Etiquette Seminar helps students mind their manners
The sixth annual UAF School of Management Spring Etiquette Seminar & Dinner, sponsored by KPMG and the UAF Alumni Association, was held on Friday, March 4. Professionals from across the state sat on the etiquette panel to share their wisdom with students.
Experts included:
- Bill Bailey, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
- Sabrina Binkley, Sprucetree Montessori School
- Doug Bishop, Doyon Utilities
- Amy Cooper, UAF School of Management
- Jim Culley, Northrim Bank
- Lisa Herbert, Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
- Mark Herrmann, UAF School of Management
- Jessica Hill, TDL Professional Staffing
- Steve Lundgren, Denali State Bank
- Wes Madden, Madden Real Estate
- Roxy Marcy, GCI
- Daniel Mitchell, KPMG
- Oran Paul, Utility Services of Alaska
- Tammy Randolph, State Farm Insurance
- Lorna Shaw, Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo
- Tammy Tragis-McCook, UAF School of Management
- Peter Van Flein, UAF Alumni Association
The purpose of this event is to help students learn valuable lessons in the social graces. Once students graduate, they are expected to know how to act in formal situations, such as business dinners and social functions. This annual event provides them with the tools needed to conduct themselves as well-rounded professionals. SOM students learned about the rules of etiquette, from cell phone courtesy to punctuality to what to do with a napkin when leaving the table.
After a presentation by Daniel Mitchell of KPMG and a Q&A with the panel, professionals and students headed over to Lavelle’s Bistro where students were able to practice their newly-learned skills at a formal dinner.