BUSINESS CENTERS IN ACTION | | Our business centers were a flurry of activity during the month of March. Check out the highlights: | |
CROSSROADS ECONOMICS CENTER (CEC)
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Under the direction of Gavin Roberts (Economics Department Chair), Economics students finalized an Economic Impact Analysis for the nonprofit Western Way. This analysis focused on economic activity green energy projects have had on Utah. You can find the Impact Analysis here.
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The CEC has been running "Taco-bout Economics" every Monday. This weekly series, launched in January, has quickly become a student favorite, drawing participants from across disciplines to the Wattis Building for lunch, conversation, and accessible discussions about economics alongside faculty.
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CENTER FOR TAX EDUCATION & RESEARCH
The Center for Tax Education and Research is currently running the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which offers free tax preparation services to community members through the tax deadline. Students and their professors have been extremely busy, as all available appointments have been filling up, both at the WSU Davis Campus, and the WSU Community Education Center. The students gain hands-on, real-world experience while helping individuals and families prepare and file their taxes at no cost.
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HALL GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
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In March, the MIcroFUND Impact Report was released! If you did not receive a copy, you can see the report here.
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Last week, Baylee Sorenson of Mountain Born Creamery presented in front of a board of business advisors for her chance to receive further funding to grow her business. A Wildcat MicroFUND Alum, Baylee was initially given grant money, and has since been working with advisors to expand. Following her presentation, the board was delighted to present her with a check for $10,000.
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GRACE LIXUAN ZHANG: NEW COURSE IN AI
In fall semester, 2026, Grace will be offering a new course, AI Governance (Management Information Systems 4810). This course will teach students skills AI Ethics & Compliance Officers and AI Data Governance Managers need, and will help students prepare for the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
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DORIS GEIDE-STEVENSON: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER AT THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Doris was the guest speaker at the Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Luncheon in March. Her message, "Impact Without Limits." highlighted the powerful ways women are shaping industries, communities, and the economy.
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RACHEL CHILD: GUEST ON "THE HR LIFE" PODCAST
Rachel was recently a featured guest on "The HR Life" podcast, discussing the intersection of HR education and real-world practice. Rachel shares how she found her way into the profession — and what she’s seeing from the next generation of HR professionals.
| | This month our students put on some incredible events and achieved some amazing things: | |
BAP: FOOD DRIVE
Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting club led a college-wide food drive that lasted all of March. The club with the most food donations by the end of the month wins bragging rights, and a free lunch!
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MYSTERY PITCH
In March our Goddard Student Ambassador team hosted a Mystery Pitch event, in which students were given a random household item and told to develop a business based on the product in 5 minutes, then pitch it to a panel of judges. The results were creative and surprising, and very impressive! Winners received Amazon gift cards. The event was well executed, and we're looking forward to the next one.
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SHRM: CASE COMPETITION
Weber State had two teams go to the HR Case competition hosted by Utah SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) on March 21st at Utah Valley University. These teams stood out for their thoughtful analysis and strong presentation of HR solutions, and we're proud to see their hard work and talent recognized on a statewide stage.
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BITS CLUB CHALLENGE
The BITS (Management Information Systems) Club brought the challenge to the Union Building - testing students’ knowledge, giving away prizes, and entering participants into a raffle. Students walked away learning more about cybersecurity and how to get involved with BITS.
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LITHUANIA - STUDY ABROAD
A group of Goddard students had the opportunity over spring break to travel to Lithuania. In one of the participating student's words, "My biggest lesson from this study abroad experience was about the role that your surroundings play in influencing what you think. Some of my most enjoyable memories and learning experiences from the trip come from connecting with local Lithuanians and other international students, and conversing with them about their backgrounds. By connecting with students outside of your traditional circle, it is fascinating to learn about different cultures and their divergent perspectives."
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