{"id":29923,"date":"2026-10-12T14:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T18:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=29923"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:14:38","slug":"marshall-university-etiquette-dinner-aims-helps-students-build-confidence-at-the-professional-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/marshall-university-etiquette-dinner-aims-helps-students-build-confidence-at-the-professional-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall University Etiquette Dinner aims to help students build confidence at the professional table"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Marshall University students will have the opportunity to build confidence in professional dining, networking and communication during the Office of Career Education\u2019s Etiquette Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsored by Alcon, the interactive event will give students an opportunity to participate in a multi-course meal while learning and practicing skills they may use during interviews, conferences, networking events and business meetings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProfessional dining can feel intimidating when you don\u2019t know what to expect,\u201d said Jennifer Brown, assistant director for student engagement and marketing in Marshall University\u2019s Office of Career Education. \u201cThe goal of the Etiquette Dinner isn\u2019t to memorize a long list of rules. It\u2019s to help students feel comfortable enough that when they find themselves having lunch with a recruiter, attending a conference dinner or meeting a future supervisor over a meal, they can focus on the conversation instead of worrying about whether they\u2019re doing something wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the evening, students will receive practical guidance on professional introductions and conversation, place settings and utensils, dining do\u2019s and don\u2019ts and strategies for handling common situations that may arise during professional meals.<\/p>\n<p>The event is open to students at all stages of their college experience. Developing professional etiquette early can help students feel more prepared for internships, interviews, networking opportunities and other professional experiences throughout college.<\/p>\n<p>The Etiquette Dinner is part of the Office of Career Education\u2019s ongoing efforts to help Marshall students develop career-readiness skills that extend beyond the classroom and prepare them to successfully navigate professional environments.<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Please call 304-696-2370 for information and to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Media are invited and encouraged to attend.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marshall University students will have the opportunity to build confidence in professional dining, networking and communication during the Office of Career Education\u2019s Etiquette Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. 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