Carson College of Business

Hotel ‘greenwashing’ dirties eco-friendly reputation

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Hotels across the globe are increasingly encouraging guests to embrace green practices. Yet while guests think they are supporting the environment by shutting off lights and reusing towels, they may in fact be victims of “greenwashing,” a corporation’s deceitful practice of promoting environmentally friendly programs […]

Oct. 7: Business lecture considers ethics, shareholder value

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – “Business Ethics: Doing the Right Thing to Optimize Long-Term Shareholder Value” will be presented at 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Carson College of Business, Todd 116, Washington State University. The 23rd annual Walton Lecture, free to the public, will be presented by Thomas […]

Oct. 6: Tax expert to speak on Washington state tax system

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington state tax topics – including tax administration and the business and occupation tax – will be discussed by the editor in chief of global nonprofit Tax Analysts 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in CUE 203 at Washington State University.

WSU Vancouver receives economic development award

By Brenda Alling, WSU Vancouver VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver has received the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Regional and Economic Development Award for the success of its Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program in the Carson College of Business.

Sept. 10: New business dean to talk at Power Breakfast

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business SEATTLE – Chip Hunter, newly appointed business dean at Washington State University, will present “The Carson College of Business at WSU: Linking Washington State with the World,” as the keynote speaker at the annual Power Breakfast networking event sponsored by the college.

Adventure, technology combine in Business Plan Competition

By Sue McMurray, WSU Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Twenty-eight student-led business plan teams from across the globe gathered at Washington State University’s (WSU) Carson College of Business over the weekend to compete in the 13th annual WSU Business Plan Competition.

April 22: Hospitality leader to give annual business lecture

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Rob Steigerwald, chief operations officer for the Americas-Western Region, Marriott International, Inc., will present “Reimagining Hospitality, Next Gen Now,” during the annual Burtenshaw Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the CUB auditorium at Washington State University. The public is invited.

April 22: Finance expert shares investing tips

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – Bryan Weeks, president and chief executive officer of Silver Creek Capital Management, will present “Business Trends in the Institutional Investment Industry,” a free, public talk, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Todd Hall 130, Washington State University.