Department of Economics

Undergraduate Events & Workshops

Check out these upcoming events for Fall 2025! Questions? Reach out to econadvise@ssc.wisc.edu

Be on the Chair’s List with Engage in Econ Program 

By fulfilling all the requirements of the program, a student will be included in the Chair’s List for that semester. Students who receive this designation on the Chair’s List are leaders within the Department of Economics and receive an exciting list of benefits.

Engage in Econ Program

A poster with a red background lists the following information: "The Engage in Econ program provides a framework that encourages and incentivizes active involvement in your major. Program Benefits Find resources to create connections and build community to enhance your UW experience and network. Be recognized on the Chair’s List for that semester. The Dept. of Economics Chair’s List is similar in concept to the Dean's List, but instead of being GPA dependent it is leadership and involvement dependent, so no GPA standards are required! Program Requirements Students must accumulate a minimum of 4 Engage Credits each semester. Credits can be earned by participating in special community-building learning events and Economics-hosted programming. Credits are awarded each semester for completing some/all of the numbered items below: Maintaining membership in any Dept of Economics Students Organization or Group. Attending approved Economics department events (see econ.wisc.edu/chairslist/) Participating in LEAD@Econ and/or the ‘25 Undergraduate Research Symposium"

2025 State of the Economy
Valuing Data in a Data Economy

* Counts as one Engage in Econ credit!

Wednesday, October 15
4:30-5:30pm Lecture
5:30-6:30pm Nacho Bar Reception

Memorial Union – Great Hall

Stories of Economics Research

For any student looking to learn what inspired current Econ PhD students in their research in the field of Economics! What are the stories that inspired them, drive them, and that they hope to be a part of one day soon as an PhD Economist!

Thursday, Nov 6th
4PM, Social Sciences 6104

With snacks!

Economics Study Spaces: Free Tutoring for Econ 101-310!

For any student looking for free peer:peer tutoring support in Econ 101, 102, 301, 302, 310.

Monadays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 in Ingraham 214. Info here!