The thought of bussing 300 college students down to Zion National Park for the weekend actually sounds insane, but if there’s one program that can pull it off, it’s Business Scholars — and they did exactly that. This spring, Business Scholars hosted their annual Zion Leadership Retreat right in the heart of one of Utah’s most beautiful natural sites. To no surprise, it was [...]
It's Eccles School Week, and we're celebrating with events throughout the week. Stop by the SFEBB lobby to share what you love about the Eccles School, and then celebrate with these events: Daily, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grab a treat in the SFEBB lobby and write a thank you note to your favorite Eccles School faculty or staff. It's a great opportunity to [...]
A group of Business Scholars Eccles Ambassadors were fortunate enough to travel to Guatemala to study entrepreneurship in developing economies over Spring Break. Over the course of the semester they had been taking a class on this subject taught by Professor Alejandra Rivas de Perez, who recently emigrated from Guatemala. The students spent ten days in Guatemala doing case studies, exploring, and getting to know the culture and the people. [...]
A lot can happen in 100 years. Marriages, births, deaths, graduations. The David Eccles School of Business has seen them all since its founding in 1917, and we're pretty sure these hallowed halls have some fascinating stories to tell. That's where you come in. We want to hear YOUR stories of the Eccles School as we celebrate its centennial in the 2017-2018 school year. [...]
The Eccles Experience magazine has just arrived. This issue's theme is leadership, and the magazine is chock-full of great stories about research from our professors at the David Eccles School of Business, profiles of some of our amazing alumni and insights into companies current students have started. Page through the issue below, and the full-screen option is great to check out this beautifully designed magazine! [...]
Do you want to learn more leadership skills? Business Leaders, Inc. (BLinc), a student group at the Eccles School, empowers students with the opportunity to collaborate with various departments within the Eccles School on projects and events. BLinc students are empowered to work directly with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other community members to promote the many opportunities available to students. Some events that BLinc. has put together [...]
In our information-technology age, we live in a world where we are always connected. This excessive connectivity has caused many people to be bombarded with too much information; thus, suffer from mental distress. Today, I encourage you to be mindful of your surroundings, your relationships, and your time at the Eccles School. Mindfulness is defined as the human ability to be fully present. This [...]
“To be creative, you got to do something.” At the Eccles school, we have students from all walks of life. Many of us have done extraordinary, unimaginable things. That is because we live in a world where being ordinary is boring. Also, we won’t stand a chance in the competitive environment if we don’t create or innovate. Today, I encourage you to be creative [...]
What makes a successful leader? A successful leader can be defined in many ways: someone who works at a company and leads a small team, a person who runs an organization and is called the CEO, or someone who serves as the head of the household. Despite the different titles, successful leaders can be anyone, including you and me. Leadership can be seen in [...]
Saturday morning began with Transfer Scholars taking a United States Capitol Building tour where we were able to learn about the history of the building and our country. Our tour guide led us through several rooms in the Capitol Building and lectured us through headphones as we wandered beneath ceilings of ornate detail and through rooms where our founding fathers stood. It was fascinating [...]