Over 125 Students and Partners Gather for Spring Etiquette Dinner at the College of Business

Learning Professional Etiquette Through Experience

Students enjoyed dinner while learning dining and professional etiquette best practices from Susan Ellis, founder of Good Manners Consulting. Ellis shared practical guidance on topics including:

• Proper table settings and utensil use
• Professional introductions and conversation etiquette
• Confident body language and first impressions
• Business dining do’s and don’ts

By pairing instruction with a real dining experience, students were able to immediately apply what they learned—an approach that reinforces confidence and removes anxiety around professional social settings.

Strengthening Student–Employer Connections

In addition to etiquette instruction, the evening emphasized relationship‑building between students and industry partners. Corporate attendees had the opportunity to connect with students in a relaxed, professional setting, fostering conversations that often don’t happen in classrooms alone.

These interactions reinforce the College of Business’s commitment to experiential learning and career readiness, giving students direct exposure to business professionals while allowing partners to engage with emerging talent.

The Etiquette Dinner was free of charge for students across the College of Business, thanks to the generous support of the Center’s corporate partners. Their continued investment ensures students have access to high‑impact professional development opportunities regardless of financial barriers.

The Sales Center team also extends a special thank‑you to Lindsey Wadle and Laurie Nakauchi for their valuable support in helping the event run smoothly.