Students mind their manners at 9th annual Etiquette Seminar

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UAF School of Management鈥檚 ninth annual Spring Etiquette Seminar and Dinner held on Friday, March 1 was another great success! Sponsored by KPMG, the UAF Alumni Association, and Lavelle's Bistro, professionals across the state were invited to share their knowledge of office etiquette with students.



Experts included:

  • Amy Cooper, UAF School of Management

  • Jim Culley, Northrim Bank

  • Victoria Denning, Denali State Bank

  • Michael Fink, KPMG

  • Lisa Herbert, Usibelli Coal Mine

  • Margaret Hernandez, Family Centered Services of Alaska

  • Mark Hermann, UAF School of Management

  • Annette Jones, GCI

  • Pam Lloyd, GCI

  • Hayden Nilson, Robinson & Ward, PC

  • Tammy Randolph, State Farm Insurance

  • Abigail Riggs, Doyon, Limited

  • Anthony Rizk, Spirit of Alaska FCU

  • Charlie Sparks, UAF School of Management

  • Mariah Ver Hoef, Feniks & Company LLC




This event helps teach students work etiquette and social graces. Upon graduating, students are expected to enter the workforce and act accordingly in this new environment. The seminar educates students on proper etiquette during not only office hours, but at business dinners and social functions as well.



The event began with a presentation by Michael Fink of KPMG, followed by a Q&A Panel that included all the professionals. Then, the students spoke one on one with each professional. This was a great opportunity for students to not only ask pressing questions, but also build great business relations! After this, the students and professionals headed over to Lavelle鈥檚 Bistro to put their newly acquired dinner etiquette skills to the test.