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 Euro Challenge Orientation Coming Soon!Orientation sessions are a great time for students and teachers alike to explore the opportunities of the Euro Challenge. Take a look at the dates and agenda for preview of the upcoming Chicago Fed orientation session! If you already know that you and your students will be interested in attending, please RSVP to Mariann Rapp.Fed Challenge Orientation in JanuaryHigh School Fed Challenge is an academic competition that provides students grades 9-12 with an insider's view of how the Fed creates monetary policy. The program is designed to encourage students to learn more about economics the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)—the policymaking group that makes decisions aimed at fostering greater economic strength and stability. 2009 IASET Conference Set for December 4Come to the Chicago Fed on December 4 to "go green." This year's Econ Illinois's (IASET) conference theme is "Economics, Energy and the Environment." For more information on the conference, and to learn how to teach your students the value of going green, visit the conference website.
 Marginal ThoughtsCindy Ivanac-Lillig puts economic concepts in simple terms. As Economic Outreach Specialist at the Chicago Fed, she hopes to inspire discussions with students and teachers about issues that affect us all. Cindy's latest posting talks about how we all are interested in economic numbers, like the unemployment rate or GDP, but wonders if we think about how they are produced. Visit the Marginal Thoughts blog, today, and join the conversation!Econ Explorers  Virtual Money MuseumInterested in touring the Fed? Get a preview of our Money Museum by visiting our newly opened Virtual Museum! Then, stop by the Chicago Fed for a daily 1 p.m. tour or book a private tour for a group. |
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