Pictured (“H” indicates Honors College student): BACK ROW: Sydney Hardly (H), Mia Kennedy (H), Aidan Harris, Claire Stein (H), Aiyana Price (H); FRONT ROW: Will O’Connor (H), Nathan Nicol, Caitlin Boss, Regine Meeks (H), Elizabeth Foster.
The WSU Ethics Bowl team at the Northwest Regional competition at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma on Nov. 10th, coached by Honors faculty member Nathan Nicol.
The WSU Ethics Bowl team (“The Kantsequentialists”) competed at The Northwest Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament this past Saturday, November 10. This year it was held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. The event was a great success in every respect except, well, winning. We did not win this year. The team from Whitworth (“The Philosoraptors”) won this year. Nevertheless, we had three hard fought matches, many interesting discussions, and met some nice folks on the other teams. On Sunday, we had an excellent brunch where several parents came to join us, and the rest was all tranquility.
Compete: Managing Adversity and Finding Your Path Along the Way
Join the WSU Honors College on Saturday, November 3 (Dad’s Weekend) as we welcome back Honors alumnus and former WSU quarterback Alex Brink who will speak to students and families on managing adversity. Alex remains the only WSU quarterback to ever beat the University of Washington (Apple Cup) three times! Today, after a successful football career, Alex serves as the WSU radio broadcaster for Cougar football. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Alex as he shares his journey with us.
Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.
Presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m
Honors College Students Named September Student-Athletes of the Month
Washington State football’s Hayden Schmidt and soccer’s Emma Dahline have been named the Academic Services Student-Athletes of the Month for September 2018.
A redshirt junior safety on the field, Schmidt (Mount Vernon, Wash.) is academically a senior majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in Spanish. He is enrolled in the Honors College and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Schmidt has a 3.73 grade point average, which he’s balanced while earning IFC Greek of the Year in 2017. » More …
Garrett Snedeker will be performing the first movement of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the WSU Symphony Orchestra and will conduct the third movement of Brahms’ Third Symphony.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of a BBQ-on-the-lawn, music, and open tours of Honors Hall! Meet Dean Grant Norton, and the faculty, staff and students of Honors! Enjoy a relaxing lunch with family and make sure to reconnect with former classmates and friends.
12 – 2 p.m. (kick-off is at 3 p.m.) at Elmina White Honors Hall
Honors College clothing and swag will be available for purchase.
The Walton Lecture brings a distinguished leader in the insurance and risk management field to campus to share professional perspectives with students. The lecture is hosted by the WSU College of Business’ Department of Finance and Management Science and made possible through an endowment from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington. The endowment honors Max Walton, the group’s past president.
Keynote speaker: Steve Legg, Director of Risk Management, Starbucks Coffee Co., CPCU, ARM
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Todd 216
Sponsor: Department of Finance and Management Science
Steve Legg has been with Starbucks since 1997, serving as director of risk management since 2006. His responsibilities include global property and casualty insurance, claims management, risk financing activities, and management of the risk team within Starbucks’s treasury and risk management department. Legg served on the Board of the Washington State RIMS chapter for seven years, serving as president in 2005-2006. He has a degree in political economy from the University of California at Berkeley. Legg lives in the Seattle area with his wife Carla and their seven-year-old twins.
On Friday, September 14, the WSU Honors College will host its first annual Student Networking Event and Industry Panel Discussion beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Pullman.
The Student Networking Event is an opportunity for Honors College students to enhance their professional networking skills in various settings. Because this is a networking event, students are advised not to bring their resumes; instead, students will focus on how to confidently network with potential employers, develop an elevator pitch, and highlight accomplishments and goals. Students are encouraged to distribute their business cards at the event.
Following the one-hour networking event, a panel discussion will take place for students to hear firsthand from industry experts on best practices in today’s workplace and professional tips for hiring success!
This is an opportunity for students to meet with advisory board members of the Honors College who represent a broad range of industries including consulting, technology, law, engineering, education and health care.
Food and beverage will be provided! Business dress is recommended.
Registered students must attend one 30-minute workshop session scheduled several days prior to event. The workshops will take place in Elmina White Honors Hall on Monday, September 10 at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 a.m. Again, you only need to attend one of the above sessions.
WSU sophomore Esther Rugoli works in the greenhouse on a research project.
CAHNRS is a diverse college that is home to students with various backgrounds, interests and motivations. The common denominator between all CAHNRS students is that they hope to contribute to a system larger than themselves. There is always a pathway that leads past the classroom, campus, and even the United States. » More …
Steve Legg has been with Starbucks since 1997, serving as director of risk management since 2006. His responsibilities include global property and casualty insurance, claims management, risk financing activities, and management of the risk team within Starbucks’s treasury and risk management department. Legg served on the Board of the Washington State RIMS chapter for seven years, serving as president in 2005-2006. He has a degree in political economy from the University of California at Berkeley. Legg lives in the Seattle area with his wife Carla and their seven-year-old twins.
