Undergraduate Archives - The David Eccles School of Business

Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) major hosts Network with the Professionals

More than 100 students recently gathered for Network with the Professionals, an event hosted by the Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) major at the David Eccles School of Business. An ongoing series, Network with the Professionals invites industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators to an open conversation with Eccles School students to discuss career opportunities within the OSC landscape. Given current challenges to supply chains [...]

Lisa Collins2021-12-22T10:27:01-07:00December 21st, 2021|

Learning abroad in Korea with Eccles Global

Editor's Note: Earlier this year, professor Chong Oh, director of the Undergraduate Information Systems program at the David Eccles School of Business, took students abroad to Korea to earn a minor in Information Systems. Undergraduate students Rebecca Hoyt and Quinci Fisher wrote about their exciting experience with the Eccles Global Learning Abroad program! Read the final installment of the two-part series here. “I encourage [...]

Ben Abbey2021-12-10T14:44:14-07:00December 9th, 2021|

Part 2: Learning abroad in Korea with Eccles Global

Earlier this year, Associate Professor (Lecturer) Chong Oh, director of the Undergraduate Information Systems program at the David Eccles School of business, took students abroad to Korea to obtain a minor in Information Systems. Undergraduate students Rebecca Hoyt and Quinci Fisher wrote about their exciting experience with the Eccles Global program! To see part one of this blog post, click here! What was your [...]

Ben Abbey2021-12-09T17:06:15-07:00December 9th, 2021|

Finance major Sabah Sial named Rhodes Scholar

A huge congratulations to Finance major Sabah Sial, who was named one of 32 Rhodes Scholars this month. Sial, a Sandy resident, was one of 2,300 U.S. applicants for this highly prestigious award. The award grants tuition and living expenses for two years of graduate study at Oxford University. Sial plans to study the intersection of finance, criminology, and criminal justice. She is the [...]

Sheena McFarland2021-11-29T08:23:39-07:00November 29th, 2021|

Eccles students bust common career myths at Mythbusters!

Last week, more than 300 students discovered the truth behind common career myths at "Mythbusters," an all-day event sponsored by Business Career Services at the Eccles School. With workshops, games, prizes, food, and fun, students busted through misconceptions to set themselves on the path to discovering their true potential. The day started with an exciting opening ceremony, featuring the Genius, a.k.a. marketing coordinator, [...]

Lisa Collins2021-11-15T15:53:54-07:00November 15th, 2021|

Opportunity Scholars gather for annual leadership retreat

Over Fall Break, Opportunity Scholars at the David Eccles School of Business gathered at the Zion Ponderosa and Ranch Resort for a weekend leadership retreat. During this annual event, students have the opportunity to explore their potential, strengthen their leadership skills, build community, and recharge as they focus on their academic path. Reflecting this year's theme, Looking Back and Moving Forward, Latu Kinikini, [...]

Lisa Collins2021-11-15T08:15:44-07:00November 15th, 2021|

First Ascent brings students, families, mentors together for annual Family BBQ

Students in the First Ascent Scholars program gathered earlier this month for their annual family BBQ. This event allows scholars, families, and mentors to reconnect and celebrate the start of a new year. This year's event was held outside on the GARFF patio and featured southern barbeque, lawn and table games, and great conversation. “I enjoyed sitting with my friends and eating dinner [...]

Lisa Collins2021-09-29T15:57:10-06:00September 29th, 2021|

5 tips & tricks for the first week of college

School is just around the corner, and with that comes all the feelings. Whether this is your first year or your last, everyone is going to feel the learning curve as we ease back into reality after a year of virtual learning. With many students coming to campus for the first time, here are some helpful tips and tricks for the first week [...]

Lisa Collins2021-08-11T18:33:08-06:00August 11th, 2021|

Opportunity Scholars reflect on their recent service with the Utah Food Bank

The Opportunity Scholars Program is synonymous with service. Each semester, students come together to serve and support the community. Over the last year, they helped at the St. Vincent Dining Hall, Welfare Square Cannery (300+ hours of service in one day!), and the Utah Food Bank where they packed and distributed food to the local community. Below students reflect on what volunteering with [...]

Lisa Collins2021-07-30T14:00:52-06:00July 30th, 2021|

Hey U Podcast sits down with DPS Skis & Snowbird

Powder hounds! Do you ever wonder how the ski industry persuades consumers like you to choose their products and shred their slopes? Answers abound in the newest episode of the Hey U podcast, where Dan Pizza, Director of Marketing and Creative at DPS Skis, and Tess Hobbs, Director of Marketing at Snowbird, sit down with Eccles School students Whitney Hessler, Christian Carabajal, and [...]

Lisa Collins2021-07-27T16:59:47-06:00July 27th, 2021|