Economics Club - El Paso Community College

Econ poster day at EPCC! Great work everyone! Congrats to Hamilton Cruz for putting this together!

Hola! Come join me on Friday, Oct. 20 when I will be hosting a film review and viewing of Carlos Saura's Tango at Aaron and George's Film Cafe (https://www.aaronandgeorgesfilmcafe.com/ ) at 6 p.m. along with a tango demonstration. 105 Texas Avenue in downtown El Paso.

Border Region Modeling Project The University of Texas at El Paso, Border Region Modeling Project - Make a Gift today!

Midway through the year!

Keep Yourself Honest With a Financial "Halftime" Audit Kiplinger contributing editor and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brandon Copeland explains why it's so important to hit pause and check the progress of your fina...

I came across this old clipping (1974) from the Popular, a department store in El Paso. Note the price of sports coats and jacket s! Wow! Really expensive for back in the day!

The Economics of Fiscal Stimulus - Econ Cafe 2020/21 Michael Mandel and Sean Flynn discuss the impact of President Biden's $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus package.

Local, El Paso-Juarez News

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We are continuing to see a surge in Covid cases and the coming months may prove to be difficult for many. I have compiled a list of resources that may be helpful, if not for you, perhaps for someone you know who is need. Please share this information.
EPCC Financial Aid Info:
https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid/Scholarships
CARES Emergency Aid Grant Fund
https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid/Scholarships/Lists/Scholarships/DispForm.aspx?ID=26
EPCC Types of Aid:
https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid/types-of-aid
The City of El Paso approved $10 million in federal funds for a Rental Assistance Program to help tenants who are at risk of eviction as a result of direct financial impact caused by COVID-19.
Rental Assistance Program
https://www.eprenthelp.org/
General Assistance County of El Paso
https://www.epcounty.com/famcom/generalassistance.htm
El Pasoans who need help paying for groceries or providing meals:
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank at (915) 298-0353
https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/need-help
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Please dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 or click here to learn more about SNAP.
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits
EPCC Tejano Food Pantry - found at Student Government Website. Must scroll to middle of the page.
https://www.epcc.edu/Services/CampusLife/student-government-association
El Paso Covid Testing
http://epstrong.org/testing.php

City of El Paso COVID-19 Testing | El Paso Strong Coronavirus COVID-19 testing locations in the City of El Paso.

Economics faculty at EPCC have teamed up with noted El Paso Economists to speak to students about finishing their degrees and overcoming challenges they might encounter in their studies. Please share this with your students. Here is the Youtube link:
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Economics faculty at EPCC have teamed up with noted El Paso Economists to speak to students about finishing their degrees and overcoming challenges they might encounter in their studies. Please share this with your students. Here is the Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuDHeBMGL5XQVzGn3gV1cKUH7UWb7Z3WR