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February 28–March 1, 2025

The Southeastern Micro Labor Workshop brings together PhD micro labor economists from southeastern institutions to foster an active exchange and discussion.

The workshop, hosted by Melanie Guldi, will start midday on February 28 and end in the early afternoon of March 1. University of Central Florida will provide some meals, but participants are responsible for remaining travel expenses. A block of discounted hotel rooms is available for workshop guests (cutoff for discount is February 6). Most attendees will only need to stay overnight February 28 to participate in the full workshop. Please register by February 21. Registration is limited, and we will inform you if your registration is accepted.

Hotel Information
The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4105 North Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32816

Cost: $189 per night

Last day to book a discounted room is Thursday, February 6, 2025.

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This hotel is located on the University of Central Florida campus. It is about a 10-minute walk to the College of Business, the location of the workshop sessions. Parking (valet) is included with the hotel stay.

Workshop Location
Workshop sessions will be held in the College of Business Administration (BA-1) on the first floor. On Friday, workshop attendees will be in room 135. On Saturday, attendees will be in The Exchange (Room 148).

Campus Parking
If you are driving and parking on campus, a Virtual Daily Parking Permit can be purchased online via UCF parking. (Note: If you are staying at the hotel, you can walk to the business building)

Please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Guldi, Julie Hotchkiss, or Melinda Pitts with any questions.

Please sign up if you would like to receive information about the workshop.

Steering Committee: Kathryn Anderson, Peter Brummund, Julie Hotchkiss, Melinda Morrill, Tom Mroz, Orgul Ozturk, Melinda Pitts, and Madeline Zavodny