Carson College of Business | Washington State University

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2025-05-09 | WA

Washington State Tax Forum
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-08 | UW School of Law, Gates Hall, 4293 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
The WA State Tax Forum was designed to give anyone working with Washington State taxes insight, education, and networking opportunities.
Attendees may select a fully in-person option on the University of Washington Law School campus or a fully online version via Zoom.
The registration cost is the same for both options.
In-person participants receive some meals and networking opportunities.
The event will not be recorded, and full and active attendance (either online or in-person) is required to receive the CEU/CLE credit hours.

Hubman Distinguished Speaker Series
2025-09-05 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CUB Junior Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, United States
The public and all students are welcome to attend a lecture Jospeh Valacich, Former Co-Founder and Board Chairman of Neuro-ID, Inc.

Pro Sales Networking Night
2025-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Todd 268
Students participate in a speed networking-style event with feedback from industry partners. This is open to non-sales students as well.

Cougs in Space Keynote
2025-09-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Spark G45, 1270 NE Washington St, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
Event held in person (Spark G45) and via zoom.
Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/91873634958
Speaker: Gary Lai, co-founder and CTO of Interlune
4:00-4:10 pm – Welcome and Speaker Introduction by Dean Partha Pande, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture
4:10-5:00 pm – Keynote Address by Gary Lai, co-founder and CTO of Interlune Students will have the opportunity to ask live questions.
5:00-6:00 pm – Networking Reception hosted by the Voiland College
No registration required.

Cougs in Space Alumni Panel
2025-09-18 11:00 - 11:50 | Lighty 180
Event held in person (Lighty 180) and via zoom.
Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94074245314
Listen to a panel of WSU alumni as they discuss careers in the aerospace industry. Live Q&A available for online and in person students.
No reg required.

Dr. Bonnie Dunbar (Honorary Degree) Texas A&M University, NASA retired (virtual)
Captain Kyle Norbert (’20 Physics), Orbital Test Analyst, US Space Force (in-person)
Kelsey Buckles (’13 Mathematics), Aerospace Engineer, Structural Dynamics & Integration, Marshall Space Flight Center (virtual)
Shane Sullivan (’20 MBA), Vice President, Operations, SKYTRAC (in-person)

Power Breakfast
2025-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The WSU Carson College of Business Power Breakfast speaker series has been a signature event for over 20 years.
It continues to inform, inspire, and engage business leaders in the Greater Puget Sound on contemporary business issues.
The 2025 Keynote is Kurt Dammeier, Founder and CEO, Sugar Mountain. Find event information and ticket availability here

WSU MBA Leadership Summit
2025-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Designed exclusively for EMBA and MBA students and alumni, the MBA Leadership Summit is a one-day experience focused on career growth, executive leadership, and high-impact networking.
Hosted annually on the West Side of Washington State, this premier event brings together industry leaders, career coaches, and dynamic speakers to provide cutting-edge insights and strategies for today’s executives.
Register today!

Finance Professionals Night
2025-10-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Todd 276
Come hear from a panel of industry experts as they discuss current issues in the area of finance and explain their personal career journeys. A live student Q&A will be provided,
No reg required
Panelists:

Stacee Kratovil
Joey Nestegard
Tom Nihoul
Tayana Ross
Tom Phillips

Find out more about the panelists here: https://business.wsu.edu/finance-advisory-board/

WSU Virtual Career Expo & Technical Fair - Fall 2025
2025-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Handshake (Virtual Platform)
Recruiters connect with students in the Handshake virtual fair platform through 1:1 and group sessions. Students register for the virtual expo and select time slots to meet with recruiters.
Students learn more and register here.
Employers learn more and register here.

Pro Sales Speed Selling Competition
2025-10-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Todd 268
Students enrolled in the sales competition will compete in speed rounds with feedback from industry sales partners. The top students from that round will compete live on stage in a speed selling competition for cash prizes. This event is closed to students participating in the sales competition.

Career Networking Night
2025-10-06 16:30 - 19:00 | CUB Senior Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Looking for a job after graduation? Looking for an internship next summer? Attend the bi-annual Carson College of Business Career Networking Night! Career Networking Night (CNN) offers students the ability to network with dozens of Pacific Northwest businesses (e.g., Boeing, Cintas, Fisher Investments) who are looking for ambitious and motivated students to fill their internship opportunities and full-time job offers. While the event is targeted towards Carson College business students, other majors are welcome to join, too.
Bring an updated resume, dress professionally, and be ready!
Learn more on the CNN Event Page!

WSU Career Expo & Technical Fair
2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Beasley Coliseum, 925 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Held the day after Career Networking Night, this university-wide career fair attracts hundreds of recruiters from industry-leading organizations. Recruiters connect with students from all majors and class years and some may conduct on-campus interviews the day after the expo. Hosted by the Academic Success and Career Center, expos are offered online and at Beasley Coliseum on the Pullman campus.
Students Learn More Here
Employers Learn More Here

BTS Student Networking Workshop
2025-10-10 11:30 - 12:30 | CUB Auditorium, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
Students will be led through guided networking exercises by members of the Human Resources Board of Advisors. Snacks will be provided.
No reg required

Business Technology Symposium
2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | CUB Auditorium, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
The Business Technology Symposium is an annual lecture for management and information systems students that focuses on an emerging topic in technology driven by leading business professionals. For speaker and event information, please see the event website here.

Walton Lecture
2025-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Todd 216
Quantifying Global Operational Risks at Micron
Speaker: Collin Sower Sr. Risk Manager at Micron
Keynote presentation about risk management at Micron. Students will have the opportunity to ask live questions.
No reg required.
See the event website for more information: https://business.wsu.edu/walton-lecture/

Hoops Tax Forum
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Spark G45, 1270 NE Washington St, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
The public and all students are welcome to attend a lecture by Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti.
This event is free to attend.
For more information please visit the event webpage here.

Business Brainstorm
2025-10-22 17:00 | Commons 110
Get ready to flex your creativity and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs at Business Brainstorm – where innovative ideas come to life!
Register here: https://Business-Brainstorm.eventbrite.com

CougsFirst! Spokane Show - Fall 2025
2025-11-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Coug -owned and -managed businesses will showcase their products and services to hundreds of Washington State University alumni and friends. The Spokane CougsFirst! Show will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Spokane Convention Center.
Learn More and Register to Attend on the CougsFirst! website!

Pro Sales Competition and Awards
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | WA
Students enrolled in the professional sales competition will compete throughout the day and this event is their awards presentation and a networking dinner with industry partners. This event is closed to students that participated in the sales competitions and their close supporters.

BPC Bites #1 - What is BPC
2026-01-22 12:00 | Commons 110
Guest speaker: Marie Mayes, Interim Director, Center for Entrepreneurship
Get Started!
Registration link: https://bites1.eventbrite.com
Lunch will be provided!

BPC Bites #2 - Alumni
2026-01-29 12:00 | Commons 110
Guest speaker: Ryan Yousefian – Co-Founder/CEO, ApnoMed
Get Inspired!
Registration link: https://bites2.eventbrite.com
Lunch provided!

BPC Bites #3 – Finance
2026-02-05 12:00 | Commons 110
Guest speaker: Devin Ossman, Owner & Director of Operations of Ossman Harding Dental
Get Finance and Funding!
Registration link: https://bites3.eventbrite.com
Lunch provided!

Career Networking Night
2026-02-09 16:30 - 19:00 | CUB Senior Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Looking for a job after graduation? Looking for a summer internship? Attend the bi-annual Carson College of Business Career Networking Night (CNN)! This event offers students the chance to network with businesses looking for ambitious and motivated students to fill internships and full-time roles. While the event is targeted towards Carson College business students, other majors are welcome to join, too. Bring an updated resume, dress professionally, and be ready to connect with professionals from various industries!
Learn more on the CNN Event Page!

SHBM Hospitality Open House
2026-02-10 14:30 - 16:30 | CUE Wine and Beverage Business Lab
Please consider joining us for a drop-in style networking event with SHBM students, corporate partners, SHBM board members, faculty, and staff as we enjoy light bites, coffee and interactive beverage learning stations before the annual Burtenshaw lecture at 4:30.
The event is free and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.

Burtenshaw Lecture: Spring 2026
2026-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | CUE 203
Speaker:

Charles Finkel
Wine, Craft Beer and Specialty Food Pioneer
Charles Finkel is a designer, entrepreneur, and artist who has crafted some of the world’s most famous drink labels as well as created and resurrected various brewing styles. He has founded several iconic companies including Bon Vin, a wine importing company that started with small, family-owned wineries in Europe. He and his wife, Rose Ann, have nationally introduced emerging boutique wines of California. In 1974, the couple built the now famous Château Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. Under the Ste. Michelle labels, Bon Vin was the first national marketer of Washington state wines. They later founded Merchant du Vin, specializing in family owned, traditional breweries. They were the first to import Belgium beers, and their selection of boutique beers representing classic brewing style set the stage for the industry to evolve from two craft breweries in 1978 to more than 10,000 nearly 50 years later. In 1989, the Finkels founded Pike Place Brewery in Seattle and opened the Pike Pub and Microbrewery Museum in 1996. They sold the company in 1998 but re-purchased Pike in 2006. After Rose Ann passed away in 2021, Finkel sold Pike and now concentrates on designing, writing, traveling, cooking, and gardening. He is currently writing a book, A Brief History of Beer in the Last 10,000 Years.
Learn More on the Bellhop Website

Your Next Jackpot: Careers in Casino Resorts - Industry Expert Panel
2026-02-11 11:15 - 12:30 | CUB Junior Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, United States
Your Next Jackpot:
Careers in Casino Resorts
Career Insights from Hospitality Industry Leaders
2026 Event Panelists TBA
Check the event site soon!

Hospitality Week Networking Lunch
2026-02-11 12:30 - 13:30 | CUB Junior Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, United States
Networking lunch following the 2026 Industry Expert Panel

Familiar Touch - GCISL Film Screening - Hospitality Week
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:30 | CUE 202
SCREENING OF “Familiar Touch”
“A sensitive coming-of-old-age film that follows an older woman’s transition into assisted living as she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her family amidst her shifting memories and desires.”
Reception to follow at 6:30 in CUE Atrium:
https://business.wsu.edu/event/familiar-touch-gcisl-film-reception-hospitality-week/

Familiar Touch - GCISL Film Reception - Hospitality Week
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CUE Atrium
Reception to follow screening of “Familiar Touch“
