executive

VP for econ development and extension appointed

Gardner PULLMAN — John C. Gardner, vice president for research and economic development for the University of Missouri system, will become the vice president for economic development and extension for Washington State University on July 1. In making the announcement, WSU President Elson S. Floyd praised Gardner’s long and distinguished career in economic development, agriculture […]

Students hear top corporate execs thanks to professor

A Sony executive is teaching a class at WSU … from Japan. His students get to hear from corporate leaders from the National Football League, Harrah’s Entertainment, Concerts West, the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (UK), and Warner Bros. Studios. This who’s who of corporate insight was arranged by Kenji Kitatani, the 2005–2007 […]

LP executive to speak at Vancouver graduation

VANCOUVER, Wash.— Mark A. Suwyn, chairman and chief executive officer of Louisiana-Pacific Corp., will give the keynote address at Washington State University Vancouver’s 15th commencement ceremony at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 15 at The Amphitheater at Clark County. Public access to the amphitheater will begin at 11 a.m.It will be the first commencement address for […]