Business

Oct. 20: Policy makers, economist to debate carbon tax

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN and SPOKANE, Wash. – Panelists representing divergent views of the proposed Washington Carbon Tax referendum I-732 will make brief presentations and engage in a discussion 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the CUB Auditorium at Washington State University.

Sept. 15: Slalom CEO, cofounder to speak at Power Breakfast

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business SEATTLE – Brad Jackson, CEO and cofounder of Slalom, will present “The Two Things That Will Change Your Life” as keynote speaker at the annual Power Breakfast networking event sponsored by the Washington State University Carson College of Business.

China recognizes hospitality Ph.D. student with award

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Lu Lu, a doctoral candidate in the Washington State University School of Hospitality Business Management, received the 2015 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, sponsored by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

April 20: Hospitality industry leaders to give annual lecture

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Dave Furano and Michael Zislis, cofounders of Rock & Brews restaurants, will present “Serving Those Who Rock” during the annual Burtenshaw Distinguished Lecture Series at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the CUB auditorium at Washington State University. The public is invited.

Simpson Strong-Tie gift supports WSU engineering research

PULLMAN, Wash. – An annual $100,000 donation for the next eight years from Simpson Strong-Tie will support Washington State University construction and engineering research in the new PACCAR Environmental Technology Building on the WSU Pullman campus.

April 8: How elitist vs. egalitarian views affect social judgment

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – How individuals’ elitist or egalitarian beliefs can affect their behavior and social judgment will be discussed by a research professor from the Sauder School of Business 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 8, in Todd Auditorium 116 at Washington State University.