SUNY Plattsburgh Hosts Series of Business Etiquette Seminars

PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/20/2009)(readMedia)-- SUNY Plattsburgh's Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association is proud to announce a series of four seminars on Business Etiquette:

1. "Cocktail Party Etiquette: Dressing Professionally and the Art of Conversation," Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center. Free presentation by Dr. Nancy Church. Refreshments will be served.
2. "Travel and Meeting Etiquette," March 4, 4:30 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center. Free presentation by Professor John Parmelee. Refreshments will be served.
3. "Interview and Office Etiquette," April 2, 4:30 p.m. Amnesty Room, Angell College Center. Free presentation by Dr. James Csipak. Refreshments will be served.
4. "Dining Etiquette," April 9, 4:30 p.m. Room 403A, Sibley Hall, followed by a 5:30 p.m. dinner in Samuel D's. Limited to first 16 people; SUNY Plattsburgh students have first priority. The cost is approximately $15 per person. Presentation by Professor Bob Rolfs.

"Business etiquette is important for our students to know because it gives them confidence in social situations," said Church, chair of the college's marketing and entrepreneurship program and faculty advisor for the marketing club. "Whether students are being interviewed; are dining with a prospective employer or clients; or are working in a business setting as interns or professionals; it helps to know the basic rules of etiquette."

Church added that "some aspects of etiquette, such as proper dining, are not being taught at home anymore so it is important for individuals to learn the fundamentals so they can navigate in social situations more successfully."

According to Church, the marketing club has offered the etiquette seminars for more than 20 years. For nearly all of those years, College Auxiliary Services, sponsor of this year's program, has provided support. To learn more or to R.S.V.P., contact Church at 518-564-4169.