PEA 2005 Conference at Millersville University This year's conference is dedicated to the life and memory of Dr. Derrick Gondwe, long-time friend, supporter and leader of the Pennsylvania Economic Association. June 2 (Thursday) - June 4 (Saturday), 2005 Millersville University Call for papers & posters The PEA 2005 Conference will again host professional papers in its concurrent sessions.  The conference also will allow students (undergraduate and graduate) the opportunity to present research papers in concurrent sessions, or present their research in a poster board format.  A special student poster session will be scheduled for the display and discussion of student research posters.  Requirements and guidelines for posters may be reviewed here. Send your proposal (cover page and abstract) by May 1, 2005 to (or submit electronically): Dr.  Mark Eschenfelder PEA Vice President, Program Department of Economics Robert Morris University e-mail: peaproposals@rmu.edu Electronic Submission Form (Just fill in this form, and cut and paste your abstract, to submit your proposal.) CONFERENCE PROGRAM Click here for an interactive map of Millersville University THURSDAY, June 2 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration  (Gordinier Hall) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Board of Director's Dinner/Meeting  (University Room, Gordinier Hall) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Reception  (University/Kline Rooms, Gordinier Hall) FRIDAY, June 3 (All concurrent sessions will be held in McComsey Hall) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Registration (McComsey Hall Lobby) 9:00 am - 10:15 am Concurrent Sessions  10:15 am - 10:30 am Coffee Break  (McComsey Hall Lobby) 10:30 am - 11:45 pm Concurrent Sessions  12 noon - 1:00 pm Luncheon (University/Kline Rooms, Gordinier Hall) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Speaker: Scott Sheely, Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions  3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Coffee Break (McComsey Hall Lobby) 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Panel Discussion: (Myers Auditorium, McComsey Hall) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Reception [hosted by the Fed] (McComsey Hall Lobby) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner (University/Kline Rooms, Gordinier Hall) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Speaker:  Dr. Peter von Allmen, Moravian College SATURDAY, June 4 (All concurrent sessions will be held in McComsey Hall) 7:30 am - 10:30 am Registration  (McComsey Hall Lobby) 8:30 am - 9:45 am Concurrent Sessions 10:00 am -10:30 am Membership Meeting  (Myers Auditorium, McComsey Hall) 10:45 am - 12:00 am Concurrent Sessions   12:00 pm  Closing Pre-ordered boxed lunches may be picked up in McComsey Lobby. REGISTRATION Complete the registration form and return it as soon as possible (Deadline: May 1, 2005). Reservations for dormitory housing and meals must be received by the same date. All conference attendees, including those on the program, must pay the registration fee of $75; the registration fee will be $100 for those received after May 1, 2005. The registration fee is $25 for all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Conference registration also grants one-year free membership to the PEA which includes Pennsylvania Economic Review. Refunds will be at the discretion of the Pennsylvania Economic Association. Please stop by the Registration Table to pay registration fees or pick up your conference information packet at the following locations: Thursday Evening: Gordinier Hall Friday and Saturday: McComsey Hall Lobby Click here for an interactive map of Millersville University Meal Reservations: Friday Luncheon: $12.00 Friday Dinner: $17.00 Saturday Box Lunch: $9.00 The conference registration form may be accessed by clicking here. FEATURE SPEAKERS Friday Luncheon: Mr. Scott Sheely Executive Director, Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board Topic: Mr. Sheely will discuss the success of the Workforce Investment Board  in securing state and federal funding to examine industrial development trends and the consequences for labor markets in Lancaster County and in several other counties in the state. Friday Panel Discussion (Federal Reserve Bank) The panel discussion will be followed by the reception hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank in the McCmsey Hall Lobby. Friday Dinner: Dr. Peter von Allmen Moravian College Topic: "What's in a game?  Professional Sports Markets as a vehicle for understanding economic concepts." About Millersville University ACCOMMODATIONS Dorm Rooms: A single dorm room (no linens) $22.00. A double dorm room (no linens) $28.00. A separate linen fee of $7.30 per stay can be added to your stay, but does not include pillow. Hotel: The Inn at Millersville will be host to the guests at the 2005 conference.  Per night room rates are $81 for a standard room, $91 for a premium room, and $101 for a suite.  Please indicate that you are with the PEA conference at the time of your reservation. How to submit your papers to be included in the Proceedings For further information, contact Dr.  Kenneth Smith PEA Vice President, Publicity Department of Economics Millersville University e-mail: Kenneth.Smith@millersville.edu Home | About PEA | Membership | Conferences | Publications | Search | Econ Links | Downloads | Contact PEA Back to PEA Home Page Please send comments to Webmaster.