Career Development: Professional Networking & Etiquette Dinner 2017

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

WSU Tri-Cities campus

2770 Consolidated Information Center (CIC)

This annual event offers students a valuable professional development experience to polish their business dining etiquette and networking skills by practicing good table manners and social skills.  In addition, students will gain real-world exposure to formal business settings with area professionals and community leaders.

The evening begins with a “mocktail” speed networking reception where professional guests rotating to different stations to mingle with students.

The Etiquette Dinner will follow the speed networking reception with a 4-course meal served in a formal table setting.  As each course is served, students will practice their dining etiquette skills learned prior to the event at Career Development etiquette dinner training sessions.  Seating at each table includes a professional and their guest hosting four students.

The event includes a guest speaker from the community.

Student Registration instructions:

• Registration opens February 28th
• Register through the Career Development CougSync portal ONLY
• REQUIRED: Attend one of the Etiquette Dinner training sessions offered from March 1 – March 10.  Note: The training and quiz will not be offered online.
• Pass a short quiz following the etiquette training session
• Pay a $5 fee (degree seeking students only); additional fees may apply to other students
• Complete a Confirmation of Participation form

Student seating is limited.

This event is open to WSU Tri-Cities students only.  This event is not relevant to student spouses or significant others.

Attire is professional business.