Sigma Iota

The purpose of Sigma Iota is to unify all students within the School of Hospitality Business Management in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University. Sigma Iota will allow every student an opportunity to get involved with the university, the Carson College, and the hospitality program. Sigma Iota will provide a forum for students to network within the organization and with other hospitality clubs.

Meeting Times

We meet weekly in Todd Hall. To find exact dates, times, and locations, please visit our Facebook page or contact us through email.

General Description

Sigma Iota is an “umbrella” club for the School of Hospitality Business Management which provides a group to which all hospitality majors/minors can belong. Sigma Iota serves as a freestanding club while providing members access to four additional hospitality clubs/student organizations (Ambassadors, Eta Sigma Delta, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, and Professional Convention Management Association).

Membership Requirements

None, come as you are and be part of the organization

Annual Fundraisers

Brewfest

in conjunction with Fall Family Weekend

Brewfest is a beer tasting event put on by the members of Sigma Iota. The event provides tastings from breweries located in the Pacific Northwest as well as food, entertainment, and a souvenir tasting glass. Brewfest is entirely coordinated by students and all funds generated from this event go toward scholarships, career development field trips, guest lectures from the hospitality industry, and other educational opportunities.

Winefest

in conjunction with Spring Family Weekend

Winefest is a wine tasting event hosted by the members of Sigma Iota. Admission to the event includes wine tastings from wineries across the Northwest, a gourmet buffet catered by the School of Hospitality Business Management, an exciting silent auction, live music, and a commemorative wine glass. Winefest is entirely coordinated by students and all funds generated from this event go toward scholarships, career development field trips, guest lectures from the hospitality industry, and other educational opportunities.

Other Events

Boos and Brews

Boos and Brews is a spooky-themed beer tasting fundraiser hosted by Sigma Iota that is open to those 21+. Admission to the event includes several beer tastings, appetizers, tickets to play carnival games, and several opportunities to win prizes and raffles! Boos and Brews is coordinated entirely by students and all funds generated from this event go toward scholarships, career development field trips, guest lectures from the hospitality industry, and other educational opportunities.