This past semester, BSG hosted Destress Fest week for students as a way to take a break and relax from the strain of finals week. Destress Fest officially kicked off on December 5th with Therapy Dog Tuesday. In collaboration with Opportunity Scholars and First Ascent programs, students were able to visit Business Career Success (BCS) and unwind with therapy dogs from Utah Pet [...]
We celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Dayannually on Nov. 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. Currently, around 25% ofthe University of Utah's student body identifies as first-generation college students, and we were thrilled to recognize and appreciate these students here at Eccles. This year, we hosted two events: First-Gen Brag Board and [...]
As Spring Semester comes to a close, we are excited to introduce the 2023-2024 BLinc (Business Student Government Team!) BLinc is dedicated to elevating the Eccles School experience by building community, cultivating a sense of belonging, understanding and advocating for student voice, and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each team member is committed to serving you and engaging with these meaningful goals. [...]
The Eccles Business Student Government (BLinc) recently hosted its annual Spring Into Business tabling event. There were more than 25 different organizations ranging from TEK Club, Goff Strategic Leadership Center, and ALPFA, along with several other student orgs, Eccles academic departments, and student services and programs on hand to connect with students. In addition, students could win Amazon, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Campus Store [...]
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 [...]