The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) and one of five student affinity groups at the David Eccles School of Business. ALPFA hosts many events throughout the academic year, such as panels with industry professionals, seminars, and workshops on how to build LinkedIn profiles (and resumes), along with hosting volunteer opportunities. ALPFA's mission is "to empower and develop Latino men and women [...]
Lights, camera, action! BLinc recently held its annual Eccles Gala. This event brought students, faculty, and alumni together to connect over dinner from Olive Garden and Thirst. There was also an opportunity drawing - Cotopaxi backpacks and two Amazon Echo Dots! We would like to recognize our traditions team who made Eccles Gala happen; Julie Paredes-Pozas (Director of Eccles Traditions), Sally Tran (Associate [...]
Our Eccles community recently came together to make 234 dog toys for a local animal shelter — and grab a bowl of CupBop — during Pups & Cups, BLinc's (your Business Student Government) first service project of the year! Service projects are important to the Eccles community because it helps students have the opportunity to become effective and inspirational members of their community. [...]
Donut mind if I do! This past Wednesday, BLinc held its first monthly Bites With BLinc tabling event. The event was filled with lots of students, questions, and donuts – courtesy of Fresh Donuts & Deli! For Bites With BLinc, our mission is to receive student feedback and incorporate it into our initiatives, projects, and events. Student feedback is critical because we want [...]
After a blazing hot summer, the Fall Semester is finally here! We think it's more crucial than ever to make significant efforts to remain in touch and make the most of opportunities and resources here at the Eccles School. A few weeks ago, BLinc (Business Student Government) hosted our annual Party On The Plaza. At this event, there were more than 40 different [...]
Nearing the close of another academic year means many things - unpredictable weather, summer on the horizon, and the push of another finals season, to name a few. In addition, spring brings the annual Eccles Student Leadership Awards, presented by the BLinc team (the student government arm of the David Eccles School of Business) to recognize students and student groups exemplifying leadership and involvement [...]
Did you know that the famous phrase “This is the place” came from a Utah settler who was here long before Brigham Young? In James Jackson III’s presentation on Utah’s Black history, the founder of the Utah Black Chamber — who also works as Zions Bank’s Supplier Diversity Program Manager — highlighted some key components of the often overlooked Black history in Utah, [...]
In celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 28, 2021, Business Leaders Incorporated (BLinc.), recently partnered with the Hinckley Institute of Politics to work with students on registering to vote and check their voter registration status. On Sept. 13 and 20, BLinc. created a space in the Spencer Fox Eccles Building for students to connect, pick up some snacks, swag, and stickers [...]
Welcome back, Doers! We’re so excited to welcome you back to the David Eccles School of Business and actually see you in 3-D! We’ve got plenty of ways for you to meet friends new and old at all of the exciting Eccles Events happening this year! You can check out what’s going on at Eccles.link/events. Just a reminder that things are going to be [...]
Each year, Business Leaders Incorporated (BLinc.), the undergraduate student government of the David Eccles School of Business, highlights the achievements of student leaders and organizations through the Student Leadership Awards. Winners are nominated by students, faculty, and staff in recognition of their excellence in leadership and involvement. This year's virtual event highlighted the extraordinary effort student leaders embraced during the past year. Ainu [...]