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Full circle: Marketing alumnus returns to WWU to write and judge the competition his team won
Cultivating connection: Marketing students design events that bring together current students and alumni
Resolutions That Make You Happier: How to set goals that actually boost well-being

Maybe you are one of those people who sets resolutions this week. Good for you starting the year with good habits and goals! We applaud your effort but want you to…

Anonymity and the Erosion of Kindness

Throughout the year, we all have particular events that mark the passage of time. Birthdays, holidays, special events. As professors, we have a few unique days too: some fun, some not. There’s the first day of classes, where we still (20+ years in) get the jitters. The last day of classes, when…

Of Fur and Friendship: What pets reveal about the good life

It is difficult to feel lonely when a muzzle or two is (quite literally) in your face. And research shows that giving support to our dogs (i.e., paying attention to their needs) helps our well-being and curbs psychological distress. Even spending money on our pets is shown to increase…

Do Your Family Traditions Need a Refresh? Here Are Some Signs — And Suggestions for Creating New Ones

In fact, this sense of duty is often a reason we feel guilted (even if we’re just guilt-tripping ourselves) into carrying on a tradition long after its positive effects have expired. “Tradition often comes with a moral imperative: It’s not just what we do, it’s what we should do,” Tara…

Peer mentors create safe space to talk and learn about money
CBE celebrates retiring faculty Tuesday, June 3
CBE hosting 'Business Bound: From High School to WWU' Oct. 17
A guide to car insurance for students

Features commentary by WWU Associate Professor of Finance & Marketing Nicholas Wonder.

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