We're pleased to announce that the department will be holding its first-ever reception at the annual AEA meetings. This year's reception will be held: Friday, January 4, 2008 6 to 8 pm Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 United States (504) 525-2500 Bayside B - room, 4th Floor The reception is being advertised to all our Ph.D. alumni, so this will we a great opportunity to meet old friends and colleagues. UCSB faculty and grad students attending the AEA are encouraged to attend; please feel free to bring along a friend or two with interests in our department. Light refreshments will be served. Looking forward to seeing you all there!