First Ascent Scholars Archives - The David Eccles School of Business

Opportunity Scholars take the classroom to the Aloha state

During Spring Break, the Opportunity Scholars Program took students from the Tourism and Hospitality class to the Aloha State. They were immersed in Oahu's tourism culture through company visits and a service project at the He'eia Fishponds. "My journey in Hawaii was an invaluable addition to my academic trajectory, seamlessly blending classroom knowledge with real-life experiences that have profoundly shaped my learning journey. From [...]

Lisa Collins2024-03-25T18:07:38-06:00March 25th, 2024|

First Ascent celebrates the end of Fall Semester

First Ascent Scholars recently held their 2023 Winter Celebration. Students, board members, and mentors all came together to celebrate a successful end to Fall Semester. The evening featured Secret Santa and an ugly sweater/pajamas contest. Always a fun event, this year brought the community together to recharge after a challenging semester. "I really enjoyed getting the chance to do more research on my [...]

Lisa Collins2024-01-05T15:40:47-07:00December 28th, 2023|

First Ascent Scholars share gratitude in community

First Ascent Scholars recently came together for their Annual Fall Harvest celebration. This annual event features a focus on gratitude. Students and mentors took this time to reconnect over a traditional Congolese dinner. "It is so enjoyable to come together as a family to celebrate each other and find community in sharing gratitude activities to remind us of what is important," remarked junior [...]

Lisa Collins2024-01-05T16:32:01-07:00November 25th, 2023|

First Ascent Scholars bond on the river

Earlier in the semester, first-year First Ascent Scholars program students took a rafting trip to the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur, Colorado. They spent three days and two nights camping and floating down the Green River. While on the river, students were engaged in team building, connecting with their fellow First Ascent Scholars, and gaining insights into the principles of BUS 3800. BUS [...]

Lisa Collins2023-09-28T12:48:41-06:00September 28th, 2023|

Did Someone Say BBQ? 2023 Annual First-Ascent Scholars Family Event

Earlier this month First Ascent grilled out with friends and family at Sugarhouse Park to celebrate the annual First Ascent Family BBQ. This fun community event provided a great opportunity for the First Ascent family to socialize, play games, and eat delicious food from food trucks namely Food Almighty and Aunty’s Hawaiian Kitchen. The family BBQ is an event designed for First Ascent [...]

Lisa Collins2023-09-28T13:41:46-06:00September 28th, 2023|

First Ascent scholars and mentors mix it up in inaugural networking event

The First Ascent Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business recently hosted its inaugural Ascending Mixer. First Ascent alums play a crucial role in the experiences of these first-generation students. Their unique shared experiences allow them to provide mentorship on everything from academics to career choices. They also serve as advocates and role models, showing current students what is possible with [...]

Lisa Collins2023-03-18T21:27:51-06:00March 18th, 2023|

First Ascent Scholars reconnect during spring retreats

Spring Semester brings specialized retreats for the junior and senior cohorts in the First Ascent Scholar Program. These annual events allow students to connect with each other, board members, and mentors. Senior Retreat - Adulting 101 This January, seniors headed up to Park City, Utah. They spent the weekend participating in workshops and activities on financial wellness, self-care, and job placement to help [...]

Lisa Collins2023-03-17T11:56:15-06:00March 17th, 2023|

First Ascent Scholars Celebrate Fall Semester

The First Ascent Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business finished off the Fall 2022 Semester with two annual events — Fall Harvest and Winter Celebration. These events unite students and mentors to bond and celebrate their work and accomplishments, and both feature networking, bonding over a meal, and activities focusing on gratitude. "It was great being able to connect with [...]

Lisa Collins2023-01-10T13:16:06-07:00January 10th, 2023|

First Ascent Scholars find adventure and community

The First Ascent Program has been busy with its scholars! They recently took their first-year students to Moab to camp over fall break. This trip allows students to disconnect with the world, be one with nature, and make stronger connections with their fellow First Ascent peers. Students got the chance to engage in different curricular activities that focused on social change, leadership, citizenship, [...]

Lisa Collins2022-11-09T15:27:53-07:00November 9th, 2022|

Eccles School’s First Ascent community bonds over kickball and BBQ

The First Ascent Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business kicked off the new semester with their annual First Ascent Family BBQ. Students, families, mentors, and program leaders gathered to get to know each other, build community, and have some fun. This year's event was held at Poplar Grove Park and featured activities such as ring toss, corn hole, soccer, and [...]

Lisa Collins2022-09-27T11:45:39-06:00September 27th, 2022|