专题讨论会(讲座系列)
Business students enjoy evening presentations by their professors and by notable business, community, 以及思想领袖. Students benefit by staying current on 商学院 requirements and on current business practices. In addition, students learn from working professionals who bring exposure to cutting-edge issues and ideas in the marketplace. 欢迎社区成员参加.
有关研讨会的要求，请参阅 syllabus.
2024年春季研讨会时间表
April 4, 2024; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
快速推介会(商务会赞助)
Join this fun, interactive event and learn how to give short elevator pitches, ranging from convincing a recruiter that you are the right candidate to selling a product or service.
April 17, 2024; Wednesday, 6pm; Havstad Alumni Center (across 4th St. 从壳牌加油站)
春季就业见面会 & Greet (sponsored by the 学生发展中心)
Learn about employment opportunities and build connections. 提供餐后小吃.
May 16, 2024; Thursday; 7-8:30pm; Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Final U-Pitch竞争 ("Shark-Tank" Entrepreneurial Presentations)
Hear student teams "sell" their most creative ideas in a competition worth more than $10,000.
June 6, 2024; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
商业奖项座谈会
Celebrate the accomplishments of business students and faculty this year (maybe you'll get an award, so come and see!).
2024年冬季学术讨论会时间表
January 11, 2024; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
Dave Mitchell, B.A., M.Ed.
Award-winning leadership coach and author on organizational leadership and culture. 客户包括迪斯尼, 好事达保险, Bank of America, Hilton Worldwide, Trek Bikes, and the CIA. http://theleadershipdifference.com/
February 1, 2024; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
道格·泰勒，BSBA, 78届
Learn about the behavorial science behind advertising
February 15, 2024; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
问教授任何问题
有机会让你的教授难堪.
March 7; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
兰迪·哈夫纳，89届，博士，MBA
President & 佛罗里达adventhehealth的首席执行官
Hear what it's like to lead a large healthcare organization in a rapidly changing environment.
2023年秋季研讨会时间表
September 28, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
开球讨论会
Information session with important announcements, intro to new faculty, special events, etc.
October 5, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
Internship Panel
Learn about internships from prior interns who will share their experiences.
October 31, 2023; Tuesday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
戴尔·兰普森，MBA, 82届
Hear about an interesting career path in IT and Customer Support for companies as varied as Hewlett-Packard, Google/Fitbit，目前的职位是 Skydio这是一家领先的无人机制造商.
November 14, 2023; Tuesday, 7-8pm; CSP 154
Learn about the challenges of managing a consumer goods company (grocery retailer) and an industrial goods company (battery-manufacturer); Presenters: Vicki Zanes, manager of Andy’s Market的首席执行官Brian Schaffner Expion360.
2023年春季研讨会时间表
April 2, 2023; Sunday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
速成球(由WWU商务俱乐部赞助)
Join this fun, interactive event and learn how to give short elevator pitches, ranging from convincing a recruiter that you are the right candidate to selling a product or service.
April 28, 2023; Friday, 2-3pm; Winter Educational Complex (WEC) #209
Alumni Weekend Guest Speaker and Alum of the Year, Dr. 安·吉布森，博士/MBA/注册会计师(1968届)
Answering the first question you'll be asked in heaven (Hint: It has to do with business and ethics!)
May 18, 2023; Thursday, 7-8:30pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
U-Pitch竞争 ("Shark-Tank" Entrepreneurial Pitches)
Hear student teams "sell" their most creative ideas in a competition for $10,000 of prizes.
June 1, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
商业奖项座谈会
Celebrate the accomplishments of business students and faculty this year (might want to show up as you may be given awards you didn't know about!).
2023年冬季研讨会时间表
January 5, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
Dave Mitchell, B.A., M.Ed.
Award-winning leadership coach and author on organizational leadership and culture. 客户包括好事达保险公司, Bank of America, Hilton Worldwide, Trek Bikes, 华特迪士尼世界, and the CIA. http://theleadershipdifference.com/
January 19, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
保罗·里纳德，工商管理硕士(04届)
Following a distinguished career in investment and corporate consulting, Paul recently took on the CEO role at Wilkinson Baking Company. Hear about his journey and the lessons learned along the way.
February 2, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; FAC Auditorium
Mindi Irvine, DPT
Regional Director of Oasis Physical Therapy LLC (part of Upstream Rehabilitation, 美国最大的门诊PT供应商.S.)
Learn about starting and managing a successful PT business, 包括重大挑战和重大决策.
February 23, 2023; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
Chase Spenst, MBA(06届)
Founder of Ground Control, a consulting firm in financial strategy and support for high growth businesses.
A serial entrepreneur shares his story of discovering niche markets and helping business execs rethink their strategies.
2022年秋季研讨会时间表
September 29, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; WEC 209
开球讨论会
Information session with important announcements, intro to new faculty, special events, etc.
October 6, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; WEC 209
Internship Panel
Learn about internships from prior interns who will share their experiences.
November 3, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; WEC 209
Chad McComas, BA (Class of 1976); M.Div.
Co-founder and former Executive Director of Rogue Retreat
Listen to a fascinating tale about creating a ministry for the homeless in southern Oregon that now shelters 500+ individuals per night.
November 17, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; WEC 209
Evan Kinne，学士(2009届)，工商管理硕士
Co-Founder & President of AXCS Capital; Managing Director of George Smith Partners
Hear a compelling story about life after WWU and a career in high finance (venture & 房地产资本).
2022年春季研讨会时间表
(tentative schedule, subject to change; events are listed when scheduled; check back for updates)
March 31, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
大卫·洛佩兹，工商管理硕士(2004届)
Executive Director of the Center for Humanitarian Engagement
Hear a compelling story from our own David Lopez about his career path and lessons learned along the way.
April 7, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
问教授任何问题
Opportunity for students to put their profs on the hot seat
April 28, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
贾斯汀·戴维斯，2012届毕业生
Lessons learned from a varied career at some of the the world's largest data management and communication companies, including SAP, Twitter, NetSuite, Twilio, and Tealium.
June 2, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; MS Teams Event (check emails for link)
商业奖励计划
Celebrate the accomplishments of business students and faculty
2022年冬季学术讨论会时间表
January 6, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
Dave Mitchell, B.A., M.Ed.
题为“巅峰表现文化”的演讲." An award-winning leadership coach and author on organizational leadership and culture/change. 客户包括好事达保险公司, Bank of America, Hilton Worldwide, Trek Bikes, 华特迪士尼世界, and the CIA. http://theleadershipdifference.com/
January 20, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; via MS Teams (students will receive an emailed link; if you don't, 请联系Lana.vandorn@themindbehind.net).
我应该攻读硕士学位还是其他高级学位?
了解研究生学位 来自教师小组的业务
February 10, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Rigby Hall Room #112
Creating the Perfect Resume: Important Do's and Don't's
Dr. Conna Bond will share resume tips, using current best practices
(世界大学商业俱乐部协办)
February 24, 2022; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
T.J. 埃斯皮诺萨，硕士，2005届毕业生
当地的企业家, 房地产专业人士, 社区领袖, 有Verizon公司的工作经验, Grainger, 立新世纪国际, 及少尉服务
研讨会时间表为2021年秋季
September 30, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
开球讨论会
Information session with important announcements, intro to new faculty, curriculum changes, etc.
October 7, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
Internship Panel
Learn about internships from prior interns who will share their experiences.
October 28, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
大学城市长，诺玛·埃尔南德斯
出身卑微, 走向商业生涯, to the challenges and joys of leading a small city government
November 11, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Chan Shun Pavilion #154
泰勒·舍温，2016届毕业生
从不同的职业道路中吸取经验教训, 从太阳能到财富/投资管理, 给一家加密货币金融服务初创公司.
2021年春季研讨会时间表
(events are listed when scheduled; check back for updates)
April 5, 2021; Monday, 6-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
LaunchU决赛
Witness the battle between entrepreneurial ideas as teams compete for serious prize money in the final round.
May 6, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
Peter Walker, PhD
Visa公司的建筑副总裁.
Dr. Walker currently manages the shaping and transforming of innovative payment systems at Visa. He has a rich history leading tech start-ups and companies, including GameStop and JamKazam.
May 20, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
Michelina Benitez, PE, PMP(2005级)
Benico, LLC的总裁和创始人. Planned and designed many impressive civil engineering projects for a variety of clients, including governmental entities and utility companies.
See http://benicollc.com/
June 3, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
商业奖励计划
Come and celebrate the accomplishments of business students and faculty over this last year.
2021年冬季研讨会时间表
(events are listed when scheduled; check back for updates)
January 24, 2021; Sunday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
弗恩·弗利特，硕士，CEBS, ERPA, QPA
合资公司总裁.这是一家退休计划和税务咨询公司.
Learn about his entrepreneurial journey, including starting and selling several different businesses.
See http://www.401kadm.com
January 28, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
Walter (Wally) Sackett, MHA, FACHE (WWU Clas of 1981)
凯特林医疗中心系统的总裁.
Hear about what it takes to be an executive leader in today's fast-changing healthcare sector (and life lessons along the way).
See http://www.ketteringhealth.org
February 4, 2021; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
拉塞尔·威尔金森(1979届WWU毕业生)
威尔金森公司创始人兼董事长, a billion dollar commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Yakima, WA.
See http://wilkinsoncorporation.com
March 7, 2021; Sunday, 7-9pm; Microsoft Teams Event
LaunchU半决赛比赛
Witness the battle between entrepreneurial ideas as teams compete in the semi-final round
研讨会时间表，2020年秋季
(events are listed when scheduled; check back for updates)
September 24, 2020; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
开球讨论会
Important information about events and changes for the new school year
October 11, 2020; Sunday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
Internship Panel
实习学生分享他们的经验
October 22, 2020; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
特里·艾伦·法里斯
30+ years of international experience as a corporate CEO, board chair, banker, wealth advisor, 和教育领袖
November 12, 2020; Thursday, 7-8pm; Microsoft Teams Event
迈克尔·克鲁格，加州
ADRA国际总裁
学习如何从事会计工作, finance, and consulting eventually led to the top leadership position at ADRA, a well-regarded global development and relief organization.
2020年冬季研讨会时间表
January 16, 2020; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
Denzil McNeilus
明尼苏达州斯特林州立银行董事长兼首席执行官
http://www.sterlingstatebank.com/
January 26, 2020; Sunday, 7pm; CSP154
Randall Unterseher, MBA(1979届)
Better Fresh Technology LLC副总裁
February 6, 2020; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
托德·弗莱彻(1989届)
Vice President of Operations-West, Life Care Centers of America
http://lcca.com/
February 27, 2020; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
问教授任何问题
(A fun chance to learn the hidden secrets behind your favorite professors)
http://ready.themindbehind.net/academics/areas-of-study/business/faculty-staff/
March 8, 2020; Sunday, 7-9pm; CSP154
创智赢家/LaunchU半决赛演讲
(Come and watch several teams pitch their business ideas as a run-off for the final competition in April.)
研讨会时间表，2019年秋季
October 3, 2019, Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
开球讨论会
商学院 Welcome Back (with important updates and announcements)
October 13, 2019; Sunday, 7pm; CSP154
实习小组讨论
暑期实习生分享他们的经验
November 6, 2019; Wednesday, 3-6pm; Havstad Alumni Center
就业和研究生招聘会
Learn about opportunities available at a variety of organizations and schools
November 14, 2019; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
Oren Williams, Business Owner and Entrepreneur (Class of 1999)
听听一位连续创业者的激动人心的经历
November 17, 2019; Sunday, 7pm; CSP154
艾琳·威金斯-斯利斯，硕士/注册会计师(1998届)
普华永道合伙人, one of the world's largest consulting and professional service firms
http://www.pwc.com/
2019年春季研讨会时间表
April 20, 2019; Saturday, 8pm; Village Hall
创智赢家比赛
哪支队伍将赢得1万美元的大奖?
April 25, 2019; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
Linda A. Abdel-Malek，法学博士(1989届)
Attorney & 摩西搭档 & Singer, New York
http://www.mosessinger.com/attorneys/linda-a-malek
April 28, 2019; Sunday, 7pm; CSP154
Robert Schmidt, FSA, MAAA, EA(1988届)
Principal of Milliman, Boise ID (Milliman is one of the world's largest actuarial consulting firms)
http://us.milliman.com/Consultants/?cid=82897
May 16, 2019; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
克里斯托弗·马拉维拉，注册会计师，硕士.Ed. (Class of 2012)
安永审计助理 & Young (EY), New York (one of the world's largest consulting/accounting firms)
http://www.ey.com/en_gl
June 6, 2019; Thursday, 7pm; CSP154
Awards Colloquium
Come celebrate the accomplishments of business students and faculty
2019年冬季研讨会时间表
January 20, 2019; 7pm; CSP154
阿利斯特·亨特博士
Principal of Finology (consulting firm for governments and organizations around the world in financial economics and public policy)
http://www.finology.com/hunt/
January 24, 2019; 7pm; CSP154
托德·勃兰登堡(2002届毕业生)
PocketiNet Communications Inc .总裁兼首席执行官.
(互联网/宽带公司)
http://www.pocketinet.com/
February 3, 2019; 7pm; CSP154
Steven Mantle, EMBA
Market Development Leader (Director of Sales Strategy, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)
Microsoft Inc. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/
February 12, 2019; 7pm; CSP154
吉姆·舒尔茨(2005届毕业生)
业务流程优化和IT经理
关键技术公司.
http://www.key.net/
February 28, 2019; 7pm; CSP 154
Jim Fazio, AAMS
Investment & Financial Advisor
Edwards Jones, Ft. Collins, CO
http://www.edwardjones.com/index.html
研讨会时间表，2018年秋季
October 4, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
开球讨论会
商学院 update with important announcements
October 18, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
实习小组讨论
暑期实习生分享他们的经验
October 25, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
Daryl Tol, MHA(1997届)
佛罗里达医院的总裁兼首席执行官 & 中佛罗里达分部
Adventist Health Systems的高级执行副总裁
一个医疗保健主管的观点
November 1, 2018; 4-7pm; BWH Lobby
Business & 医疗行业招聘会
Come-and-go opportunity to meet with dozens of firms
November 4, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
温德尔·怀特(1962届毕业生)
Founder & 世代公司董事会主席.
A life-time of experience in the senior living industry
2018年春季研讨会时间表
April 8, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
Brittney Smith，注册会计师(2012级)
经理,CliftonLarsonAllen
专业服务公司，贝尔维尤，华盛顿
April 26, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
亚历山大·尼古拉托斯，注册会计师(2001级)
Chief Financial Executive, EcoStim Energy Solutions
总部位于德克萨斯州休斯顿的上市公司
May 6, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
亚伯·克鲁兹，MBA(1991届)
亚马逊全球业务发展经理.com; Seattle, WA
微软前技术战略总监
May 17, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
迪安·莱纳德(2004届毕业生)
奥罗副总裁.com
Internet startup
June 7, 2018; 7pm; CSP154
世界水大商学院学生/教员奖励座谈会
2018年冬季研讨会时间表
January 25, 2018
7 p.m., CSP 154
乔治·费宁，首席法官(1979届)
华盛顿州上诉法院分庭. III
January 30, 2018
7 p.m., CSP 154
Megan Clubb
贝克博耶银行董事会主席和前首席执行官;
Recently retired Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
February 5, 2018
7 p.m., BWH 201
哈维·克劳德和迈克·里兹提洛
Mayor and Manager (respectively) of the City of College Place
February 15, 2018
7 p.m., CSP 154
罗恩和埃里克·威尔金森(1978届 & 2010, resp.)
Entrepreneurs; see www.wilkinsonbaking.com
February 21, 2018
7 p.m., BWH 201
道格·泰勒和大卫·杰弗瑞(1978届) & 2012, resp.)
Student loan experts share secrets to getting out of debt and life after college
2017年秋季研讨会时间表
November 6, 2017
7 p.m., CSP 154
贝萨尼·洛根-罗帕，MBA(2006届)
纽约瑞银投资银行家
November 2, 2017
7 p.m., FAC Auditorium
凯瑞·海因里希，法学博士(1980届)
洛马琳达大学医学中心的首席执行官
October 26, 2017
12 p.m., KRH 210
华盛顿州审计员
October 15, 2017
7 p.m., CSP 154
八位暑期实习生分享他们的经验
Panel Discussion
2017年9月28日
7 p.m., CSP 154
开球讨论会