viewed at http://www.hr.msu.edu/hrsite/HRNews/Source
AG EXPO 2006
The Land Policy Institute is joining forces with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) to expand our Ag Expo presence. This years Ag Expo will be held on MSUs campus from July 18-20, 2006. The CANR Tent will feature groups from across the College, including LPI, Citizen Planner, and the MSU Diary Store, as well as Michigan 4-H, Entomology, Integrative Pest Management and many others. The theme, CANR: Can you Believe It? in the style of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, will entice Expo goers to the tent to learn more about things that they could never have imagined. There will be speakers on three stages, food preparation demonstrations, music, magic and many other exciting, educational, and fun opportunities for the family in the CANR Tent. Anyone interest in learning more about or participating in this exciting event may contact Catharine Hansford at Hansford@landpolicy.msu.edu.
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
We have added new items to our web site, according to the major headings and subheadings of the site.
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
WHARTON CENTER
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (BEA) is seeking for a Ph.D. level economist position in 2006. BEA’s mission is to strengthen our understanding of the U.S. economy by improving GDP and other national, regional, industry, and international accounts data. The candidate will conduct independent research to BEA's mission & will publish that research in professional journals & the Survey of Current Business as well as present the work at conferences. Candidates must have demonstrated experience with empirical research; conduct research to improve the various measures produced by all of the programs; work with other agencies; etc. A curriculum vita, a sample of written work, and three letters of recommendation are required. All material must be received via email (send to assa@bea.gov). Candidates must be U.S. citizens at time of application. Deadline: Sept. 13, 2006. For more information, go to: http://www.bea.gov/bea/beajobs.htm
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF KANSAS CITY, Center for the Study of Rural America has paid internship opportunities in the summer of 2006 for currently enrolled students. The Center represents a visible focal point for rural and regional research. Interns will work on a variety of research projects at the Center, which may include statistical analyses, database management, literature reviews, and other analytical work. Each intern will have a primary project that corresponds to the candidate’s own thesis or dissertation research agenda. Coordination with the candidate’s faculty advisor is important at an early stage of the application process. Required: must be currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a related field; have an exceptional academic record, solid personal computer and Microsoft Office skills, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to multi-task as well as focus on particular research projects; background in regional economic development is highly desirable. Send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and the name of three references to: Sean Moore, Center for the Study of Rural America, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 925 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64198; Phone: (816) 881-4766; e-mail: sean.moore@kc.frb.org.
UNIVERSITY OF FREIBURG
(Germany) is seeking for Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences Professorship in Statistics and Econometrics. The Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences of the Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg seeks applications for a Professorship in Statistics and Econometrics. Applications are invited for a Full Professorship in Financial Economics starting in the Fall 2006. Candidates should have demonstrated their ability to produce the highest quality research in Statistics and Econometrics and to teach students both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels. For further information and the job description see:
http://www.vwl.uni-freiburg.de/stellen/stellen.html
Further information on the profile of the open position may be obtained from: Prof. Thomas P. Gehrig;
Email: MAILTO:thomas.gehrig@vwl.uni-freiburg.de .
Please submit your application before May 13, 2006 to:
Prof. Thomas P. Gehrig, Ph.D., Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg, D-79085 FREIBURG
KELLOGG, Flint, MI, seeks for a Pre-Professional Intern (Req. # 16963). Employment Status Salaried Student (Exempt or Non Exempt), Shift Day Relocation No; to deliver customer quarterly and yearly sales budgets through effective planning, merchandising and selling efforts at assigned retail store outlets; Sells off-shelf incremental displays that are consistent with the Kellogg sales business plan at each customer; Grows Kellogg's base sales by maximizing distribution, growing shelf share, and pursuing creative secondary positioning of all products; Achieves the account's retail objectives by taking initiative, being creative and solving problems; Utilizes a full range of data sources to prepare and conduct effective, fact-based in-store presentations to store level management personnel. This position works predominantly at the customer location and must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Required: graduated from high school and requires strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills. The job is now posted to our website under "Careers." www.kellogs.com
SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR MSU STUDENTS
I'm looking for 10-12 more hard working MSU students for a paid summer internship. The internship pays between $600 and $1000 per week, depending on qualifications and experience. There are limited spots left. If you are interested, please apply at: http://www.globalsiren.net. You may also email me at Matt@globalsiren.net for more information.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – Extension seeks:
Resource & Econ. Dev. Educator in Shawano County.
Recruitment will continue through 05/09/06.
Agricultural Agent in Columbia County. Review begins May 2.
Agricultural Educator specializing in dairy & animal science in Brown County. Review begins May 16.
A position vacancy announcement and a detailed position description can be found on our web site at:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/.
UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM, School of Economics (ASE), seeks PhD Positions in Economics and Econometrics (Job Reference Code 06-5007). The Universiteit van Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) is among the top economics research institutes in Europe. The ASE is currently seeking candidates for six PhD positions to start in September 2006. Students with an interest in one of the following fields are invited to apply: Econometrics, Operations research, Economic theory & nonlinear dynamics, Actuarial science, Macroeconomics & international economics, Labor economics & economics of education, History & methodology of economics, Experimental & political economics, and Industrial economics, competition & antitrust. For further information about the groups that cover these fields, see: http://www.ase.uva.nl/aseresearch/programmes.cfm. Required: Applicants must have an MPhil or MSc in Economics or a related field. Applicants with an MSc should meet the MPhil admission requirements of the Tinbergen Institute (the ASE's graduate school), and will normally be required to demonstrate sufficient background in core topics by passing at least two of the Institute's qualifying exams (in microeconomics, macroeconomics and/or econometrics). Exams are held in July.
The positions are available for three or four years. During the first year, the PhD students will attend core and field courses at the Tinbergen Institute. After at most four years, they should have completed their PhD thesis. During this time, they will also be expected to do some teaching (about 20 percent of their appointment). If you are interested in a position, you should submit the following materials: a letter of intent/statement of academic interests; curriculum vitae; copy of passport (containing name, number, period of validity); certified transcripts of coursework/copies of diplomas. Alsomaterials should be made available to the recruiting committee: two letters of recommendation (in sealed and signed envelopes, if sent directly by the applicant) and GRE test results (Tinbergen Institute code for GRE: 3811). FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information, contact: Bas Bouten, Tel: +31 20-525 5261; Email: MAILTO:resam-fee@uva.nl For more information about the Amsterdam School of Economics, please see: http://www.ase.uva.nl
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.
All announcements should be sent to Pat Neumann, Editor, in room 219 Ag. Hall or e-mail: neumannp@msu.edu NO LATER than 12 noon on Thursday; after 12, they will be in the next BI-WEEKLY edition.
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