Annual Etiquette Seminar helps students mind their manners



The eighth annual UAF School of Management Spring Etiquette Seminar & Dinner, sponsored by KPMG, the UAF Alumni Association, and Lavelle's Bistro, was held on Friday, March 2. Professionals from across the state sat on the etiquette panel to share their wisdom with students.


Experts included:

  • Jim Culley, Northrim Bank

  • Victoria Denning, Denali State Bank

  • Melody Feniks, Feniks & Company

  • Terri Froese, TDL Staffing

  • Brittany Hale, Hale and Associates Insurance

  • Lisa Herbert, Usibelli Coal Mine

  • Mark Herrmann, UAF School of Management

  • Jen Hoskins, Foundation Health Partners

  • Rachel Lauesen, Crowson Law Group & UAF Alumni Association

  • Daniel Mitchell, KPMG, Event Host

  • Hayden Nilson, Robinson & Ward, PC

  • Meg Nordale, GHEMM

  • Tammy Randolph, State Farm Insurance

  • Ben Roth, SBS Retirement Consultants, LLC

  • Tammy Tragis-McCook, UAF School of Management


The purpose of this event is to help students learn valuable lessons in the social graces. Once students graduate, they are expected to know how to act in formal situations, such as business dinners and social functions. This annual event  provides them with the tools needed to conduct themselves as well-rounded professionals. SOM students learned about the rules of etiquette, from cell phone courtesy to punctuality to what to do with a napkin when leaving the table.

After a presentation by Daniel Mitchell of KPMG , a Q&A with the panel, and a lightning round, professionals and students headed over to Lavelle鈥檚 Bistro where students were able to practice their newly-learned skills at a formal dinner.

UAF Photo by JR Ancheta