Networking and Social Event

Fireplace Room
University Club
4:30 - 7:00 pm
February 5, 2016

The Department of Economics jointly with the Saskatchewan Economics Association, the Saskatchewan affiliated chapter to the Canadian Association for Business Economics, is proud to announce the inaugural networking and alumni social event on February 5, 2016.
We expect representatives from industry and government from Saskatoon and Regina, and our alumni to network with current students in Economics. The idea is to develop and further nourish the relationship between business and policy economists in the province of Saskatchewan. Make new & meet old friends!

Preliminary Program
5:00 – 5:05 pm Welcome to guests from Greg Fowler, Vice-President Finance and Resources, University of Saskatchewan

5:05 – 5:10 pm Opening remarks from Aaron Murray, President, Saskatchewan Economic Association

5:10 – 5:15 pm Greetings from Peta Bonham-Smith, Acting Dean, College of Arts & Science

5:15 – 5:25 pm Guest Speaker:

Michael Mitchell, Assistant Deputy Minister, SK Ministry of Economy

“Data Driven Strategy and the Role of an Economist”

5:25 – 5:30 pm Introduction of U of S Economics Students by Maxym Chaban, Graduate Program Chair, Economics

5:30 – 6:30 pm Networking

6:30 – 6:35 pm Door prizes; Silent action

6:35 – 7:00 pm Networking

Please RSVP to Mary Jane Hanson at mj.hanson@usask.ca if you plan to attend. Strong participation by everybody is a key to make this event successful.