Join the UO Women in Economics Club for a guest lecture from Dr. Margaret Hallock, former UO Economics professor. Margaret Hallock retired in 2015 as the founding director of the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. She formerly directed the UO Labor Education and Research Center (LERC). Hallock is a Ph.D. economist who taught economics and worked for Service Employees International Union 503 where she led the struggle for pay equity for women workers. Hallock served as a policy advisor to Governor Ted Kulongoski for labor, revenue and workforce development. She has contributed to public policy issues in labor, taxes, healthcare and workforce development. Currently she is active on the Board of Directors for Sponsors, a reentry organization, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon.

The UO Women in Economics Club (WiE) was established in 2023 to support and meet the unique needs of women and gender-diverse individuals in the male-dominated economics field. WiE strives to build community, empower, and increase participation in economics through academic and social events. The club hosts guest speakers, roundtable discussions, professional development workshops, and more. Students undergraduate through PhD are welcome. 

"In a male-dominated field, the Women in Economics Club is the first opportunity I've had to directly collaborate with and support my female peers." -M.S. Economics '24