Students mind their manners

The fourth annual ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× School of Management Spring Etiquette Seminar & Dinner, sponsored by KPMG and the ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Alumni Association, was held Friday, March 7. Professionals from across the state sat on the etiquette panel to share their wisdom with students.



Experts included:


  • Anna Atchison, Kinross Ft. Knox

  • Bill Bailey, Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.

  • Michael Campbell, USAG Wainwright Family & MWR

  • Amy Cooper, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× School of Management

  • Terri Froese, TDL Professional Staffing

  • Lisa Gentry, AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union

  • David Hale, Hale & Associates Insurance

  • Mark Herrmann, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× School of Management

  • Jen Imus, Wells Fargo Bank

  • Daniel Mitchell, KPMG

  • Renee Staley, Birchwood Homes

  • Tammy Tragis-McCook, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× School of Management

  • Tiffany Van Horn, Utility Services of Alaska

  • Elaine Williamson, Kohler, Schmitt & Hutchison

  • Pamm Zierfuss-Hubbard, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Auxiliary, Recharge and Contract Operations


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

View a student-filmed, short video about the seminar: