Voyage, Summer 2021 | CWU College of Business

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SUMMER 2021

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Building Better Small Business Owners Entrepreneur program trains independent thinkers who can turn their interests into careers. Shining a Light on Hidden Bias College of Business acts on students’ calls to be more inclusive. Emotional Intelligence Helps in a Crisis Having empathy for others during a pandemic is a true sign of leadership. Digital Marketing has Exploded Pandemic has accelerated consumer adoption of digital tools by several years. Keeping the Supply Chain Intact Alumni help troubleshoot pandemic-related challenges.

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A New Way of Doing Work Q&A with Wendy Cook on leadership during the pandemic.

IN THIS ISSUE

IN ADDITION 3 Dean’s Message

4 CB Again Ranked Among World's Best 5 Parks Begins Distinguished Professorship 22 New Grad Chronicles Pandemic-era Job Hunt 23 Meet our Newest Faculty: Yurim Lee 24 Wildcats Juggle Studies and Student Government 26 Student Restores Women in Business Club 27 New HR Scholarship Helps Students 28 Philanthropy ON THE COVER: Linae Myhand graduated magna cum laude in June, earning bachelor of science degrees in business administration and economics. “This past year has been the hardest of my life,” Myhand told the class of 2021 during a heartfelt commencement speech in which she admitted the distance and isolation took its toll. Myhand’s friends and classmates helped her feel heard and helped her understand she wasn’t alone. “My biggest take away from this year is that we’re not alone,” Myhand said. Read more about her journey to a job on Page 22 . COVER PHOTO CREDIT: ANNA CORTES

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