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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The University of Utah is surrounded by a plethora of fitness opportunities, breathtaking visuals, and new experiences. Taking a break to explore will allow you to reward yourself after a day's worth of great work! 1) Utah Museum of Fine Arts Are you interested in visual art? The Utah Museum of Fine Arts offers a perfect opportunity to view a wide variety of [...]
The Opportunity Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business kicked off a new academic year with a service project. "Service is one of the core values for Opportunity Scholars," says Latu Kinikini, Opportunity Scholars associate director. "It is who we are. We are proud to be a part of the community and always strive to give back." This year, students partnered [...]
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 [...]
About to go to class but too tired and need some coffee? Campus has that on hand for you. Just finished listening to a two-hour lecture in class and need a meal to refuel? Campus also has that covered! Here are some spots to check out going into Fall Semester. 1) Blockchain Café Blockchain Café features food from Jeeva’s Greek Café and is [...]
Were you involved in high school activities and hope to stay just as involved at the University of Utah? Are you concerned about carving out time to focus on yourself or managing your finances for the first time? Here are a few tips below to help you adjust to your new college environment. 1) Get Involved! The University of Utah and the Eccles [...]
Transitioning from high school to college can be overwhelming. You may be worried about managing your time, studying, and keeping up with your grades. However, these worries are all facets that can be eased by using a proper study regime. Check out the tips below for study success! 1) Get organized Throughout college, you will have many things to stay on top of, [...]
What is IMPACT? IMPACT is a program at the University of Utah that is currently in partnership with Howard University, a Historically Black University, and a variety of corporate sponsors in Salt Lake City, Utah. This initiative focuses on internship, mentorship, professional development, academic achievement, community engagement, travel, and tourism. A cohort of students immerse themselves in a new environment as they dive [...]