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5 things to prep before Fall Semester

Fall Semester is just a few weeks away! After the summer break, starting a new semester can be hectic. Here are five tips to ensure a great start to the school year. Finalize your class schedule Check on your class schedule now. Ensuring that your classes align with your out-of-school schedule is key to school-life balance. If needed, talk to your Eccles Academic [...]

2023-08-04T12:38:46-06:00August 4th, 2023|

Spooky facts about business and Halloween

The world of business can be a spooky place. If you are unfamiliar in the world of business here are some alarmingly spooky facts about business and the workplace, specifically for small businesses. More than 50 percent (120 million people) of the working population are working for small businesses* (Forbes) 52 percent of these small businesses are based out of people's homes (Forbes) [...]

2018-11-01T10:35:42-06:00October 31st, 2018|

Join us for the annual Eccles Gala on Monday, Nov. 5

Join us for the annual Eccles Gala! On Monday, Nov. 5 from 4 – 6 p.m., Business Leaders Inc. (BLinc) will hold the fourth annual Eccles Gala. This year’s theme is the Fabulous Las Vegas where students, faculty, staff, and alumni will enter on a red carpet to mingle and network with hors-d'oeuvres and live music. The event will take place in Bill [...]

2018-10-30T12:44:41-06:00October 30th, 2018|

Eccles School students reflect on lessons learned during Fall Break

This past week was Fall Break at the University of Utah. While most students used this week to forget about school, plenty of students used this time to continue pursuing their education and career goals. We asked three students from the David Eccles School of Business about what they did for Fall Break and how they used the resources provided by the Eccles [...]

2018-10-19T16:35:49-06:00October 19th, 2018|

Changing the game for man-made snow with Quantum Snow

During times of lackluster snowfall, ski resorts can suffer without the help of artificially made snow. For slope enthusiasts, this man-made snow seems to resemble freezing drizzle rather than real snow, causing the still-liquid particles to freeze to goggles and create a worse experience for skiers and snowboarders. "Our thought was: Why not make a man-made snow that is the same as the [...]

2018-10-11T11:21:59-06:00October 10th, 2018|

Join us for Party on the Plaza on Sept. 11

On Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Business Leaders Inc. is throwing a party to celebrate the start of the school year. This event is a fun way to grab some food, listen to music, and learn all about the clubs and organizations at the David Eccles School of Business. Party on the Plaza will be held on the plaza [...]

2018-09-05T11:51:11-06:00September 5th, 2018|

Feelings about the first week of school summed up in gifs

Going back to Fall Semester classes after a lengthy summer can be a struggle. After having a refreshing, long break away from school, getting back into the groove of balancing classes, studying, social life, work and everything else in life can be overwhelming. Whether you are excited or sad about the start of the new year, the first week of the school is [...]

2018-08-23T12:57:08-06:00August 23rd, 2018|

The Ins and Outs of Business Leaders Incorporated

What exactly is BLinc? Simply put, Business Leaders Incorporated (BLinc) acts as the student government for the David Eccles School of Business. BLinc strives to promote student engagement by working to connect faculty, students, alumni and other community members. One of the ways BLinc achieves this goal is by promoting and assisting the student clubs and organizations at the Eccles School. There are four [...]

2018-08-22T13:38:49-06:00August 22nd, 2018|

How people around the Eccles School celebrated summer

Excitement is building as the first day of the new fall semester draws closer. As summer is coming to a close, we decided to take a moment to reflect on the commencing school year and took the opportunity to ask the Eccles School community the same question: What did you do this this summer? The wide variety of answers showcases individuals holding the [...]

2018-08-17T14:15:17-06:00August 17th, 2018|
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