FALL 2024 GRADUATING CLASS | |
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We bid farewell to some truly outstanding students at our December (Fall 2024) graduation. We were impressed with the many great academic achievements of these graduates, and we know they are headed toward amazing future careers. James Toomalatai, the Goddard Outstanding Graduate for all Baccalaureate programs, shared with us the following advice, "In the end, always remember that your professors, staff, and alumni are rooting for your success." It's certainly true, James. We wish these graduates nothing but the very best and will be watching their careers with interest.
Congratulations, class of 2024!
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OUTSTANDING GRADUATES BY MAJOR
The outstanding graduates for December 2024 included a remarkable group of students. We highly recommend you read their stories to learn more about what brought them to Weber State, the instructors and classes that made the most impact, and what's next for them.
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GODDARD STUDENT AMBASSADOR TEAM EXPANDED | |
The Goddard Student Ambassador team expanded from 10 members to 16 this year! The team has been going in full force, busy with their various committees and events. In just one semester, they have launched a Canvas course connecting Goddard business students, held and hosted several student socials and events, represented the college at high school functions, and hosted the 3rd annual Weberbiz Case Competition for Utah high school students. | |
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We warmly welcome these newest members of our team! Click on the names below to learn more about them. | |
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Brandon Koford and Therese Cavlovic, both of the Economics department, published their paper "Anticipated Regret: An Experimental Test of Information Avoidance," co-authored with Weber State alumnus and Economics advisory board member Dr. Lucas Rentschler at Utah State University, in the Journal of Risk and Uncertainty*.
*A top-5 journal in the world in the field of economic theory.
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Atmadeep Mukherjee, of the Business Administration and Marketing department, published the article "Can I Choose My Offer? How choice of a promotional offer impacts consumer evaluations and decisions" in the Journal of Retailing*.
*One of the top-10 marketing journals in the world.
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Andrew Keinsley, of the Economics department, received notice that his paper "Measuring the Monetary Services of US Treasury Securities" was accepted at Economic Modelling*: He was also interviewed for Utah's National Public Radio Station (KUER) and the interview aired on 11/8 and 11/9. The interview related to the FED's recent 25 basis point cut decision and the impact of that cut on Utah's economy.
*A prestigious journal in the field of applied economics.
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Gavin Roberts, of the Economics department, wrote a report titled, "The Economic Impacts of Right of First Refusal Legislation" for the Pelican Institute of Public Policy, which is a think tank in Louisiana. | | |
Sandeep Kumar Rangaraju, of the Economics department, presented the research paper, "Time varying effects of Oil News Shocks" at Midwest Econometrics Group (MEG) at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY November 1-2, 2024. | | |
Weiwei Wang, of the Accounting department, co-authored a paper, "It is Complicated: Tax havens, corporate social responsibility, and corporate social irresponsibility." This paper was presented at the 33rd Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues in November 12th in Vancouver, Canada. | | |
Eric Smith, Associate Dean, wrote an opinion piece for the Deseret News titled "A Call of Bipartisan Tax Legislating." | | |
TEAM AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS | |
Jeff Clements, of the Management Information Systems department, received an award from the Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters on November 1, 2024 for the best Business paper in the Year 2024 for his entry titled, "Is Personal Compulsive Social Media Use Affecting the Happiness of Employees?" | | |
Shane Schvaneveldt of the Supply Chain Management department was given the Teaching Innovation Award 2024 from the CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) for his submission "A Lean 5S Experiential Learning Game for Logistics and Supply Chain Management." This is Shane's 3rd time receiving this award. | | |
Great things have been happening at the Goddard in the last few months, and we are looking forward to some great stuff coming up this Spring semester! Check it out: | |
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The MBA program celebrated successful completion of their inaugural Executive-In-Residence Mentoring program with Craig Trewet, who currently chairs WSU's National Advisory Council and is recently retired from the Boeing Company. Craig met with his MBA mentees a the WSU homecoming football game on October 12th.
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FALL EVENTS
(held during Fall semester):
- The Goddard School sponsored and attended the Athena Women Empowered conference with the Weber Chamber of Commerce, September 24th
- Goddard Career Fair, September 26th
- Crossroads Economics Center Book Club launched, October 2nd
- 3rd Annual Weberbiz Case Competition for Utah high school students, November 6th
- First annual WSU Major Quest, Goddard workshops held in the WB November 7th
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SPRING EVENTS:
(will be held during Spring semester)
- Crossroads Economics Center Book Club event - author visit, January 6th
- Explore Accounting event with WSU Alumni for business majors, Jan 14th
- The Goddard School will host Business After Hours for the Weber Chamber of Commerce, February 12th
- Second annual Goddard Majors / Clubs Fair, February 27th
- High School Jumpstart Competition (for teen entrepreneurs) hosted by the Entrepreneurship Center, April 12th
- Normal Jones golf tournament hosted by the School of Accounting & Taxation, End of April
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The success of the Goddard School of Business & Economics depends on the collective involvement and support of our alumni and friends.
Your contribution, small or large, can be allocated to several areas including faculty support, graduate and undergraduate scholarships, research, programs, projects, technology, etc. Take a look at the different ways you can choose to make an impact and give where you can make a difference! You can give a one-time gift, or monthly.
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