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2024 Eccles Gala Celebrating the Eccles Community
The annual Eccles Gala has become a cherished tradition and a highlight of the academic year for students at the David Eccles School of Business. The Gala stands out as a way to connect to fellow students, faculty, and alumni in an evening of celebration, networking, and community. At the 11th annual Eccles Gala, Business Student Government (BSG) continued this tradition and welcomed the Eccles community for an unforgettable night. Attendees enjoyed food from Bryce’s Catering, drinks from Thirst, and cookies, along with a Polaroid photo booth to capture memories from the evening. Many students were able to explore [...]
A Conversation on Leading Authentically in the Workplace: In Celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month
During LGBTQ+ History Month, the David Eccles School of Business hosted A Conversation on Leading Authentically in the Workplace, organized by U of U Out for Business in collaboration with Business Student Government (BSG).The fireside chat, featuring speaker Kris Liacopoulos and moderated by Austin Hendrickson, Director of Student Engagement and Belonging at the Eccles School, sparked an engaging discussion on embracing authenticity to strengthen relationships, enhance team performance, and foster a culture built on trust and transparency. Liacopoulos also shared her personal background and leadership journey, offering insightful strategies on how to lead authentically.Liacopoulos worked a fulfilling career as the [...]
Ethically Designing Social Media
Last week, Ravi Iyer, a former Data Science Manager, Research Manager, and Product Manager at Meta, shared insights into the challenges and potential solutions for creating a more ethical and socially responsible social media environment. Based on his experiences with platforms like Facebook, Iyer highlighted how design can mitigate negative societal impacts, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful content moderation, incentivizing positive engagement, and addressing the influence of algorithms on user behavior. Key insights from Meta’s approach: Understanding dangerous speech Beyond hate speech: Media often focuses on hate speech but miss other forms of dangerous content, such as "fear speech" [...]
