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Omicron Delta Epsilon is the international economics honor society. We have had a chapter at Villanova since 1967. The society is open to all juniors and seniors having an overall grade point average of 3.2 or better, as well as a grade point average of 3.2 or better in the economic courses taken. A minimum of four economics courses is required. All students who meet these minimum requirements are invited to contact the faculty advisor (Dr. Clain) for more information on how to apply for ODE membership.

The ODE 20th Annual Undergraduate Economics and Business Conference was held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at Ursinus College. Students from area undergraduate institutions, including Villanova University, presented and discussed their research in concurrent morning sessions. A luncheon followed the morning sessions. Five Villanova students participated in this annual event. For additional information, visit http://academic.ursinus.edu/be/oderc.htm

Each year, the Department of Economics awards Adam Smith Prizes. One Adam Smith prize is based on research papers in economics. The first-place winner in the 2008-2009 Adam Smith Contest was Heather Creato, for her paper entitled "State Lottery Players: Using a Dollar to Fuel a Dream". The second-place winner was Kelley Bergsma, for her paper entitled "An Economic Perspective on Microfinance". Congratulations to these winners! And many thanks to all who entered their work in the competition.