The Economics Student Association at Fresno State focuses on economic issues and current political topics. The club is dedicated to offering students educational and career opportunities.
“I literally walked in one day just sat down and there was a panel going on in front of me,” said Patrick Espinoza, treasurer of the Economics Student Association. “I asked questions and then soon after, I officially signed up.”
Economics professors Hannah Archambault and Antonio Avalos collaborated with the economics department to relaunch the club.
The economics club does not currently have a scheduled permanent location. The club, however, navigates with careful planning and considers its members’ schedules and ability to attend.
The club meets at least once every week and alternates between meeting on Wednesdays one week and either Tuesdays or Thursdays the following week.
“Right now I am getting the footing of where the location is gonna be,” said Antonio Castaneda, president of the Economics Student Association.
The economics club hosted its second meeting of the semester Wednesday evening. The focus of the meeting centered around rare earth materials and the geopolitics surrounding the material.
The meeting began with a YouTube video from the channel DW News about rare earth materials. The club then discussed economic issues on an international and local level. Food and drinks were provided for those who attended the meeting.
“I think it’s a good place to actually discuss some of the things that are going on certain topics that you might not have the time to during lecture or class,” said Aran Saini, vice president of the club.
Activities at the economics club range from speakers giving presentations to professors discussing topics related to economics and world politics. Professors actively engage in the club, offering insight to its members and educational opportunities to econ students.
“The job market is really really tough, so I think it would be really helpful for students to have some additional information about what potential jobs can be out there,” Espinoza said. “That will be provided by the professors that present at the club.”
The club meets again on Sept. 24 at the Family and Food Science Building Room 212A, from 4 to 6 p.m. Professor Delia Cholokian will attend the meeting to discuss internship opportunities for economics students.
