As we dive deeper into the summer months, sometimes those beautiful, sunny days can be just a little too hot for any kind of comfort. You know, those days when sunscreen doesn’t seem to block any of those harsh rays? If you’re looking for things to do instead of cranking up your AC, you’re in the right place. Here are four things to [...]
One of the strategic pillars of the David Eccles School of Business is creating a culture that invites, inspires, and innovates. At the core of this endeavor are students. Every student at the Eccles School thrives from being a doer in a variety of capacities. Through their experience at the Eccles School, students are given opportunities to make a difference in their communities. [...]
Earlier this month, first-year students from the First Ascent Scholars group traveled to Moab, Utah. In addition to evening lessons and a closing ceremony, students spent four days camping, hiking, and canyoneering to iconic destinations such as Delicate Arch, Wall Street, and Medieval Dome. This trip is the culminating event of the BUS 3800 course on Leadership for a Better World. Following the social [...]
Midterms are finally coming to an end, and now we can look forward to arguably one of the best times of the year: fall! After working hard and studying for your midterms, it's good to take a break, destress, and reward yourself for all of your hard work. Here are our top eight things to do to get you in the mood for [...]
As a business student, having a LinkedIn profile is a very useful tool to have in the business world. It allows for you to keep in touch with your network on a professional basis, and it helps you land potential internships or jobs. In the beginning, you will have to put some time into creating your LinkedIn profile to make it represent your [...]
Earlier this semester the David Eccles School of Business was honored to host an Alumni Speaker Series about blockchain where attendees got to hear a panel of speakers well-versed in Blockchain discuss the basics of Blockchain and the broad reach it and Bitcoin have. The panelist speakers included: Todd Crosland, CoinZoom, Founder & CEO John Richards, Difuon, Co-Founder & CEO Josh McIver, ULedger, [...]
As election season approaches quickly, it is important for all of us to make our voice heard. As a student who wants change, it is important for other people my age to realize the importance of voting as well. We as young adults account for 50 percent of the voting population, yet only 19 percent of 18-25 year olds voted in the 2016 [...]
"Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon with the Transfer Scholars students. After touching down in the PNW we used MAX, Portland’s public transportation system, to reach our hotel downtown. Immediately we were entertained by some of the most insane halloween costumes… on second thought, they probably weren’t in costume at all. Have you ever thought the city of Portland couldn’t get [...]
To all the students currently taking summer classes: Way to go! You made it! By the end of this week, you will be free of your textbooks and ready to truly enjoy your summer. Taking summer semester classes is never easy — now’s your chance kick back and relax. Though summer is winding down, there is still plenty of time to make some Instagram-worthy [...]
The Kem C. Gardner Policy at the David Eccles School of Business recently presented the Economic Report to the Governor to Gary Herbert. The outlook is bright for Utah's economy and expansion is expected to continue in 2017. The report was presented at the Salt Lake Chamber's annual Utah Economic Review. "Utah's economic performance was among the strongest in the nation in 2016. Our state [...]