Washington State University's College of Business will hold a free, public networking event focusing on the online master of business administration (MBA) and Executive MBA programs 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Carson Center for Student Success in Todd 101. Attendees must preregister online at http://bit.ly/wsu2uevent or email registration@wsumba.com. David Sprott, associate dean for graduate, international and professional programs, and Cheryl Oliver, assistant dean for online and graduate programs, will discuss business topics and aspects of the online MBA business programs, which are ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.