CBE News and Events

• Los Angeles Times Article Quotes CBE Professor Shih-Fen Chen
  • A Los Angeles Times article was released by Frank Shyong, featuring a quote from CBE professor, Shih-Fen Chen. 
• The Spring Quarter "Meet the Deans" Event
  • Dr. Deanna Kennedy and Steve Smith met with students and discussed their goals for the College of Business and Economics. 

Fall Quarter

• 2023 Boeing Northwest Case Competition

  • The 2023 Boeing Northwest Case Competition took flight at Western Washington University on October 26. Six teams competed in a virtual Kick-Off Event, comprising students from various majors.

• High School Student Outreach Event

  • On October 17th, CBE hosted the High School Student Outreach event, uniting CBE and local high school students and teachers for an engaging session.

• "Meet the Dean" Event with Deanna Kennedy

  • On October 17th, CBE hosted its "Meet the Dean" event with Deanna Kennedy!

• "How to Influence (Like a Boss)" with John Vlastelica

  • Vlastelica presented what effective influencers do to grab people’s attention, how to get buy-in, and and how to change behaviors in the workplace. Vlastelica also shared the stories of successful influencers in top organizations.

• CBE's 2023 Back to School Celebration

  • In celebration of the beginning of the Fall Quarter, the College of Business and Economics (CBE) opened its arms wide to welcome back its students.

• 2023 Accounting Orientation

  • Our CBE faculty members, advisors, and alumni were on hand to share their expertise, helping students understand the program's offerings, career prospects, and the multitude of resources available for academic success.

• CBE's 2023 Staff Retreat and Fall Planning

  • CBE's esteemed staff came together on September 25th, at the Bellingham Yacht Club, for a strategically designed retreat, meticulously preparing for the new school year.

Winter Quarter

• Alpha Kappa Psi Omega Beta's Resume Workshop

  • Alpha Kappa Psi Omega Beta's Diversity Committee hosted a Resume Workshop. The focus of this workshop was resume building and other various professional skills.

• 2023 SMA Marketing Case Competition
  • On February 10, 2023, CBE Marketing students were given the opportunity to develop a solution to a problem outlined in a case, and present the solution to a panel of judges for the 2023 SMA Marketing Case Competition. 
• CBE's 'Meet the Deans' Event
  • This past week the Moss Adams Student Success Center hosted a 'Meet the Deans' event for students to stop by and chat with Dean Scott Young and Associate Dean Wing Fok. 
• New Year, New Scholarship Opportunities
  • Applications are now open for CBE Scholarships. These awards are for 2023-2024, and are intended for pre-majors and majors in CBE who have at least one year (2023-2024) remaining in their studies.