Hi everyone,I am the Director of Graduate Studies at the Economics Department at Rice University. As you might be aware, the department has been going through a significant restructuring and expansion over the past two years. For more details, you can see a post from last year by one of our students (http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/154291-about-economics-phd-program-rice.html). Since then, there have been more exciting changes to share. I would like to host a videoconference meeting on Friday, December 18 at 11:00am CST to give you an opportunity to learn more about our department. You can join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/j/7191811220Or join by phone:+1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)Meeting ID: 719 181 1220 International numbers available: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/zoomc...k77aW01lDSHuvp You need to install the Zoom software prior to the meeting.You can also send me an email or a private message if you have any questions.Hulya Eraslan